What is Control Change?
Control Change refers to the use of MIDI
Continuous Controller data. Continuous Controller
(CC) data are MIDI messages capable of
transmitting a range of values, usually 0-127. CC's
are commonly used for controlling volume, pan,
and other parameters on your DAW or sound
module.
What is Aftertouch?
Aftertouch refers to MIDI data sent when pressure
is applied to a pad after it has been struck and
while it is being held down. Aftertouch is often
used to control vibrato, volume, and other
parameters.
SELECT EVENT TYPE IN THIS
FIELD.
The knobs and faders on the MPD26 can be set to transmit Control Change or Aftertouch information. In
addition, the endless knobs may also be assigned as an Increment/Decrement function. The default
operation of knobs and faders is to transmit Control Change information.
1. Press [EDIT] to enter EDIT MODE.
2. Move the fader or turn the knob.
3. On Page 1, turn the [VALUE] dial to select ‘CTRL
CHANGE’ (Control Change) or ‘AFTERTOUCH’ 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 [>] to move through fields on the second
page.
The parameter fields available for each event type are
outlined in the following pages.