Akai Professional MPC Live IIvsAkai Professional MPD218
Summary
Akai Professional MPC Live II and Akai Professional MPD218: 2 Akai Professional pads & control surfaces compared side by side. They differ on 10 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Akai Professional MPC Live IICurrentView details → | Akai Professional MPD218CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2020 | 2015 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 0 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 5 | 6 |
| Display | Colour LCD | None |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-B | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out | — |
| CV / Gate out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | Yes | No |
| USB bus powered | No | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered | Note repeat |
| Bundled software | MPC standalone OS, MPC desktop software | MPC Beats, Big Bang Cinema & Universal Drums |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 412 × 244 × 46 mm | 239 × 201 × 41 mm |
| Weight | 3.38 kg | 0.75 kg |
Key differences
- Knobs / encoders: MPC Live II – 5 MPD218 – 6
- Released: MPC Live II – 2020 MPD218 – 2015
- Display: MPC Live II – Colour LCD MPD218 – None
- CV / Gate out: MPC Live II – Yes MPD218 – No
- Bluetooth MIDI: MPC Live II – Yes MPD218 – No
- USB bus powered: MPC Live II – No MPD218 – Yes
Both are the same on aftertouch (None), pads (16) and faders (0).