Akai LPD8 Wireless Drum Pad Controller

Production In Your Pocket
Experience  the  power  to  produce whenever  inspiration  strikes  with  Akai  Professional’s  LPD8  Wireless.  Measuring under 13”  and  weighing  in  at  1lbs,  LPD8  Wireless  fuses  core  beat-production  functionality  with  an  ultra  portable footprint  that  easily  fits  into  a  laptop  case, backpack  or  messenger  bag.  With  a  bullet-proof  Bluetooth  ready specification that covers a 30 meter range coupled with on-board power via 3 AA Batteries, LPD8 empowers mobile producers  and  performers  with  the  unrestricted  freedom  to  create,  underpinned by a  travel-friendly,  satisfying production experience suitable for iOS, Mac OS X (Bluetooth LE4 & USB) and Windows (USB) based creation alike. Welcome to production anywhere.

Premium Tools, Professional Performance
Akai  Professional’s  legacy  as  the  leading  manufacturer  in premium beat  production  solutions  is second-to-none.  At  the heart  of  LPD8  Wireless  are  2  banks  of  8  backlit  MPC-Style pads,  perfect  for  triggering  one-shots,  loops,  melodics,  bass-lines  and  more –plus,  with a velocity-sensitive  specification, LPD8  Wireless’  pads guarantee to  faithfully  capture  every subtlety  and  nuance  of  your  performance.  Experience  total control.   Add   dynamism   and
flair to   your   performance. Whatever  your  needs, in  demand core-control is immediately available  at  your  fingertips  courtesy  of  LPD8 Wireless’  MPC mainstays   including   Full-Level,   customizable Note-Repeat, Tap-Tempo and 8 Q-Link style controls.

Seamless, EffortlessSetup
Whether  you’re  an  iOS  producer  or  a  computer-based  DAW  user,  LPD8  Wireless’  class  compliant  specification guarantees seamless, effortless integration into your production setting without the added nuisance ofinstalling drivers. No  batteries,  no  problem!  LPD8  Wireless  connects  to  your  PC  or  Mac  via  USB  for  a  traditional  control-based production experience.  Lose the wires without loosing control -LPD8 Wireless’ seamless, ultra-stable Bluetooth LE4 connection (iOS and Mac OS X Only) with intuitive pairing empowers users with an unrestricted production experience, freeing you to sit back, relax and focus on what’s important – your production! 

Features

• 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
• 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
• 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

Dimensions:

12.4” x 4.3” x 1.3”

315 x 110 x 34 mm (W x D x H)

Weight:

1.0 lbs.

0.45 kg

Digital Downloads (buying software)

All software marked as "serial download" or "digital download" will be delivered via email within normal office hours.

Simply add the software to the basket and at the delivery stage in the checkout please select "Digital Download - Software by email" as your delivery method

Delivery Charges (Main Products)

The cutoff for same-day dispatch is 3:30pm but can vary at busier times such as Christmas.

All orders over £99.00 will be delivered free via our standard delivery 2-3 days (UK Mainland)

If you need your item faster we also offer a Priority Tracked service at £3.99 (1-2 days) or Next Day Tracked £6.99

(please ensure you add a mobile number to your order for tracking)

Saturday delivery is available when ordered before 2pm (Mon-Fri)

All orders below £99.00 will start as low as £2.99 depending upon weight and qty(s) (UK Mainland) 

All Delivery options will be available at the delivery stage in the checkout

EU Delivery Times

Non UK Mainland Addresses please allow 1-3 Days
Delivery To Belgium / France / Germany please allow 3-4 Days
Music PC Systems - Please allow 5-7 Working Days build time (UK) 7-14 (Rest of the World)

French - Pour la Livraison s'il vous plaît permet en France 2-4 Jours
German - Für Lieferung Nach Deutschland erlaubt bitte 2-4 Tage

Delivery Notes
On delivery, you must inspect the goods carefully for damage as Inta Audio is unable to accept responsibility for damage in transit, shortage of delivery or loss of products unless the customer advises Inta Audio of such within three working days from the date of delivery.

Returns Policy

We ask that you follow these guidelines to help us process your return as quickly and efficiently as possible:

1. Please keep your order reference to hand. This confirms your original order and gives us the necessary details to authorise the product’s return.

2. Contact our Customer Services Team on 02476 369898 (or e-mail cs@inta-audio.com). We will then send you an RMA number and returns form which needs to be completed and sent back with the returned item(s).

3. (If the order has been unpacked) re-package it to ensure that it is being returned in its original condition. Please make sure all items relating to the product are returned, including manuals and cables.

4. When returning an item please obtain a ‘proof of postage’ receipt from the Courier.


Returned items must be mailed within 10 days of when the RMA Number has been issued. Items received with a post date 30 days after your requested return will NOT be eligible for refund.

Please note: Our returns policy is quite straightforward but there are a number of conditions that we ask our customers to comply with before applying:

1. It is your responsibility to request a return. If you don’t tell us you want to make a return, we don’t know. Once you do tell us, we will do everything we can to action it.

2. If you have not requested a return within 28 days of receiving an order, we will have assumed that you are intending to keep it and we will not authorise a return.

3. We always refund the payment according to how the original purchase was made and aim to do so within 72hrs of the return being received by us.

4. Returned goods are liable for a restocking fee of 15% towards handling and repackaging if the order is not returned in its original, unopened packaging. This charge will be subject to our inspection of the returned goods.

5. Delivery charges will not be refunded unless the delivered goods are faulty.

6. Replacement products are dispatched immediately after the returned goods have been received and accepted by Inta Audio.

7. Items that develop a fault within 30 days of delivery are eligible for a replacement or a refund. Delivery costs are also reimbursed for faulty items. Please contact our Customer Services Team on 02476 369898 if you believe your item has developed a fault.

Finally, please remember that notifying us of your intention to apply for a return, saving the delivery paperwork and keeping the order in its original packaging will help both you and Inta Audio to process the return quickly.

If you have any questions about our Returns policy please telephone us on 02476 369898 or email us at cs@inta-audio.com.