Editing the Pads

The pads on the MPK25 can be set to transmit Note or Program Change information when they are hit. The default operation of the pads is set to Note, which means that when a pad is hit it will generate Note On/Off messages to trigger sounds. The pads may also be set up to transmit Program Change information, which allows you to switch to different programs (instruments or sound banks) on your DAW or external device by hitting the pads. If you would like to know more about Program Change, please read ‘Program Change Mode’ on page 34.

What is a Note Message?

A Note Message is a MIDI message which is traditionally used to start and stop sounds. When you press one of the pads, a ‘Note On’ message is sent to your DAW or external device. This toggles a note or sample. When you release the pad, a ‘Note Off’ message is sent. This message will stop the note or sample.

What is a Program Change?

A Program Change Message is used to switch among programs on your hardware or software device. Most often, these programs are collections of samples or instruments. You can use Program Change to tell your DAW or external device to switch to a new instrument or bank of sounds. Please consult your software or hardware device’s documentation to find out whether Program Change messages are supported.

For more information, see ‘Program Change Mode’ on Page 34.

1. Press [EDIT] button to enter EDIT MODE.

2. Press the pad that you would like to edit.

3. On Page 1, turn the [VALUE] dial to select ‘NOTE’ or ‘PROG CHANGE’ (Program Change) as the event type.

4. Press [ENTER] to view Page 2.

Depending on which event type you select on Page 1, parameter options on Page 2 will be changed.

5. Use [<] and [>] buttons to move through fields on the second page.

SELECT PAD EVENT TYPE IN THIS FIELD.

The parameter fields available for each event type are outlined in the following pages.