In this guide, we will walk through the steps to configure your LPD8 MK2 to control all 16 pads and knobs within MPC Beats.


Editor Set Up:

  • Download and install the LPD8 MK2 editor for your operating system

  • Connect your LPD8 MK2 to your computers USB port

    Important: Please ensure that you have fully closed down all Music making apps (your DAW) or MIDI apps before opening and making changes in the LPD8 MK2 editor as other apps will attempt to take MIDI priority of the LPD8 MK2 - which will cause issues when saving changes from the editor to your LPD8 MK2. 

Program 1 (Pads and Knobs):

  • Once your LPD8 MK2 is connected and recognized on your computer, open the LPD8 MK2 editor and assign the pads to the following MIDI note number using the NT field from the bottom row (L to R), then the top row (L to R).
  • Assign the knobs (K1 - K8) to the following CC values:


NT: 36-43
CC: 36-43


  • After this, you will need to SEND these changes to Program 1


Program 2 (Pads and Knobs):

  • Click on GET under Program 2
  • Assign the pads to the following MIDI note number using the NT field from the bottom row (L to R), then the top row (L to R).
  • Assign the knobs (K1-K8) to the following CC values:

NT: 56 - 63
CC 44-51


After this, you will need to SEND these changes to Program 2


MPC Beats Set Up:

MIDI / Sync: Ensure that your LPD8 MK2 is set up correctly in MPC Beats. To do this, please go to Menu > Edit > Preferences > MIDI / Sync:


Once done, press OK

MIDI Learn: To map the pads and knobs, you'll need to use MIDI Learn. Please use this article for guidance on how to use MIDI Learn: Akai Pro MPC Beats & MPC 2.0 | Creating, Exporting, and Importing New Midi Maps : Akai Professional


Knobs Mapping:
  • On the LPD8 MK2, ensure that Program 1 is selected. This should already be the default program (Pad 1)
  • Proceed to map the first 8 knobs (Program 1)
  • On the LPD8 MK2, press the Program button and tap Pad 2 (Program 2)

  • Once done, map the remaining 8 knobs using Program 2:



Pads Mapping:
  • On the LPD8 MK2, ensure that Program 1 is selected. This should already be the default program (Pad 1)
  • Proceed to map the first 8 pads (Program 1)
  • On the LPD8 MK2, press the Program button and tap Pad 2 (Program 2)


  • Once done, map remaining 8 pads using Program 2: