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Akai MPD18 User Manual

Akai MPD18
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Akai MPD18 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels quantity- channels
Digital sound processing- bit
DJ mixerNo
USB portYes
Product colorBlack
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth271.8 mm
Width205.74 mm
Height42 mm

Summary

Box Contents

Included Items

Lists Software CD, MPD18, USB cable, and Safety/Warranty information.

Software CD

Installation Guide

Instructions for PC and Mac users to install the MPD18 editor.

Top Panel Overview

Key Controls

Describes essential controls: USB, Pads, Fader, Pad Bank, Presets, MIDI CH, Full Level, NR CONFIG.

Note Repeat Configuration

Details on setting Tempo, Time Division, and Swing for Note Repeat functionality.

Software Editor

Opening the Editor

Steps to connect the MPD18 and launch the software editor.

Preset Management

Procedures for editing, saving, loading, and copying presets.

Editing Presets

Pad Settings

Configuration for Pad Type, Aftertouch, Note #, PC #, and Display Type.

Controller Settings

Configuration for Pad Bank selection and the Assignable Fader.

Note Repeat Parameters

Detailed settings for Note Repeat: BPM, Time Division, Behavior, Swing, MIDI Clock.

Presets

Preset List

Descriptions of 16 pre-assigned pad mappings including scales and Program Change.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Device specs: presets, MIDI channels, pads, faders, power, dimensions, weight.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Features Overview

Details on transmitted MIDI messages: Velocity, Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, System Reset.

MIDI Timing and Synchronization

Support for MIDI Clock, Song Position Pointer, and Start/Stop commands.

Extensions Compatibility

Compatibility with General MIDI, DLS, XMF, and SP-MIDI standards.

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