style:Wireless Determined to enhance the popular LPD8, we’ve upped the ante on portability and performance by creating the world’s first Bluetooth MIDI pad controller

Featuring eight velocity and pressure sensitive MPC-style pads, the new LPD8 Wireless unplugs you from your computer desk and lets you create where you feel most inspired musically

Command your favorite VST kits from nearly anywhere in the same room as your computer, and don’t worry about stumbling over any cables in the process

Your typical small-profile pad controller hosts the bare essentials for producers in terms of functionality

We’ve taken it a step further by including buttons for Full Level if you’re looking to play audio samples loud and clear regardless of how hard or soft the pads are triggered, Note Repeat for those proper build ups and effortless hi-hat rolls, and NR Config to tweak Swing and Time Division parameters

The on-stage musician will get to love the LPD8 Wireless just as much as the studio producer since the LPD8 Wireless doesn’t require a MIDI cord, making it an especially lethal tool on stage

No batteries? No problem

The LPD8 Wireless can also be powered via USB cable

The LPD8 Wireless is ultra-portable and laptops are just… portable

You can make your whole workstation ultra-portable with the LPD8 Wireless’s iOS compatibility

Feel free to produce on your iPad with your favorite beat making app, such as the iMPC Pro

Also, pairing your LPD8 Wireless with the LPK25 Wireless, our Bluetooth MIDI enabled keyboard, will put your creativity into overdrive, all while maintaining a truly mobile setup

The LPD8 Wireless is the pioneer of a new generation of MIDI controllers by keeping you connected to your production and live performances – no cables necessary

Frequently Asked Questions What is Bluetooth LE? Bluetooth Low Energy, also known as Bluetooth LE or Bluetooth Smart, is a means to wirelessly link electronic devices

Bluetooth LE consumes a lesser amount of power than older iterations of Bluetooth

Can I use this with my Windows computer? Yes, but it can only be connected via wired USB connection

Transferring MIDI via Bluetooth LE is not officially supported

Although workarounds do exist, latency is typically a factor that adversely affects workflow

Is a driver required to connect this device to my computer? No! This device is class compliant with both MacOS and iOS devices

How can I tell if my computer running Mac OS has Bluetooth LE? Click the Apple symbol in your taskbar

Select About This Mac

Click on the More Info...  Click on the System Report...  Select Bluetooth from the sidebar on the left, underneath ""Hardware."" Scan down the list of information until you find LMP Version.  If your Mac is equipped with Bluetooth 4.0, LMP Version will say 0x6

Anything lower than that is an older version of Bluetooth

What if my iOS app does not support Bluetooth MIDI? Many of the iOS synth and audio apps that you love may not yet support Bluetooth MIDI and may not offer any options to select input from your LPD8 Wireless

No problem! There are a few MIDI utility apps, such as midimittr that will accept the connection and route it to your favorite apps

Wait! What if I still have more questions? Don’t worry! You can visit akaipro.com/support for detailed FAQs and technical support

  Technical Specifications  Controls: (8) backlit pads, velocity-sensitive; 2 pad banks; full-level button (8) 270° knobs Note Repeat: Time Divisions: 1/4-note, 1/4-note triplet, 1/8-note, 1/8-note triplet, 1/16-note, 1/16-note triplet, 1/32-note, or 1/32-note triplet Swing: 50%, 56%, 58%, 60%, 62% Tempo: 30–240 BPM via Tap Tempo button (internal sync) Based on software tempo (external sync) Programs: 4 stored programs, configurable via free downloadable editor software  Bluetooth: Profile: Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Range*: Over 100 feet / 30.5 meters  Connections: USB port Power: Via USB or (3) AA batteries  Dimensions: (width x depth x height) 4” x 4.3” x 1.3” 315 x 110 x 34 mm  Weight: 45 kg    Box Content LPD8 Wireless USB A to B Cable Software Download Card Safety and Warranty Manual Printed User Guide