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Akai Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller with Arturia MiniLab 3 Keyboard Controller and Sustain Pedal Kit

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Akai Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller with Arturia MiniLab 3 Keyboard Controller and Sustain Pedal Kit
Key Features
  • Complete Set of Controller Options
  • Feel of Classic Beat Making
  • MPD218 USB Pad Controller
  • Arturia MiniLab 3 Key Controller
The Akai Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller with Arturia MiniLab 3 Keyboard Controller and Sustain Pedal Kit from B&H provides musicians, DJs, and producers with a complete set of control options. Create with 16 MPC pads for the feel of classic beat making, and play melodies on the 25-key velocity-sensitive slim keyboard with 8 rotary encoders and 4 faders. Add expressivity to your performance with the universal piano-style sustain pedal.
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Akai Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller with Arturia MiniLab 3 Keyboard Controller and Sustain Pedal Kit Overview

The Akai Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller with Arturia MiniLab 3 Keyboard Controller and Sustain Pedal Kit from B&H provides musicians, DJs, and producers with a complete set of control options. Create with 16 MPC pads for the feel of classic beat making, and play melodies on the 25-key velocity-sensitive slim keyboard with 8 rotary encoders and 4 faders. Add expressivity to your performance with the universal piano-style sustain pedal.

Akai Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller

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 3 Compact MIDI Keyboard and Pad Controller (White)

Make music right out of the box with the white Arturia MiniLab 3 , a 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 backlit performance pads, eight rotary controls, responsive capacitive touch-strips for pitch bend and modulation, and four sliders have dedicated pre-mapping for the included Ableton Live Lite and Analog Lab Intro software. A sustain pedal input (pedal available separately) extends the functionality of the controller.

At a Glance
  • 25-note velocity-sensitive slim keyboard.
  • 2 banks of 8 high-quality velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with RGB backlighting.
  • 8 rotary encoders.
  • 4 sliders.
  • Mini display with clickable browsing knob, with real-time feedback on tweaks and controls.
  • Built-in arpeggiator.
  • Hold and Chord modes.
  • Effective DAW functionalities.
  • Custom-written DAW scripts for intuitive integration with major DAWs.
  • 8 DAW and user presets.
  • DAW transport control.
  • Octave-up and octave-down buttons for full-range and semitone transposition.
  • 2 capacitive touch sensors for pitch bend and modulation wheel.
  • Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch.
  • USB-C MIDI connects to computers and MIDI Control Center.
  • MIDI 5-pin DIN output for connection to external MIDI instruments and gears.
  • Seamless integration with all Arturia software instruments, including Analog Lab: select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls.
Hands-On, Easy to Use
From the great-feeling keyboard, to the smart DAW-integrated pads and faders, to the real-time mini display, every aspect of MiniLAB 3 is designed to be intuitive, expressive, and a joy to use for beginners and pros alike.
Creative Features
Enjoy a workflow that aids the creative process with features like a built-in arpeggiator, Chord mode, custom DAW presets, and easy transposition. Making music has never been so accessible.
Portable, Compatible Design
MiniLAB 3 is built to fit seamlessly into any setup, from bedroom to stage, with its compact and lightweight design, deeper DAW integration, MIDI out, and USB-C connectivity.
Built to Last
MiniLAB 3 is built with longevity and sustainability in mind. A rugged, road-ready design, 5-year warranty, minimum 50% recycled plastic construction, and 100% recycled packaging means this controller goes the distance.
Creative Software Included
  • Analog Lab Intro
  • Ableton Live Lite
  • UVI Model D
  • Native Instruments The Gentleman
  • Loopcloud sample packs and subscription
  • Melodics subscription
Auray FP-P1L Universal Piano-Style Sustain Pedal

The FP-P1L from Auray is a piano-style sustain pedal with a high-quality, rugged build. The unit features switchable polarity, making it compatible with most electronic keyboards that have a 1/4" foot-switch input jack. The chrome-finished foot pedal is balanced to provide just the right amount of resistance to simulate the feel and tension of an acoustic piano's sustain pedal. Equipped with six nonslip rubber feet to keep it in place, the pedal also features a 72" cable for comfortable positioning.

UPC: 847628580510
Kit Contains:

Akai Professional MPD218 USB Pad Controller

Item Type
Drum Pad Controller
Number of Pads
16x Velocity-/Pressure-Sensitive RGB Backlit Pad
Expression Controls
6x Knob
Transport Controls
No
Display
No
Sequencer
No
Connectivity
Audio I/O
No
Trigger Device & Pedal Inputs
No
MIDI I/O
No
CV/Gate I/O
No
Sync I/O
No
USB I/O
1x USB-B (Host Connection, MIDI)
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Wireless
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Computer: macOS / Windows
Mobile: iOS Only via Optional Adapter
OS Compatibility
macOS
Windows
Included Software
Ableton Live Lite
Mobile App Compatible
Yes, Adapter Required (Not Included): iOS Only
Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins
macOS Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed)
Windows Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed)
RAM Requirements
1 GB, 2 GB Recommended
Required Hardware
USB-A Port
Internet Connection
Required for Software/Driver Download
Power
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
Physical
Color
Black / Red
Included Accessories
USB Cable
Dimensions
9.4 x 7.9 x 1.6" / 23.9 x 20.1 x 4.1 cm
Weight
1.6 lb / 0.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.6 x 10 x 3.25"

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