Akai Professional LPD8 MK2 Laptop Pad Controller Musicians, producers, DJs, and other music creators looking for a compact controller for studio production and live performance will be impressed with the Akai Professional LPD8 MKII, a laptop pad controller with eight velocity-sensitive RGB pads from the flagship MPC X, designed for modern beat-making producers. Produce beats, trigger one-shot samples and loops, or connect to any general MIDI-based DAW for easy hands-on control and creation. The eight assignable knobs allow you to control parameters and values in your DAW. The LPD8 includes MPC Beats, a revolutionary DAW software based on the legendary MPC hardware. The software includes MPC plug-in instruments, insert effects, and expansion packs with tons of samples and drum hits. Features 8 Velocity-Sensitive RGB MPC Pads 8 Assignable Rotary Knobs Sturdy, Full-Size USB Port Program & CC Control Send Functionality Includes MPC Beats Music Prod. Software Includes Tons of Drum Samples & Plug-Ins   Specifications Item Type Drum Pad Controller Number of Pads 8x Velocity-Sensitive RGB Backlit Pad Expression Controls 8x Knob Transport Controls No Display No Sequencer No Connectivity Audio I/O No Trigger Device & Pedal Inputs No MIDI I/O No CV/Gate I/O No Sync I/O No USB I/O 1x USB-B (Host Connection, MIDI) Media/Memory Card Slot No Wireless No Compatibility OS Compatibility macOS Windows Included Software No Mobile App Compatible No Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins Windows Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed) macOS Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed) Required Hardware USB-A Port Internet Connection Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download Power Power Requirements USB Bus Power AC/DC Power Adapter Not Included Physical Color Black / Red Included Accessories USB Cable Dimensions 12.1 x 3.2 x 1.3″ / 30.7 x 8.1 x 3.3 cm Weight 0.9 lb / 0.4 kg