Akai Professional Mpd226

The MPD226 is a USB MIDI pad controller, perfect for producers, sound designers, musicians, and DJs. By fusing intuitive MPC control and easy USB connectivity, the MPD226 combines the feel of a classic drum machine with the world of computer-based music production.

Experience the difference: The new Thick Fat MPC Pads are very sensitive and react immediately to user input. The MPD226 features four knobs, four faders, and four buttons with three banks of buttons—36 controls in total, compared to 12 on the MPD26—allowing you to get the best sound and precise control over effects. MIDI data is transferred to your Mac or PC via the plug-and-play USB interface without the need to install any drivers.

Extras: Not only have we refined the general functionality, but with the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately), the MPD series is now also iOS compatible. Also included is a software package worth around €400 (Big Bang Drums and Big Bang Cinema from Sonivox, Ableton Live Lite, and a software preset editor). The MPD2 family is a significant point in the evolution of our pad controller series. Six years of research and customer feedback has resulted in one of the most powerful pad controller series we have ever developed. The MPDs are the perfect link between your creativity and your computer-based studio.

Summary: 16 velocity and pressure dynamic MPC pads with RGB lighting with 4 banks | 64 assignable pads accessible via 4 banks | 4 assignable Q-Link faders, 4 assignable Q-Link rotary buttons, 4 assignable Q-Link buttons | 36 controls in 3 banks | Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC swing, 16 levels, full level, and tap tempo | 30 presets in total, with configurations for common DAWs | iOS compatible via Camera Connection Kit (sold separately) | MIDI inputs and outputs to control additional equipment | Includes Ableton Live Lite, Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Sonivox Big Bang Cinematic Percussion, and Big Bang Universal Drum.