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Struggling to figure out the latest software/controller/update?
Then watch your back – because there’s a new generation coming. Check out this drum and bass improv by an 11-year old kid, if you have any doubt.
Akai Pro MPD32 Controller Review
DJ Magazine took the Akai Pro MPD32 for a spin.
The MPD32 is a MIDI-over-USB performance pad controller for DJs, programmers, producers, and others musicians.
If you’ve used the Akai Pro MPD32, leave a comment with your thoughts! Read more…
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Musikmesse 2009: Akai introduced the MPD18 portable pad controller.
The MPD18 is the smallest-sized model in Akai’s line of MPD MIDI-over-USB pad controllers. The heart of the MPD18 is its bank of 16 velocity and pressure-sensitive genuine MPC pads, an Akai Professional exclusive. Users can access three different banks of sounds from the pads for a total of 48 sounds at once. The MPD18 also borrows the MPC series’ assignable Q-Link controllers, enabling users to control nearly any parameters in their software in real time on an assignable Q-Link fader and an assignable Q-Link button.
The MPD18 sends MIDI information over its plug-and-play USB interface for use with Mac or PC without installing any drivers. The USB connection also powers the MPD18 so musicians can use the controller with no power supply. The MPD18 can control nearly any MIDI software, as well as MIDI hardware, such as synths, sound modules, samplers, sequencers, drum machines and more.
The MPD18 will be available from musical instrument and professional audio retailers Q3, 2009. Pricing is to be announced. Read more…
DJ EGADZ’s reinterpretation of What We Are Destined To Do.
The video was performed and recorded live – no loops or background tracks. All sounds are programmed onto the buttons and played in real time.
Directed by Patrick Guera.
via CrateKings
Thinking about getting a MIDI drum pad controller?
DJ Tech Tools has a great smackdown between the Korg PadKontrol, the M-Audio Trigger Finger and the Akai MPD 24
They compared the MIDI drum pad controller 8 ways:
- features
- build quality
- ergonomics
- what’s in the box
- ease of MIDI configuration
- looks
- price
- mixing challenge
The bottom line:
“The Akai MPD24 kicked ass in every round that mattered in this smack down (6 our of 8). OK, it’s a bit more pricey than the Trigger Finger and it doesn’t have as much software as either of the other two but it’s built like a tank and really has a pro feel to it.”
See the full smackdown for the details.
