AKAI MPD-226 USB Pad Controller

Choose Your Weapon: Building on the success of the original, the feature-packed MPD2 Series gives you amazing creative musical ammo with Thick Fat backlit MPC pads, improved controls and new bundled software

OK, it was a tall order. We admit it. People loved the original MPDs so much that we didnʼt want to mess with success.

But we did.

The MPD2 Series is a product of over six years of detailed customer research and user feedback. We asked what you wanted and we listened closely. We took what you told us and turned it into the most capable and user-friendly line of pad controllers Akai Professional has developed to date.

Nitty-Gritty
The MPD226 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs alike. Its intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with easy USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making into the world of computer music production.

Experience the Difference
First, we stepped up our game by adding new, ultra sensitive Thick Fat MPC pads, creating an amazingly responsive user experience. The MPD226 has an expanded control set featuring four knobs, four faders, four buttons arranged in three banks for 36 total controls versus 12 on the MPD26. This will enable you to maximize your sound and give you increased control over effects.

MIDI information is sent over its plug-and-play USB interface for use on Mac or PC, eliminating the need to install any drivers.

Goodies
Along with the improved functionality weʼve added iOS compatibility using the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately) and included over $400 of free software. Titles include: Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Big Bang Drums and Big Bang Cinema from Sonivox, Ableton Live Lite, and Software Preset. The aforementioned Software Preset Editor allows you to enjoy intuitive control editing right from the front panel of the MPD226.

Our MPD2 Series marks an important evolution of the pad controller. Many years of research and customer feedback has led directly to some of the most capable pad controllers weʼve ever developed. These MPDs are the perfect bridge between your creativity and your computer-based studio.

Introducing the new Korg nanoSERIES. These USB-powered, slim-line controllers are designed to make the most of your valuable studio space, and are small enough to take with you on any musical journey. Place one in front of your laptop, rest one on your workstation, park one on a recording console - or anywhere else you need versatile control over your DAW, virtual instrument, effect or DJ software. Small in size, all three controllers go HUGE when it comes to functionality, yet their intuitive layouts provide extremely easy operation for any user.

So c'mon; meet the nanos! The nanoKEY features a great-feeling 25-key velocity-sensitive keyboard that's ideal for song production. Each key can also be set to send MIDI control data, further expanding its power. Next up is the nanoPAD, featuring 12 highly responsive trigger pads, each capable of sending up to eight notes - or eight MIDI control messages - simultaneously, in addition to an X-Y touchpad with roll and flam functions for realistic drum programming. Last but not least, nanoKONTROL offers nine faders, nine knobs, 18 switches, plus a full transport section for expansive control; even a flexible note input mode to help you lay down your next big groove!

nanoPAD SPECIFICATIONS
Controllers
12 trigger pads with velocity and 4 velocity curves
X-Y pad
ROLL button
FLAM button
HOLD button
SCENE buttons (SCENE 1-4)
Memory
4 user scene memories
Connections
mini-USB
Power
USB bus power
Power Consumption
USB bus power: less than 100 mA
Others
Dimensions: 320(W) x 82(D) x 16.5(H) mm/ 12.60“(W) x 3.23“(D) x 00.65“(H)
Weight: 330g/ 0.73lbs.
Accessories: USB cable

• USB-MIDI controller works with virtually all audio software
• Eight backlit, velocity-sensitive drum pads can send note or program change
• Eight Q-Link knobs for controlling virtually any parameters in software
• Plug-and-play USB connection for Mac and PC requires no driver installation
• Small enough to fit in a backpack or laptop bag
• Four programmable memory banks
• Comes with editor software for Mac and PC
• USB bus powered – no additional power cable needed

• LPD8 controller
• USB cable
• Software CD

* 25-note keyboard controller for melodic control of virtually all MIDI hardware and software
    * Velocity sensitive keys for expressive, musical performance
    * USB MIDI and traditional MIDI for use with Mac and PC, as well as MIDI hardware
    * Pitch and Modulation wheels for capturing musical expression
    * Backlit Octave Up and Down buttons expand your range
    * Assignable volume/data-entry slider enables you to control your most-used parameter
    * Sustain pedal input for complete performance (pedal sold separately)
    * Comes with Ableton Live Lite Alesis Edition for recording, sequencing, and performing
    * Bus powered via USB, so you won't need a power cable

Includes:

    * Q25 keyboard
    * USB cable
    * Software DVD
    * Quick start guide

Dimensions: 19" (w) x 7.25“(d) x 2 3/8" (h)
Weight: 4.6 lbs.

The PCR-A30 is a compact, USB bus powered 24-bit/96kHz Audio interface & 32-key velocity sensitive MIDI controller offering an addition 27 assignable controls which can send any MIDI message including CC, RPN, NRPN, Sysx, & more. The PCR-A30 has a powerful editor which allows the user to easily create control maps for his or her favorite application. Up to 16 different control maps can be stored in the keyboard for instant recall during performance.

Main Features

• 32 standard-sized keys with velocity sensitivity
• 27 full-assignable controllers (8 knobs, 8 sliders, 9 buttons, 2 pedals)
• 1/4" phone Headphones jack
• 1/4" phone Line input jacks (L/R) and volume
• 1/4" phone RCA pin output jacks (L/R)
• S/P DIF optical output
• USB MIDI IN/OUT Interface
• USB Bus powered, no AC Adaptor required
• Built-in small monitor speakers
• Compatible with WindowsXP/2000/Me/98, MacOS9, OSX
• Intuitive software "PCR Editor" for Windows/Mac OS/Mac OS X
• Low Latency Driver support on PC & Mac.
• ASIO & WDM low latency driver support

The PCR-A30 can control a number of parameters not accessible from other controller keyboards at this price point; such as RPN, NRPN, SysEx.

The PCR-A30 is fully compatible with all the latest operating systems including WinXP and Mac OSX. It is the ideal keyboard for use with Arturia Storm, SONAR, Cubase, Reason, FruityLoops, and most other popular sequencers and software synthesizers. As such it comes equipped with templates for these and other programs.

Setting New Standards in Portable MIDI Control Features

Introducing the next generation of EDIROLʼs popular MIDI keyboard controllers. In addition to providing more physical controls than previous models, the PCR-500 also offers new innovative and intuitive controls. This controller is solidly built, and optimized for both music production and live performance.

• 49 velocity-sensitive keys, now with aftertouch
• 50 fully assignable controls, and editor software (Mac & PC)
• 18 velocity pads
• New, unique crossfader feature
• High-quality keyboard mechanism, and durable, stable body
• “Dynamic Mapping” — intelligent assignment of controls
• Convenient location of connections on side panel
• USB bus-powered
• MIDI merge
• “Cakewalk Production Plus Pack” included (SONAR LE, Project 5 LE, and Dimension LE)