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Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces
the MPD26 USB/MIDI Pad Controller. Akai Pro will introduce the MPD26 at
the 2010 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
The MPD26 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller with genuine MPC pads.
Producers, programmers, musicians and DJs will appreciate the MPD26s
capabilities. Its blend of intuitive MPC controls and technologies
meshes with USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making
to the world of computer music production.
The heart of the MPD26 is its bank of 16 velocity and
pressure-sensitive MPC pads, an Akai Professional exclusive. Producers
can access four different sounds from each MPC pad for a total of 64 at
a time. The MPD26 also features the MPC series' assignable Q-Link
controllers, enabling musicians to control a wide range of parameters
in their software in real time. The MPD26s six assignable Q-Link
faders and six assignable Q-Link 360° knobs enable producers to spend
less time with the mouse and more time making music. The MPD26 also has
a dedicated set of transport controls for instant access to the most
commonly used DAW or sequencing-software controls.
While the MPC pads and Q-Links might be the heart of the MPD26, its
brain is transplanted directly from the MPC. Thats because is not just
a control surface; it contains a handful of the key MPC technologies
that have made the MPC the de facto standard in professional beat
production. MPC Note Repeat is a capability that enables the MPD26 to
automatically play a rhythm pattern, such as 16th notes on a hi-hat,
for accuracy and speed of entry. MPC Swing is sometimes referred to as
"the heart and soul of hip hop" because it turns perfectly aligned
sequences into human-feeling grooves. Users can specify exactly the
degree and timing of swing they want to apply for the perfect feel. The
MPD26 also has MPC Full Level and MPC 16-Level on its pads.
The MPD26 sends MIDI information over its plug-and-play USB interface
so producers can use it with their Mac or PC without installing any
drivers. The USB connection even powers the MPD26 so only the included
USB cable is needed. The MPD26 also has traditional MIDI jacks so
musicians can use it with MIDI hardware such as synths and other sound
modules. The MPD26 also comes with Ableton Live Lite and Editor
Librarian software so users can start creating right out of the box.
The MPD26 is the perfect interface between your creativity and your
studios computer, said Adam Cohen, Director of Business Development,
Akai Professional. Its blend of intuitive MPC technology and USB
computer connectivity makes one powerful device.
Available January 2010
For more information contact Production Room on 0845 539 3000 or email info@production-room.com