Avatar PD708 Sampler pad
Key Features
- 9 isolated rubber pads.
- 4 dual-zone trigger inputs (so you can add more pads/cymbals)
- 2 pedal inputs (e.g., hi-hat & kick)
- 1/4″ stereo outputs (L/R)
- Two 1/8″ headphone outputs
- 1/4″ stereo line / mic input
- Import your own samples via USB (U-disk)
- Record from line-in / mic.
- you can sample audio from Bluetooth source.
- USB-B port (for MIDI)
- 5-pin MIDI In & Out.
- Has RGB LED lights on each pad for visual feedback.
₨ 125,000
The Avatar PD708 Sampler Pad is the successor and a significant upgrade to the popular PD705, cementing its reputation as one of the best value-for-money multi-pads available for drummers and electronic musicians. It takes the core features of the PD705 and enhances them with more memory, more sounds, and modern connectivity.
It is particularly popular because it offers many of the features of high-end professional pads (like the Roland SPD-SX Pro) but at a fraction of the cost.
PD708 Key Features and Upgrades
| Feature | Detail | Upgrade from PD705 |
| Pads | 9 Isolated Rubber Pads (Velocity Sensitive) | Same pad count, often noted for improved feel/sensitivity. |
| Storage | 32 GB Internal Storage | Massive upgrade from the $512 \text{ MB}$ total storage in the PD705. |
| Built-in Sounds | ~1,000 Voices | Significant increase from the $592-608$ voices in the PD705. |
| Expansion Inputs | 4 Dual-Zone Trigger Inputs | Double the expansion capability of the PD705 (which had 2). |
| Connectivity | Built-in Bluetooth | Allows for wireless sampling (recording audio via Bluetooth) and wireless MIDI. |
| Layering | Double-Layer Sound (A/B) per pad. Can control up to 5 layers with a pedal. | Advanced sound design options. |
| Effects | 4 Effect Units (1 Master, 3 per Kit) with 12 types. | More extensive and assignable effects than the PD705. |
| Visuals | High-Visibility LED Lights | Each pad has lights that react to the hit, useful for dark stage environments. |
| Sampling | Import WAVs via USB, Record directly from Line/Mic Input, or via Bluetooth. | Offers multiple ways to get custom sounds onto the pad. |
Summary of Uses
The Avatar PD708 is an incredibly versatile tool:
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Hybrid Drumming: Use it alongside an acoustic drum kit to trigger electronic sounds, loops, or complex one-shot samples.
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Live Performance: Its 9 pads, high internal storage, and LED feedback make it an excellent standalone instrument for gigging electronic artists.
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Studio Production: Functions as a powerful MIDI controller via USB or traditional MIDI DIN ports, allowing you to trigger high-quality drum VSTs on your computer.2
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Full Electronic Kit: With its four dual-zone external trigger inputs and two pedal inputs, you can effectively connect a full set of pads (up to 8 external single-zone or 4 dual-zone) to use the PD708 as the brain of a complete electronic drum kit.3
The 32 GB storage and 4 external trigger inputs are the features that truly elevate the PD708 above its predecessor and many competitors in its price range, making it a compelling choice for serious hybrid and electronic drummers.
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