Akai MPD26 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Solution

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TROUBLESHOOTING

 

PROBLEM

 

 

CAUSE

 

 

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please make sure that the MPD26 is connected to

 

 

The display does not light

 

 

No power.

 

 

your computer and that the computer is powered on.

 

 

up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 MPD26 is recognized. If necessary, replug

 

 

 

 

 

MPD26 not properly

 

 

the connection and restart your computer.

 

 

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

If controlling an external hardware module, make

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sure that the MIDI cable is connected from the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPD26 to the device’s MIDI IN port.

 

 

 

 

MPD26 connected after

 

 

Restart the software application with the controller

 

 

 

 

 

software application has

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plugged in.

 

 

No sound from target

 

 

started.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

device.

 

 

Problem is caused by use

 

Unplug the MPD26 from the USB hub and connect

 

 

 

 

of a USB hub.

 

directly to the computer.

 

 

 

 

Software application not

 

 

Ensure that the MPD26 or “USB” MIDI device is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

listed as an active MIDI source in your application.

 

 

 

 

 

set to receive MIDI data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Usually, the MIDI settings can be accessed through

 

 

 

 

 

from the MPD26.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the application’s Preferences menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPD26’s MIDI channel not

 

 

Make sure that the MPD26 is sending MIDI

 

 

 

 

 

the same as application’s

 

 

information on the channel that the target device

 

 

 

 

 

incoming MIDI chanel.

 

 

expects.

 

 

Notes sustain continuously.

 

 

Stuck notes due to

 

 

Turn the unit’s power off, wait a moment and then

 

 

 

 

incomplete MIDI data.

 

 

turn it on again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note Repeat feature is not

 

 

Clock source on MPD26

 

 

In Global Mode, change the MIDI Clock setting to

 

 

synchronized to my clock

 

 

 

 

“External”. Also, make sure that the software you

 

 

 

 

set to “Internal”.

 

 

 

 

source.

 

 

 

 

are using is set to send MIDI Clock to the MPD26.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Seq/DAW is set to send

 

 

Software DAW is not in

 

 

If your software DAW is not playing, it will not be

 

 

clock but Note Repeat is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

play mode.

 

 

sending clock.

 

 

not working.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My fader or knob works in

 

 

Controller minimum value

 

 

Edit the controller and set the minimum value to be

 

 

 

 

is set higher than its

 

 

 

 

reverse.

 

 

 

 

lower than the maximum.

 

 

 

 

maximum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Software does not support

 

 

Edit the transport control to send MIDI messages

 

 

Transport control does not

 

 

MMC messages, MIDI

 

 

instead. Make sure that the Transport mode you are

 

 

work.

 

 

START/STOP or the MIDI

 

 

using on the MPK matches the receive modes of

 

 

 

 

 

CC mode.

 

 

your software.

 

 

I am only hearing one

 

16 Level feature is

 

 

When engaged, the 16 Level function will map the

 

sound when I hit different

 

 

 

last hit pad to all 16 pads. Deactivate 16 Level to

 

 

engaged.

 

 

 

pads.

 

 

 

return to normal operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When engaged, the Full Level function will cause all

 

 

The pads always play at

 

 

Full Level feature is

 

 

the pads to output maximum velocity, no matter how

 

 

maximum velocity (127).

 

 

engaged.

 

 

hard they are hit. Turn off Full Level to return to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

normal operation.

 

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Contents Operators Manual Page Connection Diagram KEY FeaturesTOP Panel Overview 16 18Rear Panel Overview Control Aftertouch Displaying InformationControl Change Previewing Midi Machine Control MMCAbout Modes Preset ModeWhat is a Preset? Preset ModeEdit Mode Parameters Edit ModeNavigating Edit Mode Editing Pads What is a Note Message? What is a Program Change?Pressure Field Play Mode FieldMidi Channel Field Bank L Field Program Change FieldBank M Field Editing Knobs & Faders What is Control Change?What is Aftertouch? Maximum Range Field Control Change FieldMinimum Range Field Aftertouch Parameters INCREMENT/DECREMENT Parameters knobs only Please note Editing Note RepeatSwing GateEditing Time Division Default Time DivisionEditing TAP Tempo Editing Transport ControlNavigating Global Mode Global ModeKill Midi Page1 PAD Velocity Curve SysEx transfers to the MPD26 TAP Tempo AverageNavigating Program Change Mode Program Change ModeResetting Factory Defaults Frequently Asked Questions Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingContact Information Technical SpecificationsGeneral INPUTS/OUTPUTSRev. a