AKAI MPD26 Quick Start Guide

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KEY FEATURES

• 16 pressure and velocity-sensitive MPC pads with four banks each

• MPC technologies include Note Repeat, Swing, 16 Level, Full Level, and Tap Tempo

• 12 software parameters on assignable Q-Link knobs and faders

• Dedicated transport controls transmit MMC, MIDI Clock or MIDI CC messages to DAW and

sequencing applications

• MIDI output over USB and traditional MIDI I/O for controlling software and hardware

• Backlit, easy-to-read screen

• USB bus powered, class compliant: plug and play with one USB cable

• Comes with Editor Librarian software

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

POWER (optional,

not included)

1. Connect a USB cable from your computer to the MPD26. The unit will be powered through the USB

EXTERNAL SOUND

MODULE

EXTERNAL MIDI

COMPUTER

DEVICE

connection. Alternatively, if you do not wish to use a computer in your setup or if you wish to power the MPD26 externally, please plug in an optional Akai MP6-1 (6V-1A DC) power adapter.

2. If you would like to use an external sound module, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the MPD26 to the MIDI IN of the external device.

3. If you would like to use another MIDI controller in your setup, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the external MIDI device to the MIDI IN of the MPD26.

A NOTE ABOUT USING THE MPD26 WITH SOFTWARE:

1. Make sure that all external devices are connected to the MPD26 and that the MPD26 is connected to your computer, using the included USB cable, before opening any software applications on your computer with which you might want to use the MPD26. If the unit is not plugged in before, your software application might not recognize the MPD26 as an available device.

2. In your software application, you will need to set the MPD26 as a default MIDI input device. This is usually done in the MIDI section of the Preferences menu.

TOP PANEL OVERVIEW

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1. LCD – The display is used for navigating menus, displaying data, and affecting change on MPD26’s

options and parameters.

2. [VALUE] (Push to Enter) – This dial is used to increment and decrement Presets, parameter values

and settings. This dial also functions as an [ENTER] button when it is pressed down.

3. [<] AND [>] – These buttons are used for navigate through fields of menus and options. The [<] button

also functions as a [CANCEL] button.

4. [PRESET] – This button calls up Preset Mode. You can select and recall different Preset programs in

this mode.

5. [EDIT] – This button calls up Edit Mode, which allows you to edit the behavior of pads, knobs, faders

and default settings for each preset.

6. [GLOBAL] – This button calls up Global Mode, where MIDI reset commands and global system

preferences are set.

7. [PROGRAM CHANGE] – Pressing this button will enter Program Change mode. In this mode, you can

send a Program Change or Program with Bank Change message to a hardware or software module.

8. [PREVIEW] – This button allows you to see what value will be sent by a controller, without actually

sending the value. This gives you precise control over your parameters and helps avoid erroneous controller data being sent to your devices due to the physical position of the controller. Holding down [PREVIEW] allows you to view the original value and adjust the physical position of a fader, for example, as necessary before transmitting any values.

9. TRANSPORT CONTROL BUTTONS – These five buttons are dedicated buttons for sending transport

control commands. The transport control buttons can be set to transmit either MMC (MIDI Machine Control), MMC/MIDI Clock, MIDI START/STOP or pre-assigned MIDI CC values.

10. 6 ASSIGNABLE KNOBS – Each 360-degree knob can be used to send continuous control data to a

desktop audio workstation or external MIDI device.

11. 6 ASSIGNABLE FADERS – Each fader can be used to send continuous control data to a desktop

audio workstation or external MIDI device.

12. 16 REAL MPC PRESSURE AND VELOCITY SENSITIVE PADS – The pads can be used to trigger

drum hits or samples on your software or hardware module. The pads are pressure and velocity sensitive, which makes them very responsive and intuitive to play.

13. PAD BANK BUTTONS – These 4 buttons switch among pad banks A, B, C, D. Each bank can

address a unique set of 16 sounds, giving you access of up to 64 different sounds you can trigger with the pads. The currently selected pad bank will be indicated on the LCD display.

14. [FULL LEVEL] – When [FULL LEVEL] is activated, the pads always play back at a maximum velocity (127), no matter how hard or soft you hit them.

15. [16 LEVEL] – When [16 LEVEL] is activated, you can use the 16 pads to change a selected sound’s velocity in 16 steps. When you press the [16 LEVEL] button, the last pad that was hit gets mapped to all 16 pads. The pads will now output the same note number and pressure controller as the initial pad, but the velocity is fixed at the values shown in the diagram on the right, regardless of how hard you hit them. This allows you to have more control over the velocity of a sound.

16. [NOTE REPEAT] – Holding this button while pressing and holding down a pad causes the pad to retrigger at a rate based on the current Tempo and Time Division settings. The Note Repeat feature can be synced to an internal or external MIDI Clock source. [NOTE REPEAT] can function as a latching or momentary button.

17. [TIME DIVISION] – This button is used to specify the rate of the Note Repeat feature or Swing, which will be displayed in the LCD. When [TIME DIVISION] is pressed and held, you can press one of Pads 1-8 to specify a time division or one of Pads 9-16 to specify the amount of Swing. [TIME DIVISION] is a momentary button.

18. [TAP TEMPO] – This button allows you to tap in a new tempo. If the preset is reloaded, the tempo will revert to the saved tempo value. (Please note that a preset’s default tempo can be set in Edit Mode). Tap Tempo does not work when the MPD26 is set to External sync.

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1. DC POWER ADAPTER INPUT – Plug in an optional Akai MP6-1 power adapter (6V-1A DC) if you do not wish to power the MPD26 through the USB connection.

2. USB CONNECTION – Plug a standard USB cable into this outlet and into the USB port of your computer. The computer’s USB port will provide power to the MPD26. This connection is used to send and receive MIDI data to and from your computer and may also be used to send MIDI data from your computer to a device attached to the MIDI OUT port of the MPD26.

3. MIDI OUT – Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of the MPD26 to the MIDI IN of an external device.

4. MIDI IN – Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of an external MIDI device to the MIDI IN of the MPD26.

5. KENSINGTON LOCK – The unit may be secured to a table or surface using this Kensington Lock slot.

ABOUT MODES

The MPD26 has four different modes of operation. Each mode can be accessed by pressing the corresponding button on the MPD26. Following is a short description of each mode:

Preset Mode

This mode allows you to load, save and copy Presets. A Preset is a collection of information about how different faders, knobs, and pads will behave. Using Presets allows you to save different configurations so you can quickly load them when you need them, without having to reprogram the MPD26 every time.

Edit Mode

This mode allows you to edit the configuration of the MPD26. Edit Mode is a powerful tool for customizing your set-up. In this mode, you can make changes to how the pads, knobs and faders are behaving. For example, you may wish to have a fader or a knob transmit only a limited range of MIDI data, or you may wish to have a pad that transmits on a different MIDI Channel. You can change these and various other parameters in Edit Mode. See the Edit Mode Parameters table for a full listing of editable parameters.

Global Mode

This mode allows you to set global parameters and make general

changes to how your MPD26 is functioning. The parameters that you can modify in Global Mode include Controller Resets, Pad Velocity Curves, Pad Threshold, MIDI Clock options, Display Brightness, and more.

Program Change Mode

This mode allows you to transmit various Program Change messages. In this mode, you can remotely switch between different programs on your DAW or external device directly from the MPD26.

PRESET MODE

A Preset is a collection of information about how the MPD26’s faders, knobs, and pads will behave. Using Presets allows you to save different configurations so you can quickly recall them at any time, without having to reprogram the MPD26 every time. You can press [PRESET] at any time to call up this mode. In Preset Mode you can load, save/copy and rename Presets – each of these functions can be accessed through the 3 different pages.

PAGE 1 – LOAD PRESET

1. While you are in Preset Mode, you can change Presets with the [VALUE] dial below the screen. Turning the dial increments or decrements the current Preset number and displays the screen on the right:

When you do this, you will notice that ‘PRESS ENTER’ will begin to blink.

2. Pressing [ENTER] loads the selected Preset. Pressing [<] or [PRESET] cancels and returns you to the Preset that was last selected.

PAGE 2 – SAVE / COPY PRESET

In Preset Mode, you can also save and copy a Preset to a new location. This allows you to save any changes that you would have made to the Preset in EDIT MODE.

Note that if you are saving the Preset to the same location (same preset number) the screen will display ‘SAVE TO’ and if you are saving to a different location (different preset number), the screen will display ‘COPY TO’.

