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.