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Pros and cons
According to our MIDI controller expert
- With the 8 velocity-sensitive drum pads you can manually play drum rhythms.
- You choose which parameters you link to the rotary knobs within your DAW.
- Thanks to its small size and light weight, you take the MIDI controller with you wherever you go.
- You can only use the controller in combination with a laptop or computer.
Description
Add the AKAI LPD8 to your studio or live setup and trigger samples or effects with your fingertips. Because the 8 drum pads are velocity sensitive, you can play the drums with dynamism. This gives the drum pattern a human feeling. Within your DAW you can couple parameters yourself to the rotary controls. This makes it possible to configure the controller so that it fits perfectly with your working method. The LPD8 is ideal for the traveling producer or live DJ. Thanks to the compact size, you can easily take the controller to performances. You do not have to install a driver, because your DAW will automatically recognize the device. Do you want to get the most out of the LPD8? Then download editing software.
This is what you get
- Manual
- USB cable
- Editing software
Key specs
Included audio software | Akai LPD8 editing software | |
Programmable drum pads | ||
Hot cues | ||
Sampler | ||
Filters |
Suitable accessories
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Most helpful reviews
It does what it's supposed to do.
- compact
- USB connection
- luminous pads
- no hard case and/or sleeve available
I was looking for a small midi controller with rotary knobs to complement my launchpad mini. Wanted to know for myself what the difference was between Novation and Akai. Both very good brands. The only thing I miss is a hard case or sleeve to tuck the controller away. I can't find these on Belgian online shops either, but they do exist.
dimitri depaepe
29 April 2019
Automatically translated from Nederlands
Cool little controller
- Nice to use with other controllers
- Good value for money
- Small size
Pretty good value for money, really useful with other controllers, good mapping in Ableton
Nikolai Andersen
26 August 2020
Specifications
Product
Product number | 360724 | |
Manufacturer code | 100325 | |
Brand | Akai | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Programmable drum pads, buttons, and faders
Programmable drum pads | ||
Number of drum pads | 8 | |
Velocity-sensitive drum pads | ||
Backlit drum pads | ||
Programmable rotary controls | ||
Number of rotary knobs | 8 | |
Programmable push buttons | ||
Programmable faders |
Sequencing
Step sequencer |
Audio software
Audio software included | |
Included audio software | Akai LPD8 editing software |
USB connectors
USB port | |
USB function | Data transfer |
Number of USB ports | 1 |
Number of USB ports (back) | 0 |
Number of USB ports (side) | 1 |
USB version | USB 2.0 |
Number of USB ports (front) | 0 |
Number of USB 2.0 connectors | 1 |
MIDI connectors
MIDI input | ||
MIDI output | ||
MIDI throughput |
Power supply
Power source | |
Power supply type | Via a different product |
Physical properties
Depth | 8 cm |
Height | 2,5 cm |
Width | 34 cm |
Material | Plastic |