AKAI MPD 218 Review (Quick & Dirty)
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
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In this video I give an overview of the all new AKAI MPD218 pad controller. Amazing device for an amazing price.
In a few days I will publish an in-depth video review of the MPD218 and more finger drumming jams on it. I ordered a second MPD218 already as it is one of the devices I need two instances of.
If you want to share your own views of and experience with the AKAI MPD218, please use the RUclips comments section below. Please also use the comments section for any questions regarding this video.
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The " quick & dirty " in the title made me watch your video, and your video made me want to buy this awesome controller ! You have some serious skills man thank you
+Geo Frais Thanks, mate!
Yeah man, your amazing with your skills. Great video
@@XpressPads I am buying this right now and I would like to know if software is friendly to install? Is there any bass sound?
@@eddmtz4028 There are some bass patches in Ableton Live Lite which comes with it. Big Bang Drums however can't compete with Addictive Drums or EZdrummer
Yeah SERIOUS skills. Kudos.
Would you consider doing a video breaking down your finger drumming technique?
Dude, ur a fingerdrumming god
Man what am I watching? This is unholy
Bruh he’s not even hitting the pads 😭😭 + he switches up his kick pattern halfway through
@@jadenbatt3158 you can see the pads light up when he hits them
Rumor has it his ex-girlfriends are still cumming to this very day!
You're crazy good at using this machine dude! So sick loved your playing
I love the Xpresspads technique, it is amazing. I am only a few exercises in and I feel like a little child with the best toy in the world :) you are the best.
Many thanks for this terrific feedback! :)
Sick skills dude, I aspire to one day be that good. Thanks for the review, now I know the piece of gear im getting.
I came for MPD218 review...but the finger drumming is so good I ended up seaching more for XpressPads Finger Drumming!
Can you explain how to chop a sample onto the pads? You've inspired me to get into finger drumming/producing!
+Alondra Robles Glad to read that you got interesting in finger drumming. Instead of chopping samples I usually just load a virtual drum kit and start playing. That's why I am not really firm enough in that area to show you how to do it right on this device. Cheers!
I never used any pads in my life, do you think this one is a good one to start with?
absolutely yes
Nice!
I was thinking about getting a second mpd218 and flipping that 2nd mpd218 upside down and put against the other one side by side so all the controls would be on the far right and far left and making all the pads together as a 8X4 configuration as one unit. Then i would remapp it accordingly as i want them 32 pads to be.
you will always have a future as a typist!
may I kindly ask you for a reference letter?
@@XpressPads you may not sir! might i recommend a career @ a certain finger lickin' good chicken franchise! (ps, you've sold me on this. i'm right on ebay tomorrow, mucho obligado amigo).
any thoughts on the korg volka?
unfortunately not, sir. I've got no experience with it.
@@XpressPads cheers!
I'm getting a lunachpad and one of these! I can't wait till I do!
Thanks for adding in the title that it is a quick and fast review
Thanks for it being a quick and fast review
Thanks for providing the demo right off the bat
Thanks for not having some bullshit introduction that nobody cares to hear about and being concise
Fucking keep it up mate
You're an amazing drummer with this machine, thanks for posting the video it helped me decide on what to buy!
Amazing skills, you seem to have really much talent, are you also a real drummer? I only play the guitar but your vid made me want to try it, great job!!! 👏👏👏
Thanks! I've never played the drums. Please check my website if you're considering to learn finger drumming.
Can you record the beats you make on it?
Excellent demo, thank you. You gave me pretty much everything I needed to know.
I’m super impressed with this drum machine, especially at the listed price point. It sounds like a real acoustic drum kit, and the velocity sensitivity greatly enhances the realism of track being created.
Did you ever find out if this is editable in a DAW? I’ll be using Pro Tools.
I keep coming back to your 218 videos in pure shock of how real it sounds! Do you have any layouts/templates available or any advice on to put more than just 4 pads to use?
thanks. please check my website. there you'll find presets and many more helpful things
@@XpressPads Dang dude, I was impressed to find you had already uploaded it years ago, but you also got back to me before I could delete my comment! Subbed! Thanks!
awesome, thanks!
