The MPX8SD from Akai takes everything Akai is known for, and packs it into a compact 8-pad controller with a built-in library of popular sounds, samples, and bumps. The 8 velocity-sensitive pads give you plenty of room for expression, and creativity. USB MIDI and standard MIDI I/O gives you all the connection options you need to start making music. Drag and drop samples via the included sound editor program for Mac and PC, or load in sounds through the SD card slot from your SD cards. The MPX8SD has all of the beat-making possibilities of it's larger cousins, but in a size that can move as freely as you do.