Akai MPD32 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Please make sure that the MPD32 is connected to your
computer and that the computer is powered on.
The display does not light up. No power.
If using a power adapter, please make sure that the
adapter is plugged into a live power outlet.
Check your computer’s USB connection to confirm that
the MPD32 is recognized. If necessary, replug the
connection and restart your computer.
MPD32 not properly
connected.
If controlling an external hardware module, make sure
that the MPD32’s MIDI OUT is connected to the device’s
MIDI IN port.
MPD32 connected after
software application has
started.
Restart the software application with the controller
plugged in.
Problem is caused by use of
a USB hub.
Unplug the MPD32 from the USB hub and connect
directly to your computer.
Software application not set
to receive MIDI data from the
MPD32.
Ensure that the MPD32 or “USB” MIDI device is listed as
an active MIDI source in your application. Usually, the
MIDI settings can be accessed through the application’s
Preferences menu.
No sound from target device.
MPD32’s MIDI channel not
the same as application’s
incoming MIDI channel.
Make sure that the MPD32 is sending MIDI information
on the channel that the target device expects.
Footswitch was plugged in
after the MPD32 was
powered on.
Turn the unit’s power off, wait a moment and then turn it
on again.
Notes sustain continuously.
Stuck notes due to
incomplete MIDI data.
Turn the unit’s power off, wait a moment and then turn it
on again.
Footswitch works in reverse.
Footswitch was plugged in
after power was turned on.
With the footswitch plugged in, turn the unit’s power off,
wait a moment, and turn it on again.
Note Repeat is not
synchronized to my clock
source.
Clock source on MPD32 set
to “Internal”.
In Global Mode, change the MIDI Clock setting to
“External”. Also, make sure that your software is set to
send MIDI Clock to the MPD32.
My Seq/DAW is set to send
clock but Note Repeat is not
working.
Software DAW is not in play
mode.
If your software DAW is not playing, it will not be sending
clock.
My fader or knob works in
reverse.
Controller minimum value is
set higher than its maximum.
Edit the controller and set the minimum value to be lower
than the maximum.
Transport control does not
work.
Software does not support
MMC messages, MIDI
START/STOP or the MIDI
CC mode.
Edit the transport control to send MIDI messages
instead. Make sure that the Transport mode on the
MPD32 matches the receive mode of your software.
I am only hearing one sound
when I hit different pads
16 Level function is engaged.
When engaged, the 16 Level function will map the last
hit pad to all 16 pads. Deactivate 16 Level to return to
normal operation.
The pads always play at
maximum velocity (127).
Full Level feature is engaged.
When engaged, the Full Level function will cause all the
pads to output maximum velocity, no matter how hard
they are hit. Turn off Full Level to return to normal
operation.

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