PAD VELOCITY CURVE – Page 5
PAD VELOCITY CURVE FIELD
A PAD VELOCITY CURVE describes how the pads on the MPD26 are outputting MIDI velocities, based on a certain ratio of the input / output velocity that characterizes the particular curve. The Pad Velocity Curve feature is intended to help you optimize the pads on the MPD26 for your particular playing style and can add expressivity and control to your performance. If you find it difficult to achieve a comfortable velocity range for your playing style (you cannot get a velocity of 127 even if you hit the pad very hard, or vice versa, you get velocity 127 easily even if you hit the pad softly) you can adjust the velocity curve as desired.
1.While in Global Mode, press [>] to scroll to PadCurve (page 5).
2.Turn [VALUE] dial to change the Pad Velocity Curve (the 4 curves are shown below).
3.Press [ENTER] to set Pad Velocity Curve.
MIDI VELOCITY
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PAD THRESHOLD – Page 6
PAD THRESHOLD FIELD
PAD THRESHOLD is the minimum force required to activate the pads. If you experience “ghost” triggering due to stage vibrations, you may wish to set this threshold higher. On the other hand, if you find it difficult to trigger sounds when playing the pads lightly, you may wish to set this value to a lower number.
1.While in Global Mode, press [>] to scroll to PdThresh (page 6).
2.Turn [VALUE] dial to select value.
3.Press [ENTER] to set Pad Threshold.
MIDI CLOCK – Page 7
MIDI CLOCK FIELD
MIDI CLOCK is used to synchronize devices together. In addition, MIDI Clock on the MPD26 is used to synchronize the Note Repeat feature. The MPD26 can be a master or slave for MIDI Clock transmission and reception.
1.While in Global Mode, press [>] to scroll to MIDI CLK (page 7).
2.Turn [VALUE] dial to select “Internal” if you would like to generate MIDI Clock internally or “External” if you would like to slave the MPD26 to an external MIDI Clock source.
3.Press [ENTER] to set MIDI Clock source.
Note: If “External” has been selected as a MIDI Clock source, the [TAP TEMPO] button will be disabled.
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