1. While you are in Preset Mode, press [>] until you see the ‘SAVE TO’ screen similar to the one shown above.

2. You can select the location where you want to save the Preset by turning the [VALUE] knob.

When you do this, you will notice that ‘PRESS ENTER’ will begin to

blink.

3. Press [ENTER] to save current Preset to the destination. Pressing [<] or [PRESET] cancels the operation.

PAGE 3 – NAME PRESET

While you are in Preset Mode, you can also change the Preset name. This way you can assign specific names to different Presets so you can better keep track and quickly access different controller configurations.

1. To name or rename the Preset, press the [>] button until you see ‘Preset Name’ displayed on the screen.

You will notice that the first letter of the name will begin blinking.

2. Turn the [VALUE] dial to change the blinking character.

3. To move between the characters, use [<] and [>].

4. When done, press [PRESET] again. The name will be saved.

ENTER PRESET NAME IN THIS FIELD

DESTINATION

EDIT MODE

Pressing [EDIT] calls up Edit Mode. In this mode, you can edit the settings of the currently selected Preset. The settings vary depending on the controller you are editing and are described on the following page.

Please note that the changes you make will only apply to the currently selected Preset.

Also note that if you wish to save the changes made in Edit Mode,

1. Press [EDIT] to enter Edit Mode.

2. To select the controller you wish to edit, simply engage it – this will prompt the screen to display the available event types for the particular controller (Page 1).

3. If there are multiple event types for the selected controller, turn the [VALUE] dial to select the desired event type. Press [ENTER] to view the parameters of the selected event type, if available (Page 2).

4. To move between the parameter fields on Page 2, use [<] and [>]. To change the values of the fields, turn the [VALUE] dial.

5. When finished editing the controller, press [ENTER] to accept the change or press [<] to cancel.

you will need to save the current preset.

You can use the example screenshot on the right to help you determine where the Page 2 parameters described on the following page will appear on the screen.

EDIT MODE PARAMETERS

CONTROLLER PAGE 1 (EVENT TYPE) PAGE 2 (PARAMETERS)

NOTE

PADS

PROGRAM CHANGE

CONTROL CHANGE

KNOBS AND FADERS

AFTERTOUCH

CONTROL CHANGE

BUTTONS

PROGRAM CHANGE

NOTE REPEAT

TIME DIVISION

TRANSPORT

TAP TEMPO

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON EDIT PARAMETERS, PLEASE REFER TO THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL INCLUDED ON THE CD.

TOGGLE/MOMENTARY

GATE/SWING

DIVISION

TRANSPORT FUNCTION

TEMPO

NAVIGATING EDIT MODE

FIELD 1

FIELD 2

FIELD 3

FIELD 4

MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) NOTE NUMBER (field 2) PLAY MODE (field 3) PRESSURE BEHAVIOR (field 4)

MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER (field 2) BANK M (MSB) (field 3) BANK L (LSB) (field 4) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) CC NUMBER (field 2) RANGE – MINIMUM VALUE (field 3) RANGE – MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4)

MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) CC NUMBER (field 2) RANGE – MINIMUM VALUE (field 3) RANGE – MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4)

MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) CC NUMBER (field 2) BUTTON MODE (field 4)

MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER (field 2) BANK M (MSB) (field 3) BANK L (LSB) (field 4) BUTTON MODE (field 2) NOTE REPEAT GATE VALUE (field 2) NOTE REPEAT SWING VALUE (field 4) DEFAULT TIME DIVISION (field 2) MMC, MIDI, MMC/MIDI, or CTRL (field 2) BPM (field 2)

GLOBAL MODE

In Global Mode, you can send global messages and make general changes to the way that your MPD26 functions. Global Mode options are organized under different pages and include the list of options shown below.

KILL MIDI

MIDI COMMON CHANNEL

LCD CONTRAST

PAD SENSITIVITY

PAD VELOCITY CURVE

PAD THRESHOLD

MIDI CLOCK

TAP TEMPO AVERAGE

SAVE SETUP

SYSEX TX

PROGRAM CHANGE MODE

A Program Change, often referred to as a Patch Change, is a MIDI message used for

sending data to devices to cause them to change to a new program.

There are two different types of Program Change messages on the MPD26:

PROG CHANGE – This event will transmit a regular Program Change message (0-

127) to your DAW or an external device, allowing you to switch between 128 different program banks.

