Akai LPD8 MKII

The Akai Professional LPD8 Laptop Pad MIDI Controller is a pad-based controller that offers easy and instant performance-based control over plugins virtual instruments and samples. The LPD8s eight velocity-sensitive pads are the same ones that are seen on Akais flagship MPC devices ensuring that your control is natural and responsive. Perfect for smooth loose J Dilla inspired sampling or rapid-fire finger drumming whatever your style the LPD8 can keep up. This MIDI controllers eight rotary knobs add extra potential for controlling your DAW hands-on mixing and arrangement MIDI CC for synthesizers and plugin effects and parameters. This pad controller comes bundled with Akais MPC Beats software that provides access to thousands of drum samples and software instruments to get you started. Built slim but sturdy the LPD8 is a reliable fixture for your studio or an easy and portable USB-based controller for travelling production setups.