Akai MPD32 User Manual

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MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD
PORGRAM CHANGE FIELD
BANK M FIELD
BANK L FIELD
Note:
You can also configure pads to send Program Change messages
only, without specifying Bank M and Bank L. While editing Bank M
and Bank L fields of a pad, use [VALUE] dial to set Bank M and Bank
L to ‘OFF’ (beyond 000). This will cause the pad to transmit only a
Program Change message.
PROGRAM CHANGE PARAMETERS
The following list of parameters can be accessed if the pad event type is set to Program Change.
MIDI CHANNEL FIELD
Program Change messages can be sent on one of two MIDI Ports, A or B, and
one of 16 MIDI Channels on each port (i.e. A7). You may also assign Program
Change to use the MIDI Common Channel.
1. Use the [<] button to select MIDI Port/Channel field.
2. While in MIDI Port/Channel field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired MIDI
Port and Channel.
3. Use the [>] button to select the next field.
PROGRAM CHANGE FIELD
In this field you can set which Program Change Number the pad will transmit
when it is pressed.
1. Use [<] or [>] buttons to select Program Change field.
2. While in Program Change field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired Program
Change Number.
3. Use the [>] button to select the next field.
BANK M FIELD
Bank M describes the Most Significant Bit (MSB) of information.
1. Use [<] or [>] buttons to select Bank M field.
2. While in Bank M field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired value.
3. Use the [>] button to select the next field.
BANK L FIELD
Bank L describes the Least Significant Bit (MSB) of information.
1. Use the [<] or [>] buttons to select Bank L field.
2. While in Bank L field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired value.
When finished editing, press [ENTER] to save or [<] to cancel the changes.

Akai MPD32 Specifications

General

Mixer section	-
Product color	Black
Drum pads backlight	Yes
Number of drum pads	16
Display type	LCD
USB connector type	USB Type-B
Power supply type	USB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	384 mm
Width	308 mm
Height	64 mm