Akai Professional LPD8 mk2vsAkai Professional MPD218
Summary
Akai Professional LPD8 mk2 and Akai Professional MPD218: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 15 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional LPD8 mk2CurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPD218CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2015 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 8 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 8 | 6 |
| Display | None | None |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-B |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | — | Note repeat |
| Bundled software | MPC Beats | MPC Beats, Big Bang Cinema & Universal Drums |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 306 × 81 × 34 mm | 239 × 201 × 41 mm |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.75 kg |
Key differences
- Pads: LPD8 mk2 – 8 MPD218 – 16
- Knobs / encoders: LPD8 mk2 – 8 MPD218 – 6
- Released: LPD8 mk2 – 2021 MPD218 – 2015
- USB: LPD8 mk2 – USB-C MPD218 – USB-B
- Bundled software: LPD8 mk2 – MPC Beats MPD218 – MPC Beats, Big Bang Cinema & Universal Drums
- Dimensions (W × D × H): LPD8 mk2 – 306 × 81 × 34 mm MPD218 – 239 × 201 × 41 mm
Both are the same on aftertouch (None) and faders (0).