AkaiMPD226 USB MIDI Controller

Akai MPD226

The Akai MPD226 is a USB MIDI Controller ideal for a wide array of applications, including producing and programming. It achieves a useful balance between MPC-style control, plug-and-play operation, and portability that make it one of the most intuitive controllers for musicians on the go or with a limited amount of studio space.

The front panel interface consists of 16 RGB velocity-and-pressure-sensitive pads, 4 assignable faders, 4 assignable Q-Link knobs, and 4 assignable Q-Link buttons. Additionally, there are 4 pad banks for a total of 64 different sounds, and 3 fader/knob/button banks for a total of 36 assignable controls.

MPD226 Features

• 16 Thick Fat RGB illuminated velocity and pressure sensitive MPC pads
• 64 assignable pads accessible via 4 banks
• 4 assignable faders, 4 assignable Q-Link knobs, 4 assignable Q-Link buttons
• 36 assignable controls accessible via 3 banks
• Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, 16 Level, Full Level and Tap Tempo
• 30 presets total, with configurations for most popular DAWs
• iOS compatible using the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
• MIDI In and Out jacks for controlling external gear
• Dedicated Transport controls
• Includes Ableton Live Lite, Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Sonivox Big Bang Cinematic Percussion and Big Bang Universal Drums