AKAI Professional MPD218 - USB MIDI Controller for Music Production

Akai Professional's MPD218 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller that is perfect for producers, programmers, musicians, and DJs alike. Its intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with seamless USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making into the world of computer music production. At the heart of MPD218 are 16 ultra-sensitive, hyper-playable, and thick fat MPC pads, which are ideal for triggering drums, one-shots, melodic samples, basslines, and more. With 3 pad banks available and a pressure- and velocity-sensitive specification, the MPD218's performance capability can be expanded to 48 fully-assignable, ultra-reactive triggers that capture every subtlety and nuance of your performance.

The MPD218 is an ultra-portable, feature-packed, and USB-powered pad controller with 16 thick fat MPC pads for triggering drums, melodic samples, effects, and more. Its Expandable Banks feature provides easily accessible dedicated controls for three pad banks, offering a total of 48 assignable pads. The Assignable Control feature includes 18 fully assignable 360-Degree potentiometers, accessible via three banks, for controlling DAW, virtual effect, and virtual instrument parameters.

The MPD218 is Feature Packed, boasting MPC note repeat and full level controls for immersive expressive performances. It also comes with a Comprehensive Software Suite, including Ableton Live Lite and Drum Synth 500 by AIR Music Tech, providing users with the essential production tools from the Akai Professional MPC Series.

The MPC Production Experience is at the heart of the MPD218, as it includes the MPC Beats Software complete with the finest features from the Akai Professional MPC Series. Additionally, the MPD218 offers iOS Connectivity Covered, allowing users to control their iOS apps and open up a world of pad control capability using the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately).

In conclusion, the Akai Professional MPD218 is a versatile and powerful MIDI-over-USB pad controller that brings the classic beat-making experience to the digital realm, catering to a wide range of creative professionals, including producers, programmers, musicians, and DJs.

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