A Triple Threat of Music-creation Power
Akai brought three extremely useful tools together when they created the MPD232, which delivers the performance of a pad controller, the hands-on manipulation of a control surface, and the easy programming of a classic step sequencer. It all starts off with 16 fat and plush MPC pads with RGB backlighting you can use for visual feedback and color coding. These pads come with classic functions you'll probably recognize from other Akai gear such as Note Repeat and multiple level controls. The control surface part of the MPD232 includes a set of eight sliders, each of which is accompanied by a D-Link button and a D-Link encoder, and you can freely assign all of these controls as you like. Finally, there's the onboard step sequencer, which is great for working with hardware or software. And speaking of software, you really can't complain about the bundle that comes with your MPD232.
- A combination pad controller/control surface/step sequencer for live and studio use
- Thick and fat MPC pads include RGB LED backlighting for multicolor visual feedback
- 4 pad banks provide you with a grand total of 64 pad controls
- 8 sliders include assignable Q-Link buttons and knobs for extra hands-on control
- 3 independent control banks for the control surface section offer 72 parameter controls
- 64-part/32-step step sequencer onboard makes music creation a breeze
- Equipped with classic MPC functions such as Note Repeat and Full Level
- Instantly jump between 30 presets covering most popular DAWs
- Send class-compliant MIDI via USB or via 1/8" MIDI I/O ports for hardware integration
- Simple transport section onboard for DAW playback and recording control
- Software package includes free titles from Ableton, Akai, and Sonivox