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- Supports HUI and Mackie Control protocol
- Suitable for studio and live applications
- 1 Big jog wheel
- 1 Touch-sensitive 100 mm motor fader
- 1 LC display for channel labeling
- 1 Assignable rotary potentiometer
- 34 Illuminated buttons for direct access
- Connection for foot switch
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 65 x 196 x 233 mm
- Weight: 1.5 kg
- External power supply (9 V DC)
| 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 MPD232 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 MPD232 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.
The MPD232 also boasts an all-new 64-channel, 32-step performance sequencer, which the MPD32 did not have. 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 Editor.
The aforementioned Software Preset Editor allows you to enjoy intuitive control editing right from the front panel of the MPD232.
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. |
Tech Specs
- Type: Ableton Live Performance Controller
- Pads: 64 x Pressure-sensitive Pads
- Velocity Sensitive: Yes
- Other Controllers: Touch strip - pitch bend, scrolling
- Encoders/Pots: 8 Touch-sensitive controls
- Pedal Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (sustain, loop control, record start)
- MIDI I/O: USB
- USB: 1 x Type-B
- Software: Ableton Live 10 Intro
- Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
- Hardware Requirements - PC: AMD Multi-core Processor or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
- OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.11.6 or later
- OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 or later
- Power Supply: 12V Power supply (included) / USB bus power
- Height: 1.65"
- Width: 14.88"
- Depth: 11.96"
- Weight: 6.0 lbs.
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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.
| When combined with Launchpad Sʼs intuitive 64-button grid, this provides extraordinary simultaneous control over Ableton Liveʼs session view, mixer, effects and instruments. Crafting the perfect mix has never been easier!
- Get immediate hands-on control over Ableton Live
- Tweak your sound using 24 knobs with multicoloured indicators
- Enhance your live performance by combining with Launchpad S
- Get precise control over your levels with eight rugged faders
- Create your own control layouts by freely assigning any control to any function in Ableton
- Take it anywhere: itʼs tough enough to handle any live situation
- Plug straight into Mac, PC or iPad and start performing
- 16 multi-colour buttons for immediate track focus and key mixer controls
- Includes Ableton Live Lite software and Loopmasters sample collection
- Control all MIDI-compatible iOS software via Camera Connection Kit
Technical Specifications Product Hardware Specifications
- Knobs: 24 rotary pots
- Faders: Eight 60mm Faders
- 24 assignable buttons
- 2 template switch buttons
- 26 LEDs in the buttons and 24 LEDs under the knobs
- Kensington security slot
Product Compatibility
- Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
- Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7
- iOS 7, 6
- USB-MIDI class compliant
- Live 9.1.3 or later required (As with all new products with Ableton Live support, Ableton provide support only for the latest version of the latest generation of Live)
Product Dimensions
- 239mm width x 239mm depth x 22mm height (39mm inc knobs)
Product Power Requirements
- Launch Control is powered via USB bus power
What's in the box?
Box Contents
- Launch Control XL
- Printed Quick Start Guide
- 1.5 metre orange USB cable
Included Software
- Ableton Live Lite 9
- MIDI Controller Editor software
- 1 GB of Loopmasters sample content
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Load virtually any sample via standard SD or SDHC card and assign it to any of the MPX8's eight backlit velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads.
It's that simple.
Use it in the studio. Use it live on stage or on air. MPX8 packs proven Akai Pro technology into a compact, durable design that's built to perform.
Control Software & MIDI Gear
MPX8 also has USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs. Control everything from music software on your laptop to outboard MIDI gear. The included USB cable and 1/8“-to-MIDI adapter make it easy to connect.
Edit with Ease
With the included sample kit editor, you can easily arrange, tune, and add reverb to your samples on your Mac or PC before loading them onto MPX8. The editor's drag-and-drop functionality makes loading your samples as easy as possible.
Get in the Loops
MPX8 also comes with a free Loop Library download from Akai Pro, plus a large library of standard samples built in, which can be used for live performance in front of a crowd, on a radio show, or for in-studio production.
Lose the Luggage
It's compact, easy to load, and ready to go. MPX8 packs the sounds you need under great-feeling pads inside a solid Akai Pro design. You get quick and convenient one-touch access to a virtually unlimited number of sounds, shots, stabs, and drops. It's that simple.
SD and SDHC cards sold separately.
Add mono or stereo samples via standard SD card (sold separately) 8 velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive pads USB MIDI plus standard MIDI inputs and outputs Also controls computer MIDI software and outboard MIDI gear Drag-and-drop sample kit editor for Mac® and PC included Built-in library of popular sounds and samples Includes additional free Akai Pro loop library download Tune, add reverb, and save sample sets for easy recall (2) Balanced 1/4-inch outputs (6.35mm) 1/8-inch headphone output (3.5mm)
Audio Outputs: (2) TRS 1/4" (balanced), (1) 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone MIDI I/O: MIDI over USB, 5-Pin DIN via 1/8" (3.5mm) MIDI in and out (cable included) Pads: 8 velocity sensitive Sounds: 21 internal (virtually unlimited via sd card) Sounds Accessible via Pads: 8 Polyphony: 8-voice Panning: 9-position user programmable Other Features: Reverb and sample tune and 3 different trigger types. Power: Input 5VDC 1000mA via USB Weight: 1lb ( 0.45kg) Dimensions (W x D x H): 11.6" x 4" x 1.3“ |
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