Akai Professional LPD8 MKII laptop pad USB MIDI controller

Introducing the Akai Professional LPD8 MKII laptop pad USB MIDI controller

The lightweight and compact LPD8 is a portable MIDI controller designed for modern producers who want to make music on the go. It will easily fit into a laptop case or backpack, so you can escape the boundaries of your studio. With four memory banks and it's class-compliance and USB power, you can be ready to make music without the need to install drivers. Plus, there’s no power adapter required.

This sleek MIDI pad controller features 8 velocity-sensitive RGB pads from the flagship MPC X, making it perfect for any pad performance-based duties. Produce beats, trigger one-shot samples and loops, or connect to any general MIDI-based DAW for easy hands-on control and creation.

Perfect for programming rhythmic or melodic parts

This pad controller provides musicians with a satisfying production experience that lets them experiment with beats on the drum pads. These sturdy yet super responsive pads are the standard for any music maker looking for dynamic performance. Send note information or program changes from the pads to the included software and assign each of the eight Q-link knobs to control any parameter.

Take control of your music workflow

The LPD8 features 8 assignable rotary knobs for precise control of parameters and values in your DAW. You can adjust reverb or delay wetness, dial in parametric EQ, trim loops and samples, and so much more with accuracy and full creative control.

Featuring MPC Beats

This revolutionary DAW software is based on the legendary MPC hardware. It provides artists with the ability to sample, chop, edit, record, mix, and master complete songs and records right from their computer. MPC Beats also features a great selection of ground-breaking MPC plugin instruments, as well as a premium collection of world-class mixing and mastering plugins. Process audio, dial-up creative effects, finalise your tracks, and share your songs anywhere.

Develop your skills with Melodics

Melodics gives you access to 60 free lessons across pads and keys, so you can level up your drumming and keyboard skills. See your progression with real-time feedback on your timing and accuracy as you play and complete lessons, and explore a variety of genres to learn concepts and techniques that you can apply to your own music creations. Sign up and log into your Akaipro.com account to access your special code and unlock amazing lessons and courses for every level.

Includes FREE 6 month subscription to Reason+

Registered customers can now get a 6-month FREE subscription to Reason+, which is a creative bundle for music making that includes the Reason DAW and the Reason Rack Plugin.

Packed with over 80 devices, Reason+ covers everything from creative synthesisers, samplers, drum machines and audio effects. This subscription service comes with 39,000 presets, along with 24GB of samples plus, and new content is added regularly.

Register your product upon purchase to redeem this offer.