Akai LPD8 Pad Sensitivity Modification Tutorial #1 of 3

[BudCr0w]

I've just done the mod, works great-finally I can do finger drumming. I used black matt electrical tape with two layers. Had to lossen some screws up, so my only tip is screw the screws back until they first tighten.

THANKS!

[TheRicoStatus]

@BudCr0w Yes I never thought of loosening the screws a bit to remove some pressure. Nice glad it worked out well for you.

[BudCr0w]

@TheRicoStatus Actually it didn't. I got a Korg padKontrol. The difference is night and day.

[salazam]

okay, just got done with the mod... and although it feels EXACTLY the same, I get no more double triggers. So my hat's off to you regardless.

[TheRicoStatus]

@salazam Glad it worked out for you!

[salazam]

hahaha, I JUST got my lpd8 in the mail right now and plan on cracking it open immediately. (obviously I hooked it up to Logic first to see how sensitive it was)

One thing I've noticed is it's double triggering... is that a common thing? Does it go away with more sensitive keys? Or do I have a defective unit?

[locnesbeats]

I just wanted to say thanks for doing this video. I like the how portable the LPD is but its frustrating to have to hit the pads so hard just to get a sound.

I'm going to make this modification to my LPD this weekend. I'm so excited! ... Lol

[TheRicoStatus]

@locnesbeats Awesome! Hope it works out well for ya! let me know how it goes =)