Akai MPD226 User Guide

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User Guide (English)
Introduction
Box Contents
MPD226
USB Cable
(2) 1/8”-to-MIDI Adapters
Software Download Cards
User Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
Important: Visit akaipro.com and find the webpage for MPD226 to download the
MPD226 Editor Software and Preset Documentation.
Support
For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information,
etc.) and product registration, visit: akaipro.com.
For additional product support, visit: akaipro.com/support.
Quick Start
1. Use the included USB cable to connect MPD226’s USB port to an available USB port on
your computer (powered on).
2. On your computer, open your digital audio workstation (DAW).
3. Select MPD226 as the controller in the Preferences, Device Setup, or Options of your DAW.
Tip: You can use MPD226 with a MIDI-controllable iOS app. To do this:
1. Press and hold the Up Cursor.
2. Connect your iOS device (powered on) to MPD226’s USB port using an Apple iPad
Camera Connection Kit (sold separately).
3. After MPD226 powers on, release the Up Cursor.

Akai MPD226 Specifications

General

Current	1 A
Input voltage	6 V
Power supply type	AC
Product color	Black
Number of controls	36
Drum pads backlight	Yes
Number of drum pads	16
Number of mixer channels	4 channels
USB version	2.0
USB connector type	USB Type-B
USB ports quantity	1
Minimum RAM	1 GB
Minimum processor speed	1.25 GHz

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	254 mm
Width	333 mm
Height	48 mm
Weight	1300 g