Akai Professional APC40 mkIIvsAkai Professional MPD218
Summary
Akai Professional APC40 mkII and Akai Professional MPD218: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional APC40 mkIICurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPD218CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 40 | 16 |
| Faders | 9 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 16 | 6 |
| Display | None | None |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | DAW transport | Note repeat |
| Bundled software | Ableton Live Lite, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist | MPC Beats, Big Bang Cinema & Universal Drums |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 425 × 213 × 44 mm | 239 × 201 × 41 mm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg | 0.75 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: APC40 mkII – 40 MPD218 – 16
- Faders: APC40 mkII – 9 MPD218 – 0
- Knobs / encoders: APC40 mkII – 16 MPD218 – 6
- Released: APC40 mkII – 2014 MPD218 – 2015
- Bundled software: APC40 mkII – Ableton Live Lite, AIR Hybrid 3, SONiVOX Twist MPD218 – MPC Beats, Big Bang Cinema & Universal Drums
- Dimensions (W × D × H): APC40 mkII – 425 × 213 × 44 mm MPD218 – 239 × 201 × 41 mm
Both are the same on aftertouch (None).