Akai Professional APC40 mkIIvsAkai Professional LPD8 mk2
Summary
Akai Professional APC40 mkII and Akai Professional LPD8 mk2: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 15 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional APC40 mkIICurrentView details → | Akai Professional LPD8 mk2CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 40 | 8 |
| Faders | 9 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 16 | 8 |
| Display | None | None |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-C |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | DAW transport | — |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist | MPC Beats |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 425 × 213 × 44 mm | 306 × 81 × 34 mm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 0.39 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: APC40 mkII – 40 LPD8 mk2 – 8
- Faders: APC40 mkII – 9 LPD8 mk2 – 0
- Knobs / encoders: APC40 mkII – 16 LPD8 mk2 – 8
- Released: APC40 mkII – 2014 LPD8 mk2 – 2021
- USB: APC40 mkII – USB-B LPD8 mk2 – USB-C
- Bundled software: APC40 mkII – Ableton Live Lite, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist LPD8 mk2 – MPC Beats
Both are the same on aftertouch (None).