AKAI Professional LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller for Mac and PC

For pure pad performance, the LPD8 MIDI pad controller is unsurpassed. Featuring the same velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC pads as the flagship Akai Professional MPC X, the new LPD8 delivers premium pad quality in a pocket-size performer. Confident that the LPD8 will withstand the most dynamic playing, from punchy kicks and snares to rapid hi-hat rolls, users can experience the ultimate in pad performance.

The LPD8 boasts 8 RGB pads that provide visual feedback for customized groupings and arrangements. With 8 rotary knobs, users have comprehensive control over their MIDI CC, plugin effects, or other parameters, with total tactile command. Despite its slim design, the LPD8 inherits the sturdy build of standalone MPCs, making it a durable companion for percussive pad playing anytime, anywhere.

Designed for seamless integration into any music studio, the LPD8 is the perfect Beat Maker Essential. This 13" pad controller features 8 RGB-backlit, responsive MPC drum pads for triggering samples, loops, virtual instruments, and more. With 8 assignable Q-Link knobs, users can map to DAW parameters, software instruments, and insert effect plugins, providing tactile control and precise mixing.

The LPD8 offers customized production with 4 programmable preset slots for instant recall of mappings for DAWs, virtual instruments, effects, and more. Users can create, edit, load, and manage all their presets from the computer, ensuring a streamlined and efficient workflow.

Boasting a portable and robust design, the LPD8 is the ideal beat maker for musicians, producers, DJs, and other music creators on the go. The lightweight and slim-line design makes it easy to stow in a laptop bag, providing hands-on production capability wherever needed. With a full-size USB-powered jack, the LPD8 works plug-and-play with Mac or PC, requiring no software driver installation or AC power adapters for operation.

The LPD8 is universally compatible with all popular applications, including GarageBand, Logic, Studio One, Cubase, Ableton Live, ProTools, Reason, FL Studio, and Adobe Audition, ensuring seamless integration into any musician's workflow.

In conclusion, the LPD8 MIDI pad controller is the ultimate solution for pure pad performance, offering premium quality, customizable control, and unparalleled portability. Whether you're a musician, producer, or DJ, the LPD8 is the essential beat maker to elevate your creative process.

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