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product_id: 17666737
title: "MPD218 USB MIDI Pad Controller"
brand: "akai professional"
price: "€ 301.48"
currency: EUR
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category: "Akai Professional"
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# USB-powered, plug & play 16 velocity-sensitive MPC pads 18 assignable 360° knobs MPD218 USB MIDI Pad Controller

**Brand:** akai professional
**Price:** € 301.48
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Beat like a pro, anywhere you go! 🔴

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MPD218 USB MIDI Pad Controller by akai professional
- **How much does it cost?** € 301.48 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- akai professional enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akai professional brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Expand Your Beat Arsenal:** 3 pad banks unlock 48 ultra-responsive pads for limitless creativity.
- • **Pro-Grade Software Bundle:** Includes Ableton Live Lite & MPC Beats for instant access to industry-standard production tools.
- • **Expressive Performance Tools:** MPC note repeat and full level controls deliver dynamic, professional-grade rhythm programming.
- • **Plug, Play & Produce Anywhere:** Compact, USB-powered design means studio-grade beats on the go—no extra power needed.
- • **Precision Control at Your Fingertips:** 18 fully assignable rotary knobs let you tweak every detail of your soundscape.

## Overview

The Akai Professional MPD218 is a compact, USB-powered MIDI pad controller featuring 16 velocity-sensitive MPC pads and 18 assignable rotary knobs. With three pad banks, it offers 48 customizable triggers, MPC note repeat, and full level controls for expressive beat production. It comes bundled with Ableton Live Lite and MPC Beats software, making it a versatile tool for producers, DJs, and musicians on PC, Mac, and iOS platforms.

## Description

Beat Production - Anywhere Akai Professional’s MPD218 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs alike. Its intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with seamless USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making into the world of computer music production. At the heart of MPD218 are 16 ultra-sensitive, hyper-playable Thick Fat MPC pads, ideal for triggering drums, one-shots, melodic samples, basslines and more; with 3 pad banks available and a pressure- and velocity-sensitive specification, expand MPD218’s performance capability to 48 fully-assignable, ultra-reactive triggers that capture every subtlety and nuance of your performance.

## Features

- Beat Production, Anywhere - Ultra-portable, feature-packed and USB powered pad controller with 16 thick fat MPC pads for triggering drums, melodic samples, effects and more
- Expandable Banks - Easily accessible dedicated controls for three pad banks provides a total of 48 assignable pads
- Assignable Control - 18 fully assignable 360-Degree potentiometers accessible via three banks for controlling DAW, virtual effect and virtual instrument parameters
- Feature Packed - MPC note repeat and full level controls for immersive expressive performances
- Comprehensive Software Suite Included - Ableton Live Lite, Drum Synth 500 by AIR Music Tech
- The MPC Production Experience - Includes MPC Beats Software complete with the finest features and essential production tools from the Akai Professional MPC Series
- iOS Connectivity Covered - Control your iOS apps and open up a world of pad control capability using the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0116X17JW |
| Additional Features | Backlit Drum Pad, Compact, Portable, Programmable, Touch Sensitive Pad |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,709 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #6 in Computer Recording MIDI Controllers |
| Brand | Akai Professional |
| Brand Name | Akai Professional |
| Color | Red LED Pads |
| Compatible Devices | Akai Professional’s MPD218 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs alike. |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Pad Controller |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 5,860 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00694318016930 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | PC/Mac/iOS |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included Components | MPD218^USB Cable^Software Download Cards^User Guide^Safety & Warranty Manual |
| Instrument | Multiple Instruments |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8"D x 18"W x 2"H |
| Item Highlight | 16 Velocity-Sensitive MPC Drum Pads, 6 Assignable Knobs, Note Repeat, for Beat Makers and Music Producers |
| Item Type Name | AKAI Professional MPD218 - USB MIDI Controller with 16 MPC Drum Pads, 6 Assignable Knobs, Note Repeat & Full Level Buttons and Production Software |
| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| Manufacturer | inMusic Brands Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MPD218 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | MPD218 |
| Model Number | MPD218 |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Keys | 16 |
| Platform | Windows, iOS |
| Product Dimensions | 8"D x 18"W x 2"H |
| Product Style | MPD218 |
| Size | MPD218 |
| Special Feature | Backlit Drum Pad, Compact, Portable, Programmable, Touch Sensitive Pad |
| Supported Software | Ableton Live |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 694318016930 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Akai Professional
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Model Name:** MPD218
- **Number of Keys:** 16
- **Special Feature:** Backlit Drum Pad, Compact, Portable, Programmable, Touch Sensitive Pad

## Images

![MPD218 USB MIDI Pad Controller - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NTggp3xiL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can you change the sensitivity on the pads?**
A: you can change the velosity in a DAW

**Q: I want to use this for live music samples and sound effects during my Podcast.  Is this possible with this board?**
A: Hi, Akai Pro support here! Yes, MPD218 is suitable for this purpose! The supplied software (MPC Beats) will allow you to drag and drop your chosen samples with ease!

**Q: I think i know the answer to this, but is there a 5 pin midi adapter?  i don't want to use a computer.  i want to use outboard gear.**
A: Hi, Akai Pro support here! Thanks for your question. Our MPD218 will only send MIDI via USB. With this said, our MPD226 will allow you to send MIDI via the 1/8" MIDI output; x2 1/8" to 5-pin MIDI adapters are supplied with our MPD226. I hope this helps and If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us directly - amzsupport@inmusicbrands.com 
Thanks, Krishan

**Q: can i use it to be vj?**
A: Hi, Akai Pro support here! The MPD218 can trigger virtually any sound and is compatible with any software that supports MIDI input. If your software allows the input of MIDI data from an external controller, this will be compatible.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-18*