Akai Professional MPD232 USB Controller & Sequencer

Akai
Key Features
  • 64 Channels, 32-Step Sequencer
  • 16 x Thick Fat RGB-Backlit MPC Pads
  • 8 x Assignable Q-Link Knobs
  • 8 x Assignable Q-Link Switches
  • 8 x Assignable Faders
  • 72 x Assignable Controls via Three Banks
  • Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing
  • Dedicated Transport Controls
  • MIDI In & Out Jacks
  • Software Package Included

Akai Professional MPD232 Overview

The MPD232 by Akai Professional combines a pad controller, a control surface, and a step sequencer in a lightweight and compact package, offering producers, programmers, musicians, and DJs the feel of classic MPC beat-making.

Sixteen ultra-sensitive Thick Fat MPC pads are used to trigger drum hits and other samples in your software or external MIDI sound module. The pads are backlit for visual feedback & color-coding, and pressure- and velocity-sensitive for a responsive feel and intuitive playing. You can access up to 64 different pads stored in four independent banks.

The control surface features eight 360° knobs, eight switches, and eight faders (all assignable) which send continuous controller messages to the software for up to 72 parameters stored in three independent control banks.

A 64-channel sequencer lets you create, edit, and playback sequences up to 32 steps long, and it allows for real-time recording. The unit incorporates some of the MPC’s most popular features such as Full-Level button, MPC swing, 16-Level button, Note-Repeat button, and Tap-Tempo button.

The MPD232 is class-compliant with Mac and Windows, and is iOS-compatible via Apple’s Camera Connection kit (available separately). It comes with a comprehensive software bundle which includes Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Sonivox Big Bang Cinematic Percussion & Big Bang Universal Drums, and Ableton Live Lite.

  • 16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive Thick Fat RGB-backlit MPC Pads
  • Four independent pad banks let you access up to 64 different assignable pads (16 across four pad banks)
  • Eight 360° knobs and eight faders send continuous controller messages to your software or external MIDI device
  • Three independent control banks of knobs, faders, and switches let you control up to 72 parameters
  • Preset Mode allows you to recall 30 stored programs containing control information for pads, faders, knobs, and more
  • 64-channel sequencer lets you create, edit, and playback sequences up to 32 steps long
  • Connect to MIDI in/out of external MIDI devices using a 1/8″ to MIDI adapter (two included)
  • Classic MPC features such as Full-Level button, MPC swing, 16-Level button, Note-Repeat button, and Tap-Tempo button
  • Backlit display lets you view menus, options, parameters, and settings
  • Dedicated transport controls include Stop, Play & Record, and Sequencer Record
  • Mac & Windows class-compliant, and iOS-compatible with Apple’s Camera Connection kit (available separately)
  • Powered via USB bus – Unit can also be powered via USB charger or power adapter (both available separately)
  • Kensington lock slot to help secure the unit to a table or other surface
  • Included software: Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Sonivox Big Bang Cinematic Percussion & Big Bang Universal Drums, and Ableton Live Lite
Pads

16 x velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit
4 x banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons

Controls

8 x 360° assignable knobs
3 x banks accessible via Control Bank buttons
1 x 360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push
8 x assignable switches, amber-backlit
17 x dedicated function buttons, amber-backlit
3 x transport buttons
4 x directional cursor buttons for display navigation
16 x step buttons, red-green-backlit
1 x step-sequencer Bank button with 2 red LEDs
1 x step-sequencer Record button, red-backlit

Faders

8 x 45 mm assignable faders
3 x banks accessible via Control Bank buttons

Display

20 x 4 characters, monochrome backlit with adjustable contrast

Connections

1 x USB port
1 x power input (power adapter available separately)
1 x 1/8" MIDI input (1/8" to MIDI adapter included)
1 x 1/8" MIDI output (1/8" to MIDI adapter included)
1 x Kensington lock slot

Power Source

Via USB bus or USB charger (available separately)
Via power adapter, 6 VDC, 1 A, center-positive (available separately)

System Requirements

Mac:
1.25 GHz G4/G5 or faster (Intel Mac recommended)
1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
Mac OS X 10.4.11 (10.5 or later recommended)
Windows:
1.5 GHz Pentium 4 Celeron-compatible CPU or faster (multicore CPU recommended)
1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP
Windows-compatible sound card (ASIO driver support recommended, QuickTime recommended)

In the Box

  • Akai Professional MPD232 USB Controller & Sequencer
  • USB Cable
  • 2 x 1/8″ to MIDI Adapters
  • Software Download Cards

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