PROG+BANK – This event transmits a Program Change message (0-127), along with a Bank L (Least Significant Byte) Change message (0-127) and a Bank M (Most Significant Byte) Change message (0-126),

which allows access of up to 16384 different program banks. You can use PROG+BANK if your DAW or external device supports LSB and MSB.

VERSION

1. Press [GLOBAL] to enter Global Mode.

2. Use [<] and [>] to navigate through the available pages of

3. Use the [VALUE] dial to change settings, values or select a

4. Press [ENTER] to accept the change or send a message

Send an All Notes Off or Reset Controllers message Page 1 Select which MIDI channel will be used as the

Common Channel. Adjust the contrast of the display. Page 3 Adjust how sensitive the pads are to the touch. Page 4 Adjust how the pads will output MIDI velocity, based

on the force applied to them. Adjust the threshold of minimum force required to

activate a pad. Select Internal or External MIDI Clock source. Page 7 Select the number of taps to be averaged in

determining tempo. Save the current global settings. Page 9 Transfer a Preset via SysEx. Page 10 Check the current firmware version. Page 11

NAVIGATING GLOBAL MODE

options (shown below).

message on the selected page.

or press [<] to cancel.

Page 2

Page 5

Page 6

Page 8

NAVIGATING PROGRAM CHANGE MODE

1. Press the [PROGRAM CHANGE] button.

2. On Page 1, use the [VALUE] dial to select a Prog Change or Prog+Bank message on and press [ENTER].

3. On Page 2, use the [<] and [>] buttons to move through the different options and use the {VALUE] dial to change them.

4. Press [ENTER] to send the message.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: Can the MPD26 be synced to external devices? Answer: Yes, the MPD26 can receive MIDI Clock through both the USB and the MIDI IN connection. This

Question: Does the MPD26 have internal sounds? Answer: No. The MPD26 is a MIDI-controller, which means that it does not contain any sounds inside but

Question: Do I need to use a power adapter if I am using the MPD26 with a computer? Answer: No. The MPD26 will draw power directly from the USB port. However, if your USB port does not

Question: What software applications is the MPD26 compatible with? Answer: The MPD26 is compatible with any software or hardware device which supports the MIDI

Question: Can I use the MPD26 as a MIDI interface for other MIDI devices? Answer: Yes. The MPD26 functions as a MIDI interface and can be used to send or receive MIDI to and

Question: Can I control multiple devices with the MPD26? Answer: Yes. The MPD26 can transmit information on 16 MIDI channels on 2 ports for a total of 32

Question: How many different Presets can the MPD26 hold? Answer: The MPD26 can hold 30 Preset settings, which allow you to store different configurations for use

Question: Can I send Program Change messages to my software or hardware devices? Answer: Yes. You can send program change messages in Program Change mode. In addition, pads may

Question: Are the pads on the MPD26 velocity and pressure sensitive? Answer: Yes. The MPD26 sports real MPC velocity and pressure sensitive pads. This allows you to be

Question: What type of pads is used on the MPD26? Answer: The MPD26 features the same exact pads which are used on the Akai MPC2500.

Question: Are the knobs on the MPD26 endless? Answer: The knobs on the MPD26 are endless pots. This allows you to limit the range of the knobs, as

Question: I see 6 knobs, 6 faders, and 16 pads. Is that all I get? Answer: No. The MPD26 features multiple banks of pads, which can be accessed with the [PAD BANK]

Question: Does the Note Repeat feature on the MPD26 work similarly to Note Repeat on the Akai MPC

Answer: Yes, the MPD26 features the same Note Repeat algorithm as can be found on the legendary Akai

means that you can synchronize the tempo-based Note Repeat to an external source. To synchronize the MPD26 to an external MIDI Clock source, please enter Global Mode, scroll to MIDI Clock and select “External”.

is instead used to control external sound devices, such as hardware and software synthesizers, sequencers and drum machines.

supply enough power or if you are using a USB hub, it may be necessary to use the adapter.

protocol. Please consult your specific hardware or software device’s documentation for instructions on enabling the MPD26 as a MIDI input device.

from other MIDI devices connected to it.

different MIDI Channels.

with various software and hardware modules. Presets can easily be copied, edited and stored for quick recall of desired configurations.

also be assigned to transmit program change messages.

extremely expressive with your programming and performance.

well as use them as increment/decrement controls. Please note that your software application must be able to receive and recognize NRPNs for Increment/decrement functions to work.

button. There are 4 different pad banks which give you a total of 64 (4x16) pads.

