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Akai Professional

Akai Professional LPD8 - USB MIDI Controller with 8 Responsive RGB MPC Drum Pads for Mac and PC, 8 Assignable Knobs and Music Production Software

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Size: Compact


Style: Pad Controller Only


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, Reason, 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


Item Weight: 14.1 ounces


Product Dimensions: 3.11 x 12.13 x 1.26 inches


Item model number: LPD8 MK2


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: September 29, 2022


Color Name: Black


Compatible Devices: Laptop


Connector Type: USB


Hardware Interface: USB


Supported Software: Ableton Live


Material Type: Metal, Plastic


Musical Style: Electronic


Instrument Key: Any


Number of Keyboard Keys: 8


Size: Compact


Hardware Platform: PC/Mac


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • In the right hands, this is a great MIDI controler!
Size: Standard Style: Pad Controller Only
I'll start off by saying that I'm a performing musician (woodwind and brass instruments) as well as a composer and arranger who works with music notation software. I bought this hoping it would help me in writing percussion parts. I have returned it. Having said that, however, I am very impressed with what it can do and recommend it for people who work mainly with Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software. As a MIDI controller it has amazing capabilities and can work to control other MIDI devices such as synthesizers, modules, lighting and much much more. All of which make it a great tool for performers who work mainly in the rock/pop/rap/hip-hop/ska fields. It's compact, it responds nicely. The sensitivity of the pads can be adjusted only on a global scale, so either all the pads are very sensitive or not very sensitive according to how it's adjusted. I didn't use it enough to see how accurate the reviews which mention accidental double-strikes or accidentally triggering pads which aren't the ones being struck are, but I can imagine that if the sensitivity is set so that very little pressure is needed it would be possible to get responses from pads which aren't the ones being struck. The user should (as with all musical gear) spend a lot of time practicing with this device before trying to perform live with it. The price is a lot lower than many other drum pads so this is ideal for people just beginning to investigate the use of this sort of device. The sounds which come with it and the software that can be installed with it will be great for some but they left me less than impressed. But that didn't bother me and shouldn't bother anybody else because most people who will be using this will have their own preferred sound libraries to be working with. What this is NOT -- this is NOT a replacement for an electronic drum set. This is NOT an inexpensive device for learning to play the drums. What this IS -- it is a MIDI controller with which a person can create beats, with which a person can control other devices. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2024 by dhbailey
    • Great equipment but confusing to use
Size: Studio Style: Pad Controller Only
God this thing is so confusing and the program that it comes with isn't any easier. It ain't beginner friendly unless you got alot of time on your hands not suitable for fast sample style beats. Great machine non the less for the experience professional.
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2026 by Luz Olivares
    • Great device
Size: Studio Style: Pad Controller Only
Review Image by Tripp Tripp
I have upgraded from the MPK Mini mk3. Wow... what an evolution. I'm using them in conjunction now
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2026 by Tripp Tripp
    • Nearly Perfect
Size: Compact Style: Pad Controller Only
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.
    • Works as advertised! Reliable brand.
Size: Standard Style: Pad Controller Only
Product arrived as advertised!
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2026 by Dalton
    • Music equipment
Size: Standard Style: Pad Controller Only
Got this for a gift they absolutely love it. Great price easy to use.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2026 by Bobbe
    • Only works with MPC Studio Software
Size: Studio Style: Pad Controller Only
The unit itself is great and very user friendly. I got this to begin the hobby along with a synthesizer. I kept having issues with playing the synth on the software and couldn't figure it out. I decided to try Ableton, which easily fixed all the problems, only to then brick the MPC Studio. I found some code that makes it work on Ableton, but lack of versatility with software is major flaw. It comes with some premade sounds, but that is pretty much it. I would rather just spend more money to have equipment that works with whatever I need than being forced to use their software. I'll be trying to return for an upgrade already, but it is still a good product nonetheless. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023 by Mike Smith

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