AKAI MPD226

The AKAI MPD226 MIDI/USB pad controller is the ideal choice for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs. The combination of intuitive controls and MPC (Music Production Center) technology with easy USB connectivity makes computer music production convenient.

Key features of AKAI MPD226 MIDI controller

• AKAI MPD226 MIDI, a high quality instrument for computer music production
• Sixteen pressure-sensitive MPC pads to generate 64 different sounds
• Four assignable Q-Link drivers
• Transport driver set for accessing DAW controllers or sequencers
• Standard MPC technologies MPC Note Repeat and MPC Swing
• USB connection to Mac or PC
• USB power supply
• Ableton Live 10 Lite software
• Inputs USB (B), MIDI IN Jack 3,5 mm TRS
• Outputs MIDI OUT, Jack 3.5 mm TRS
• Package includes Ableton Live Lite, Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Sonivox Big Bang Cinematic Percussion and Big Bang Universal Drums

AKAI MPD226 MIDI sensitive pads for 64 different sounds

The AKAI MPD226 MIDI features 16 pressure-sensitive MPC pads, each of which can be assigned up to four different sounds, for a total of 64 sounds. To work with the MPD26 you can also use four assignable Q-Link controllers to control software parameters in real time. In addition, the MPD226 offers a special set of Transport drivers for instant access to the most commonly used DAW controllers or sequencers.

AKAI MPD226 MIDI uses MPC technology

The AKAI MPD226 MIDI is not just a hardware controller, but includes some of the major standard MPC technologies. MPC Note Repeat allows MPD or MPC devices to automatically and completely accurately play rhythmic patterns, such as 16th note hi-hats. MPC Swing evokes the feel of soul and hip hop with a choice of precision and degree of swing timing. AKAI MPD226 MIDI also offers MPC Full Level and MPC 16-Level on its pads.