Akai Professional MPC SamplevsAkai Professional MPD218
Summary
Akai Professional MPC Sample 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 Sample | Akai Professional MPD218CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Akai Professional | Akai Professional |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2026 | 2015 |
| Pads & controls | ||
| Aftertouch | Channel | None |
| Pads | 16 | 16 |
| Faders | 1 | 0 |
| Knobs / encoders | 4 | 6 |
| Display | Colour LCD | None |
| Pitch / mod | None | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | USB-B |
| MIDI ports | TRS in, TRS out | — |
| CV / Gate out | No | No |
| Bluetooth MIDI | No | No |
| USB bus powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features & software | ||
| Features | Standalone mode, Sequencer, Audio interface, Note repeat, Battery powered | Note repeat |
| Bundled software | Standalone only; MPC3 project export planned | MPC Beats, Big Bang Cinema & Universal Drums |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 194 × 236 × 50 mm | 239 × 201 × 41 mm |
| Weight | 0.92 kg | 0.75 kg |
Key differences
- Faders: MPC Sample – 1 MPD218 – 0
- Knobs / encoders: MPC Sample – 4 MPD218 – 6
- Aftertouch: MPC Sample – Channel MPD218 – None
- Released: MPC Sample – 2026 MPD218 – 2015
- Display: MPC Sample – Colour LCD MPD218 – None
- USB: MPC Sample – USB-C MPD218 – USB-B
Both are the same on pads (16).