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  • Product category: Drum Pad Controllers Others
  • Brand: Others
  • Description and content of package
  • Technical information and basic settings
  • Frequently asked questions – FAQ
  • Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
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Product description

The Akai Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller with Arturia MiniLab Mk II Keyboard Controller and Auray Sustain Pedal Kit from provides musicians, DJs, and producers with a complete set of control options that include sixteen MPC pads for the feel of classic beat-making, a 25-key, velocity-sensitive slim keyboard for playing melodies, and a universal, piano-style sustain pedal that lets you add expressivity to your performance.
  • Akai Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller
    • Introducing the Akai MPD2 Drum Pad Controllers
    The MPD218 by Akai Professional is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller which brings the feel of classic MPC beat-making to producers, programmers, musicians and DJs, in a lightweight and compact package. Sixteen ultra-sensitive Thick Fat backlit MPC pads are used to trigger drum hits and other samples in your software or external MIDI sound module, and are pressure- and velocity-sensitive, for a responsive feel and intuitive playing. You can switch between three pad banks to control up to 48 samples. The MPD218 features 3 banks of 6 assignable 360° potentiometers which send continuous controller messages to the software for up to 18 parameters. The controller incorporates some of the MPC's most popular functions such as a Note-Repeat button and Full-Level mode. The unit is bus-powered and class-compliant with Mac and Windows, and is iOS-compatible via Apple's Camera Connection kit (available separately). It comes with a comprehensive software bundle which includes Ableton Live Lite, Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Sonivox Big Bang Cinematic Percussion & Big Bang Universal Drums, and Software Preset Editor.
      • 16 x ultra-sensitive Thick Fat backlit MPC pads
      • Switch between three pad banks to control up to 48 samples
      • 6 x assignable 360° potentiometers send continuous controller messages to your software or external MIDI device
      • Control-Bank button to select one of three banks of potentiometers and control up to 18 parameters
      • Program-Select button to recall pre-mapped layout of pads
      • Note-Repeat button to retrigger pad at a rate based on the current tempo and time-division settings
      • Full-Level mode causes pads to always play at a maximum velocity no matter how hard or soft you hit them
      • 16 configurable presets
      • iOS-compatible with Apple’s Camera Connection kit (sold separately)
      • MIDI information is sent over plug-and-play USB interface for use with Mac or Windows
      • USB powered, no AC adapter required
      • Kensington lock slot to secure unit to a table or surface
      • Included software: Ableton Live Lite, Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Sonivox Big Bang Cinematic Percussion & Big Bang Universal Drums, and Software Preset Editor
    UPC: 694318016930
  • Arturia MiniLab Mk II - Portable USB-MIDI Controller
    • Introducing the Akai MPD2 Drum Pad Controllers
    The MiniLab Mk II from Arturia is a compact, portable USB-MIDI controller that ships with a comprehensive audio production software suite. Utilizing USB bus power, the velocity-sensitive twenty-five-key controller adds a dual bank of eight velocity- and pressure-sensitive back-lit performance pads, sixteen rotary controls that provide dedicated pre-mapping for the included Ableton Live Lite and Analog Lab Lite software, and responsive capacitive touch-strips for pitch bend and modulation. A sustain pedal input (pedal optional) extends the functionality of the controller.
    • Small profile, portable controller
    • Twenty-five note, velocity-sensitive slim keyboard
    • Eight RGB back-lit performance pads with two internal pad banks
    • Sixteen rotary encoders with dedicated pre-mapping for the included Ableton Live Lite and Analog Lab Lite software
    • Keyboard octave up and down switching for full range access
    • Pitch bend or modulation using responsive, capacitive touch-strips
    • Sustain pedal jack
    • Includes Analog Lab Lite, Ableton Live Lite, and UVI Grand Piano Model D virtual piano
    • USB/MIDI class compliant - no drivers needed
    • Kensington Security Slot
  • On-Stage KSP100 Sustain Pedal
    • Introducing the Akai MPD2 Drum Pad Controllers
    The On-Stage KSP100 Sustain Pedal is a full sized, piano-style pedal with a switchable polarity, making it compatible with virtually any keyboard. The KSP100 is built tough, with a non-slip grip and heavy-duty spring action. The pedal is ideal for use with Yamaha, Roland, Korg, Casio and other keyboard manufacturers. UPC: 659814428083
In the Box
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  • USB Cable
  • Software Download Cards
  • Limited 1-Year Warranty
  • Arturia - MiniLab Mk II - Portable USB-MIDI Controller
  • On-Stage - KSP100 Sustain Pedal
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Technical parameters

  • Akai Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller
    Pads 16 x velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, red-backlit
    3 x banks accessible via Pad Bank button
    Controls 6 x 360° assignable potentiometers
    3 x banks accessible via Control Bank button
    Connections USB port
    Kensington lock
    System Requirements Mac:1.25 GHz G4/G5 or faster (Intel Mac recommended)1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)Mac OS X 10.4.11 (10.5 or later recommended)
    Windows:1.5 GHz Pentium 4 Celeron-compatible CPU or faster (multicore CPU recommended)1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XPWindows-compatible sound card (ASIO driver support recommended, QuickTime recommended)

    Power Source USB bus-powered
    Dimensions (W x D x H) 9.4 x 7.9 x 1.6" / 23.9 x 20.1 x 4.1 cm
    Weight 1.65 lb / 0.57 kg
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 11.0 x 10.0 x 3.0"
  • Arturia MiniLab Mk II - Portable USB-MIDI Controller
    Keyboard 25 Slim Keys, Synth Action with Velocity
    MIDI Control Surfaces 1 x Ribbon Controller (Pitch-Bend)
    1 x Ribbon Controller (Modulation)
    8 x Pads (Pressure/Velocity-Sensitive)
    14 x Rotary Encoders
    2 x Rotary Encoders (Clickable)
    Performance Functions Octave Shift
    I/O 1 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TS Sustain Input
    1 x USB Type-B
    OS Compatibility macOS 10
    Windows
    Power Options USB Bus-Power
    Dimensions (W x D x H) 14.0 x 8.7 x 2.0" / 355.0 x 220.0 x 50.0 mm
    Weight 3.3 lb / 1.5 kg
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 16.8 x 10.5 x 3.2"
  • On-Stage KSP100 Sustain Pedal
    Connection 1/4" Phone
    Cord Length: 6' (182.88cm)
    Finish Black Powder Coat Finish
    Foot Pedal: Chrome with removable scratch resistant protective cover, also doubles as a non-slip grip
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 9.7 x 3.5 x 3.2"

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