Akai Pro MPD226 Performance Controller

Part pad controller, part control surface, and completely ready to rock, Akai Professional's MPD226 lets you set up your music-creation to fit the way you like to work. We've left this page up for reference only. Buy Akai Professional MPD226 USB Controller featuring 16 x Thick Fat RGB-Backlit MPC Pads, 4 x Assignable Faders, 4 x Assignable Q-Link Knobs, 4 x Assignable Q-Link Buttons, 36 x Assignable Controls via Three Banks, Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing, MIDI In & Out Jacks, Dedicated Transport controls, Software Package Included.

The MIDI In/Out ports allow for connecting the controller to external MIDI devices like synthesizers, sequencers and drum machines. The MPD226 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.