
Create Your Own Sound With the AKAI MPD218 MIDI Pad Controller – Genuine Australian Stock
The AKAI MPD218 MIDI Pad Controller is a synth or controller built to help you design sounds from scratch — supplied as genuine Australian stock with local warranty. People loved the original MPDs so much that we didn't want to mess with success.
Why You’ll Love It
- Design sounds from scratch — choose Your Weapon: Building on the success of the original, the feature-packed MPD2 Series gives you amazing creative musical ammo with Thick…
- Get hands-on control — the MPD2 Series is a product of over six years of detailed customer research and user feedback.
- Integrates with your studio — we took what you told us and turned it into the most capable and user-friendly line of pad controllers Akai Professional has…
- Inspires new ideas — nitty-Gritty The MPD218 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs alike.
Key Features
Design & Materials
AKAI builds the AKAI MPD218 MIDI Pad Controller to the manufacturer’s specification for regular use.
Performance Specs
- Nitty-Gritty The MPD218 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs alike
- Its intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with easy USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making into the world…
- MIDI information is sent over its plug-and-play USB interface for use on Mac or PC, eliminating the need to install any drivers
What’s Included
Choose Your Weapon: Building on the success of the original, the feature-packed MPD2 Series gives you amazing creative musical ammo with Thick Fat backlit MPC pads, improved controls and new… the MPD218 so the included USB cable is all you need.
Perfect For
- Producers and beatmakers
- Live electronic performers
- Sound designers
How It Stands Out
Voices, connections and format are listed so it fits your setup. Unlike grey imports, every synth or controller we sell is genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty, priced in AUD including GST. It is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it connect to my DAW?
See Performance Specs for USB and MIDI.
Does it need a computer?
Hardware synths and grooveboxes work standalone.
Is the AKAI MPD218 MIDI Pad Controller genuine Australian stock?
Yes. Every product is 100% genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty.
How long does delivery take?
This item is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse and ships with StarTrack Express — free on orders over $500 AUD.
Technical Specifications
Need the full manufacturer specification sheet for this model? Ask our Melbourne gear desk on 0489 989 442 and we will send it through.
Australian Warranty & Support
This product is supplied with AKAI’s manufacturer warranty for Australian stock. Warranty length and terms vary by brand and model — contact us with the model and we will confirm the details before you order.
These benefits are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Accessories and consumable parts can carry different terms, and manufacturer terms can change, so check the official terms for your purchase date.
- Full official Australian manufacturer warranty with local repair centers.
- Australian Consumer Law (ACL) consumer guarantees apply to all purchases.
- Complimentary technical setup assistance via Melbourne gear desk.
Estimated Delivery
- Melbourne Metro
- 1 business day (same-day courier available)
- Sydney, Canberra & Brisbane Metro
- 1 – 2 business days (StarTrack Overnight)
- Adelaide & Hobart Metro
- 1 – 2 business days
- Perth & Darwin Metro
- 2 – 3 business days
- Regional & Remote Australia
- 2 – 4 business days
- New Zealand
- 3 – 7 business days
- Asia (selected countries)
- 5 – 10 business days
- Europe & United Kingdom
- 7 – 14 business days
- North & South America
- 7 – 14 business days
- Africa
- 10 – 20 business days
Orders placed before 2:00 PM AEST on business days are normally dispatched the same day. International delivery times are estimates from dispatch, and we confirm the international shipping cost before you pay. Import duties, taxes and customs fees charged by the destination country are the buyer’s responsibility. Some products, such as drones, radios and lithium batteries, have export or carrier restrictions; we confirm any restriction before you pay.
We cannot ship to: North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions. See the full delivery & shipping policy.