Comments on: Pad Controller Smackdown

By: destin jacobus / SILK WOLF

destin jacobus / SILK WOLF — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:29:58 +0000

i’ve got to praise the AKAI MPD32. i’ve been using it since it’s release in the spring and it takes everything up to a whole new level. it’s very incredible and has replaced several other devices i was using in the past. it’s the backbone of not only my laptop dj sets (when im not using traktor via turntables), production and live performance.

it’s built like a beast and the ergonomics simply couldnt be better. much much love.

By: FinB

FinB — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:51:35 +0000

Thanks for a great review, Now I know which one I will be buying.

By: FinB

FinB — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:49:42 +0000

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By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:45:13 +0000

I’ve got an akai mpd 24 and I’m running traktor 3 on a powerbook g4. I completely agree about the quality of this thing. It’s got a nice heft to it. It’s built like a quality piece of equipment should be. I’ve been using it successfully with ableton live but I can’t get it to work with traktor. Can you shed some light on how to set it up? It registers as a midi interface in preferences but nothing happens when I try to map it to functions via the learn button.

By: abdul tom

abdul tom — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:45:37 +0000

“combined with a VCI-100 or even an external mixer (to free up the knobs and faders) this would be a great set up”

I play regularly with an MPD24 alongside and Xsession Pro and it works a treat. MPD is used for fx, finer looping, stutters etc, and on the second bank for triggering samples from ableton.

By: Suche Midikontroller mit nur Tastern - daf?r aber viele - DJ - Deejayforum.de

Suche Midikontroller mit nur Tastern - daf?r aber viele - DJ - Deejayforum.de — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:50:56 +0000

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By: Basster

Basster — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:56:31 +0000

Thank you for this review! I’ve just ordered the MPD 24, because I think it fits to my needs best after reading throught this review!

Good blog! Keep on writing!

By: Urban Fabric

Urban Fabric — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:37:00 +0000

What do you guy’s think about this unit?

Akai MPD32 MIDI/USB Software Control Surface

I have the PadKontrol, but I might upgrade to this unit instead.

Thoughts?