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Akai MPD32 User Manual

Akai MPD32
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Akai MPD32 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Mixer section-
Product colorBlack
Drum pads backlightYes
Number of drum pads16
Display typeLCD
USB connector typeUSB Type-B
Power supply typeUSB
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth384 mm
Width308 mm
Height64 mm

Summary

FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

LCD Display

The display is used for navigating menus, displaying data, and affecting change on MPD32's options and parameters.

Value Dial

This dial is used for incrementing and decrementing Presets, parameter values and settings. It also functions as an [ENTER] button.

Navigation Buttons

These buttons are used for navigating through fields of menus and options. The [<] button also functions as a [CANCEL] button.

Mode Selection Buttons

Buttons to access Preset, Edit, Global, and Program Change modes.

REAR PANEL OVERVIEW

Power and USB Ports

Describes the DC power adapter input and USB connection.

MIDI Ports

Details the MIDI OUT and MIDI IN 5-pin DIN connections.

Footswitch and Pedal Inputs

Explains the connections for footswitches and expression pedals.

HOOKUP DIAGRAM

USING MPD32 WITH SOFTWARE

DISPLAYING INFORMATION

Note Messages

Explains how the LCD displays MIDI Note On/Off messages, pad bank, and velocity.

Note Aftertouch

Describes how the LCD displays channel pressure (aftertouch) data.

Control Change Data

Details how the LCD shows Control Change (CC) number and value.

CONTROL AFTERTOUCH

MIDI MACHINE CONTROL COMMAND (MMC)

PREVIEWING

ABOUT MODES

PRESET MODE

EDIT MODE

EDITING THE PADS

NOTE PARAMETERS

PROGRAM CHANGE PARAMETERS

EDITING KNOBS, FADERS AND EXPRESSION PEDAL

CONTROL CHANGE PARAMETERS

AFTERTOUCH PARAMETERS

INCREMENT/DECREMENT PARAMETERS

EDITING BUTTONS

EDITING NOTE REPEAT

GLOBAL MODE

LCD CONTRAST

PAD SENSITIVITY

PAD VELOCITY CURVE

PAD THRESHOLD

MIDI CLOCK

TAP TEMPO AVERAGE

SAVE SETUP

SYSEX TX

VERSION

PROGRAM CHANGE MODE

RESETTING FACTORY DEFAULTS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CONTACT INFORMATION

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