AKAI Professional MPD218 USB MIDI Pad Controller

The Akai Professional MPD218 is a powerful and intuitive USB MIDI pad controller designed for producers, programmers, and beatmakers of all levels. Experience the difference with 16 genuine MPC pads featuring velocity and aftertouch sensitivity for expressive drumming and melodic performances. Capture your ideas effortlessly – the Thick Fat pad technology delivers a satisfying and responsive feel.

Expand your sonic palette with 8 assignable knobs that provide hands-on control over virtual instruments, effects plugins, and more. Tweak sounds, modulate parameters, and create dynamic effects in real time. The MPD218 also features dedicated transport buttons for easy control of your DAW software, allowing you to seamlessly integrate it into your workflow.

Plug and play with any Mac or PC – the MPD218 features a class-compliant USB connection for effortless setup. No additional drivers are required, allowing you to focus on creating music right away. Compact, lightweight, and built-to-last, the MPD218 is the perfect addition to your production setup, offering portable power for beat creation on the go.

Product Features:

• 16 Thick Fat MPC pads with velocity and aftertouch for expressive playing
• 8 assignable knobs for parameter control
• 4 backlit transport buttons for easy DAW control
• Classic MPC pad bank controls (Shift, Level, Full Level)
• USB-powered for plug-and-play connectivity
• Compact and lightweight design for portability
• Class-compliant USB connection for Mac and PC
• Included software – Ableton Live Lite, Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Sonivox Big Bang Cinematic Percussion & Big Bang Universal Drums, and Software Preset Editor