This Laptop Pad Controller which measures only at 13 inches and weighs less than a pound can easily fit into a backpack, messenger bag or laptop case providing the users an extreme portability. Users can experience a satisfying music production with the controller’s eight backlit velocity-sensitive drum pads ideal for programming rhythmic or melodic parts and can also be used to send program changes and note information to the users’ software.
Moreover, the pad controller features eight assignable Q-Link knobs which can be used by the users to add or adjust effects and to control the parameters by assigning each of the knobs to any parameters in their software. It also has four memory banks for programming the settings appropriate to the users’ software programs instantly. This class-compliant and USB-powered controller ensures portability as it does not require any power adapter or installation of any drivers.
Measuring in at just 13 inches, LPD8 is a full-featured plug-and-play USB MIDI pad controller designed to escape the boundaries of your studio. Weighing in at under 35g, LPD8 easily fit’s into a laptop case, backpack, or messenger bag, providing core beat-production functionality courtesy of 8 backlit velocity-sensitive drum pads - perfect for triggering samples, loops, one-shots and more. Welcome to a world of production anywhere!
Get hands-on with Akai Professional’s LPD8. Music was never meant to be created with a mouse and computer keyboard - with LPD8, the limitations of creating in a stiff, non-musical way are a thing of the past. Trigger drums, melodics, virtual instruments and more using LPD8’s pads or take command of your DAW and plugins courtesy of LPD8's low profile Q-Link knobs. For a truly inspirational and satisfying portable production experience, look no further than LPD8.
Customizing LPD8 to suit your workflow preference couldn’t be simpler. LPD8 features 4 memory banks, for instant optimisation with each of your favourite software programs. With LPD8’s dedicated Software Editor for Mac and PC, create, edit, load and manage all of your presets from the comfort of your computer – for surgical control of your DAWs, Virtual Instruments and Virtual Effects, LPD8’s Software Editor includes full customisation of Note, Program, CC, Toggle/One-Shot Playback modes and more.
Whatever your creative preference, LPD8 guarantees rapid assimilation into your existing setup. LPD8’s ultra-compact footprint combines with class-compliancy and a convenient USB-powered specification, for instant on-the-go use with popular applications including GarageBand, Logic, Sonar, Cubase, Ableton Live, ProTools, Reason, Fruity Loops, Digital Performer, and more – all without the need for a power supply.