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Akai Professional

Akai Professional LPD8 USB MIDI Pad Controller

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Size: Compact


Style: LPD8


Features

  • Beat Maker Essential - 13" pad controller for music production with 8 RGB-backlit responsive MPC drum pads for triggering samples, loops, virtual instruments, and more
  • Hands-On Control - 8 assignable Q-Link knobs for seamless mapping to DAW parameters, software instruments, and insert effect plugins for tactile control and precise mixing
  • Customized Production - 4 programmable preset slots for instant recall of mappings for DAWs, virtual instruments, effects and more; Create, edit, load and manage all your presets from the computer
  • Portable Design, Robust Build - Lightweight beat maker that adopts the sturdy build of standalone MPCs; The slim-line design stows easily in a laptop bag for hands-on production capability everywhere
  • Versatile Performance - The Laptop Pad Controller is perfect for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators on the go; The sleek design fits right in alongside your studio equipment
  • Effortless Setup - With a full-size USB-powered jack, the LPD8 works plug-and-play with Mac or PC and requires no software driver installation or AC power adapters for operation
  • Universal DAW Compatibility - Works with all popular applications including GarageBand, Logic, Studio One, Cubase, Ableton Live, ProTools, FL Studio, Adobe Audition, and more

Description

For pure pad performance, it doesn’t get any better than the LPD8 MIDI pad controller. The new LPD8 features the same velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC pads as the flagship Akai Professional MPC X. Experience premium pad quality in a pocket-size performer and be confident the LPD8 will stand up to the most dynamic playing, from punchy kicks and snares to rapid hi-hat rolls.The LPD8 features 8 RGB pads which provide visual feedback for your customized groupings and arrangements. With 8 rotary knobs, you’re in serious command of your MIDI CC, plugin effects, or other parameters with total tactile control while using this beat maker.Don’t be fooled by the slim design, LPD8 also borrows from the sturdy build of standalone MPCs and is built to move around with you. The perfect companion for percussive pad playing any time. The sleek design fits right in alongside your music studio equipment.

Brand: Akai Professional


Number of Keys: 8


Connectivity Technology: USB


Special Feature: Backlit Drum Pad, Compact, Portable, Programmable, Touch Sensitive Pad


Model Name: LPD8MK2


Number of Keys: 8


Connectivity Technology: USB


Additional Features: Backlit Drum Pad, Compact, Portable, Programmable, Touch Sensitive Pad


Instrument Key: Any


Compatible Devices: Laptop


Supported Software: Ableton Live


Connector Type: USB


Hardware Interface: USB


Control Type: Drum Pad Controller


Platform: Mac, Windows


Human Interface Input: Buttons, Dial


Hardware Platform: PC/Mac


Instrument: Drum


Control Method: Touch


Noise Control: None


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 3.24"D x 12.12"W x 1.32"H


Size: Compact


Item Weight: 0.4 kg


Material Type: Metal, Plastic


Brand Name: Akai Professional


Model Name: LPD8MK2


Model Number: LPD8 MK2


Included Components: LPD8 MK2, Quickstart Guide, USB Cable, Safety and Warranty Manual, Software download card


Model Year: 2022


Number of Items: 1


UPC: 694318025567


Manufacturer: inMusic Brands Inc.


Global Trade Identification Number: 67


Item Type Name: USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8 Assignable Knobs and Music Production Software


Manufacturer Part Number: LPD8MK2


Unit Count: 1 Count


Warranty Description: 1 year manufacturer.


Color: Black


Product Style: LPD8


Item Highlight: 8 RGB MPC Drum Pads, 8 Assignable Knobs, Universal DAW Compatibility, for Music Producers and Beat Makers


