Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Sorry, this deal has expired. Get notified of deals like this in the future. Add Deal Alert for this Item
Frontpage

Akai Professional LPD8 Wireless Pad Controller Expired

$40
$99.00
+ Free Shipping
+45 Deal Score
33,425 Views
Sweetwater.com also has Akai Professional LPD8 Wireless Pad Controller (LPD8WIRELESS) for $39.99. Shipping is free. Thanks richmn

Note: It is currently backordered, but still available for purchase.

Specs:
  • USB/Bluetooth pad controller with 8 backlit velocity-sensitive pads & 8 Q-Link control knobs
  • Store and recall your settings in 4 programmable memory banks
  • Runs on bus power or 2 AA batteries for up to 12 hours of playing time
  • Compatible with Mac, Windows, and iOS via USB and Bluetooth LE
  • Includes Reason Lite DAW license
eBay Seller Info:
  • Sweetwatersound (249712 feedback rating)
  • 100% Positive feedback
Return Policy:
  • 30 day returns. Buyer pays for return shipping

Editor's Notes & Price Research

Written by
No Longer Available:

Sweetwatersound via eBay has Akai Professional LPD8 Wireless Pad Controller (LPD8WIRELESS) for $39.99. Shipping is free.

Original Post

Written by
Edited June 9, 2018 at 04:34 PM by
Sweetwater [sweetwater.com] has the Akai Professional LPD8 Wireless Pad Controller for 39.99 with free shipping (55% price drop according to froogle). This is a Bluetooth MIDI controller with 8 pads and 8 knobs. I first saw this on Ebay, also from Sweetwater as a seller.

Other reputable stores sell this new for $99.

Akai Professional LPD8 Wireless Features:
-USB/Bluetooth pad controller for your favorite virtual instruments
-Small enough to fit in a backpack and sit right in front of your keyboard
-8 backlit, velocity-sensitive pads deliver classic MPC feel
-Classic Full Level and Note Repeat functions make laying down beats easy
-8 Q-Link knobs control almost any parameter in software
-Store and recall your settings in 4 programmable memory banks
-Comes with editor software to make setting up programs simple
-Runs on bus power or 2 AA batteries for up to 12 hours of playing time
-Compatible with Mac, Windows, and iOS via USB and Bluetooth LE
-Includes Reason Lite DAW license

QA Edit: Now backordered, but still available for purchase.
If you purchase something through a post on our site, Slickdeals may get a small share of the sale.
Deal
Score
+45
33,425 Views
$40
$99.00

Your comment cannot be blank.

Featured Comments

I haven't tried this, but Sweetwater is offering an extra 10% on gift cards so you could potentially buy an e-gift card for $36.36 and get the bonus 10% and save a few bucks that way:

https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/gift-cards/email

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Apr 2006
Charlatan
> bubble2 722 Posts
User109844
06-08-2018 at 07:11 AM.
06-08-2018 at 07:11 AM.
Is it better to get this and a separate keyboard or one of those combos with the pads and keyboard for like $80-$100
Reply
Joined Mar 2014
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 334 Posts
254 Reputation
Complejo
06-08-2018 at 08:00 AM.
06-08-2018 at 08:00 AM.
Quote from plumday :
Is it better to get this and a separate keyboard or one of those combos with the pads and keyboard for like $80-$100

It really depends on your needs. The pads on this one will likely be better than the pads on most combo units. This one also has built in bluetooth and battery power - if that's a positive for you. If minimizing what you carry is a concern, a combo unit might still be the way to go for you.
Reply
Joined Mar 2014
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 334 Posts
254 Reputation
Complejo
06-08-2018 at 08:58 AM.
06-08-2018 at 08:58 AM.
I haven't tried this, but Sweetwater is offering an extra 10% on gift cards so you could potentially buy an e-gift card for $36.36 and get the bonus 10% and save a few bucks that way:

https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/gift-cards/email
Reply
Joined Dec 2015
New User
> bubble2 9 Posts
14 Reputation
Oscur
06-08-2018 at 11:46 AM.
06-08-2018 at 11:46 AM.
Quote from Complejo :
I haven't tried this, but Sweetwater is offering an extra 10% on gift cards so you could potentially buy an e-gift card for $36.36 and get the bonus 10% and save a few bucks that way:

https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/gift-cards/email
Thanks! I tried this and was able to pick up the Akai LPD8 and a Hosa GPM-103 for $38.59 with free fedex shipping and no taxes Smilie

