LPD8 Wireless - MIDI Keyboard AKAI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Pad MIDI Controller
Brand	AKAI
Model	LPD8 Wireless
Dimensions (L x D x H)	20 x 20 x 5 cm
Weight	500 g
Power	2 AA batteries or USB (cable included)
Wireless Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0
Number of pads	8 velocity-sensitive pads
Number of potentiometers	4 assignable knobs
Main functions	Wireless MIDI control, pad banks, MIDI programming, 4 preset banks
Compatibility	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Care and cleaning	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive products.
Safety	Do not expose to moisture, extreme temperatures, or strong impacts.
Spare parts and repairability	No spare parts available. Contact authorized after-sales service.
Warranty	2 years
Package contents	LPD8 Wireless, USB cable, batteries, quick start guide
Included software	Akai Pro LPD8 Editor (downloadable)
Operating temperature	0°C to 40°C
Relative humidity	20% to 80% non-condensing
Model number	LPD8 Wireless

Frequently Asked Questions - LPD8 Wireless AKAI

How to connect the AKAI LPD8 Wireless via Bluetooth?

Enable Bluetooth on your device (PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone). Turn on the LPD8 and press the Pairing button on the back. Select 'LPD8 Wireless' from the list of Bluetooth devices.

Which software is compatible with the LPD8 Wireless?

The LPD8 Wireless works with any MIDI software (DAW) such as Ableton Live, FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro, etc. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

How to change the assignments of pads and knobs?

Use the Akai Pro LPD8 Editor software (free) available on the Akai website. Connect the controller via USB, launch the editor, then assign MIDI notes, CC, etc.

Can the LPD8 Wireless work with rechargeable batteries?

Yes, it accepts rechargeable AAA or AA batteries. Make sure to use suitable batteries and observe polarity.

What to do if the pads do not respond or respond poorly?

First check the batteries or USB connection. Try recalibrating the pads using the Editor software. If the problem persists, contact technical support.

Can I use the LPD8 Wireless wirelessly with an iPad?

Yes, the iPad supports Bluetooth MIDI. Pair it as with any Bluetooth device. Some applications may require CoreMIDI to be enabled.

How to reset the LPD8 Wireless to factory settings?

Press and hold the Pad Bank 1 and Program buttons while turning on the device. The LEDs will flash to confirm the reset.

Is the controller compatible with electronic drum kits?

Yes, it can be used to trigger drum sounds via MIDI. Make sure the software recognizes the MIDI notes you send.

How to save battery on the LPD8 Wireless?

The device automatically turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity. You can also turn it off manually with the switch.

Where to download the configuration software?

Go to the official Akai Pro website, in the 'Support' section for the LPD8 Wireless. The LPD8 Editor software is available there for free for Windows and macOS.

USER MANUAL LPD8 Wireless AKAI

User Guide (English)

Introduction

Box Contents

LPD8 Wireless, USB Cable, Software Download Card, User Guide, Safety & Warranty Manual

Important: Visit akaipro.com and find the webpage for LPD8 Wireless to download the free editor software.

Support

For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit akaipro.com.

For additional product support, visit akaipro.com/support.

Quick Start

Connection Diagram

Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.

USB Connectivity & Power: Use a standard USB cable to connect LPD8 Wireless to your computer. Set its power switch to USB.

Bluetooth Connectivity & Battery Power: Install 3 AA batteries into the battery compartment underneath LPD8 Wireless. Set its power switch to Batt. See Operation > Bluetooth to learn how to pair LPD8 Wireless to your computer (or other device) using Bluetooth technology.

Bluetooth Connectivity & USB Power: Use a standard USB cable and USB power adapter to connect LPD8 Wireless to a power outlet. Set its power switch to USB. See Operation > Bluetooth to learn how to pair LPD8 Wireless to your computer (or other device) using Bluetooth technology.

Features

Top Panel

1. USB Port: Use a standard USB cable to connect this USB port to your computer. The computer's USB port provides ample power to LPD8 Wireless, though you may use 3 AA batteries instead. This connection is also used to send and receive MIDI data to and from your computer.
2. Power Switch: Use this switch to power LPD8 Wireless on or off. To use USB power, set it to USB. To use batteries, install 3 AA batteries into the battery compartment underneath LPD8 Wireless, and set it to Batt.

Note: If you have installed batteries into LPD8 Wireless, you can power it off by setting the power switch to USB (when it is disconnected from a computer). If you have not installed batteries into LPD8 Wireless, you can power it off by setting the power switch to Batt.

1. Pads (1-8): Press these pads to send MIDI Note On messages to your software, triggering drum hits or other samples.

Press and hold Select and press a pad to select the command printed in a white box above it: Prog 1-4, Note, CC, Prg Chng, or Pair. See Operation > Bluetooth and Programs to learn more.

Press and hold NR Config and press a pad to select the command printed on the right side above the pad: 56%, 58%, 60%, 62%, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, or Triplet. See Operation > Note Repeat to learn more.

1. Knobs (K1-8): Turn these knobs to send continuous control data to your software, adjusting parameter values or other settings.
2. Bank A/B: Press this button to select Pad Bank A (green) or Pad Bank B (red).
3. Select: Press and hold this button and press a pad to select the command printed in a white box above it: Prog 1-4, Note, CC, Prg Chng, or Pair. See Operation > Bluetooth and Programs to learn more.

Important: While holding this button, the pads will not send their normal MIDI messages.

