Akai Professional LPD8 USB MIDI Pad Controller
- 8 RGB velocity-sensitive MPC pads
- 8 assignable knobs for MIDI CC and effects
- USB connection, Mac and Windows
- Works with Ableton Live and other DAWs
- 12.12 inches wide, 0.4 kg
- 1 year manufacturer warranty
Last refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact pad controller for laptop beat makers who want backlit pads and a set of knobs in a slim case. It has no keys or onboard sounds.
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ASIN: B0BF9MN8R2Model: LPD8 MK2Category: MIDI Controllers
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Overview
Tapping out drum parts on RGB-backlit, touch sensitive pads, this slim USB controller adds knobs for effects and parameters. It plugs into a laptop over USB and works with Mac or Windows software.
The pad feel comes from the MPC lineage, and the knobs map to MIDI messages in a plugin or DAW. Because there are no keys, melodic playing needs another controller.
Who it's for
Beat makers working on a laptop in a small space get programmable pads and eight knobs. Keyboardists, or anyone expecting standalone sounds, will need a different device.
Pros and cons
- Backlit velocity-sensitive MPC pads
- Eight assignable knobs
- Compact, portable body
- USB cable included
- No keys for melodic playing
- Needs a computer to make sound
- Only eight pads
Performance notes
Each pad responds to how hard it is struck, so kicks, snares and hi-hat rolls carry dynamics, and the backlight shows grouping. Knobs send MIDI CC data, which a DAW or plugin maps to filters, effects or other parameters.
Specifications
| Brand | Akai Professional |
|---|---|
| Model | LPD8 MK2 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 3.24 x 12.12 x 1.32 inches (D x W x H) |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Metal, plastic |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | LPD8 MK2, quickstart guide, USB cable, safety and warranty manual, software download card |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |
| Supported Software | Ableton Live |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Drum pad controller |
| Number of pads | 8 |
| Number of knobs | 8 |
| Pad type | RGB backlit, touch sensitive |
| Platform | Mac, Windows |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Akai LPD8 MK2 work with Mac and Windows?
Yes. The listing gives Mac and Windows as platforms and describes universal DAW compatibility, with Ableton Live named as supported software.
Does the LPD8 MK2 include a USB cable?
Yes, a USB cable is listed with a quickstart guide, a safety and warranty manual and a software download card.
Can the LPD8 MK2 play notes on a keyboard?
No. It has pads and knobs, not keys.