Akai Pro LPD8 Laptop Pad Controller
Jan.20, 2010 in
Music Equipment
- 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
- USB bus powered no additional power cable needed
Product Description
Ultra-portable production pad. The LPD8 laptop pad controller is a USB-MIDI controller for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators. It measures less than 13 inches across and weighs less than a pound to easily fit into a laptop case, backpack or messenger bag for extreme portability. The LPD8 is based on Akai Professional’s MPC line of iconic music production stations. Producers who love the feel of the MPC and want to work with software on their… More >>
January 21st, 2010 at 1:52 am
Got this baby for Xmas. I’m an Ableton Live user – Pop, Rock, Electronic music with vocals. Making music for 13 years. The LPD8 is very sturdy, not cheap feeling at all. The lighting pads are a nice touch. The pads have a great feel. I’ve always programmed drums with my keyboard in the past, this baby is going to give my beats a whole new level of interest. Works flawlessly on a mac. When using the Ableton Live preset, it’s perfect with Drum Racks, the pads and knobs actually match the Drum Racks layout. I’ve got to say, for a $70 product, this is WAY BEYOND a great buy. I personally don’t neeed more than eight pads at a time and love having some knobs to twiddle, especially with Drum Racks and dialing in tones. LOVE IT!
Rating: 5 / 5