1. Full Level: Press this button to activate or deactivate Full Level. When activated, the pads will always send their messages at the maximum velocity (127), regardless of how much force you use to press them.
2. Note Repeat: Press and hold this button while pressing a pad to cause the pad to retrigger at a rate based on the current tempo and time division settings. Note Repeat affects notes being played by the pads only.

Tip: You can sync Note Repeat to an internal or external MIDI clock source.

1. NR Config: Press and hold this button and press a pad to select the command printed on the right side above the pad: 56%, 58%, 60%, 62%, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, or Triplet. See Operation > Note Repeat to learn more.

Important: While holding this button, the pads will not send their normal MIDI messages.

1. Tap Tempo: Tap this button at the desired rate to enter a new tempo for Note Repeat.

Important: Tap Tempo does not work when LPD8 Wireless is externally synced.

Operation

Bluetooth

Instead of using a “wired” USB connection to connect LPD8 Wireless to your computer, you can connect wirelessly to a Bluetooth-compatible device.

Important: Your host device must support Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) to use this feature. For the most current and complete system requirements, visit akaipro.com and find the webpage for LPD8 Wireless.

To pair LPD8 Wireless to your Bluetooth device:

1. Power on your Bluetooth device.

2. Power on your LPD8 Wireless:

3. If you are using battery power, set the power switch to Batt.

4. If its USB port is connected to a power outlet (using a USB power adapter), set the power switch to USB.

5. Press and hold Select and press Pad 4 (Pair) once. The pad will flash.

6. Enable Bluetooth connectivity on your device:

- Mac OS X: Press ⌘+Space, type Audio MIDI Setup, and open the Audio MIDI Setup application. In the MIDI Studio window that appears, click the Bluetooth icon. In the window that appears, click Connect next to Akai LPD8 Wireless.

- iOS: Download and open the GarageBand application. Tap the Settings button (the gear icon), and then tap Song. Tap Advanced, and then tap Bluetooth MIDI Devices. Tap Akai LPD8 Wireless, and then tap Connect.

When successfully paired, Pad 4 (Pair) will stay continuously lit while holding Select.

To unpair LPD8 Wireless from your Bluetooth device, press and hold Select and press Pad 4 (Pair) again. When unpaired, Pad 4 (Pair) will be unlit while holding Select.

Programs

You can store up to 4 programs in LPD8 Wireless's internal memory. Each program includes:

• all pad assignments (MIDI note numbers, CC numbers, program change numbers, and press behavior)
• all knob assignments (MIDI CC numbers and range)
• all configurable Note Repeat settings, described in the Note Repeat section

To select a program, press and hold Prog Select, and press one of Pads 5–8 (Prog 1–4).

To manage your programs, use the LPD8 Wireless editor software. Visit akaipro.com and find the webpage for LPD8 Wireless to download it.

Note Repeat

When Note Repeat is activated, pressing a pad causes its MIDI note to retrigger at a rate based on the current tempo and time division settings. Note Repeat affects notes being played by the pads only.

To enable or disable Note Repeat, press Note Repeat.

The rate of the Note Repeat is based on the current tempo and time division settings.

To set the tempo, press Tap Tempo several times at the desired rate. Note Repeat will automatically detect the new tempo.

Important: Tap Tempo does not work when LPD8 Wireless is externally synced.

To set the time division, press and hold NR Config, and press one of Pads 1–4:

Pad 1: 1/8 (eighth notes)

Pad 3: 1/32 (thirty-second notes)

Pad 2: 1/16 (sixteenth notes)

Pad 4: Triplet (a triplet-based time division)

The currently selected pad will be lit.

The retriggered notes can be “swung”, creating a “shuffle” feel. By default, the retriggered notes are played “straight” (50% swing).

To set the amount of swing, press and hold NR Config, and press one of Pads 5–8: 56%, 58%, 60%, or 62%. The currently selected pad will be lit.

To reset the amount of swing to 50% ("straight"), press and hold NR Config, and press the lit pad (of Pads 5–8).

You can set Note Repeat to follow the tempo of LPD8 Wireless's internal MIDI clock or the external tempo of the project in your digital audio workstation (DAW).

To set whether Note Repeat is internally or externally synced, use the LPD8 Wireless editor software. Visit akaipro.com and find the webpage for LPD8 Wireless to download it.

Technical Specifications

Controls	(8) backlit pads, velocity-sensitive; 2 pad banks; full-level button(8) 270° knobs
Note Repeat Time	1/4-note, 1/4-note triplet, 1/8-note, 1/8-note triplet, Divisions	1/16-note, 1/16-note triplet, 1/32-note, or 1/32-note triplet
	Swing	50%, 56%, 58%, 60%, 62%
	Tempo	30–240 BPM via Tap Tempo button (internal sync)Based on software tempo (external sync)
Programs	4 stored programs, configurable via free downloadable editor software
Bluetooth	Profile	Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)
	Range*	Over 100 feet / 30.5 meters
Connections	(1) USB port
Power	Via USB or (3) AA batteries
Dimensions(width x depth x height)	12.4" x 4.3" x 1.3"315 x 110 x 34 mm
Weight	1.0 lbs.0.45 kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

* Bluetooth range is affected by walls, obstructions, and movement. For optimal performance, place the product in the center of the room so it is unobstructed by walls, furniture, etc.

Trademarks & Licenses

Akai Professional is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Akai Professional is under license.

GarageBand, Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

IOS is a registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

All other product names, company names, trademarks, or trade names are those of their respective owners.

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