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Log in here. For the majority, the pad controller doubles up as a drum machine. The large, responsive pads are ideal for finger drumming. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Thanks to three separate banks, you can store, well, 48 sounds and clips on the MPD He would then use a separate bank on the MPC to ad lib beats on the chorus.
Heck, I've even seen folks load up piano notes on the pads and use the MPD as a piano not that I recommend it! The good news is that the MPD 's pads are responsive enough, and the control options vast enough, that you can use it practically to run an entire show by itself. This is an important consideration if you plan to take this thing live.
Pads: Let's talk about the number one thing you're buying this unit for — the pads! I'm pleased to say the pads on the MPD are as good as they come. They're large and velocity-sensitive. The rubber feels very tactile and responsive. They pop out just enough from the chassis to be playable, but not so much that pressing them down will take effort.
Finger drumming on this thing is a joy. I also have to point out the texture of the rubber. I've seen pad controllers where the rubber is too smooth. In a live gig with sweaty hands, that can be a problem. Thankfully, these pads have a sticky texture — great for sweaty, slippery hands. Switch this on and the MPD temporarily switches off the velocity sensitivity on the pads.
I have to point out a few negatives. For starters, there is no option to change the velocity sensitivity. Two, because the rubber surface of the pad is sticky, not smooth, this thing will attract a lot of dust. Be prepared to clean it every couple of days if you live in a dusty area. Not a deal breaker, of course, but something you should nonetheless be aware of. Some users have reported that loosening the screws on the back of the device slightly seems to fix the problem.
The knobs let you control different parameters like volume, panning, reverb mix, etc. You can configure these parameters in the bundled software more on that below.
The build quality of the knobs is acceptable. They have enough resistance that you won't accidentally push them all the way up. They also turn enough that you can use them for slow buildups. If I have one complaint, it's about the thickness of the knobs. The knobs are slightly too thin in the middle for my fat fingers.
You feel like you're pinching, not grabbing them. Slightly thicker knobs would have felt better while performing. Expandable banks: A quick feature I should highlight is the expandability. The MPD supports three banks of sounds and parameters for the knobs. The banks also make it easy to organize your sounds.
For instance, I usually have one bank for my drum sounds, one for triggering clips, and one for playing chords. I'm happy to say that this software, despite some compatibility issues on Windows 7, is fantastically powerful.
These are nice to have but nearly every MIDI controller these days offers these bundles, so it's not a groundbreaking deal. I tested it on Logic and Ableton Live and it was automatically detected by all of them. To conclude this section of our Akai MPD review, I would say that this device performs well where it's truly necessary — the pads and playability.
These are, to put simply, the most fun pads to use in this price range. Sign in. OK, it was a tall order. We admit it. The MPD2 Series is a product of over six years of detailed customer research and user feedback. We asked what you wanted and we listened closely. We took what you told us and turned it into the most capable and user-friendly line of pad controllers Akai Professional has developed to date.
Its intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with easy USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making into the world of computer music production. First, we stepped up our game by adding new, ultra sensitive Thick Fat MPC pads, creating an amazingly responsive user experience. The MPD also has an expanded control set of six knobs in three banks versus one control on the previous MPD18 model. This will enable you to maximize your sound and give you increased control over effects.
Our MPD2 Series marks an important evolution of the pad controller. These MPDs are the perfect bridge between your creativity and your computer-based studio. We are pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed MPC Software 2. To see your upgrade path, click here.
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