Akai MPD24 - MPC-Style Rhythm Controller with 16 Velocity and Pressure Sensitive Pads
The MPD24 from Akai is a velocity-sensitive, pad controller for musicians and DJs, modeled after the extremely popular MPC series of drum samplers. Long coveted for the rhythm musicality inherent in the MPC series, the MPD24 allows for expressive and intuitive programming of percussion and rhythm material, without the expense of having to buy a full blown sampler.
The controller includes sixteen MPC-style velocity and pressure sensitive pads, four selectable pad banks for a total of sixty-four playable pads, six assignable faders and eight assignable, 360° knobs for transmitting MIDI Control Change data. Also featured are transport controls for interfacing with DAW/sequencing applications.
A fully reprogrammable controller, the MPD24 is a malleable and multi-functional tool that fits perfectly within any production or performance environment. A special edition of Fxpansion's BDF Lite provides material for the immediate creation of drum and percussion tracks. Applications include beat creation, MIDI sequencing and live performance.
- Rhythm controller with sixteen velocity and pressure sensitive pads
- Four selectable pad banks for a total of sixty-four pads
- Six assignable faders for transmitting MIDI Control Change data
- Eight assignable, continuously variable rotary encoders
- REW, FF, STOP, PLAY and REC buttons that transmit MMC (MIDI Machine Control) messages to DAW/sequencing applications
- MPC sixteen Levels and Full Level feature
- MIDI and/or USB operation
- Includes Editor Librarian software for both Mac and Windows
- Includes a customized version of Fxpansion's BFD Lite
- Backlit, easy to read LCD display
- USB powered or via optional AC adaptor
| Triggers | 16 velocity-sensitive pads |
| Presets | 30 |
| Controllers |
6 x Assignable continuous controller sliders 4 x Pad bank buttons 9 x Buttons and 1 x Rotary control for navigation/menu display 8 x Assignable continuous controller rotary controls 5 x Transport control buttons |
| Connectors |
1 x MIDI Out 1 x MIDI In 1 x USB 1 x 6VDC In (adapter not included) |
| Display | Custom LCD with backlight |
| System Requirements |
Mac running OS X PC running Windows XP Available USB port |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 12-1/2 x 11-3/16 x 2" (318 x 283 x 50mm) |
| Weight | 4.8 lbs (2.18 kg) |
| Specialties | The pads can either be set to transmit "Note" or "Program Change" information |
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
Comments about Akai MPD24 Rhythm Controller:
definetly a great purchase. amazing value for the money. the knobs and faders are very precise, much better quality than most midi keyboards.
ive been using it with reason 4 and ableton live
and realy gives a whole new side to my creativity.
the only con is, if youve used an actual MPC before, you might have some trouble adjusting to the pads. they are not as sensative or soft, but considering the price its realy nothing to complain about. (besides you get used to them soon enough)
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- Price: $169.00
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What's in the Box
- USB Cable (1 m)
- Software CD-ROM
- Software DVD-ROM
- One (1) Year Warranty
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