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MPD226 - MIDI-USB Pad Controller with RGB
The MPD226 is a MIDI-USB Pad Controller built with 16 pressure- and velocity sensitive Thick Fat MPC pads used to trigger drum hits and other samples in the software ensuring a responsive user experience. These pads are also made backlit for visual feedback and color-coding and users are allowed to switch up between 4 pad banks in order to control up to 64 samples. The MPD226’s control set consists of 4 knobs, 4 faders and 4 buttons having a total of 36 assignable controls via 3 banks compared to the previous MPD26 with only 12 controls. The controller also includes some of the classic MPC features such as Full-Level button, Note-Repeat button, Tap-Tempo button and so on. It is also compatible with iOS devices using the Camera Connection kit (sold separately) and supports plug-and-play connectivity with Mac and PC not requiring installation of any drivers. Some of the included software are Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Ableton Live Lite, Software Preset, etc.
- 16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive Thick Fat RGB-Backlit MPC Pads
- 64 assignable pads accessible via 4 banks
- 4 assignable Q-Link knobs, 4 assignable faders, 4 assignable Q-Link buttons
- 36 assignable controls accessible via 3 banks
- Includes classic MPC features Full-Level button, Note-Repeat button, Tap-Tempo button, MPC Swing and 16-Level button
- 30 presets total, with configurations for most popular DAWs
- Compatible with iOS via the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)
- MIDI In and Out jacks
- Dedicated Transport controls include Stop, Play and Record
- Powered via USB bus - Unit can also be powered via USB charger or power adapter (both available separately)
- Includes Ableton Live Lite, Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Sonivox Big Bang Cinematic Percussion and Big Bang Universal Drums software
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Technical Specification
- Type: MPD226 MIDI-USB Pad Controller with RGB
- Pads:
(16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit
(4) banks accessible via Pad Bank button - Knobs:
(4) 360° assignable potentiometers
(3) banks accessible via Control Bank button
(1) 360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push - Faders:
(4) 45mm assignable faders
(3) banks accessible via Control Bank button - Buttons:
(4) assignable switches, amber-backlit
(10) dedicated function buttons, amber-backlit
(3) transport buttons
(4) directional cursor buttons for display navigation - Display: 20 x 4 characters, monochrome backlit with adjustable contrast
- Connections:
(1) USB port
(1) power input (power adapter sold separately)
(1) 1/8” MIDI input
(1) 1/8” MIDI output
(1) Kensington lock slot - Power:
Via computer USB bus or USB charger (sold separately)
Via power adapter (sold separately): 6V DC, 1A, center-positive - Dimensions (WxDxH): 33.3 x 25.4 x 4.8 cm
- Weight: 1.32 kg
- Warranty: 1 year
What Is In The Box
- MPD226
- USB Cable
- 2 X 1/8"-to-MIDI Adapters
- Software Download Cards
- User Guide
- Safety & Warranty Manual
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Manufacture Description
Better than Ever
The MPD2 Series is a result of over six years of detailed customer research and user feedback. We asked what you wanted and took what you told us to create the most capable and user-friendly line of pad controllers Akai Professional has developed to date.
Its intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with easy USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making into the world of computer music production.
New and Expanded Features
You get three Control Banks, four Pad Banks, and four Faders. You also get Note Repeat, Full Level, Transport, and a new LCD screen to control your MIDI channels.
Plug and Play with just One Cable
A single USB connection can power the MPD226 and send MIDI information to a computer. You can also use AC power and MIDI in/out for more advanced setups.
Experience the Difference
Our Thick Fat MPC pads are soft on your fingers, comfortable, and easy to use, creating the most responsive MPD user-experience yet.