how does it work with a DAW?
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It explains it in the manual, but essentially you have to get a MIDI to USB converter and plug the MIDI in and out into the DD65 and the USB into your computer where you are running your DAW.
1959494
You can manually map any akai professional controller to almost any DAW, i use my lpd8 with both ableton, fl studio and traktor so i would assume it will work for you as well.
1687671
The question is a little vague. Use more specific details such as program used to interface, are the drivers loaded, the DAW program you are using, etc.
752576
It's just a midi pad and knob unit. If you use it with software like Ableton Live, it can trigger samples.Akai makes another model like this that is a standalone sampler, but it costs more.
1591672
This should work with any DAW application, you would just need to install drivers and configure in preferences in your specific DAW.
357739
I tested it on Garageband, Ableton on windows 7 and it gave me Awesome results. Ubisoft made the best of two worlds. A little latency but nothing serious.
948588
Only two analog inputs, can play 8 track simultaneous. You can control your DAW software through USB bus.
1037458
They are just midi triggers... You could probably have 6 of them hooked up at once. They do nothing until you assign the functions through your DAW
1788533
The unit is powered through usb. Depending on what software you're using, it may have presets built in already without needing software. I'm sure Akai has the drivers /software online for download also. Hope that helps! Oh, and you can program your DAW to have it do what ever you want.
475964
What kind of mixer? Like a mixing board? Or an SSL Controller? It's mostly for MIDI controlling for use with DAW's (Ableton, Protools, Logic, Cubase, etc.)
447556
This a Midi controller. This is designed specifically for computer use and will only work when connected to a DAW. I currently use FL Studio with it right now. It is great but my only problem is when I plug it in and activate it with my DAW the pads are not correspondent with the pad on the computer. I have to resync it everytime I open up the plugin. Other than that particular problem the AKAI MPD18 is fine. You have to record the sounds live by using the recorder while the metronome is playing usually, unless you're just that good that you can consistently crank out the exact same bpm every time
389256
It needs to be plugged into a computer, hooked to either a DAW or plugin with MIDI support. It can't be used by itself.
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Mine came with Studio One 2. Which is an absolutely amazing DAW. I am producing sounds I got out of Pro Tools for so much less $$$. I love the AudioBox. And I really really love Studio One 2!!!! I have gotten other people trying it and they love it too. Better than Pro Tools and as easy as GarageBand. Unlimited tracks, plugins and buses. It's pretty awesome. 2 inputs for mic/guitar
856595
It should work out of the box. It will appear in your DAW as a midi device.
1452313
Yes you need a computer and a DAW program to use this. This is a midi keyboard so it does not have any speakers. This is used for creating electronic music. You can record on it through your DAW but it won't any other way. There is no headphone jack.
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For most uses it's got 8 inputs (XLR or 1/4" combo jacks). The rest are ADAT, S/PDIF, and virtual inputs I believe, but since I don't ever use those I'm not sure how to use them yet. All inputs can be routed to separate tracks. You assign the track input number in your DAW. 2 Mic/Line/Inst Combo XLR (Inputs 1 and 2) 6 Mic/Line Combo XLR (Inputs 3-8)
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Yes it does. I think it's more a question of what DAW you're using. I would think that it works with most of them since it's merely a MIDI signal, but you may want to verify that through M-audio's website to make sure. I'm running Presonus Studio One with no issues, and since it's M-audio... it should run on any major DAW. Good luck!