Akai Professional LPD8 Ultra-Portable USB Pad Controller for Laptops

Wonderful Product. Very Much Versatile if used correctly. I just loved this.

Great packaging.Product comes with AKAI LPD8 software editor CD(or you can download it online at AKAI professional website).The product will work only if the software editor is mapped correctly to the pads and the knobs first and then recognised by your DAW(where further mapping is needed as per artist).The pads are mainly for playing all types of instruments and the knobs can literally be assigned to control any parameter in your DAW.Works with Linux,windows, MacBook , iPads and iPhones.Can take a beating while performing live.

When you first get it. you need to hit the pads with extra effort to hit the maximum volume sensitivity. Although this can be solved by opening up the thing and modding it by putting non conductive tape right below the pads. There are a handful and helpful youtube videos that show how this can be done. And after two layers of tape i got the volume sensitivity to a more than acceptable level.The next big problem is the usb port being pretty poorly built. With a little bit of mishandling it or being careless with it it can break the usb port off the board. Its not really easy to fix trying to solder either. I just ended up buying a new one. And stuck the wire to the usb port with a lot of adhesive around it, kind of forming a outer protection layer to the cable.DESPITE ALL THIS - id buy this again for the third time if i have to and am still on a tight budget. Because its so fun to use.If you've not had any midi instruments before you'd definitely have a lot of fun. I just wanted to point out what the flaws i thought were and how to fix them, because i think after that this is a really fun lil instrument in a world of costly music equipment. 10/10 would buy again helped be more creative

I actually bought the LPD8 to control my FX banks on my Traktor Kontrol S2 Mk3 which doesn't come with a dedicated fx section. I mapped it to control all my FX on the LPD8.Then, began the fun.I wondered if I could map it so that, I can DJ with just the LPD8. I used the program change function on the LPD8 to map all 4 deck controls with 3 band EQ, mixer FX (I already have the full 2 banks of FX on Prog1, remember?), mixer FX selector, play - cue buttons, full-on loop controls. All this on prog 2. I still have 2 progs left😅Now, I can play wherever I am with just the LPD8 🤩For producers,The pad velocity sensitivity is a bit high. You may have to adjust to the product. But nevertheless, it's a great product. Value for the money as well !!

Also interface app is not user friendly

Product build quality is very sturdy. It is compatible with desktop, laptop and mobile like devices.Good midi triggering. No noticable problem found after using for a few months. Product is working perfectly as described by manufacturer.I recommed it to all my friends.

Very hard keys.. I just wasted my money on this.. too small.. not worth.

Too much value for money. Quality is exceptional and no lag whatsoever. Perfect companion for musicians who are just starting out. 8 pads are enough for metal drumming.Works with Mac. Have to use wine for using midi assignment app

Há algum tempo que eu necessitava de um controlador tipo MultiPad para fazer beats mais precisos no PC. Depois de tanto pesquisar preço, tamanho, funcionalidade etc., resolvi comprar o LPD8 da AKAI, pois estava indeciso entre o Nanopad2 da Korg e o LPD8 da AKAI, porém, eu estava optando também pelo ATOM da Presonus ou o MPD 218 da AKAI. O que mais me despertou para o LDP8 foi a descrição: Pequeno, barato (em termos), e sensível a velocidade.Para a minha surpresa, a descrição deste controlador da AKAI não condiz com a realidade.A sensibilidade desse dispositivo deixa muito a desejar, ou seja, para um controlador fabricado na China o preço é muuuuito alto. Existem controladores muito melhores, de marcas não famosas, que fazem muito melhor do que isso.Testei os níveis de velocidade no MIDI-OX e ele só ativa quando você bate com mais força (acima de 30 - os níveis de velocidade MIDI vão de 0 a 127). Na internet tem alguns videos de pessoas fazendo hack nesse produto, o que não vou fazer. Também não vou devolver ao vendedor pois ele não tem culpa da AKAI fabricar um produto tão péssimo.Prós:Apenas os kobsContras:Não tem software para ajustar os níveis de velocidade.Mecânica péssima.Pads duros demais para fazer batidas (a não ser que você não ligue pra isso ou tenha um dedo muito forte! ).Não permite outros endereçamentos MIDI etc., etc...

Le regalé esto a mi pareja para que pudiera empezar a crear sus propias instrumentales para las canciones y fue el regalo perfecto. Es de altísima calidad, ligera, sencilla pero totalmente útil. Para empezar no hace falta más :) Le encantó!

This is my third attempt in finding a midi controller solution for my needs. If you read my previous review on the Nektar GX61 you will have an idea. If not, the story is much like Goldy Lox and the Three Bears.Porridge is to hot, too cold, bed is too whatever, just not the right fit.The Akai LPD8 coupled with the NEKTAR GX 61 is perfect for me.Really Happy about this.Let me say that this Akai unit feels solid. Small is good here. The knobs feel nice, pads feel good. Fits perfectly with the Nektar controller I just purchase.I am choosing to play with this without the editor. I did download the editor after playing with the unit within Cubase. It worked well as it learned the controls I want to manipulate. After downloading the Akai Librarian softare and made changes in my device menu, the Akai unit and Nektar were not responding. I didn't want to waste hours figuring out why, so I deleted the Libririan software.Works good for now as I want to delve more in CC's ,program changes, assignments and banks.The quality for the price point is quite satisfactory. I am content with how both units operate and I still have room on my desk while now back to a 61 key baby.I'm ticked pink.Thank you Akai, Nektar and Amazon.Amazon, you are what we studied in business, a major category KILLER.I'm okay with that as long as you carry my food items one day and air my cooking show!Thanks!

Great for the price.. and very useful.

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