All user reviews for the Akai Professional LPD8

My problem was to play finger very precisely supplements driving rhythms DHS Sonic Core and sounds of madness, and save them in DAW, so I wanted very reactive pads, instant. I play the djembe and darbuka, so it has to follow. Already have several DAW controller, the knobs and sliders other dedicated I was not interested.

The LPD8 fulfill all these conditions, his pads respond excellently, very fast, accurate on the velocity and firepower.

For € 38 and 1 year warranty, what can one want more? The construction is solid and I broke out like crazy. This is an excellent complement when did want to play a machine without breaking the bank.

For less, changes in banks are zero, completely ornate, at least 4-5 seconds manipulation is unusable on the same track, so you must tell the DAW that cares. But if you work like me in successive recording layers, it does not matter.

Used for about 1 month
I have tried many models of midi controllers (DJ \ Production)
most: Duty (to those seen in the size and concurrency could've ca not be the case)
But ultra-ultra simple to use set
Ultra mobile
-4 Banks controls easy noon to edit parametrer
EVERY-series more encoders pads has its own MIDI channel

least I do not see too ... ah if
The mini-usb plug which seems a little fragile
Encoders, a bit flat (provided that you have normal fingers it does not pose a concern)
And c is

AKAI first as controller (MPC 2000XL) I am excited to finish a qualitée of materials through the use of price and integration with various apps (perfect with live 8 for me very well for managing traktor decks remixes )
c is flawless
Frankly c's all good and not expensive more why deprive
Like everything that is good he did that a default
"We want more"
It makes you want to buy the next size desus
and I do it again this choice without hesitation

How long have you use it?
2 years

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
No

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
More:
- It has assignable knob and pad 4 times (8x4 + 8x4 pad knobs)
- It is easily recognizable as the daw
- It is lightweight and fits easily in a bag
- The pads are nice, backlit, good response

Less:
- No quick passage through a single button on a preset (prog) to another (you must enter a combination of three buttons to access another program assigned)
- No separation knob / pad for the assignment, ie when a program passes to the other, all the buttons (+ pad knob) change registry.
- Knob is not endless (ok for the price!)

How would you rate the quality / price?
A little expensive in my opinion ....

With experience, you do again this choice?
With a little more money, combined Korg nano 1 (16 pad and 9 fader two separate controllers) is more convenient and allows greater ease of handling.
But he gave me quite a lot of services for small compositions trip!
So I keep it and I'm glad!

I've had three years, I do not use it at all for what it is intended. With I control guitar rig, serving me knobs assigned to those pedals / amps, and DRUMPADS to control activation / deactivation effects. To do this, it is very convenient, the LEDs remain lit pads when the effect is on and you can have a set of 4x8 knobs to control four separate effects.

You understand that I have a quiet use. Yet the knobs quickly took the game and the No. 5 and not two in a somewhat random works. Damage elsewhere, because everything is really handy, USB powered, with a dedicated software and setting queles pads look good réactigs.

I know there is no equivalent avols I kept it but I strongly advise against buying are, especially to serve as controller for drums Laquel just too fragile.

How long have you use it?

Around 5 years.

Have you tried many other models before buying it?

To stay in the same price range and type of controller,
I tried nanoPAD of Korg.

What is the particular feature you like best and least?

The more picture is not his strength! I abused my LPD8 long and it still works like the first day! the pads are reagents there are no worries at the velocity is nickel.

The least that would be the small size of the knobs, and possibly to have been an endless more.

How would you rate the quality / price?

Really a great product.

With experience, you do again this choice?

Without any hesitation! When the quality of the pads compared to its cousin the nanoPAD we see is not a file (many posts on the forum for their yelling korg pads that fall quickly rad ...).

Personally I use it to manage live and Turnado Effectrix and it's very very good job

I board carefree people willing to invest in a small controller really cheap and very good quality

How long have you use it?
2 months

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
No, I returned my rhythm parts in MIDI keyboard

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Pros: Small size (fits in a bag), rotary encoders (most useful for me an X / Y pad) fully assignable touch pads, and light when touched. Also, very easy to use in any DAW (honors Ableton Live! ...)

The -: RAS

How would you rate the quality / price?
More than adequate, especially since prices tend to fall! ...
At worst, if 8 pads are not enough, buy a second, and you get an MPC 16 fully assignable encoders pads/16 for even € 100!

With experience, you do again this choice?
Without hesitation!

How long have you use it?
6 months!
Originally purchased for my motif ES via midi to make the rhythm parts and to control my Alesis Micron!

I use at least since the passages Motif XF with its compatibility on PAD Steinberg and since replacing my Micron with an Access Virus TI2!

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Yes, the Korg Nanopad 2 (FD Fader Steinberg and Steinberg PD Pad on a Motif XF)

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
the +
The Knobs
Easy programming
Drivers 100% compatible Windows 8

the -
Not enough PAD.
PAD harder than the Korg, but very good nonetheless.

How would you rate the quality / price?
Very good value / price

With experience, you do again this choice?
Without hesitation

I learned on a MPC2500 and has a 1000, I know the akai sensors, and those are honêtes. I used to program four lines on pages 4 pad, or to the emergency drumming to fix an idea (it is not worth it on the pads mpc second generation, especially waist level, but it remains well to make percussive harmony (stabs or other steeldrums))
The MIDI Implementation is simple and configuration software owner (lpd8editor to select notes and cannaux noon each pad) not boring.
just a shame that there have not four pages of knobs ... but it's still good value (40 50eurs a large max)!

