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product_id: 64572071
title: "Akai Professional MPD226 |16-Pad USB/MIDI Pad Controller with RBG MPC Pads, Production-Ready Controls and Production Software Package Included"
brand: "akai professional"
price: "336 Lei"
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# USB-powered, no AC adapter 48 assignable velocity-sensitive pads 18 assignable control knobs Akai Professional MPD226 |16-Pad USB/MIDI Pad Controller with RBG MPC Pads, Production-Ready Controls and Production Software Package Included

**Brand:** akai professional
**Price:** 336 Lei
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Beat like a pro, anywhere you go!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Akai Professional MPD226 |16-Pad USB/MIDI Pad Controller with RBG MPC Pads, Production-Ready Controls and Production Software Package Included by akai professional
- **How much does it cost?** 336 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/64572071-akai-professional-mpd226-16-pad-usb-midi-pad-controller-rbg)

## Best For

- akai professional enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akai professional brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact powerhouse:** Ultra-portable design under 1kg fits your creative lifestyle on the go
- • **Studio to stage ready:** Rugged build quality engineered to withstand intense live performances
- • **MPC legacy, modern edge:** Iconic Note Repeat & Full Level features for authentic beat-making vibes
- • **Plug & play productivity:** USB-powered with included pro software suite—start producing instantly
- • **Total control, total creativity:** 18 fully-assignable knobs and 48 velocity-sensitive pads for limitless expression

## Overview

The Akai Professional MPD218 is a sleek, portable USB/MIDI pad controller featuring 16 thick, velocity-sensitive MPC pads expandable to 48 via 3 banks, plus 6 assignable control knobs expandable to 18. Powered solely by USB, it includes a premium software bundle with Ableton Live Lite and SONiVOX drum instruments, delivering professional-grade beat production and live performance capabilities in a compact, durable design favored by producers and DJs worldwide.

## Description

The MPD226 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs alike. Its intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with seamless USB connectivity to bring the feel of beat making into the world of computer music production. Combining 16 ultra-sensitive, hyper-playable thick fat MPC pads, four knobs, faders and buttons (all arranged in three banks for 36 total controls), a comprehensive software suite and effortless plug-and-play connectivity for Mac and PC, MPD226 is the perfect full-featured bridge between your creativity and your computer-based studio, opening a world of creative possibilities accessible at your fingertips

Review: Best thing a musician could invest in. - Amazing product by Akai. Please do get this to up your music production. Highly versatile MIDI Instrument!
Review: Akai MPD226 - Good product and seller...

## Features

- Ultra-portable feature-packed pad controller with 16 thick fat RGB illuminated velocity and pressure sensitive MPC pads
- Easily accessible dedicated controls for four pad banks provides a total of 64 assignable pads
- Four assignable faders, four assignable Q-Link knobs and four assignable Q-Link buttons with a total of 36 assignable controls accessible via three banks
- MPC note repeat, MPC swing, 16 level, full level and tap tempo controls for immersive expressive performances
- Comprehensive software suite included - Ableton Live Lite, Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Sonivox Big Bang Cinematic Percussion and Big Bang Universal Drums
- Country of Origin: China

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0116X1BJI |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,710 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #58 in MIDI Controller |
| Brand | Akai Professional |
| Brand Name | Akai Professional |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Control Method | App |
| Control Type | Drum Pad Controller |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 785 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00694318016954 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | iOS |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Importer Contact Information | ln Music Brands, Inc. 200 Scenic View Drive,Cumberland, Rl 02968 |
| Included Components | MIDI Controller |
| Instrument | Drum |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 33.2D x 25.3W x 4.9H Centimeters |
| Item Type Name | DJ Controllers |
| Item Weight | 1.4 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | inMusic Brands Inc., inMusic Brands inc., 200 Scenic View Drive, Cumberland, RI, 02864 ; 401.658.3131 |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | inMusic Brands inc., 200 Scenic View Drive, Cumberland, RI, 02864 ; 401.658.3131 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MPD 226 |
| Material Type | Producers |
| Mixer Channel Quantity | 4 |
| Model Name | MPD226 |
| Model Number | MPD226 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Packer Contact Information | MUSIC N MORE DIST.CO.PVT.LTD. B-189, SHED.NO-3,PHASE-2, NOIDA 201412 |
| Platform | iOS |
| Product Dimensions | 33.2D x 25.3W x 4.9H Centimeters |
| Product Style | MPD226 |
| Size | 64 Pad Banks |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Special Features | Portable |
| Supported Software | Ableton Live |
| UPC | 635934999337 694318016954 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year warranty on manufacturing defects |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Akai Professional
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Model Name:** MPD218
- **Number of Keys:** 22
- **Special Feature:** Backlit Drum Pad, Portable

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can you change the sensitivity on the pads?**
A: you can change the velosity in a DAW

**Q: I want to use this for live music samples and sound effects during my Podcast.  Is this possible with this board?**
A: Hi, Akai Pro support here! Yes, MPD218 is suitable for this purpose! The supplied software (MPC Beats) will allow you to drag and drop your chosen samples with ease!

**Q: I think i know the answer to this, but is there a 5 pin midi adapter?  i don't want to use a computer.  i want to use outboard gear.**
A: Hi, Akai Pro support here! Thanks for your question. Our MPD218 will only send MIDI via USB. With this said, our MPD226 will allow you to send MIDI via the 1/8" MIDI output; x2 1/8" to 5-pin MIDI adapters are supplied with our MPD226. I hope this helps and If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us directly - amzsupport@inmusicbrands.com 
Thanks, Krishan

**Q: can i use it to be vj?**
A: Hi, Akai Pro support here! The MPD218 can trigger virtually any sound and is compatible with any software that supports MIDI input. If your software allows the input of MIDI data from an external controller, this will be compatible.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best thing a musician could invest in.
*by P***R on 8 November 2023*

Amazing product by Akai. Please do get this to up your music production. Highly versatile MIDI Instrument!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Akai MPD226
*by A***R on 14 July 2018*

Good product and seller...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Muy Buen servicio, Buen Precio y Exelente producto
*by W***7 on 12 February 2022*

Precio Accesible, Nuevo con sus extras, Muy buen producto

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*Last updated: 2026-07-10*