Akai LPD8 Wireless MIDI Controller with Reason 10 Upgrade

Full Description

Akai LPD8 Wireless MIDI Controller

MPC Style Pads

The eight backlit MPC-style pads are perfect for finger-drumming as well as triggering one-shots, loops, samples and more. The pads are velocity-sensitive delivering a natural and articulate sound, ideal for live performances and musical compositions. 8 encoder Q-link style controls allowing you to add and control effects on the fly, perfect for triggering and controlling automation.

A whole host of other controls are also included such as Full-Level, customisable Note-Repeat and Tap Tempo functions. These versatile controls allow you to add flair and dynamics to your performance, giving you ultimate control over your sound.

Customisable Controls

As well as featuring a multitude of versatile functions, the Akai LPD8 also features customisable controls for enhanced configurations. The 4 onboard programmable memory banks allow instant recall of your own personal controller configurations, as well as being able to manage pad assignment, CC numbers, program change numbers and more. You can also store and manage all your programs using the LPD8 wireless editor software, allowing you to adapt to any situation.

Ultra Portable Design

The Akai LPD8 is ultra-compact in size, allowing you to take the unit anywhere you go. The highly portable design makes the LPD8 the ideal choice for the digital musician on the move, allowing you to create music as well as collaborate with others wherever you go.

Its wireless Bluetooth connectivity frees you from the restraints of cables, allowing you to get setup and started within minutes. Setup is easier than ever thank to its class compliant design, offering effortless integration without the need for installing drivers. The unit itself can be powered either by USB cable or with 3 AA batteries (not included) for optimal portability.

Propellerhead Reason 10

FREE Update to Reason 10.2

Propellerhead Reason is an award-winning digital audio workstation, ideal for creating music and recording. The new Reason 10.2 update brings with it a range of several workflow enhancing features including – view and edit MIDI across multiple lanes, adjust multiple faders in the mixer at once, snap notes to an adaptive grid based on zoom level, instantly use your controller with Easy MIDI inputs, jump directly to rack devices from sequencer lanes, and quickly add tracks in the sequencer or devices in the rack.

New Europa & Grain Synthesizer

Propellerhead Reason 10 is jam-packed with content, including brand new additions to the software including three synthesizer instruments and more. One of the most prominent new additions to the software is the Europa synthesizer.

This shapeshifting synthesizer is at the forefront of virtual synthesis. This ultra-versatile synth gives you full control over every aspect of your sound design. As well as utilising existing waveshapes, you can change the way your waveshapes react and are sculpted using the included ‘Shape’ control. This allows you to vary the way the waveform is shaped, resulting in interesting and ground-breaking results. It boasts dynamic wavetables and advanced spectral filtering, allowing you to get in-depth with your sound design.

Another new addition is the ‘Grain’ sample manipulator. This fuses granular synthesis with elements of additive synthesis, creating a synth engine allowing you to incorporate your own audio samples.

3GB New Drum Loop & Sample Library

3GB of brand new, cutting edge drum loops and samples are also included with Reason 10, providing everything from modern-day sounds to classic breaks and more. Propellerhead have hand-picked these loops and samples from Samplemagic’s vast library spanning every genre. From Trap to Techno, these drums will hit hard and cut through any mix, providing you with a wide range of powerful sounds.

Optimised Workflow & VST Support

Reason 10 still retains all your favourite features and functions form Reason 9.5, boasting a ergonomic layout, designed to streamline your workflow. The handy arrangement windows and virtual rack allow you to drag and drop virtual instruments and other devices into your workspace. You can also route equipment together by switching to the rear view of the rack, then swapping and switching the virtual cables between connections.

Features

Akai LPD8 Wireless MIDI Controller

• 2 banks of 8 backlit velocity-sensitive drum pads to send note or program changes – ideal for triggering samples, playing virtual synthesizers or controlling DAW switch and button based parameters
• 8 assignable knobs for controlling virtually any parameter with a DAW, virtual instrument and virtual effect
• 4 programmable memory banks for instant recall of personal control preferences
• MIDI over Bluetooth to iOS and Mac OS X (Bluetooth LE4); MIDI over USB to Mac OS X and Windows
• Works with virtually any music software or DAW – perfect for controlling soft-synths, samplers, virtual drum machines, DAW controls, virtual effect controls and more
• Editing software for Mac and PC included for defining and recalling internally stored programs
• USB- or battery-powered (3 AA, not included)
• Plug-and-play USB connection for Mac and PC, no driver required

Propellerhead Reason 10

• Feature-packed digital audio workstation software
• Two powerful new synths: Europa & Grain
• Three new organic instruments: Klang, Pangea and Humana
• Now includes popular rack extensions Radical Piano & Synchronous
• 3GB of brand-new drum loops and samples from Samplemagic’s library
• Innovative workspace with optimised workflow
• VST support for third-party plugins