That was some excellent finger drumming. I'd be surprised if you weren't a traditional set drummer as well.
Thanks mate. I Never played real drums. Just guitar.
Ahhh! Then still. Finger work. I too play guitar--not as good a finger drummer as you, perhaps a better actual drummer than you?! LOL! but "musican" cross pollenates between instruments.
I think he was just showing off! 😂🤣😂🤣😂 I most certainly agree tho. AWESOME!
Question... Are the pad midi notes reassignable?
Mpc Element is better more sensitive because you can adjust thresold better also the touch is slightly better on the pads.But MP218 is great too (i own both)
those drums sound amazing! what vst/hardware are you using for the drums?
That's all from Addictive Drums 2 ADpaks
the intro was lit
Thank you
Just ordered one to use with the koala sampler app / also have a mpc2500 so glad to hear the pads a thick and responsive!!!! :)
Maaaan. You’re bad ass. I’m hoping to get this good. Subscribed 🤘🏻
Yes yes yes 🧡❤🧡 I've been freakin waiting for something like this 😀👌🙏 I just brought it and used to be a drummer 😅 gunna be having some fun with this for sure
Amazing.... I'm the proud owner of 2 Yamaha RX5s and 1 Alesis SR-16 so can imagine how facinating this is to me.
Herfortz Thank you! A few years ago I also had an Alesis SR-16. Nice device...
You play so good! Should play some more.
This was made on my birthday
Please do a video on using MPD218 with Beatmaker 3 or any other iOS apps.
you should make a video where you can see how you set the various drum sounds on the pads .... and if you do video lessons, it would be the best !!!!
on the xpresspads website in the getting started section you can find the setup and pad assignments. cheers
Excellent review
Nice! The pads seems to feel better than my KORG NanoPad2 which I had to attach velcro tape between the keys. Still it never reaches 127 in velocity so I will have to mark all hits and increase velocity globally. Hiw about the MPD?
I only need my drumpads for drum-set drumming for rock music btw.
Can I ask...
It looks like you are playing very softly with your fingers.
Does it come with practice, or did you get a really sensitive controller?
both, practice and good pads, are important. If you're looking for the technique I apply, please check out my website xpresspads. cheers
Dam u make it look easy
Thanks, man. It's not that hard, just standards and technique.
thanx. Realy nice device and you are good finger-drummer. I decided to buy after watching your video.
Many thanks, mate! Enjoy the eCourse.
Grabdson got one of these for his bday. He is having a hard time getting started. Can you recommend tutorials or people that can help him.
thanks man for this well done and informative Video! the mpd218 seems to be a steal for 99 bucks. although I have the mpc Studio I consider buying this.... / what do you think, are the pads better than the ones in the mpc element?
Wolf Unplugged Thanks, Wolf. It IS a steal... really. Especially if you consider the MPC pads and the sample libraries it comes with. Absolutely amazing and actually there is no other pad controller availabe at this quality and price range right now. And yes, the pads on the MPD218 ARE BETTER than those of the MPC Elements. They feel completely different (and better) and are thicker.
Great review!
Thanks a lot!
Hey! I’ve had the MPD218 for a while now but I’ve always been curious as to what the knobs/controllers on the side do exactly. If anyone could clear that up for me I’d greatly appreciate it 🙏
They're assignable MIDI knobs. In your music software you should be able to map them to various controls (like track volume, filters, etc)
Is it good for making hip hop beats? Plz answer
could you explain to me what the advantage is at playing drums on pads instead of the keys? By the look of it wouldn't the keys be easier in terms of how easily the keys align with your fingers?
Hi, great controller and video. I was wondering if I can connect this to Keystep Pro via MIDI and assign the pads to modular drum voices controlled by the Keystep Pro gates and sequencer. In other words live record a drum beat of my eurorack drum modules using this pad and the Keystep Pro sequencer and gates?
