About Modes, Preset Mode | Akai MPD26 specs

ABOUT MODES

The MPD26 has four different modes of operation. Each mode can be accessed by pressing the corresponding button on the MPD26. Following is a short description of each mode:

Preset Mode

This mode allows you to load, save and copy Presets. A Preset is a collection of information about how different faders, knobs, and pads will behave. Using Presets allows you to save different configurations so you can quickly load them when you need them, without having to reprogram the MPD26 every time.

Edit Mode

This mode allows you to edit the configuration of the MPD26. Edit Mode is a powerful tool for customizing your set-up. In this mode, you can make changes to how the pads, knobs and faders are behaving. For example, you may wish to have a fader or a knob transmit only a limited range of MIDI data, or you may wish to have a pad that transmits on a different MIDI Channel. You can change these and various other parameters in Edit Mode. See the Edit Mode Parameters table for a full listing of editable parameters.

Global Mode

This mode allows you to set global parameters and make general changes to how your MPD26 is functioning. The parameters that you can modify in Global Mode include Controller Resets, Pad Velocity Curves, Pad Threshold, MIDI Clock options, Display Brightness, and more.

Program Change Mode

This mode allows you to transmit various Program Change messages. In this mode, you can remotely switch between different programs on your DAW or external device directly from the MPD26.