The 32 has lost its Footswitch and Expression Pedal inputs. The 226 actually loses two faders and two knobs compared to the earlier MPD26, although does gain four programmable buttons. The MPD226 and 232 offer roughly equivalent controls and features to the previous generation, but as with the APC MkII, Akai have rearranged everything to line up the faders, knobs and buttons into a mixer-style formation. As well as the physical update, the high-end model adds a built-in sequencer, and there’s a bundled software package to sweeten the deal.
Now Akai have refreshed all three of their MPD models with the new slimline styling we saw recently on their updated APC. M-Audio’s revival of the Trigger Finger proved there’s still a healthy market for generic MIDI Pad controllers, in spite of the popularity of all-in-one workstation hybrids like Maschine, Push and Akai’s own MPCs. Can new pads and a step sequencer keep Akai’s MPD pad controllers top of the class?
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