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AKAI Professional MPD218
MIDI Controller

AKAI Professional MPD218

Akai Professional

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$119 tracked on 2026-10-19. The retailer listing is the price you pay.

Price history · 9 points
2026-08-09 · $119 low$119 high · 2026-10-19
Which streamers use the AKAI Professional MPD218?
Community gear trackers tie the AKAI Professional MPD218 to 1 streamer we cover, including Cyr. Reported means trackers agree and nothing first-party confirms it; each streamer page labels its evidence line by line.

Our take on the AKAI Professional MPD218

The AKAI Professional MPD218 is a USB pad controller with 16 MPC pads and 18 assignable knobs, for streamers who make music or want physical triggers. At a tracked $119 the price held across nine checks from August 9 to October 19, 2026.

There are three pad banks for 48 assignable pads. It sends MIDI over USB, so using the pads as scene switches or sound triggers means mapping them with other software. Ableton Live Lite, Drum Synth 500 and MPC Beats come with it. Retailer rating is 4.4 across 5,865 ratings.

Pros
  • 16 pads in three banks for 48 assignments
  • 18 assignable knobs
  • Ableton Live Lite and MPC Beats included
Cons
  • Sends MIDI only, stream triggers need extra software
  • iOS use needs a separately sold adapter kit
  • Flat price gives no sale pattern

Streamers reported to use it

Specs

Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Compatible DevicesAkai Professional’s MPD218 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, progra
Item Dimensions D x W x H8"D x 18"W x 2"H
SizeStandard
Item Weight2 pounds
Model NameMPD218

Usage comes from community gear trackers and supports a reported label, never a confirmation. How that is decided: editorial policy.