Oh, and if you want to see the pads light up when you send in something external midi controlled by it (eg clips lives ....) it's getting a little more subtle ...
mini usb a bit shaky but good price / size / quality always correct (choose the right cable!)

How long have you use it?

1 year.

What is the particular feature you like best and least?

It is very compact and looks solid. Plug and play, a single USB cable used.
The pads need to be hit very hard and more, they are not very
Specifically, the velocity is often felt to 127 or nearby.

Have you tried many other models before buying it?

No, this is my first DrumPad.

How would you rate the quality / price?

Despite his absence, I find it very interesting for this price and this
manufacturing quality.

With experience, you do again this choice? ...

I still try to see what the competition offers.

In this range of power controller, small, easy to use, the buttons light up, it's funny, the price is well placed.
It's plastic, and the basic case is a little too légé for my taste.
Side configuration software provided fairly simple to understand is used.
I'm not much used, but no bug or electronic problem at the moment.
Handy controller in conjunction with a controller to mix trigger loops or samples, it is his business. In Traktor, it is in the options are added hardware and configure the keys.
I had an Akai MPD26 and Korg Kontrol, the LPD8 enough to start having fun. And if you only want to manipulate the samples for Ableton live on as it is advisable to start with an Akai MPD24 controller type.

I use it since its release, after trying the first Korg Nano pad which fell rapidly in the harbor ...
I also had a MPD 24 MPD 32 and now for some time.

Initially, I used the LPD8 to control functions "annexes" on Serato Scratch Live (cue points, SP6 Sampler, loops, FX ...). So I can say that for Serato, it is almost perfect.
I say almost because the change is a little bank sucks (3 supports), while the Nano had direct selection buttons, if I remember correctly. But hey it comes out easily if you have well affected the pads and buttons to the desired functions (and that is a small strip of paper as anti-dry).
In addition, they hold on the nickel laptop stand, just before my MacBook 13 "black without it exceeds the back!

Another configuration: no more mixing and dedicating myself rather to prod ', I intend to use it as a controller now as rhythmic function controller.
Specifically, I wanted to play my Vermona DRM1 as well as the Spark Vintage Drum Machine (I just had with the update of the 64bit V Arturia Collection, by the way).
And then I discovered its potential in terms of programming MIDI Pads can send notes, but also CC or Program Change, and used in stealth mode (momentary) or continuous (toggle).
In short, as an MPD but no screen.
Nothing amazing for a backpacker MIDI, but for me starts to program my controllers since I prefer the hardware (while I was using just before the Learn Mode on my softwares), I find it cool and open for small controller like that.
For others, what is the advantage? Well I can eg keep my MIDI device mapping (eg the DRM1) and place the instruments on the pads that suit me best (kick under the thumb on the bottom right of the LPD8 eg.). I could reprogram the MIDI mapping my Vermona, but I have other controllers already mapped, so it would make me redo everything.

Good must dip 2 sec how data is exchanged between the software and the controller, but after that is very practical and especially nickel.

Side pads, and well I like it, I find sensitive enough for my use (perhaps even more than the MPD 32 but less "soft"), perfectly adequate size and the backlight can always know where you are (practice mode toggle).
Buttons deserved to be a bit larger (in height, not width).

Finally, I since its release, and even though I over used as a trigger and as "MPC" it's still a time and so far it works perfectly, the pads do not fall behind again, to confirmed after intensive use in rhythmic ...

How long have you been using?

6 months

Did you try many other models before buying it?

no no, I just hesitate a nano but finally I took Akai

What is so special that you like most and least?

+ Small, easy to configure, easy to transport
- Uhhh, I'm looking I can not find

Use

I use scratch live with for cue points, Hotcue well as the effects and samples.

How do you rate the quality / price?
With experience, you do again this choice? ...

Very good value for less than 50 euros I find it very reliable and sturdy suffisement.
I would do without this choice problem, it is perfect for me

I use it for a few weeks with the drum rack in Ableton Live.

Purchased mainly for portability and lack of space in the studio;
I must say that the camera is very good.

The pads are soft and supple to the touch is very good and can be practiced without some length end up stumbling fingertips.
Note that I've tested the Korg PADKONTROL and Maschine from Native Instruments, which pads are too rigid for my taste.

The illumination of the pads is nice.

I reproach may be a slight lack of sensitivity, but the problem may be pale with a small hack (see youtube)

Editing software it is very rudimentary, and adheres to a strict minimum.

The knobs a bit small according to some people, but it does not interfere with their use, the more they can be replaced.

I think acquiring a second so you can fit two side by side and have 16 pads.
In this way, no need to lug around a big machine for the live, 8 pads me more than enough, the 16 in home studio.

How long have you use it?

More than a year.

Have you tried many other models before buying it?

The full range korg nano.

What is so special that you like best?

Using ultra simple, great facility for mapping. Reason and logic compatibility 9.

What is so special that you like the least?

I wish more pad and knob, but otherwise nothing, great product.

How would you rate the quality / price?

Unbeatable for the opportunity it offers connected to any music software.

With experience, you do again this choice? ...

Yes, no problem, I use it in computer music on Logic and Reason 5 primarily to control Kong, and dj'ing on Traktor Pro 2 decks to control the samples.