The MPD232 is a MIDI-USB Pad Controller composed of 16 ultra-sensitive Thick Fat MPC Pads for triggering drum hits and other samples in the software and also featured with RGB-backlit pads to provide visual feedback and color-coding to allow responsive feel and intuitive playing experience. Users can control up to 64 samples by switching between the controller’s 4 independent pad banks. Its control set features 8 knobs, 8 faders and 8 buttons having a total of 72 controls accessible in 3 banks. Another added feature is the 64-channel sequencer which enables users to create, edit and playback sequences of up to 32 steps long and to record in real-time.
With MPD232 an intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with seamless USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making into the world of computer music production. At the heart of MPD232 are 16 ultra-sensitive, hyper-playable Thick Fat RGB illuminated MPC pads, coupled with a 64 channel, 32-step performance sequencer for controlling pad events. With it's pressure- and velocity-sensitive specification, MPD232 provides an unrivalled performance capability with all-important ultra-reactive triggers that capture every subtlety and nuance of your performance.
Whatever your needs and wherever you go, MPD232 guarantees to form the centerpiece of your musical creativity. At less than 5 cm thick and weighing in at under 2 kg, MPD232 provides core sample triggering and DAW control functionality, housed within an ultra-portable, lightweight and slim-line footprint. When combined with Akai Professional’s iconic build quality, MPD232 empowers beat producers and finger drummers with a rock-solid, dependable performance controller, specifically engineered to withstand anything you throw at it.
Whether you’re producing in the studio or performing live, MPD232’s arsenal of controls and connectivity options provides in-demand, fully assignable functionality that readily adapts to your needs. Featuring an on-board MIDI interface, eight assignable faders, eight assignable Q-Link knobs and 8 assignable Q-Link buttons (all expandable to 72 independent control sources via three banks), MPD232 seamlessly integrates with your creative projects, offering a tangible control source for sending continuous controller messages to virtual instrument / effect parameters or external MIDI devices.
Akai Professional’s iconic MPC series has continued to define modern music culture, offering trademark sound altering functionality that can be heard on countless records across multiple genres. With MPD232, core MPC-style controls are present including Akai Professional’s legendary Note Repeat, MPC Swing, 16 Level and Full Level; from rapid-fire drum rolls to hard hitting sample playback, MPD232 provides in-demand sonic-sculpting capability, opening up a world of immersive, expressive performances.