All user reviews for the Akai Professional LPD8

For how long have you been using it?
Mmmmhh .... almost 3 weeks.

Did you try many other models before getting this one?
Yes I tried the Akai MPC Akai XR20 and 1000.

What thing do you like most/least about it?
I love the lights ... it makes nightclub ... but hey! Otherwise I like the pads, they seem resistant.

What is your opinion about the value for the price?
Excellent! It is less expensive than NANOPAD of Korg and AKAI quality is therefore very good pads and more durable than its competitor Korg. The price is much affordable for anyone (like me) who started in music.

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...
A Few My N'veu! but this time with LPK5 ...
I recommit the LPD8 for beginners who do not necessarily afford a mpc or mpd!

9 / 10 because the damage question padz lack a bit of velocity.

Well after having troubles with the first generation of MPD24 (see my review on the subject), I contented myself with a small NANOPAD Korg. I for 2 years and has never failed.
Party to purchase the additional NANOKONTROL, talking with the salesman he shows me the LPD8. And I would tell myself I'll take it too, it looks cool as hell. I like that 12 + 8 + pads in the pocket of knobs and more. All that to use GEIST successor Guru FXpansion or to program beats in addictive drums (although I prefer my schedule on electronic drums, I did not always handy).

I take out the toy from the box. I'm updating the software (which I had not seen the installed mini-CD that I would not try to put in the drive "eats-disk" in my macbook ... they are people who have tried it?). I plug the thing and then the mystery remains on a pad all the time.
After verification, not change of scene, it gets stuck on the pad in question. J4essaie to see what happens in midi ... and is random. Often it is nothing at all.

Anyway ... Back Service. As if I had it to do.

All that to say that for the killjoys who treats the nano series ... Korg toy for a kid, I would say the clothes do not make the monk. In Akai, it looks solid on the outside, but it's hard at anything inside. And do not talk about quality control.

Anyway my and my NANOPAD NANOKONTROL do not leave me. They even came with me on stage to drive Mainstage.

I await the return of the AKAI to update this review. I figure that given the number of people happy, it's me who must have a bad fluid with this brand. At least this time it does not happen to me a few months after the end of the warranty.

I use it intensively for one month soon very good product, very well made (Akai oblige) I use Ableton Live and mainly for VJing (Modul8 and VDMX)

If the pads are very well made, the knobs are a bit thin and relatively fragile, ditto for the mini USB connection, which should be reviewed, it is very fragile, the connections of LPD8 a friend he stayed in hands. Another problem endemic to this one, the disappearance of midi ports out (on many other controller!) Is regrettable. we also regret the absence of a fader Velocity as the MPD.

the app is very simple, actually it can charge 4 presets with the option to toggle the pad / flash CC and / or note.

the LPD8 would come in addition to a keyboard M-Audio, which suddenly left him at home, no need of me lugging around my 49 keys for live. This little thing is really powerful, and downright change my way of preparing a set
The price is unbeatable value, with opposite korg and nanos that we released a series of dung in plastic worthy of playmobil toy's'rus.
I would do without hesitation that choice and I will even buy a second

to conclude:

Product very well designed despite the fragile connections and some missing options. perfect for all applications, the software for configuring a more or less what we want.

For how long have you been using it?
- 1 week

Did you try many other models before getting this one?
- No, this is my first midi controller I have a lot of hesitation with NANOPAD korg.

What is so special that you like best?
- Simple, 4 programs of 8 pads and 8 knobs, that's 64 functions assignable to midi and the assignment is very easy (less than an hour for all assigned under virtual DJ).

The least?
- It's too bad there have not a download code for at least a small software drum as with NANOPAD. The pads are not super sensitive, it must be firm.

What is your opinion about the value for the price? Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?
- Very good value for money, I hesitate a little to get me NANOPAD, just to compare. With more experience, I might have chosen a slightly more elaborate mini MPK example.

I used it three weeks now because it is good for the trash.
I have not had the opportunity to test other similar products before you buy.

I liked the format, which does not take place

I did not like to have a faulty device at the open, a pad remained engaged when pressed and others will engage all alone if we played hard on their neighbor.

After receiving a new new one I did not like seeing the USB connector broke after three weeks while the machine did not move from my desk.

I have no comparison to talk about price, I can only say that I bought it because it is deemed more robust than others and it did not cost much.

Currently I would do this choice because there is no competition, it's also why AK has not had to bother to provide products that last, it's so throwaway that themselves make their production taking into account the return VAS which will lead to replacement by new.

My advice to the owners of this machine would be very careful, and for the professionals I would tell them is to always have one or two seals on tour oubien not buy it.

I had a nano in which to korg crashed after 1 year and a half when I had barely used, suddenly the VAS offered me and I have taken the LPD8, I take this opportunity to give my opinion having had the 2

on LPD8 must enter with force, no possibility to adjust the sensitivity of the pads, what was on the Korg
to go through the AKAI software to configure the beast, the KORG had several pallets to its credit accessible by a button, I rarely needed the software
by the cons of knob LPD8 are well enough to run a DAW or what you want, I used to zoom in or out in Logic
the pads seem stronger in AKAI, at least I hope so because in Korg's just a useless purchase more than 1 year
2 for the USB plug is fragile but they are recognized immediately, the Korg has a little pad that LPD8, I admit that I miss it a bit

to summarize, do not expect miracles at this price, Korg he better not buy it, LPD8 looks solid but not too sensitive still, you have to type like a nag. basically if you intend to use it often, invest in something better, if, like me, put a small battery from time to time, that suits him and he must always go through with the software provides for LPD8
I expected better

I use it for about one month, I have tried no other model before.

What I like most is its size, its weight, its knobs, its pads .. in short, everything!

What I like least: nothing!

I bought this controller a little history to reach my virtual drums and it works well vrément, I tested with African percussion I had the impression that the intrument in hand ^ ^! (This is my first pad eh)

All that to say that this unit is super! The pads are used to the controller drums or search for notes synths (hard to play with different velocities on the other hand is not a normal keyboard).

A MUST is the 8 assignable knobs that I use the controller has various filters and LF0 ect ..

All this for a ridiculous price ... at first I bought it more for fun than I need, and finally do let go!