I don't know if I commented here already but nobody has answered yet I plan to buy this today for $100 off Amazon that looks amazing the features are amazing that even has touch-sensitive pads and the feature where you can trim music someone figured out I'm just curious for that price does it come with all the software everything I need out the box to start making beats - my laptop or whatever I'm going to run the software on or is that a whole nother scenario or do I need another piece of music equipment to hook to it very curious no one has answered yet and every video everybody's just playing it nobody explains it or what it comes with yet I can always buy it and send it back but that would just be disappointed
Hey I bought this and I need some help installing the software on it, could anyone help me? Thank you
what software?
Thank you, and amazing playing!
Having trouble using note repeat. I just want to play a beat and then have it repeat, so I don't have to drum the entire song by hand. Any advice?
Excellent review... Thanx!
+Eric Ramos Thanks, mate!
What a talent !
As the user's manual is only 2 pages long do you know if there is a good tutorial in English where the settings from installing the soft to making a beat are clearly explained ?
what DAW are you using? here is a tutorial for fl studios if that is what you are using. if you're using another DAW just let me know i'll hook you up. ruclips.net/video/3YTWUODfE8w/видео.html
Can you upload custom sounds to it? I wanna use it for sound bites and still for streaming.
Sold. Now wondering if you could recommend a particular software for drum samples as well as editing of these samples, loading and tweaking new ones etc. Thanks!
I think it comes with Ableton live lite if I'm not mistaken
does anyone know if u could pass the button and analogue controls to a python program instead of using it for music
Finger hit was dropped by the device at 1:13, no ?
Louis Couka Absolutely correct. I wanted to start very gently and thereby went below the triggering treshold.
Great video
Thank yon
If I unwrap this and plug the power source into it (and some speakers), and press the pads, will I hear anything, or do I have to put the sounds in myself?
No - it's a controller, it has no sound built in. You use it to play samples in f.e. Ableton Live.
dude u the best on the internet! are the pads the same as the mpk mini mkII or are they different (upgrade I assume)??
+Jaay Priest Thanks mate. Sorry, can't tell you. I don't have the MPK MINI MK2. I can just tell you that the pads are great for my taste.
I know 0 about these can I make a track for a song and record it and play it through my guitar amp with me playing along?
Awesome video bro
You can import your own sounds right
Can I use this product as a tool for keyboard shortcuts? Can I play random sound from each pad instead of the drum sounds?
For sampling and making beats should I go with this or the MP226? I’m thinking of also getting an MPK mini
yo, I have the akai mini keyboard it’s an amazing item I really reckon you should pick it up 💯
How good is this on Audacity? I dont have an interface right now
I'm not if it works
Would I need a computer to start, because I know some controllers need a program to start making noise
Midi?
These pads have a look similar to the mpx sampler series pads...those also had a nice/realistic sounding velocity curve...torn on getting this, or an irig pads. Which do you prefer?
***** Yes, the pads are really great on the MPD218, but I have never played on an MPX sampler. The iRig Pads definitively is a good pad controller and also not expensive, but honestly, currently I can't stop playing the MPD218 right now... and with the software package included 99 dollars is just a steal.
what would I have to plug it into?
A usb into your computer
Should do a video of how to make a sound from it. I have downloaded all the software, except the Big Bang Drums wont configure visual c++ 2005. When downloading the Akai software it said failed but loaded. But will not recognise the hardware. I contacted cubase they only have a forum. They said it was my problem, this is known to have a weak driver. Akia never contacted me back. So between the MPD218 and the Zoom r16 I have $500 in worthless hardware, because the software is BS and the customer service / product support is non-existant
ive had a problem with the Akai software download, getting very frustrated cant seem to do anything with this product without downloading expensive software, anyone found anything free / expensive? Its my sons Xmas present and we havent been able to get it working yet :(
Will the MPD218 run on Windows10?
+Frank M I don't know. The product website doesn't mention Win 10 in the tech specs, but only 7, 8, XP, and Vista. Maybe you need to ask AKAI's tech support, but would be great if you could share the answer here for other users as well. Thanks!
That was insane!