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MPC series. This feature allows you to perform and program rhythm patterns that would otherwise be nearly impossible to do by hand.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Please make sure that the MPD26 is connected to The display does not light up.

No sound from target device.

Notes sustain continuously.

Note Repeat feature is not synchronized to my clock source.

My Seq/DAW is set to send clock but Note Repeat is not working.

My fader or knob works in reverse.

Transport control does not work.

I am only hearing one sound when I hit different pads.

The pads always play at maximum velocity (127).

No power.

MPD26 not properly connected.

MPD26 connected after software application has started.

Problem is caused by use of a USB hub.

Software application not set to receive MIDI data from the MPD26.

MPD26’s MIDI channel not the same as application’s incoming MIDI chanel.

Stuck notes due to incomplete MIDI data.

Clock source on MPD26 set to “Internal”.

Software DAW is not in play mode.

Controller minimum value is set higher than its maximum.

Software does not support MMC messages, MIDI START/STOP or the MIDI CC mode.

16 Level feature is engaged.

Full Level feature is engaged.

your computer and that the computer is powered on.

If using a power adapter, please make sure that the

adapter is plugged into a live power outlet.

Check your computer’s USB connection to confirm

that the MPD26 is recognized. If necessary, replug

the connection and restart your computer.

If controlling an external hardware module, make

sure that the MIDI cable is connected from the

MPD26 to the device’s MIDI IN port.

Restart the software application with the controller

plugged in.

Unplug the MPD26 from the USB hub and connect

directly to the computer.

Ensure that the MPD26 or “USB” MIDI device is

listed as an active MIDI source in your application.

Usually, the MIDI settings can be accessed through

the application’s Preferences menu.

Make sure that the MPD26 is sending MIDI

information on the channel that the target device

expects.

Turn the unit’s power off, wait a moment and then

turn it on again.

In Global Mode, change the MIDI Clock setting to

“External”. Also, make sure that the software you

are using is set to send MIDI Clock to the MPD26.

If your software DAW is not playing, it will not be

sending clock.

Edit the controller and set the minimum value to be

lower than the maximum.

Edit the transport control to send MIDI messages

instead. Make sure that the Transport mode you are

using on the MPK matches the receive modes of

your software.

When engaged, the 16 Level function will map the

last hit pad to all 16 pads. Deactivate 16 Level to

return to normal operation.

When engaged, the Full Level function will cause all

the pads to output maximum velocity, no matter how

hard they are hit. Turn off Full Level to return to

normal operation.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Display custom LCD w/ backlight

Dimensions (WxDxH) 314mm x 289mm x 70mm

Weight 2.2kg

Power

~100mA, 5V DC via USB ~1A, 6V DC via external adaptor

Number of Presets 30

MIDI output channels over USB 48 (16 channels x 3 ports)

MIDI output channels from 5-pin MIDI 16

Drum pads 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive)

Drum pad banks 4

Faders 6

360 degree knobs 6

Quickstart Guide

Accessories

USB cable Software CD

INPUTS/OUTPUTS

MIDI inputs 5-pin DIN x 1

MIDI outputs 5-pin DIN x 1

USB Slave connector x 1 (MIDI over USB)

DC IN 6V DC, 1A

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please visit the Akai Professional website (www.akaipro.com) regularly for additional information, news and firmware upgrades for the MPD26.

For additional technical support:

: support@akaipro.com

EMAIL TEL

: 401.658.4032 (U.S)

CARACTERÍSTICAS

• 16 pads MPC sensibles a la presión y la velocidad con cuatro bancos cada uno

• Las tecnologías MPC incluyen Note Repeat (Repetición de nota), Swing, 16 Level (16 niveles), Full

Level (Nivel máximo) y Tap Tempo

• 6 faders y 6 perillas Q-Link asignables

• Los controles de transporte dedicados transmiten mensajes MMC, MIDI Clock o MIDI CC a la estación

de trabajo de audio de escritorio (DAW) y las aplicaciones de secuenciamiento

• Salida MIDI por USB y E/S MIDI tradicionales para controlar el software y el hardware

