If you're after a straight-to-the-point USB pad controller, then you could hardly do better than the Akai Professional MPD218. The MPD218 comes loaded with 16 genuine MPC pads for that unmistakably thick and fat feel, plus you can switch between three banks for up to 48 pads worth of control. The same goes for the six assignable pots, which let you take control of 18 parameters, such as volume, pan, filter cut off, and more. One of the other MPC features on the MPD218 that the old-school music creators here at M4music dig is MPC Note Repeat, and everyone can appreciate the way class compliant USB lets you hook up your computer or iOS device totally hassle free.

FEATURES

• A straightforward MIDI-over-USB pad controller with 16 genuine MPC pads
• Thick and fat MPC pads include LED backlighting for visual feedback
• A set of 6 360-degree knobs offer hands-on control over continuous parameters
• Equipped with classic MPC functions such as Note Repeat and Full Level
• 3 control layers offer 48 pads and 18 knobs worth of control
• Instantly jump between 16 configurable presets
• USB powered and class compliant for use with your computer or iOS device
• Software package includes free titles from Ableton, Akai Professional, and Sonivox

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type:Pad Controller
• Pads:16 x Backlit MPC pads
• MIDI I/O:USB
• USB:1 x Type B
• Hardware Requirements - Mac:Intel Multicore processor, 2GB RAM minimum
• Hardware Requirements - PC:Multicore processor, 2GB RAM minimum, ASIO compatible
• OS Requirements - Mac:OS X 10.7 or later
• OS Requirements - PC:Windows 7 SP1 or later
• Power Supply:USB bus powered
• Height:1.6"
• Width:9.4"
• Depth:7.9"
• Weight:1.65 lbs.
• Manufacturer Part Number:MPD218