Akai MPD226 User Manual

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MPD218
Important: Remember to select and load the Bitwig program each time you use your
MPD218 with Bitwig Studio.
Pads: Press the pads to play the active instrument track. Press Pad Bank to change the
current pad bank.
Knobs: Turn the knobs to control macros or parameters of the active track, depending on
your MPD218’s current control bank:
• Control Bank A: Turn the knobs to control Macros 1–6 of the current device.
• Control Bank B: Turn the knobs to control Parameters 1–6 of the current device.
• Control Bank C: Turn the knobs to control Parameters 7–12 of the current device.
Press Ctrl Bank to change the current control bank.

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