Gift card took about 10min (probably less) to get to my inbox.
Reply
Joined Sep 2004
Chingon
> bubble2 2,970 Posts
445 Reputation
sonofabit
06-08-2018 at 12:40 PM.
06-08-2018 at 12:40 PM.
whoa didn't even know this existed; I had the lpd8 and the usb micro cable always craps out (I've bought THREE over the past several years)

I love the device but hate the wires, this is exactly what I didn't even know i was looking for, thanks op!
Reply
Joined Dec 2011
L3: Novice
> bubble2 131 Posts
24 Reputation
tkshiu
06-08-2018 at 12:42 PM.
06-08-2018 at 12:42 PM.
What is this and do I need it?
Reply
Joined Aug 2008
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 483 Posts
222 Reputation
Sanspants
06-08-2018 at 12:42 PM.
06-08-2018 at 12:42 PM.
Quote from plumday :
Is it better to get this and a separate keyboard or one of those combos with the pads and keyboard for like $80-$100
I agree it depends on your needs, but I've owned the wired version of the LPD8 and this keyboard http://www.akaipro.com/products/k...-mini-mkii and the pads are the same. Can't speak for non-Akai keyboards.
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Nov 2011
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 816 Posts
157 Reputation
mputtr
06-08-2018 at 12:42 PM.
06-08-2018 at 12:42 PM.
Dunno about the pad, but Sweetwater is awesome. I bought my protools license from them years ago and they have been super helpful with getting me set up with a proper license and also took the time to answer any questions I had. I would almost always go to them if I purchase anything sound related.
Reply
Joined Nov 2016
L10: Shopping Genius
> bubble2 55 Posts
43 Reputation
ProducerDan
06-08-2018 at 12:45 PM.
06-08-2018 at 12:45 PM.
The Reason Lite key makes this an even better deal.

If you buy this + upgrade to the full version of Reason ($399) it's like getting Reason for only $339 + a free controller.

https://shop.propellerheads.se/pr...introlite/
Reply
Joined Apr 2018
New User
> bubble2 18 Posts
10 Reputation
MasonD1681
06-08-2018 at 12:46 PM.
06-08-2018 at 12:46 PM.
Anyone know if these are usable as general soundboard or for macros?
Reply
Joined Sep 2004
Chingon
> bubble2 2,970 Posts
445 Reputation
sonofabit
06-08-2018 at 12:54 PM.
06-08-2018 at 12:54 PM.
Quote from Oscur :
Thanks! I tried this and was able to pick up the Akai LPD8 and a Hosa GPM-103 for $38.59 with free fedex shipping and no taxes Smilie

Gift card took about 10min (probably less) to get to my inbox.
if it's no shipping or tax, why 38.59?

for me 36.36 + 3.63 = 39.99 unless I missed something?
Reply
Joined Feb 2018
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 31 Posts
17 Reputation
nikotoots
06-08-2018 at 01:05 PM.
06-08-2018 at 01:05 PM.
Oh, wow. Fantastic price. I absolutely do not need it but this is going to make for some super fun development projects.
Reply
Joined Sep 2004
Chingon
> bubble2 2,970 Posts
445 Reputation
sonofabit
06-08-2018 at 01:09 PM.
06-08-2018 at 01:09 PM.
ahhh was about to buy when saw the review of someone not able to use on windows...

looking at akai site:

Quote :
Windows

USB Connection Only
Windows 7 or Later
Quote :
Can I use this with my Windows computer?

Yes, but it can only be connected via wired USB connection. Transferring MIDI via Bluetooth LE is not officially supported. Although workarounds do exist, latency is typically a factor that adversely affects workflow.
not gonna work for me, glad/disappointed I saw this Frown
Reply
Page 1 of 3
Start the Conversation
 
Link Copied

The link has been copied to the clipboard.