Irig Pads User Manual
MIDI groove controller
USER MANUAL
Contents
Table of Contents
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1 iRig Pads 4
2 Register your iRig Pads 4
3 Installation and setup 5
3.1 iOS Devices 5
3.2 Mac/PC 7
4 Introduction 8
4.1 Operating Mode 8
5 GETTING STARTED 9
5.1 Default Scenes 9
6 ADVANCED 16
7 Play Mode 16
7.1 PADS 16
7.1.1 Sending Notes 16
7.1.2 Sending Control Changes 16
7.2 Continuous Controls 17
7.2.1 Knob 1, Knob 2 17
7.2.2 Slider 17
7.2.3 Data encoder 17
7.3 Pushbuttons 18
7.3.1 “1” and “2” pushbuttons 18
7.3.2 “PUSH” encoder pushbutton 18
7.4 External Pedal 18
8 Scene Editing 18
8.1 SCENE Button 18
8.2 Scene Recall 18
8.3 Scene Store 19
8.4 Scene erase 19
8.5 Factory Restore 19
9 FIX VEL button 19
10 Edit Mode 20
10.1 EDIT scene global parameters 21
10.1.1 EDIT Global transmit MIDI Channel 21
10.1.2 Set pads velocity sensitivity 21
10.1.3 Shift octaves for pads notes 21
10.1.4 Transmit a MIDI Program Change 22
10.2 EDIT controls parameters 22
10.2.1 Assign Notes to pads 22
10.2.2 Assign CC to pads 22
10.2.3 Assign MIDI CH to pads 23
10.2.4 Assign Notes to Pushbuttons 23
10.2.5 Assign CC to Pushbuttons 24
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10.2.6 Assign PC to Pushbuttons 24
10.2.7 Assign MIDI CH to Pushbuttons 24
10.2.8 Assign CC to Rotary Knobs 25
10.2.9 Assign MIDI CH to Rotary Knobs 25
10.2.10 Assign CC to the Slider 25
10.2.11 Assign MIDI CH to the Slider 26
10.2.12 Assign CC to the DATA Knob 26
10.2.13 Assign PC to the DATA Knob 26
10.2.14 Assign MIDI CH to the DATA Knob 27
10.2.15 Assign CC to the DATA Pushbutton 27
10.2.16 Assign PC to the DATA Pushbutton 27
10.2.17 Assign Note to the DATA Pushbutton 28
10.2.18 Assign MIDI CH to the DATA Pushbutton 28
10.2.19 Assign CC to the Footswitch Pedal 28
10.2.20 Assign PC to the Footswitch Pedal 29
10.2.21 Assign Note to the Footswitch Pedal 29
10.2.22 Assign Note to the Footswitch Pedal 29
10.2.23 Assign CC/PC/Note/MIDI CH to the Expression Pedal 30
11 External iRig Pads MIDI control 30
11.1 Backlight control 30
11.2 Remote scene switching 30
12 Specifications 31
13 Troubleshooting 31
14 Warranty 31
15 Support and more info 31
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1 iRig Pads
Thank you for purchasing iRig Pads, the ultra-portable MIDI groove controller/ production station for iOS and
Mac/PC.
Your package contains
• iRig Pads
• Mini-DIN to Lightning cable
• Micro-USB to USB cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Registration Card
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iRig Pads is an ultra-portable MIDI groove controller for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Mac and PC. Smaller than an
iPad and less than 1” thick, iRig Pads makes it easy to play and control virtual drum, percussion and electronic
instruments, anytime and anywhere. Sixteen velocity-sensitive, backlit, multi-colored rubber pads in a standard
4x4 configuration provide the perfect solution for laying down drums, adding percussion, playing electronic
instruments and cueing loops. Each pad lights up in three different colors to react to your playing or in response
to messages from your apps. iRig Pads is also equipped with two assignable knobs, a push-button rotary
encoder, two buttons and a slider - all of which are programmable. iRig Pads is MIDI class-compliant, meaning
it requires no drivers to work with hundreds of music creation apps on iOS, Mac and PC. The USB port can
supply power when connected to iOS devices for no battery drain.
2 Register your iRig Pads
By registering, you can access technical support, activate your warranty and receive free JamPoints™ which will
be added to your account. JamPoints™ allow you to obtain discounts on future IK purchases! Registering also
keeps you up-to-date with product news and update information.