• Pantalla con luz de fondo, de fácil lectura

• Alimentación por bus USB, cumple la clase: plug and play con un cable USB

• Viene con software Editor Librarian

DIAGRAMA DE CONEXIÓN

ADAPTADOR DE ALIMENTACIÓN

(opcional, no incluido)

1. Conecte un cable USB de su computadora al MPD26. La unidad se alimenta por la conexión USB.

MÓDULO DE

SONIDO EXTERNO

DISPOSITIVO MIDI

COMPUTADORA

EXTERNO

NOTA ACERCA DEL USO DEL MPD26 CON SOFTWARE:

1. Asegúrese de que el MPD26 y todos

2. Es necesario que en su aplicación

Como alternativa, si no desea usar una computadora en su configuración o desea alimentar el MPD26 externamente, enchufe un adaptador de alimentación Akai MP6-1 (6 V -1 A CC, opcional).

2. Si desea usar un módulo de sonido externo, conecte un cable MIDI de 5 pines desde MIDI OUT (Salida MIDI) del MPD26 a la ENTRADA MIDI del dispositivo externo.

3. Si desea usar otro controlador MIDI en su configuración, conecte un cable MIDI de 5 pines desde la SALIDA MIDI del controladora a MIDI IN (Entrada MIDI) del MPD26.

los dispositivos externos estén conectados y que el cable USB esté conectado a su computadora antes de abrir en esta última cualquier aplicación de software con la que desee usar el MPD26. Si la unidad no está enchufada antes, su aplicación de software puede no reconocer al MPD26 como dispositivo disponible.

de software, configure al MPD26 como dispositivo de entrada MIDI por defecto. Esto se hace normalmente en la sección MIDI del menú Preferencias.

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1. LCD – La pantalla se usa para navegar por los menús, mostrar datos y realizar cambios en las opciones y parámetros del MPD26.

2. [VALOR] (Pulsar para entrar) – Este cuadrante se usa para incrementar y decrementar presets, valores de parámetros y ajustes. El cuadrante también funciona como botón [ENTER] cuando se pulsa.

3. BOTONES [<] Y [>]- Estos botones se usan para navegar por los campos de los menús y las opciones. El botón [ < ] también funciona como botón [CANCELAR].

4. [PRESET] – Este botón activa el modo Preset (programas predeterminados). En este modo, es posible seleccionar y recuperar diferentes programas predeterminados.

5. [EDITAR] – Este botón activa el modo de edición, que permite editar el comportamiento de pads, perillas, faders y parámetros por defecto de cada preset.

6. [GLOBAL] - Este botón activa el modo Global, en el que se configuran los comandos para reiniciar el MIDI y los parámetros globales y las preferencias del sistema.

7. [CAMBIO DE PROGRAMA] – Al pulsar este botón se activa el modo Program Change (Cambio de programa). En este modo, se pueden enviar mensajes Program Change (Cambio de programa) o Program with Bank Change (Cambio de programa con banco) a un módulo de hardware o software.

8. [VISTA PREVIA] – Este botón permite ver el valor que enviará un controlador, sin enviar realmente el valor. Esta función le permite un control preciso sobre sus parámetros y le ayuda a evitar que se envíen datos erróneos del controlador a sus dispositivos debido a la posición física del controlador. Si se mantiene pulsado [PREVIEW], es posible ver el valor original y ajustar la posición física de un cursor (por ejemplo) según sea necesario antes de transmitir valores.

9. BOTONES DE CONTROL DE TRANSPORTE – Estos cinco botones son dedicados y se usan para enviar comandos de control de transporte. Estos botones se pueden configurar para transmitir ya sea MMC (MIDI Machine Control), MMC/MIDI Clock, MIDI START/STOP o valores MIDI CC preasignados.

10. 6 PERILLAS ASIGNABLES – Cada perilla de 360 grados puede usarse para enviar datos de control continuos a una estación de trabajo de audio de escritorio o dispositivo MIDI externo.

11. 6 CURSORES ASIGNABLES – Cada cursor puede usarse para enviar datos de control continuos a una estación de trabajo de audio de escritorio o dispositivo MIDI externo.

