AKA MPD26 User Manual

SPECIFICATION
FUNCTION
1. Access 64 samples on 16 pressure and velocity-sensitive MPC pads with four banks each
2. MPC technologies include Note Repeat, Swing, 16 Level, Full Level, and Tap Tempo
3. Control virtually any 12 software parameter on assignable Q-Link knobs and faders
4. Dedicated transport controls transmit MMC and MIDI to DAW and sequencing
applications
5. MIDI output over USB and traditional MIDI I/O for controlling software and hardware
6. Backlit, easy-to-read screen
7. USB bus powered, class compliant: plug and play with one USB cable
8. Comes with Editor Librarian software
SERVICE MANUAL
MODEL: MPD26

AKA MPD26 Specifications

General

Number of Pads	16
Pads Style	MPC-style
Velocity Sensitivity	Yes
USB	Yes
Transport Controls	Yes
MPC Note Repeat	Yes
MPC Swing	Yes
MPC Full Level	Yes
MPC 16-Level	Yes
Knobs	12 Q-Link assignable
Faders	6 assignable Q-Link faders
Software Included	Ableton Live Lite
Software Compatibility	Mac/PC
Power Supply	USB bus-powered

Summary

Specification

Function

Lists key features: 64 samples, MPC tech, assignable controls, transport, MIDI I/O, backlit screen, USB powered.

Disassembly Procedures

Removal of Screw/Knob

Details removing knobs and washers from the top panel and unscrewing the base plate.

Removal of I/O PCB Ass'y/Base Plate

Outlines detaching the base plate and removing the I/O PCB assembly with its flat wire.

Removal of Screw/Fixed Holder

Describes removing screws from the top panel and detaching fixed holders.

Removal of Main PCB Ass'y/LCD Ass'y

Explains unscrewing and removing the main PCB and LCD assembly from the top panel.

Removal of Silicon Key Pad/Fixed Base

Guides on removing rivets, the fixed base, sensor pad, and silicon key pad.

MPD26 Packing Drawing

MPD26 Wiring Diagram

MPD26 Explode Drawing

Test Procedures

Starting the Test and Setup

Instructions for launching the MPD26 tester and configuring the selection window.

Button and Encoder Test

Testing all buttons and the encoder knob, verifying green status on interface.

VR and Fader Test

Procedure to test VRs and faders, ensuring they register 0-127 range correctly.

Touch PAD Test

Testing touch pads by varying pressure and observing parameter increments.

MIDI Loopback Test

Performing a MIDI loopback test to confirm signal integrity.

LED Tests

Checking if the device's LEDs are flashing correctly.

Display Test (LCD)

Verifying the LCD display for full pixel functionality and absence of missing pixels.

Scanning the Bar Code

Final step involving scanning the product's barcode after successful testing.