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Akai LPD8 Laptop Pad Controller
Ultra-portable production pad. USB bus powered. Comes with editor software for Mac and PC.
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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.
Features
- 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
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 computer will find that the LPD8 gives their laptop the controls they prefer over a mouse and keyboard.
The LPD8 has eight orange light-up pads that are velocity sensitive for programming rhythmic or melodic parts. The pads can also send program-change information to software. Additionally, the LPD8 has eight assignable Q-Link knobs you can assign to virtually any parameters in their software for hands-on control.
The LPD8 works plug and play with Mac and PC and requires no software driver installation or wall power for operation. It has four memory banks for programming and recalling settings appropriate to different software programs you use.
Make music in any setting with the LPD8.
- LPD8 controller
- USB cable
- Software CD
Features
- 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
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 computer will find that the LPD8 gives their laptop the controls they prefer over a mouse and keyboard.
The LPD8 has eight orange light-up pads that are velocity sensitive for programming rhythmic or melodic parts. The pads can also send program-change information to software. Additionally, the LPD8 has eight assignable Q-Link knobs you can assign to virtually any parameters in their software for hands-on control.
The LPD8 works plug and play with Mac and PC and requires no software driver installation or wall power for operation. It has four memory banks for programming and recalling settings appropriate to different software programs you use.
Make music in any setting with the LPD8.
Technical Info
Includes:- LPD8 controller
- USB cable
- Software CD
10/07
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Akai LPD8 Laptop Pad Controller Reviews
10 out of 10
"Must Have...."
Feature:
For this one I have to give it a 9. The only reason I am giving it a 9 is the included software is confusing and Akai does not have any presets for popular software included or on their site.
Quality:
Sturdy, and solid pads with quality knobs. You can't go wrong with this mini-Controller.
Value:
Inexpensive and well built. The only way you can go wrong is if you need more controls.
Desirability:
Nice look, easy to use, and travels well. Need I say more.
Sound:
Excellent little travel pad controller. Can handle most any beat you throw at it.
Ease of Use:
Again, a 9 because of the trouble programing it. The device itself is fairly easy to use, but the software needs revamped.
Support:
I assume it will be excellent, but I don't know yet.
Overall:
With few exceptions, not related to the device itself but the editing software, this is the perfect pad controller for the mobile laptop studio.
For this one I have to give it a 9. The only reason I am giving it a 9 is the included software is confusing and Akai does not have any presets for popular software included or on their site.
Quality:
Sturdy, and solid pads with quality knobs. You can't go wrong with this mini-Controller.
Value:
Inexpensive and well built. The only way you can go wrong is if you need more controls.
Desirability:
Nice look, easy to use, and travels well. Need I say more.
Sound:
Excellent little travel pad controller. Can handle most any beat you throw at it.
Ease of Use:
Again, a 9 because of the trouble programing it. The device itself is fairly easy to use, but the software needs revamped.
Support:
I assume it will be excellent, but I don't know yet.
Overall:
With few exceptions, not related to the device itself but the editing software, this is the perfect pad controller for the mobile laptop studio.
Submitted: 01/05/2010
Style of Music: Experimental
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