12. 16 PADS MPC SENSIBLES A LA PRESIÓN Y LA VELOCIDAD – Los pads se pueden usar para disparar golpes de tambor o muestras en su módulo de software o hardware. Son sensibles a la presión y a la velocidad, lo que los hace muy responsivos e intuitivos para tocar.

13. Botones de BANCO DE PADS – Estos 4 botones conmutan entre los bancos de pads A, B, C y D. Cada banco puede dirigirse a un conjunto exclusivo de 16 sonidos que puede disparar con los pads. El banco de pads seleccionado en cada momento se indica en la pantalla LCD.

14. [FULL LEVEL] – Cuando se activa [FULL LEVEL], los pads siempre reproducen a máxima velocidad (127), independientemente de la fuerza con que los golpee.

15. [16 NIVELES] – Cuando se pulsa [16 LEVEL], se pueden usar los 16 pads para cambiar la velocidad de un sonido seleccionado en 16 pasos. Cuando se pulsa este botón, el último pad golpeado se designa a los 16 pads. Los pads producen el mismo número de nota y controlador de presión que el pad

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inicial, pero la velocidad se fija a los valores del diagrama de la derecha, independientemente de la fuerza con que se golpee cada pad. Esto permite tener más control sobre la velocidad de un sonido.

16. [REPETICIÓN DE NOTA] – Reteniendo este botón mientras se golpea y manteniendo presionada un pad, se logra que dicho pad se redispare a una

velocidad basada en los ajustes de tempo y división de tiempo vigentes. La función de repetición de nota se puede sincronizar a una fuente de reloj MIDI interna o externa. [NOTE REPEAT] puede funcionar como botón de enganche o momentáneo.

17. [DIVISIÓN DE TIEMPO] – Este botón se usa para especificar la velocidad de las características de Repetición de Nota o Swing, que se mostrará en la pantalla LCD. Cuando se presiona y mantiene [TIME DIVISION], se puede pulsar uno de los Pads 1-8 para especificar una división de tiempo o uno de los Pads 9-16 para especificar la cantidad de Swing. [TIME DIVISION] es un botón momentáneo.

18. [GOLPE DE TEMPO] – Este botón le permite golpear un nuevo tempo. Si se recarga el programa predeterminado, el tempo se revierte al valor guardado. (Tenga en cuenta que el tempo por defecto de un preset (programa predeterminado) se puede configurar en modo de edición). Tap Tempo no funciona cuado el MPD26 se configura para sincronismo externo.

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1. ENTRADA DEL ADAPTADOR DE ALIMENTACIÓN DE CC – Enchufe un adaptador de alimentación Akai MP6-1 (6 V-1 A CC, opcional) si no desea alimentar el MPD26 a través de la conexión USB.

2. CONEXIÓN USB – Enchufe un cable USB estándar en este conector y en el puerto USB de su computadora. Este puerto proporcionará alimentación eléctrica al MPD26. Esta conexión se usa para enviar y recibir datos MIDI hacia y desde su computadora y puede usarse también para enviar datos MIDI desde su computadora a un dispositivo conectado al puerto MIDI OUT del MPD26.

3. MIDI OUT – Use un cable MIDI de cinco pines para conectar la MIDI OUT del MPD26 a la ENTRADA MIDI de un dispositivo externo.

4. MIDI IN – Use un cable MIDI de cinco pines para conectar la MIDI OUT de un dispositivo MIDI externo a la MIDI IN del MPD26.

5. BLOQUEO KENSINGTON – La unidad se puede sujetar a una mesa o superficie usando esta ranura de bloqueo Kensington.

ACERCA DE LOS MODOS

El MPD26 tiene cuatro modos de operación diferentes. Se puede acceder a cada modo pulsando el botón correspondiente en la unidad. Se presenta a continuación una breve descripción de cada modo:

Modo Preset (Programas predeterminados)

Este modo permite cargar, guardar y copiar programas predeterminados (presets). Un programa predeterminado es un conjunto de información acerca del comportamiento de los diferentes cursores, perillas y pads. El uso de estos programas predeterminadas permite guardar diferentes configuraciones de modo de poder cargarlas rápidamente cuando las necesite, sin tener que reprogramar el MPD26 todas las veces.

