Akai Professional LPD8 mk2vsAkai Professional MPC Live II
Summary
Akai Professional LPD8 mk2 and Akai Professional MPC Live II: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 15 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional LPD8 mk2CurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPC Live IICurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 8 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 5 |
| Display | None | Colour LCD |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | — | DIN in, DIN out |
| CV / Gate out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | Yes |
| USB bus powered | Yes | No |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | — | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered |
| Bundled software | MPC Beats | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 306 × 81 × 34 mm | 412 × 244 × 46 mm |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 3.38 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: LPD8 mk2 – 8 MPC Live II – 16
- Knobs / encoders: LPD8 mk2 – 8 MPC Live II – 5
- Released: LPD8 mk2 – 2021 MPC Live II – 2020
- Display: LPD8 mk2 – None MPC Live II – Colour LCD
- USB: LPD8 mk2 – USB-C MPC Live II – USB-B
- CV / Gate out: LPD8 mk2 – No MPC Live II – Yes
Both are the same on aftertouch (None) and faders (0).