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great Akai product
Size: Compact Style: LPD8
It’s a typical Akai product. Durable, responsive, compatible, and comes with loads of bonus software. The pads are a little stiff. I gotta smack em purdy hard but they just need to be broken in. It’s compact and looks dope. Doesn’t feel too light and cheap or too heavy and out dated. Very durable. Connects via usb. Plug and play all day. If you travel bring it with you on the plane and plug it up to your laptop and you’re back at it. If you’re looking to run it as your main drum pad tho in a home studio setup drop the additional $100 and buy the studio MPD. This is definitely for travel purposes ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2026 by Jesse
    • High Quality -- Engineered Solid -- Works With Everything
Size: Compact Style: LPD8
Review Image by Nylar
Amazing Price Extreme High Quality --this has a full back and side cap piece, there are no seams or gaps. The materials are amazing quality built to extreme detail. Works plug n play with everything I've hooked up to it. Linux, Android, Roland S1 Synth, Korg Volca Beats Synth. HARD TO BEAT.
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2026 by Nylar
    • Very good, with reservations
Size: Compact Style: LPD8
This is a pretty nice drum machine. It wasn't immediately apparent how to effectively play it. I suggest 2 fingers per pad. It takes a solid hit to activate the pads. Single finger drumming with light taps is impossible. They misfire quite a lot. But if you use two fingers per pad and hit directly downwards with intent, you will not misfire that often. It's quite responsive if you have the right power. Not recommended for kids unless they understand this well. Otherwise, the build quality is great and everything feels professional. It just requires more thoughtful force than you would think. Hope that makes sense. I suggest the MPD218 if you have a little extra money, but this one could be nice for travel. Or an additional set of simple controls. It's actually really nice for just queuing up patches. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2026 by pdx0110
    • Photo Editing on Darktable with Knobs!
Size: Compact Style: LPD8
Review Image by Clinton Davis
I got this for editing photos in Darktable on Windows. It works well straight out of the box with no external setup required. I plugged it in and was able to assign each control to a shortcut either by clicking the shortcut button, hovering over the function, and then operating the pad/knob or by opening darktable settings, double clicking the function, and pressing the pad. As other reviewers note the pads require some force to activate. More than I would expect if they were actual buttons, but less than I expected having read the other comments. They feel more like the amount of force you would expect to use when pressing a rubberized power button than a keyboard key. But knowing that I'm not using it for the expected purpose going in, I'm content with them. I have the buttons set to rate at 1, 3, or 5 stars, to go to the next or previous photo (you have to set this separately both light table and dark room tabs), switch between light table and dark room, and monochrome. The knobs were the real draw for me and they work great. I have them set for exposure, contrast (filmic rgb), saturation, local contrast, shadows, highlights, and white balance. For white balance, I changed the speed to 100 in the shortcut settings. I'll probably adjust settings and maybe change the shortcuts as I use it more, but with just the initial set up it's already working well. I'm sure it will be a fun finger drum too, but I haven't tried it for that yet. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2026 by Clinton Davis
    • Fantastically great feeling pads for an unbelievably low price
Size: Compact Style: LPD8
I have a bunch of MIDI controllers, including some rather high-end ones (Ableton Push2, I'm looking at you!) The playability, sensitivity, and reliability of these pads are -- and I'm not exaggerating -- the best of the lot! How Akai does this at such an inexpensive price point is really remarkable. The utility for configuring the controls is also quite useful, although many people will be able to use this right out of the box. Seriously peeps, when I'm sitting in the middle of my Push2, Arturia Minilab3 and Keylab mkii, and Novation LaunchKey it's my LPD8 that I go to for doing my drum loops. Crazy! The control knobs are icing on the cake. I'd give this thing 10 stars if I could! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2023 by Jim C
    • Enjoying this winner.
Size: Compact Style: LPD8
Compact and portable joy. Pads can take a beating.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2026 by L.P.
    • Nearly Perfect
Size: Compact Style: LPD8
This is a solid and useful piece of gear. Feet have a nice grip. Knobs and pads feel good. Size is perfect. My only real complaint is with the programability. The program editor and innate design holds back a lot of customization. I was using a NI Maschine and that could be setup to do just about anything, regardless if the controls are for buttons, pads, or knobs. AKAI's customization is very limited in its scope. For example, I would love to be able to have half the pads trigger keys and others control MIDI CC, but you can only choose one or the other. The worst, thing, I think, is the fact that the LPD8 can only store 4 presets. Really? I also have the AKAI MPK Mini Play Mk3 (which I love to death) and that can store 8 presets, one for each pad! Come on...the LPD8 has the same number of pads and so it COULD trigger 8 unique presets like the MPK Mini Play, if the software allowed it. Speaking of software, contrary to other reviews, I have had no issues using the LPD8 or the Program Editor app with my Mac mini, running Sonoma 14.2. Just make sure you're using the Program Editor for the mk2 version of the controller, if you bought the new model. On a side note, I bought my LPD8 from Amazon Warehouse. No obvious signs of previous use, so it was essentially brand new. However, it didn't come with the original box, or any box, if I remember correctly. Just the tray that the LPD8 sits in, along with the USB cable and paper literature. All this wrapped in plastic. No issues, though, since this was part of a larger box with other items. Overall, I am happy. I can work around my gripes. The ability to assign custom colors to the pads is pretty nice. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024 by Michael P.
    • Solid, responsive, easy to use
Size: Compact Style: LPD8
I've had issues with inexpensive Akai gear in the past, so I bought this LPD8 with a bit of trepidation. But after several months of use, I am super pleased with its performance. Though the software available to program it is quite basic and not well documented, it isn't really hard to figure out. The controls are consistent and operate smoothly. Construction quality is very good overall. The small size fits very nicely above the keys on a StudioLogic SL73 and allows me to toggle patches and channels on and off and adjust synth params while I perform with Mainstage. The only missing feature that would make this unit perfect is Bluetooth MIDI and a rechargable battery inside, so that it could be operated without a cable. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024 by W. W. Gibbs

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