Modo Edit (Edición)

Este modo permite editar la configuración del MPD26. El modo Edit (Edición) es una herramienta poderosa para personalizar su configuración. En este modo, es posible cambiar la forma en la que se comportan los pads, perillas y faders. Por ejemplo, se puede desear que un fader o una perilla transmitan sólo un rango limitado de datos MIDI o que un pad transmita en un canal MIDI diferente. En modo Edit es posible cambiar estos y otros parámetros diversos. Consulte la lista completa de parámetros editables en la tabla Parámetros del modo de edición.

Modo global

Este modo permite configurar los parámetros globales y hacer cambios generales al modo de funcionamiento del MPD26. Los parámetros que se pueden modificar en modo global son Controller Resets (Reinicializaciones del controlador), Pad Velocity Curves (Curvas de velocidad de pads), Pad Threshold (Umbral de pads), opciones MIDI Clock (Reloj MIDI), el brillo de la pantalla y otros.

Modo Program Change (Cambio de programa)

Este modo permite transmitir diversos mensajes Program Change (Cambio de programa). En este modo, se puede conmutar remotamente entre programas diferentes de su DAW o dispositivo externo directamente desde el MPD26.

MODO PRESET (Programas predeterminados)

Un programa predeterminado es un conjunto de información acerca del comportamiento del teclado, cursores, perillas y pads del MPD26. El uso de estos programas predeterminadas permite guardar diferentes configuraciones de modo de poder activarlas rápidamente en cualquier momento, sin tener que reprogramar el MPD26 todas las veces Este modo se activa pulsando el botón [PRESET] en cualquier momento. En modo Preset es posible cargar, guardar/copiar y cambiar el nombre de los programas predeterminados —se accede a cada una de estas funciones mediante 3 páginas diferentes.

PÁGINA 1 – CARGAR PROGRAMA PREDETERMINADO

1. Estando en modo Preset, es posible cambiar los programas predeterminados con el cuadrante [VALUE] que está debajo de la pantalla. Al girar el cuadrante se incrementa o decrementa el número del programa predeterminado actual y se muestra la pantalla de la derecha:

Al hacer esto, notará que ‘PRESS ENTER’ comienza a destellar.

2. Al pulsar [ENTER] se carga el programa predeterminado seleccionado. Al pulsar el botón [ < ] o [PRESET] se cancela y se retorna al programa predeterminado seleccionado la última vez.

PÁGINA 2 – GUARDAR / COPIAR PROGRAMA PREDETERMINADO

En modo Preset, también es posible guardar y copiar un programa predeterminado en una nueva ubicación. Esto permite guardar los cambios que puedan haberse hecho al programa predeterminado en

MODO EDIT.

Tenga en cuenta que si va a guardar el programa predeterminado en la misma ubicación (mismo número de programa predeterminado) la pantalla indicará ‘SAVE TO’ (Guardar en) y si lo guarda en una ubicación diferente (distinto número de programa determinado, indicará ‘COPY TO’ (Copiar en).

1. Estando en modo Preset, pulse el botón [ > ] hasta que vea la pantalla ‘SAVE TO’ similar a la que se muestra arriba

2. Es posible seleccionar la ubicación en la que se desea guardar el programa predeterminado girando la perilla [VALUE].

Al hacer esto, notará que ‘PRESS ENTER’ comienza a destellar.

3. Pulse [ENTER] para guardar el programa predeterminado actual en el destino. Al pulsar el botón [ < ] o [PRESET] se cancela la operación y se retorna al modo de reproducción predeterminado.

PÁGINA 3 – ASIGNAR NOMBRE A UN PROGRAMA PREDETERMINADO

Estando en modo Preset, también es posible cambiar el nombre del programa predeterminado. De esta manera es posible asignar nombres específicos a los diferentes programas predeterminados, de modo de poder realizar mejor el seguimiento y acceder rápidamente a las diferentes configuraciones del controlador.

1. Para asignar o cambiar el nombre del programa predeterminado, pulse el botón [ > ] hasta que aparezca en la pantalla ‘Preset Name’ (Nombre del programa predeterminado).

Notará que la primera letra del nombre comienza a destellar.

2. Gire el cuadrante [VALUE] para cambiar el carácter que destella.

3. Para moverse entre los caracteres, use los botones [ < ] y [ > ].

4. Cuando termine, pulse [PRESET] otra vez. Se guarda el nombre.

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