{"product_id":"akai-professional-mpd218-usb-midi-pad-controller","title":"Akai Professional MPD218 USB MIDI Pad Controller","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAkai Professional MPD218 USB MIDI Pad Controller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAkai Professional MPD218\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact USB MIDI pad controller designed for beat making, music production, programming, sampling, and DAW control. It combines responsive MPC-style pads with assignable rotary controls in a portable, USB-powered design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPD218 features \u003cstrong\u003e16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive backlit MPC pads\u003c\/strong\u003e, three selectable pad banks for access to up to 48 pad assignments, and six assignable 360-degree knobs with three control banks. It connects directly to a Mac or PC through USB and is class-compliant, so no dedicated driver installation is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 MPC Pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads provide responsive control for drums, samples, clips, and MIDI functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 Pad Banks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Access up to 48 different pad assignments from the 16 physical pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 Assignable Knobs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six 360-degree potentiometers provide hands-on control over software parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 Control Banks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expand the six knobs to control up to 18 assignable parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote Repeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic MPC function helps create repeating drum patterns and rhythmic performances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Makes each pad trigger at maximum MIDI velocity for consistent drum hits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-MIDI Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sends MIDI directly to compatible computers and music software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Bus Powered:\u003c\/strong\u003e No separate AC power supply is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass-Compliant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works without dedicated drivers on compatible Mac and Windows systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portable form factor suits desktop studios, mobile production setups, and live use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; 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padding: 10px;\"\u003ePerformance Functions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eNote Repeat \u0026amp; Full Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMIDI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMIDI over USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eUSB Bus Powered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDriver Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eClass-Compliant \/ No Dedicated Driver Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; 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