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Akai MPD 218

Description

Optimization and portability
The MPD Series is the result of over six years of detailed customer research and user feedback. We asked you what you wanted and we listened intently. We've taken what you told us and turned it into the best performing, most user-friendly line of pad controllers Akai has developed to date. The MPD218 is a perfect USB MIDI pad controller for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs. Its intuitive mix of controls and MPC technologies integrate with easy USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making to the world of computer music production.

Live the difference
First, we stepped up our playing by adding new ultra-sensitive Thick Fat MPC pads, creating an incredibly responsive user experience. The MPD218 also features an extended control set of six buttons in three banks versus a control on the previous MPD18 model. This will allow you to maximize your sound and give you more control over the effects. MIDI information is sent through its plug-and-play USB interface for use on Mac or PC, eliminating the need to install drivers. The USB connection powers the MPD218 so the included USB cable is all you need.

A new classic
Our MPD2 series marks an important evolution of the pad controller. Many years of research and customer feedback have led directly to some of the best performing pad controllers we have ever developed. These MPDs are the perfect bridge between your creativity and your computer studio.

Features
- 16 big thick backlit MPC pads
- 48 assignable pads via 3 banks
- 18 360 ° potentiometers assignable via 3 banks
- Note repetition and full level
- iOS compatible with camera connection kit not included
- 16 configurable presets
- USB bus powered, no power supply required
- Ableton Live Lite software (download) included
- Systems: MAC, PC
- Dimensions: 237 x 200 x 39 mm
- Weight: 0.65 kg
Brand reference number: RAP MPD218

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very good pads: - plug n play - good sensitivity (realistic snare drum / toms bearings) - button to switch to zero sensitivity mode (i.e. all the way up, midi velocity at 127) Excellent value for money
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Posted on 16/08/2016
By Matthieu H.
Super product! Very good quality and robustness for home studio! Perfect delivery
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Posted on 10/10/2015
By Denis R.
Super fast delivery times. Perfect and compliant material. Thank you
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Posted on 11/06/2021
By Alain G.
Just the top very good feel of the keys
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Posted on 22/06/2021
By mickael terzi
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Great support during music composition
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Posted on 21/12/2021
By Francalb
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Excellent value for money
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Posted on 29/05/2020
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Everything is perfect!
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Posted on 12/12/2023
By Parsa SABET
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perfect nothing to say
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Posted on 27/02/2016
By Christopher V.
Top notch!
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Posted on 12/02/2023
By Stéphane M.
Nice but sometimes it is not sensitive enough if you want to play softly
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Posted on 31/03/2024
By Samuel A.
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