The LPD8 laptop pad controller is a USB-MIDI controller for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators. It measures less than 13 inches across and weighs less than a pound to easily fit into a laptop case, backpack or messenger bag for extreme portability.
The
LPD8 is based on Akai Professional’s MPC line of iconic music
production stations. Producers who love the feel of the MPC and want to
work with software on their computer will find that the LPD8 gives
their laptop the controls they prefer over a mouse and keyboard.
The
LPD8 has eight orange light-up pads that are velocity sensitive for
programming rhythmic or melodic parts. The pads can also send
program-change information to software. Additionally, the LPD8 has
eight assignable Q-Link knobs you can assign to virtually any
parameters in their software for hands-on control.
The LPD8
works plug and play with Mac and PC and requires no software driver
installation or wall power for operation. It has four memory banks for
programming and recalling settings appropriate to different software
programs you use.
Features
USB-MIDI controller works with virtually all audio software
Eight backlit, velocity-sensitive drum pads can send note or program change
Eight Q-Link knobs for controlling virtually any parameters in software
Plug-and-play USB connection for Mac and PC requires no driver installation
Small enough to fit in a backpack or laptop bag
Four programmable memory banks
Comes with editor software for Mac and PC
USB bus powered – no additional power cable needed
