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dj gear. ~ Akai MPD16 Akai MPD16 Description: The Akai Professional MPD16 USB/MIDI Pad unit is a dedicated pad controller that can be used with any sampler/sound module and/or sequencer to record and play drum and percussion patterns with the expression and feel that only pads can offer. ~ Equipped with 16 totally assignable MPC pads switchable across two banks (thereby giving you effectively 32 pads) plus a performance slider for hi-hat and other sample switching, the MPD16 is the definitive laptop rhythm controller. ~ The MPD16 has MIDI out so that it can be used with any sampler or sound module. ~ However, the MPD16 is also equipped with USB. ~ Not only can it derive its power supply from that interface when used with Akai Professional's USB equipped Z4 or Z8, it can also communicate with a computer for controlling software applications. ~ Each pad can be set to output MIDI notes of your choosing with a variable velocity range and these can all be set conveniently via your Mac or PC. ~ The MPD16 also inherits some of the MPC series' features such as the FULL LEVEL and 16 LEVELS functions available on dedicated switches Sixteen touch-sensitive MPC pads let you play grooves exactly as you feel them. ~ The days of programming drums and percussions via a keyboard are over. ~ The MPD16 is the perfect controller for computer based drum programming. ~ Also a great trigger pad to control rack-mount samplers for live use. ~ Akai MPD16 Features: 16 original MPC pads (velocity and pressure sensitive) 2 switchable banks MPC's 16-Levels and Full Level features Slider sending continuous controller data MIDI and/or USB operation Powered via USB cable (or optional AC adaptor) Free set-up utility software for Windows, Mac OS 9 and OS X Akai MPD16 Specifications: Pads 16 x 2 banks. ~ Velocity sensitive MPC-style pads Keys Full Level: All pads to maximum output velocity (127) 16 Levels: Each pad offers progressive level for the last selected/used pad Bank: Selects the pad bank Active: Enables the slider Controls Assignable slide Connections MIDI out USB 9V DC (95mA) - not required when used with USB equipped Z4/8 Supplied accessories USB Driver and editor software on CD-ROM Get your Akai MPD16 today! lighting; dj gear; drum sticks; orchesta percussion; electric drums; acoustic drums; percussion; drums; midi; sound modules; groove stations; arrangers; portable keyboards; digital pianos; workstations; synths; electric bass; bass; amps; acoustic guitar; electric guitar; musical instruments;