Keith McMillen BopPad User manual
Bo p pa d Us e r Ma n U a l
Bop-Pad
Created by Keith McMillen, Evan Adams, Brent Allen, Noah Ambrose, Evan Bogunia, Dave Criss, Tom Ferguson,
Andrej Hronco, Conner Lacy, Kyle Lobedan, Dan McAnulty, Chloe Stamper, Maxime Stinnett, Alex Vittum, Greg
Wille, Brian Wright, and Stephen Wright
This reference manual was written by Evan Bogunia and designed by Carson Whitley and Evan Bogunia.
Version 1.0, May 1, 2017.
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should not be construed as a commitment by Keith McMillen Instruments. Every effort has been made to
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TaBle of ConTenTs
0. WELCOME ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN .....................................................................................................................................2
1.1 What’s In The BopPad Box? ................................................................................................................3
1.2 What’s In The MIDI Expander Package? .............................................................................................3
1.3 – System Requirements .......................................................................................................................4
1.3.1 – Hardware ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3.2 – Software .................................................................................................................................4
2. GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................................................5
2 - Getting Started .....................................................................................................................................6
2.1 The BopPad Hardware ................................................................................................................6
2.2 The BopPad Software .................................................................................................................. 6
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3. FEATURES OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................7
3 - Features Overview ................................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Multi-Dimensional Control .........................................................................................................8
3.2 Connectivity .................................................................................................................................8
4. BOPPAD HARDWARE....................................................................................................................................9
4 - BopPad Hardware ............................................................................................................................... 10
5. BOPPAD EDITOR .........................................................................................................................................11
5 - BopPad Editor .....................................................................................................................................12
5.1 The Editor ..................................................................................................................................12
5.2 The Desktop Editor ...................................................................................................................16
5.3 The Web Editor .........................................................................................................................17
5.4 Factory Presets Overview .........................................................................................................18
6. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................20
7. F.A.Q. ............................................................................................................................................................22
8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................................................................................24
9. KICKSTARTER BACKERS .............................................................................................................................26
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WelCoMe
Bop pad
WelCoMe
Hello, and welcome to the world of BopPad! Taking the time to read this document is a huge step toward
mastering the BopPad.
The purpose of this document is to provide a resource containing helpful information regarding the use of
the BopPad hardware and software. While this document is written for people of all levels, it does not attempt
to explain basic, fundamental MIDI concepts or terminology, and it is assumed that you have at least basic
experience working with MIDI devices, MIDI software, and MIDI hardware
QUesTions? feedBaCk? ConTaCT Us!
Any questions or feedback that may come up regarding BopPad or its software can be directed to us here:
• Technical Support: http://www.keithmcmillen.com/support
• General Questions: http://www.keithmcmillen.com/contact-us
• User Forum: http://forum.keithmcmillen.com
Where To doWnload everyThing
All BopPad software can be downloaded on the KMI website: https://www.keithmcmillen.com/downloads/
You can also access the BopPad Editor online: https://les.keithmcmillen.com/products/boppad/editor/
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Before You Begin
Before yoU Begin
1.1 WhaT’s in The Boppad Box?
Boppad
For Bopping.
MiCro-UsB CaBle
For connecting BopPad to a computer, tablet, or MIDI Expander.
1.2 WhaT’s in The Midi expander paCkage?
Midi expander
For expanding.
Bop pad
UsB poWer sUpply + ConverTer Blades
+5V DC, 500 mA
Includes power converter blades for non-United States AC sockets.
UsB CaBle
For connecting the Expander to the USB power supply.
Mini-UsB CaBle
For connecting a KMI device to the Expander (Although this cable is included with the MIDI Expander, use
a micro USB cable to connect BopPad to a MIDI Expander).
MIDI Expander
POWER MIDI In MIDI Out EXPAND
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+5V DC
500mA
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Before yoU Begin
1.3 – sysTeM reQUireMenTs
1.3.1 – hardWare
MaC os
• Mac OS 10.6 (or greater)
• Intel Core 2 Duo (or greater)
• USB 2.0 (or greater) port
WindoWs
• Windows 7, 8, & 10
• USB 2.0 (or greater) port
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1.3.2 – sofTWare
MaC os
• Mac OS 10.9 or later
• Intel Core 2 Duo (or greater)
• USB 2.0 (or greater) port
• 100 MB free hard disk space
WindoWs
• Windows 7, 8, & 10
• 64 bit
• 2.5 GHz processor (or greater)
• 4 GB RAM (or greater)
• USB 2.0 (or greater) port
• 100 MB free hard disk space
WeB ediTor
• Chrome, Opera or other Web MIDI capable web browser. To check compatibility with WebMIDI, go
here: http://caniuse.com/#feat=midi
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Getting Started
geTTing sTarTed
2 - geTTing sTarTed
This section covers information that will help you get started with the BopPad. We will introduce the BopPad
hardware, discuss how to connect your BopPad to the world, and go over basic operation of the device and
the editor. More in-depth information is available in the BopPad Hardware and BopPad Editor sections.
2.1 The Boppad hardWare
The BopPad hardware is pretty straight forward. The playing surface is divided into four separate quadrants,
where you strike the instrument to produce amazing sounds.
There is a micro USB port on the back of the device that you can use to connect to a computer, tablet, or
MIDI Expander. Once connected, you can open the DAW/music software of your choice, make sure that
the application is listening to the BopPad, and start triggering drums, playing synths, or sending dynamic
control data to go into more unexplored territory. More information can be found in the BopPad Hardware
section.
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To connect to an iOS device, we recommend using an Apple branded
Camera Conection Kit (USB to Lightning adapter). To connect to an
Android device, you should use a USB OTG cable.
2.2 The Boppad sofTWare
The BopPad Editor runs on the desktop, and in WebMIDI capable browsers. The Web Editor for BopPad is
compatible with any device that can run a WebMIDI capable browser. The Standalone Editor is compatible
with any device running macOS or Windows. The Editor allows you to customize nearly all aspects of how
the BopPad responds to user input. More information can be found on the BopPad Software section.
You may need to give the browser permission to control your MIDI device.
This is simply a security precaution when sending SysEx to a MIDI device.
Windows Users: if using Chrome versions 58 - 60, you must disable a ag
in the browser, go to: chrome://ags/#enable-midi-manager-dynamic-
instantiation and set it to “disabled” and then restart your browser.
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