Akai LPD8 II Portable USB MIDI Pad Controller

The Akai Professional LPD8 II is a compact and highly portable USB MIDI pad controller designed for beat makers, producers, musicians and performers who want hands-on control without taking up valuable desk space. Combining eight responsive, velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads with eight assignable rotary knobs, the LPD8 II provides intuitive control over drums, samples, virtual instruments, effects and other MIDI parameters.

Designed with mobile production in mind, the LPD8 II is small enough to fit into a laptop bag while still providing the expressive performance feel Akai Professional controllers are known for. USB connectivity makes setup simple, while its programmable controls allow you to customise the controller to suit your preferred DAW and workflow.

Features:

• Compact USB MIDI pad controller
• 8 velocity-sensitive MPC-style pads
• 8 assignable rotary knobs
• 4 programmable pad banks
• 32 assignable pad locations across four banks
• RGB-backlit pads for visual feedback
• Note Repeat function for creating rhythmic patterns
• Full Level function for consistent pad velocity
• Assignable MIDI notes and control parameters
• Customisable pad and knob assignments
• USB MIDI connectivity
• USB bus powered
• Plug-and-play operation with compatible computers
• Compatible with Mac and PC
• Works with popular DAWs and MIDI-compatible software
• Compact, lightweight design for mobile production
• Durable construction suitable for studio and live use
• Ideal for beat making, finger drumming, sample triggering and music production

The Akai Professional LPD8 II delivers essential beat-making and MIDI control in a remarkably compact format. Whether you're producing in the studio, creating beats on the road or adding tactile control to a live setup, the LPD8 II gives you responsive pads and versatile assignable controls in a controller that's easy to take anywhere.