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The Akai Professional LPD8 Laptop Pad MIDI Controller is a great tool for anyone who needs quick and easy control over their plugins, virtual instruments, and samples. Its eight velocity-sensitive pads are just like those found on the MPC, so you get a responsive and intuitive feel. Whether you're into smooth and relaxed J Dilla sampling or rapid-fire finger drumming, the LPD8 can keep up with your style.
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The Akai Professional LPD8 Laptop Pad MIDI Controller is a great tool for anyone who needs quick and easy control over their plugins, virtual instruments, and samples. Its eight velocity-sensitive pads are just like those found on the MPC, so you get a responsive and intuitive feel. Whether you're into smooth and relaxed J Dilla sampling or rapid-fire finger drumming, the LPD8 can keep up with your style.
With eight rotary knobs, this MIDI controller gives you even more control over your DAW. You can mix and arrange tracks hands-on, tweak MIDI CC for synths, and adjust plugin effects and settings. To make it even easier to get started, the LPD8 comes with Akai's MPC Beats program, which gives you access to hundreds of drum samples and software instruments. It's a reliable tool for any studio, and its USB-based design makes it a great option for touring production sets.
- MIDI controller with pads for music production
- Eight quality velocity-sensitive pads for quick and smooth control
- Eight rotary knobs control the DAW, plugins, and software instruments through MIDI CC.
- RGB illumination on the pads enabling real-time feedback and a smooth appearance
- Lighting colours may be changed using the provided software.
- Editor software aids in the organisation of samples and audio files.
- The slim, compact form saves room in your studio and makes it portable.
- Durable construction offers dependability on the road and in the studio.
- Controls:
- 8 velocity-sensitive RGB-lit pads
- 8 270° rotary knobs
- 4 UI buttons
- Programs: 4 stored programs, configurable via free downloadable editor software
- Connections: 1 USB port
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 12.1" x 3.2" x 1.3" (306 mm x 81 mm x 34 mm)
- Weight: 0.86 lbs. (0.39 kg)
- Power: Via USB
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