AKAI LPD8 MIDI Drum Pads User Guide
- October 26, 2023
- AKAI
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AKAI LPD8 MIDI Drum Pads
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LPD8 mk2. At Akai Professional, we know how serious music is to you. That’s why we design our equipment with only one thing in mind—to make your performance the best it can be.
Box Contents
- LPD8 mk2
- USB Cable
- Software Download Card
- User Guide
- Safety & Warranty Manual
Important : Visit akaipro.com and find the webpage for LPD8 mk2 to download the free editor software.
Support
For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical
specifications, system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and
product registration, visit akaipro.com.
For additional product support, visit
akaipro.com/support.
Features
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USB Port : Use a standard USB cable to connect this USB port to your computer to power LDP8 and send and receive MIDI data to and from your computer.
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Pads (1–8): Press these pads to send MIDI Note On messages to your software, triggering drum hits or other samples. The pads are velocity- and pressure-sensitive, which makes them very responsive and intuitive to play.
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Knobs (K1–8) : Turn these knobs to send continuous control data to your software, adjusting parameter values or other settings.
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Program : Press and hold this button and then press any one of Pads 1-4 to recall the preset of the same number (its LED will light). Release this button to use the pads again as normal.
Each of these buttons determines the kind of MIDI message the LPD8 mk2’s pads will send. -
Note : When this button is active, the LPD8 mk2’s pads will send MIDI Note messages. These messages, as well as the pads’ RGB colors, are customizable in the included software editor.
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Prog Chng (Program Change): When this button is active, the LPD8 mk2’s pads will send Program Change messages. These messages are assignable in the included software editor.
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CC : When this button is active, the LPD8 mk2’s pads will send out MIDI Control Change messages. These messages are assignable in the included software editor.
Operation
Programs
You can store up to 4 programs in LPD8 mk2’s internal memory. Each program
includes:
- all pad assignments (MIDI note numbers, CC numbers, program change numbers, press behavior, and pad on/off colors)
- all knob assignments (MIDI CC numbers and range)
To select a program, press and hold Program, and press one of Pads 1–4 (Prog 1–4). To manage your programs, use the LPD8 mk2 editor software. Visit akaipro.com and find the webpage for LPD8 mk2 to download it.
Technical Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks & Licenses
Akai Professional is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. All other product or company names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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