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General| Channels quantity | - channels |
|---|---|
| Digital sound processing | - bit |
| DJ mixer | No |
| Product color | Black |
| Rack mounting | - |
| MIDI out | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
Notes on connecting the MPD26 to software and setting it as a MIDI input device.
Overview of LCD, VALUE dial, navigation buttons, and mode access buttons.
Details on pad banks, Full Level, 16 Level, Note Repeat, and Time Division.
Overview of USB, MIDI ports, power input, and Kensington lock.
Explains how Note, Aftertouch, and Control Change data appear on the LCD.
How MMC messages are used for transport control of machines.
How the PREVIEW button offers precise control and avoids erroneous data.
Descriptions of the four main operational modes of the MPD26.
How to load, save, copy, and name Presets for different configurations.
Steps to navigate Edit Mode and overview of editable parameters for controllers.
Explains MIDI Note and Program Change messages for pad events.
Steps to edit pads for Note or Program Change event types.
Details on setting MIDI channel, note number, play mode, and pressure for pads.
Settings for MIDI channel, program number, and bank selection (MSB/LSB).
Explains MIDI CC and Aftertouch data for knob/fader control.
Steps to edit knobs/faders for Control Change or Aftertouch event types.
Parameters for MIDI channel, CC number, and output value range for knobs/faders.
Parameters for MIDI channel and output value range for Aftertouch.
Settings for MIDI channel and bank selection for increment/decrement functions.
Lists editable properties for Note Repeat function: Button Mode, Gate, and Swing.
Selects whether the NOTE REPEAT button acts as momentary or toggle.
Parameters for Gate duration and Swing offset for repeated notes.
Visuals of Time Division effects and how to set a default Time Division.
Selects the format for transport control messages (MMC, MIDI, CTRL).
Sets the default tempo that loads with each Preset.
Steps to enter and navigate Global Mode for various settings.
Lists key Global Mode settings like Kill MIDI, LCD Contrast, Pad Sensitivity.
Details on MIDI Clock sync, Pad Velocity Curve, and Pad Threshold.
Options for saving setup, SysEx transfer, and checking firmware version.
Steps to enter and navigate Program Change Mode.
How to send Program Change and Program+Bank Change messages.
Steps to restore all presets to the factory default settings.
FAQs on syncing, power, internal sounds, software compatibility, and MIDI interface use.
FAQs on controlling multiple devices, preset capacity, pad sensitivity, and knobs.
Solutions for display not lighting up and no sound from the target device.
Troubleshooting for Note Repeat sync, DAW clock, reverse controls, and transport issues.
Solutions for single sound on multiple pads and pads always at maximum velocity.
Details on display, dimensions, weight, MIDI channels, and presets.
Specs for pads, faders, knobs, included accessories, and contact information.
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