Akai Pro Introduces the Akai MPD24

The AKAI MPD24 is the velocity sensitive pad controller for musicians and DJs. Modeled after the landmark MPC series, the MPD24 allows for an extremely expressive and intuitive solution to percussion and rhythm programming.

With 16 MPC-style velocity and pressure sensitive pads, four selectable pad banks for a total of 64 playable pads, six assignable faders and eight assignable, 360o knobs for transmitting MIDI Control Change data, the MPD24 provides unprecedented creative freedom for manipulating sampled material.

The MPD24 also features transport controls for interfacing with DAW/sequencing applications. A fully reprogrammable controller, the MPD24 is a malleable and multi-functional tool that fits perfectly within any production or performance environment.

Key Features

• 16 MPC-style velocity and pressure sensitive pads
• 4 selectable pad banks for a total of 64 pads
• 6 assignable Faders for transmitting MIDI Control Change data
• 8 assignable 360 degree knobs
• REW, FF, STOP PLAY and REC buttons that transmit MMC (MIDI Machine Control) messages to DAW/Sequencing applications
• Backlit, easy to read LCD display
• MIDI and/or USB operation
• USB powered (or powered via optional AC adaptor)
• Included Editor Librarian software (Mac and PC)
• MPC 16 Levels and Full Level feature
• Includes a customized version of Fxpansion's BFD Lite