
Create Your Own Sound With the AKAI LPD8 mk2 MIDI Pad Controller – Genuine Australian Stock
The AKAI LPD8 mk2 MIDI Pad Controller is a synth or controller built to help you design sounds from scratch — supplied as genuine Australian stock with local warranty. Laptop Pad Controller For pure pad performance, it doesn't get any better than the LPD8 MIDI pad controller.
Why You’ll Love It
- Design sounds from scratch — the same velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit MPC pads as the flagship Akai Professional MPC X.
- Get hands-on control — experience premium pad quality in a pocket-size performer and rest assured the LPD8 will stand up to the most dynamic performances, from…
- Integrates with your studio — the LPD8 features 8 RGB pads which provide real-time feedback for your performances.
- Inspires new ideas — customize the colors with the included editor software to organize your samples and audio files.
Key Features
Design & Materials
Don't be fooled by the slim design, LPD8 also borrows from the sturdy build of standalone MPCs and is built to move around with you.
Performance Specs
- Weight: 0.86 lbs / 0.39 kg
- Laptop Pad Controller For pure pad performance, it doesn't get any better than the LPD8 MIDI pad controller
- With 8 rotary knobs, you're in serious command of your MIDI CC, plugin effects, or other parameters with total tactile control
What’s Included
Customize the colors with the included editor software to organize your samples and audio files.
Perfect For
- Producers and beatmakers
- Live electronic performers
- Sound designers
How It Stands Out
Voices, connections and format are listed so it fits your setup. Unlike grey imports, every synth or controller we sell is genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty, priced in AUD including GST. It is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it connect to my DAW?
See Performance Specs for USB and MIDI.
Does it need a computer?
Hardware synths and grooveboxes work standalone.
Is the AKAI LPD8 mk2 MIDI Pad Controller genuine Australian stock?
Yes. Every product is 100% genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty.
How long does delivery take?
This item is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse and ships with StarTrack Express — free on orders over $500 AUD.
Technical Specifications
Need the full manufacturer specification sheet for this model? Ask our Melbourne gear desk on 0489 989 442 and we will send it through.
Australian Warranty & Support
This product is supplied with AKAI’s manufacturer warranty for Australian stock. Warranty length and terms vary by brand and model — contact us with the model and we will confirm the details before you order.
These benefits are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Accessories and consumable parts can carry different terms, and manufacturer terms can change, so check the official terms for your purchase date.
- Full official Australian manufacturer warranty with local repair centers.
- Australian Consumer Law (ACL) consumer guarantees apply to all purchases.
- Complimentary technical setup assistance via Melbourne gear desk.
Estimated Delivery
- Melbourne Metro
- 1 business day (same-day courier available)
- Sydney, Canberra & Brisbane Metro
- 1 – 2 business days (StarTrack Overnight)
- Adelaide & Hobart Metro
- 1 – 2 business days
- Perth & Darwin Metro
- 2 – 3 business days
- Regional & Remote Australia
- 2 – 4 business days
- New Zealand
- 3 – 7 business days
- Asia (selected countries)
- 5 – 10 business days
- Europe & United Kingdom
- 7 – 14 business days
- North & South America
- 7 – 14 business days
- Africa
- 10 – 20 business days
Orders placed before 2:00 PM AEST on business days are normally dispatched the same day. International delivery times are estimates from dispatch, and we confirm the international shipping cost before you pay. Import duties, taxes and customs fees charged by the destination country are the buyer’s responsibility. Some products, such as drones, radios and lithium batteries, have export or carrier restrictions; we confirm any restriction before you pay.
We cannot ship to: North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions. See the full delivery & shipping policy.