Akai MPD16 USB MIDI Pad Control Surface

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Powered via computer USB or the optional AC adapter.

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Akai MPD16 USB MIDI Pad Control Surface Product Description

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Expanding on the legacy of the legendary MPC series, Akai Professional introduces the MPD16 USB/MIDI Pad Control Surface. The MPD16 is a self-contained unit that connects via USB and/or MIDI to computers and sound engines such as the new Akai Z4 and Z8 samplers, which include drum program set-ups as well as the standard keyboard-assigned programming.

The functionality of the MPD16 is designed with simplicity in mind. The days of programming drum sequences via a keyboard are gone forever. 16 MPC-spec pressure-and-velocity sensitive drum pads generate Note-On velocity when tapped. In Full-Level mode, the MPD16 produces data with velocity value of 127, regardless of the velocity of the pad tapped and in 16-Level mode it allows you to generate the note velocity in 16 steps with 16 pads. The active pad (note number) is the last pad played just before the 16-Level key was pressed. The Bank key switches between banks 1 and 2 allowing access to 2 separate banks of sounds. The Active key enables the fader which outputs MIDI control changes. The various parameter settings, such as MIDI Note Assign, MIDI Channel, MIDI Control Change, etc. can be assigned from the computer via USB.

MPD16 set-up is facilitated with the MPD16 Utility and PC/MAC driver software CDROM. The MPD16 can be powered via computer USB or the optional AC adapter.

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Akai MPD16 USB MIDI Pad Control Surface Technical Description

Pads
16 x 2 banks

Velocity sensitive MPC-style pads

Keys
Full level -- All pads to maximum output velocity (127)

16 Levels -- Each pad offers progressive level for the last selected/used pad

Bank -- Selects the pad bank

Active -- Enables the slider

Controls: Assignable slider

Connections
MIDI out

USB

9V DC (95mA) - not required when used with USB equipped Z4/8

Physical
Dimensions: 264 (10.39 in.) W x 205 (8.07 in.) D x 40 (1.5 in.) H

Weight: 90g

Supplied Accessories
USB driver and editor software on CD-ROM

39.37 in. USB cable (1 meter)

PDF operator's manual

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