THE DESCRIPTION
Choose your weapon: Building on the success of the original, the feature-rich MPD2 series gives you incredible creative musical ammunition with thick backlit MPC pads, improved controls and new bundled software.
OK, that was a tall order. We admit it. People loved the original MPDs so much that we didn't want to spoil the success.
But we did it.
The MPD2 series is the result of over six years of detailed customer research and user feedback. We asked what you wanted and we listened carefully. We took what you told us and turned it into the most capable, user-friendly line of pad controllers Akai Professional has developed to date.
Nitty-Gritty
The MPD226 is a MIDI over USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs. Its intuitive blend of controls and MPC technologies combine with easy USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat creation to the world of computer music production.
Discover the difference
First, we stepped up our game by adding new ultra-sensitive MPC Thick Fat pads, creating an incredibly responsive user experience. The MPD226 has an expanded control set including four knobs, four faders, four buttons arranged in three banks for a total of 36 controls compared to 12 on the MPD26. This will allow you to maximize your sound and give you greater control over the effects.
MIDI information is sent via its plug-and-play USB interface for use on Mac or PC, eliminating the need to install drivers.
Candy
In addition to the improved functionality, we've added iOS compatibility using the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately) and included over $400 worth of free software. Titles include: MPC Beats, Big Bang Drums and Big Bang Cinema from Sonivox, Ableton Live Lite and Software Preset. The aforementioned software preset editor lets you enjoy intuitive control editing directly from the MPD226's front panel.
Our MPD2 series marks a significant evolution of the pad controller. Many years of research and customer feedback have led directly to some of the highest performing pad controllers we have ever developed. These MPDs are the perfect bridge between your creativity and your computerized studio.
MPC 2.0 UPGRADE READY (optional)
We are pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed MPC Software 2.0 update is now available for purchase for your MPD, significantly enhancing the capabilities and features of the included MPC Beats software.
To view your upgrade path, click here.
MPC Software 2.0 is a state-of-the-art production suite combining 128-track sequencing capability, real-time time stretching, clip launch functionality, advanced MIDI editing capability, controller mode VST compatibility, as a standalone app on Mac and PC, advanced sampling and audio editing/recording functionality, seamless DAW integration, redesigned GUI, Ableton Link compatibility and much more. Whether you're seeking the freedom of computer-based music production or looking for the perfect controller for DAW-centric creative exploration, MPC Software 2.0 delivers the ultimate in adaptive creative versatility.
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
16 Thick Fat RGB illuminated MPC pads sensitive to speed and pressure64 assignable pads accessible via 4 banks4 assignable faders, 4 assignable Q-Link buttons, 4 assignable Q-Link buttons36 assignable controls accessible via 3 banksClassic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, 16 Level, Full Level, and Tap Tempo30 presets in total, with configurations for the most popular iOS-compatible DAWs using the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately) MIDI input and output jacks for controlling equipment external Dedicated transport controls Includes Ableton Live Lite, Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Sonivox Big Bang Cinematic Percussion and Big Bang Universal Battery