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product_id: 75883817
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: "6975 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/75883817-akai-professional-mpd226-16-pad-usb-midi-pad-controller-rbg
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region: Iceland
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# Includes pro software suite 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads 36 assignable controls 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:** 6975 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Command your beats with color and control — the MPD226 is your studio’s heartbeat!

## 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?** 6975 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/75883817-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

- • **Plug & Play Powerhouse:** Ultra-portable USB connectivity compatible with laptops and iOS devices
- • **Pro-Grade Software Bundle:** Includes Ableton Live Lite, MPC Essentials, and cinematic percussion libraries to jumpstart your productions
- • **Expand Your Creative Palette:** 64 total pads across 4 banks for limitless beat-making
- • **Expressive Performance Tools:** MPC note repeat, swing, 16-level velocity, and tap tempo for dynamic grooves
- • **Precision Control at Your Fingertips:** 36 fully assignable faders, knobs, and buttons for ultimate customization

## Overview

The Akai Professional MPD226 is a compact, USB-powered MIDI pad controller featuring 16 RGB velocity and pressure-sensitive MPC pads, expandable to 64 via four pad banks. It offers 36 assignable controls including faders, knobs, and buttons, designed for expressive electronic music production. The package includes a comprehensive software suite with Ableton Live Lite and Akai MPC Essentials, making it a ready-to-go solution for producers seeking portability and professional-grade performance.

## 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

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Dimensions | 33.22 x 25.3 x 4.88 cm; 1.4 kg |
| Item model number | MPD226 |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Connector | USB |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Supported Software | Ableton Live |
| Material | Producers |
| Musical Style | Electronic |
| Mixer Channel Quantity | 4 |
| Size | 64 Pad Banks |
| Hardware Platform | iOS |
| Item Weight | 1 kg 400 g |
| Manufacturer | inMusic Brands Inc. |
| Imported By | ln Music Brands, Inc. 200 Scenic View Drive,Cumberland, Rl 02968 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Akai Professional
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Model Name:** MPD226
- **Product Dimensions:** 33.2D x 25.3W x 4.9H Centimeters

## Images

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## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can we use sticks?**
A: No can't use sticks only hand

**Q: Hi i have a ddj sb2 and a windows 11 lp do i need to buy any additional software or can ues the on whic comes with the mpd and can i record my mixing**
A: Yes you can

**Q: It is of stick pad or finger pad**
A: Finger pad.

**Q: Can connect mac book for midi**
A: Yes. Definitely.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Product is OK but packing is not good
*by A***E on 18 January 2024*

Very good finger pad.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice product but low sensitivity
*by P***R on 15 November 2024*

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### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product
*by A***E on 31 October 2024*

Good product

## Frequently Bought Together

- AKAI Professional MPD226 - USB MIDI Controller with 16 RBG MPC Pads, Fully-Assignable Production-Ready Controls & Production Software Package Included
- Stagg 3M / 10ft XLR to XLR Cable, 3-Pin Male to Female, Suitable for Microphone, PA System, Audio Mixer, Studio Monitors, Audio Recording

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*Last updated: 2026-02-22*