Editing Pads

The pads on the MPD26 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 the pad 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 use the pads to switch to different programs (instruments or sound banks) on your DAW or external device. If you would like to know more about Program Change, please read ‘Program Change Mode.’

What is a Note Message?

A Note Message is a MIDI message that tells an instrument to play a note. More generally, this means that Note Messages are 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 tells your DAW or external device to switch to a new program. Most often, these programs are collections of samples or instruments.

For more information, see ‘Program Change Mode.’

SELECT PAD EVENT TYPE IN THIS FIELD.

1.Press [EDIT] to enter EDIT MODE.

2.Press the pad which 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 different.

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

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