Akai MPD26 manual Displaying Information, Control Change, Control Aftertouch

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DISPLAYING INFORMATION

As you are working with the MPD26, the LCD will help you keep track of what values are being sent to external devices. There are several kinds of information that the MPD26 will display while in use: NOTE, AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure), CONTROL CHANGE, MIDI MACHINE CONTROL (MMC), and PREVIEW MODE information.

NOTE

When a PAD is hit, the MPD26 will output MIDI Note On messages to trigger sounds on your DAW or external device. Each pad can have a MIDI Note Number associated with it. When you hit a pad, the screen will display the MIDI Note Number, the MIDI Port and Channel which the pad is using, as well as the pad bank and velocity (how hard you hit the pad).

Please see ‘Editing Pads’ for more information on MIDI Notes and Pads.

MIDI PORT

NOTE

AND CHANNEL

INDICATOR

PAD BANK MIDI NOTE NUMBER

NOTE

VELOCITY

VELOCITY IS ALSO DISPLAYED

WITH BAR METER.

NOTE AFTERTOUCH (CHANNEL PRESSURE)

When enabled, AFTERTOUCH is MIDI data sent when pressure is applied to one of the pads after it has been struck and while it is being held down. Aftertouch will be displayed on the far right of the display as you apply pressure to the pad.

AFTERTOUCH VALUE

AFTERTOUCH VALUE IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH

BAR METER

CONTROL CHANGE

When a KNOB or FADER is used, the MPD26 will output MIDI Control Change data. This data is used to control parameters on your DAW or external sound module. When you move a knob or fader, the screen will indicate the Control Change (CC) Number, value, and MIDI Channel.

Please see ‘Editing Knobs & Faders’ (for more information on Control Change.

CONTROL AFTERTOUCH

The knobs and faders on the MPD26 can also be set to transmit AFTERTOUCH information.

Please see ‘Editing Knobs & Faders’ for more information on setting knobs and faders to transmit Aftertouch.

MIDI PORT

 

CONTROL CHANGE

 

AND CHANNEL

 

INDICATOR

 

 

 

 

CONTROL CHANGE

 

 

 

VALUE

 

 

 

VALUE IS ALSO

 

 

 

DISPLAYED WITH

 

 

 

BAR METER.

PAD BANK

CONTROL CHANGE

 

 

NUMBER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFTERTOUCH

 

MIDI PORT

 

 

AND CHANNEL

 

INDICATOR

AFTERTOUCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VALUE

 

 

 

VALUE IS ALSO

 

 

 

DISPLAYED WITH

 

 

 

BAR METER.

PAD BANK

 

 

 

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Contents Operators Manual Page KEY Features Connection Diagram16 18 TOP Panel OverviewRear Panel Overview Displaying Information Control ChangeControl Aftertouch Midi Machine Control MMC PreviewingPreset Mode About ModesPreset Mode What is a Preset?Edit Mode Navigating Edit ModeEdit Mode Parameters What is a Note Message? What is a Program Change? Editing PadsPlay Mode Field Midi Channel FieldPressure Field Program Change Field Bank M FieldBank L Field What is Control Change? What is Aftertouch?Editing Knobs & Faders Control Change Field Minimum Range FieldMaximum Range Field Aftertouch Parameters INCREMENT/DECREMENT Parameters knobs only Editing Note Repeat Please noteGate SwingDefault Time Division Editing Time DivisionEditing Transport Control Editing TAP TempoGlobal Mode Navigating Global ModeKill Midi Page1 PAD Velocity Curve TAP Tempo Average SysEx transfers to the MPD26Program Change Mode Navigating Program Change ModeResetting Factory Defaults Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionGeneral Technical SpecificationsContact Information INPUTS/OUTPUTSRev. a