Can I drag and drop samples to assigned pads on the mpd within a daw and record the samples as I drum them?
Yes
Hey Xpress. thank god for your website, it is helping me immensely!!! I am trying to keep things simple and minimal in my first studio setup. Do you know if you can use BFD3 software on the MPD218? Would really appreciate your feedback on this!
Glad the website helps you progressing. You can definitely use BFD3 with the MPD218.
How do I hook this up to my keyboard?
? it's usb so you plug it in to your computer
Does anybody know what software is required to run this? Thanks!
does this connect good with garageband?
Yes it does.
How can i manage to send the Sounds to my MPD 218? Please help me!
+TheSheebey Sounds can't be sent to or received by the MPD218. The device only sends midi data that needs to be turned into sound by e.g. your DAW.
How do you assign the samples to each pad using the editor?
Are you able to create a beat the continually loop it for live performance?
sharkfrenz its just a midi, you cant record anything on it, it needs to be hooked up to a computer or recording device
Are the pads on this and akai mpk 249 are same ?
wouylkd like to know this as well
Can you also put your own sounds on the machine ?
When im pushing the PAD 12 live in MPC Essentiial it always plays Pad 8, does someone know why? Every other Pad is synchronized with the pads in mpc Essential Except Pad 12.
What drum kit are you using? Sounds amazing, really good quality
Addictive Drums 2
@@XpressPads thanks bro!
Hi I was watching this video you mentioned about software does it come with that and if so a drum plug in, that you can play stand alone or in a daw
Let me tell ya, you really need Long Lessons to come Cool with this Pad....it looks easyer then its it 💯
Should I buy this or the one with the 8 Pads and mini keyboard?
Hi! I just bought this and I'm pretty new to drum pads. I was just wondering, when you play this pad, do you need to exert extra effort to get it responding well? I do get low velocity sounds but there's a certain point that not all sounds when doing a roll goes through. Thus I hit harder to be able to get it through. I see you playing your unit effortlessly that's why I'm curious.
Hi Bryan, I'd consider the MPD218 being a rather sensitive pad controller. However, there is a certain treshold below which the device doesn't capture your hits. For me, the pad sensitivity of the MPD218 is quite ideal. Maybe it's just a matter of "flight hours" and building the right muscle strength. Cheers, Andreas
@@XpressPads Awesome stuff! Thanks for your input! Cheers.
Hello. What is it plugged into? Does it require another device to make it work?
awesome product generally!
my pads are pretty hard to push down (e.g. not super soft) is that normal??
Is there an on board drum beat recording feature?
Could I change Octaves of the drum pad? Say I have a big drum kit set up in my DAW (ableton) and there are more samples than pads. Could I go up and down octaves of the same kit to play all samples?
Is this device specifically for drums only?? Meaning no base no gitar function?
It's just a midi controller. You could put whatever sounds you want on the software side
hi.. what's this like with ipads? Is it worth getting? or will it be a waste of money? thanks
can you hook this up on your mobile phone (android) as a controller?
is this just for drums or can i clip samples to the pads too?
depending on your software, you can import other samples & not just drums
it can be used only for finger drumming or i can use like a drum machine seq?
Is this the sampler pewdiepie use?
does anyone know if i can use this connected to traktor pro 2... something like the albleton push
ok can we acknowledge the level of skill on this finger drummer lol holy shit. if everyone could do this we wouldnt even need midi
thanks!
Hi, can i assign a sample from internet to the pads?
you just need to download something and then you can
Hi great video. Can you please tell me if the knob is endless or have a start and end limit?
endless
You make the finger drumming look so easy man.
Would you recommend this for someone who is looking for a midi pad to use for triggering things like vst sequencers as well as samples?
in principle yes, if you get a good device. I hear more and more user say that they received faulty MPD218s, which is really a pity, because I have an early version and I love it.
Good to know, thank you.
I had read a few people that had issues but was fixable from backing off the screws. If more and more people are having different issues i will have a look around and see what else is available.
Could you please show the preset used in the beginning???
don't remember, but it's certainly Addictive Drums 2