Register at: www.ikmultimedia.com/registration
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3 Installation and setup
3.1 iOS Devices
1. Connect the included “Mini-DIN to Lightning” cable to the Mini-DIN port on iRig Pads.
2. Connect the Lightning cable to the connector on your iOS device.
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3. Download your preferred audio app - like SampleTank or GrooveMaker 2 - and launch it.
SampleTank
GrooveMaker
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4. If needed, connect a footswitch/expression pedal to the TRS connector on iRig Pads.
5. Connect your headphones, mixer or powered speakers to the iOS device headphone jack.
WARNING: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high
volume. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound, which may sound normal but can
be damaging to your hearing. Set your device volume to a safe level before that happens. If you
experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use of earbuds or headphones
with your device.
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3.2 Mac/PC
1. Connect the included “Micro-USB to USB” cable to the Micro-USB port on iRig Pads.
2. Connect the USB cable to a free USB port on your MAC/PC.
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3. iRig Pads is a Class Compliant MIDI controller so you can use it with your preferred Audio/MIDI Software.
4. Download your preferred audio app - like SampleTank SE - and launch it.
5. If needed, connect a footswitch/expression pedal to the TRS connector on iRig Pads.
6. Connect your headphones, mixer or powered speakers to the headphone output jack on your Mac.
7. Select “iRig Pads” as MIDI Input Device on the preferences or settings of your chosen software.
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4 Introduction
iRig Pads is a pad-based MIDI controller that works with both MAC/PC and iOS. It supports Standards MIDI on
PC and CoreMIDI on OSX and iOS.
The controller has 16 illuminated and velocity sensitive rubber pads, one endless encoder with pushbutton,
two knobs, two buttons and one slider. All these controls are assignable to MIDI Notes, MIDI CCs and Program
Change as explained in section “10 Edit Mode” in this manual.
In addition iRig Pads has a PEDAL input (TRS) that allow you to connect either a sustain or expression pedal.
The whole configuration of the unit is stored in 16 “Scenes” that you can recall by pressing the SCENE button
as explained in section “8 Scene Editing” in this manual.
iRig Pads sends MIDI data as MIDI Notes as ON and OFF and Control Changes to the host, and it can also
receive MIDI data from the host to light up the pads (section “11 External iRig Pads MIDI Control”). This way any
application that’s MIDI compatible can provide visual feedback via the illuminated pads.
Each pad is illuminated by a dual color RED/GREEN LED, so the pads backlight can be off, green, red or a mix
of these colors.
4.1 Operating Mode
iRig Pads can operate in two modes:
• Externally Controlled
• User/Programmable
When used in “Externally Controlled” mode iRig Pads is fully controlled by the host Software/App, and all the
functionality will be set by the Software/App.
The following pages are focused on the User/Programmable mode.
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5 GETTING STARTED
First make sure you have correctly performed the steps in the “Installation and setup” section above.
5.1 Default Scenes
When new, iRig Pads will load Scene 1 at startup. Press the “SCENE” push button and pad 1 (where Scene 1 is
stored) will light up orange and pads 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8 will light up green.
For editing and recall of scenes please refer to the “8 Scene Editing” section in this manual.
When the unit is new these scenes are available from the factory:
Pad 1 (Scene1): General MIDI Drum Kit
Pad 2 (Scene2): Chromatic
Pad 3: empty
Pad 4: empty
Pad 5 (Scene5): AKAI MPC Bank A / AKAI iMPC PRO
Pad 6 (Scene6): AKAI MPC Bank B
Pad 7 (Scene7): AKAI MPC Bank C
Pad 8 (Scene8): AKAI MPC Bank D
Pad 9: empty
Pad 10: empty
Pad 11: empty
Pad 12: empty
Pad 13: empty
Pad 14: empty
Pad 15: empty
Pad 16: empty
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Scene 1 (General MIDI Drum Kit)
PAD1: B0
PAD2: C1
PAD3: D1
PAD4: E1
PAD5: C#1
PAD6: D#1
PAD7: F#1
PAD8: G#1
PAD9: D2
PAD10: A1
PAD11: F1
PAD12: A#1
PAD13: D#2
PAD14: F2
PAD15: C#2
PAD16: E2
Set as MIDI Channel 1
CC assignments:
Knob 1: CC#10 (pan)
Knob 2: CC#11 (expression)
Slider: CC#1 (mod wheel)
Data Encoder: CC#7 (absolute)
Data Pushbutton: CC#22, temporary
Pushbutton “1”: CC#20, toggle
Pushbutton “2”: CC#21, toggle
Footswitch: CC#64, momentary
Expression Pedal: CC#11 (expression)
Set as MIDI Channel 1
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