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Akai MPD218
Akai MPD218
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Johannesburg & Pretoria: 2-3 business days
Cape Town: 2-3 business days
Durban: 3-4 business days
Other major cities: 3-5 business days
Remote & rural areas: 5-7 business days
Timeframes are measured from dispatch, not from order placement. Stocked items are dispatched within 1 business day of payment confirmation. Specialist and indent items are confirmed with a written dispatch date before your order is processed. Free nationwide delivery via insured courier.
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- EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) — Direct bank transfer from any South African bank account. No additional fees. Orders confirmed within 1 business day of payment reflecting.
- Cross Border Transfer — For customers in SADC neighbouring countries (Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini). Invoices settle in ZAR; direct delivery is within South Africa only, and cross-border orders are handled on a collection/freight-forwarder basis.
- Wire Transfer — For international customers outside the SADC region. Proforma invoices are processed in ZAR value; direct delivery is within South Africa only, with collection/freight-forwarder arrangements required for export orders.
Orders are confirmed once payment reflects. Banking details are provided in your order confirmation email. View payment details →
Supplied as an independent parallel import. Warranty is provided directly by VisionSounds — warranty claims are handled by us, not the manufacturer. This is in addition to your rights under the Consumer Protection Act, including the six-month implied warranty of quality.
Returns accepted within 30 days of receipt in the condition supplied, with all original packaging and accessories.
Faulty or incorrect items: free return shipping covered by VisionSounds.
Change of mind returns: customer responsible for return shipping costs.
No restocking fees. Refunds processed within 7 business days of inspection.
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Elevate your studio chain with the Akai MPD218 by Akai. Professional-grade gear built for engineers and producers who refuse to compromise on sound quality.
Akai MPD218
If you're after a straight-to-the-point USB pad controller, then you could hardly do better than the Akai MPD218. The MPD218 comes loaded with 16 genuine MPC pads for that unmistakably thick and fat feel, plus you can switch between three banks for up to 48 pads worth of control. The same goes for the six assignable pots, which let you take control of 18 parameters, such as volume, pan, filter cutoff, and more. One of the other MPC features on the MPD218 that the old-school music creators here at Sweetwater dig is MPC Note Repeat, and everyone can appreciate the way class compliant USB lets you hook up your computer or iOS device totally hassle free.
Features:
- A straightforward MIDI-over-USB pad controller with 16 genuine MPC pads
- Thick and fat MPC pads include LED backlighting for visual feedback
- A set of 6 360-degree knobs offer hands-on control over continuous parameters
- Equipped with classic MPC functions such as Note Repeat and Full Level
- 3 control layers offer 48 pads and 18 knobs worth of control
- Instantly jump between 16 configurable presets
- USB powered and class compliant for use with your computer or iOS device
- Software package includes free titles from Ableton, Akai, and Sonivox
VisionSounds — South Africa's specialist in premium camera and audio gear. Fast delivery nationwide. Genuine warranty included.
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