Akai Professional LPD8 MK2 Laptop Pad Controller

What makes the Professional LPD8 MK2 Laptop Pad Controller a standout choice for modern music producers is its premium pad performance and compact design. This sleek MIDI pad controller is equipped with 8 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, inherited from the flagship MPC X, ensuring it meets the demands of any pad performance-based tasks. Whether you're producing beats, triggering one-shot samples and loops, or connecting to any general MIDI-based DAW, the LPD8 offers seamless hands-on control and creativity.

The LPD8 MK2 is renowned for its legendary pad performance, featuring the same high-quality pads as the top-tier MPC X standalone hardware. These sturdy yet highly responsive pads are essential for music makers seeking dynamic performance without sacrificing creativity. Additionally, the controller includes 8 assignable rotary knobs, providing precise control over parameters and values in your DAW. Whether you're adjusting reverb or delay wetness, dialing in parametric EQ, or trimming loops and samples, these knobs offer the accuracy needed for a streamlined music creation workflow.

Designed with portability in mind, the LPD8 MK2 boasts a sleek, compact design that fits effortlessly into any setup. Place it on your desk, align it neatly with your laptop for a streamlined process, or pack it into your producer bag alongside your headphones and accessories, ensuring you're always ready to create music anywhere.

The LPD8 MK2 comes with MPC Beats, a revolutionary DAW software inspired by the legendary MPC hardware. This software empowers you to sample, chop, edit, record, mix, and master complete songs and records directly from your computer. With innovative sampling and efficient sequencing, MPC Beats also offers a selection of groundbreaking MPC plugin instruments, including Tubesynth, Bassline, and Electric, providing a wide range of synth, monophonic leads, basses, pads, and electric keyboard sounds for rich musical productions.

Enhance your tracks with MPC Beats' premium collection of world-class mixing and mastering plugins. Powerful insert effects like Half Speed, Mother Ducker, and AIR Talk Box add instant vibe and character to your music, helping you achieve a modern sound and feel. Process audio, apply creative effects, and finalize your tracks to create commercially ready songs for sharing.

As a bonus, registered customers receive a 6-month free subscription to Reason+, courtesy of Reason Studios. This creative bundle includes the Reason DAW and the Reason Rack Plugin, compatible with any DAW (VST3/AU/AAX). With over 80 devices, 39,000 presets, and 24GB of samples, Reason+ offers a comprehensive collection of creative synthesizers, samplers, drum machines, and audio effects, with new plugin and sound content added regularly.

Additionally, enhance your skills with 60 free lessons from Melodics, focusing on pads and keys. Receive real-time feedback on your timing and accuracy as you progress through lessons, unlocking your potential and exploring various genres. Log into your Akaipro.com account to access your special code and start learning concepts and techniques you can immediately apply to your music creations.