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  • malmignattemalmignatte

    Useful and easy

    Akai Professional LPD8Published on 10/02/13 at 01:39
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    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 p…
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    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! ;-)
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  • instrumentalis formationinstrumentalis formation

    LPD - Small and handy

    Akai Professional LPD8Published on 05/24/13 at 07:31
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    I bought this item for use to serato video. It allowed me to assign MIDI commands to my videos and transitions effects. practice very malgrès its small size, light weight, it is easily transported and therefore take up little space. A reasonable price for a device that is very useful
  • thadronesthadrones

    good for what it is

    Akai Professional LPD8Published on 04/29/13 at 05:56
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    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 …
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    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!)
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  • thewil95thewil95

    Small but gross

    Akai Professional LPD8Published on 04/26/13 at 16:25
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    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.
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    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.
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  • profxprofx

    Well considering its size

    Akai Professional LPD8Published on 04/22/13 at 12:31
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    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 MPD…
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    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.
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  • alxyalxy

    Practical and transportable

    Akai Professional LPD8Published on 01/04/13 at 08:08
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    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 …
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    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 ...
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  • chnockychnocky

    Good little controller

    Akai Professional LPD8Published on 12/13/12 at 21:58
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    I use it for a few months now, I use it with Logic on my laptop with Mac Lion, I have no problem operating the delivered software is effective, it is a good little machine value.
    The pads are great and very practical, good sensitivity.

    The knobs are a bit small, but it is possible to replace them with larger and even change color!
    Tip Audiofanzine available on the website.
  • dogfacedgremelindogfacedgremelin

    Ideal controller fast

    Akai Professional LPD8Published on 04/22/12 at 22:45
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    For use Akai much material it's classic for me.

    grip 10s clock, install a min.

    for use with other software Cubase is kif kif noted that in cubase can do different configuration which can be handy. implementation is fast (for what takes the time to read the manual it helps to understand the subtleties of its implementation in a DAW control surface).

    Assigned to the knobs your can for example volumes on all eight channels x 4 or eq settings on your notes or changes to an instrument or whatever you want to control an external instrument even.

    The Q / P is very well just be careful with the USB connection, which seems fragile.
  • GIAUBPGIAUBP

    He makes his job

    Akai Professional LPD8Published on 03/08/12 at 03:19
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    I use it for a month

    No, I have not tried other models before buying.

    Pros: It looks solid ..
    The backlit 8 pads and sensitive velocity are of good quality

    -The: The 'knobs' are pretty low though you get used

    The price / quality ratio is good, has less than 50 euros new, it allows me a lot of things with traktor (x1 but unless it is 200 euros)

    If I had a small budget to control some samples and effects in traktor, yes I would do this choice ..
  • pololemineurpololemineur

    Good but could do better

    Akai Professional LPD8Published on 05/31/10 at 03:29
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    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 ke…
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    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.
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  • didicool91didicool91

    Overall satisfied

    Akai Professional LPD8Published on 03/24/11 at 16:07
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    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 fo…
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    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.
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  • Anonymous

    well

    Akai Professional LPD8Published on 03/18/11 at 04:08
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    For how long have you been using it?

    1 month and a half

    What is so special that you love

    most: soft pots and sober design
    minimum: the pads insensitive
    Did you try many other models before getting this one?

    not

    What is your opinion about the value for the price?

    just terrible. for the price we have the famous pad akai

    Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?

    I would be tempted to test the korg ...
  • squallfarsquallfar

    Super!

    Akai Professional LPD8Published on 01/30/11 at 18:25
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    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 f…
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    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!







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