Akai LPD8 User Manual

5
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:
• If you are using battery power, set the power switch to Batt.
• If its USB port is connected to a power outlet (using a USB power adapter), set the
power switch to USB.
3. Press and hold Select and press Pad 8 (Pair) once. The pad will flash.
4. Enable Bluetooth connectivity on your device:
• Mac OS X: Press a+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 8 (Pair) will stay continuously lit while holding Select.
To unpair LPD8 Wireless from your Bluetooth device, press and hold Select and press Pad
8 (Pair
) again. When unpaired, Pad 8 (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 1–4 (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.

Akai LPD8 Specifications

General

Maximum screen size	- \
Number of built-in cooling fans	- pc(s)
USB version	1.1
USB 2.0 connectors	1
Product color	Black
Power source type	USB