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1. A A F A E FEEFEE HHE HiH HI F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Fe F7 Fe PRESEZS EDA Or 2 rr Oc TIME DIVISION El TAP TEMPO ie o am ree Ic gt E FAD BANK mi SE _ N C STOF Paw ec OCS 0 0 LCD The display is used for navigating menus displaying data and affecting change on MPD32 s options and parameters VALUE Push to Enter This dial is used to increment and decrement Presets parameter values and settings This dial also functions as an ENTER button when it is pressed down lt AND gt These buttons are used for navigate through fields of menus and options The lt button also functions as a CANCEL button PRESET This button calls up Preset Mode You can select and recall different Preset programs in this mode EDIT This button calls up Edit Mode which allows you to edit the behavior of pads knobs buttons faders and default settings for each preset GLOBAL This button calls up Global Mode where MIDI reset commands and global system preferences are set PROGR2. _ INTRODUCTION This Quickstart Manual is intended to give you a brief overview of the functionality and features of the MPD32 In this manual you will find instructions on how to connect the MPD32 and how to use its basic features For detailed information we recommend reading the Operator s Manual included on the software CD Enjoy HOOKUP DIAGRAM Please refer to the following scenario for connecting the MPD32 EXTERNAL SOUND MODULE COMPUTER POWER ADAPTER EXTERNAL MIDI DEVICE a mee A tt FOOTSWTICH FOOTSWITCH EXPRESSION PEDAL 1 Connect a USB cable from your computer to the MPD32 The unit will be powered through the USB connection MIDI rom MPD32 to Alternatively if you do not wish to use a computer in your COMPUSE setup or if you wish to power the MPD32 externally please Mo from external mini plug in a 6V 1A DC power adapter ale sl to MIDI IN Ort OF 2 If you would like to use an external sound module connect p a 5 pin MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the MPD32 to the MIDI from computer to MIDI IN of the external device external sound module connected to MIDI OUT port 3 If you would like to use another MIDI controller in your of MPD32 setup connect a 5 pin MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the controller to the MIDI IN of the MPD32
3. can select the location where you want to save the Preset by turning the VALUE knob When you do this you will notice that PRESS ENTER will begin to blink 3 Press ENTER to save current Preset to the destination Pressing lt or PRESET cancels the operation PAGE 3 NAME PRESET While you are in Preset Mode you can also change the Preset name This way you can assign specific names to different Presets so you can better keep track and quickly access different controller configurations 1 To name or rename the Preset press the gt button until you see Preset Name displayed on the screen You will notice that the first letter of the name will begin blinking 2 Turn the VALUE dial to change the blinking character ENTER PRESET NAME IN 3 To move between the characters use lt and gt 4 When done press PRESET again The name will be saved EDIT MODE Pressing EDIT calls up Edit Mode In this mode you can edit NAVIGATING EDIT MODE the settings of the currently Press EDIT to enter Edit Mode selected Preset The settings To select the controller you wish to edit simply engage it this will vary depending on the controller prompt the screen to display the available event types for the particular you are editing and are described controller Page 1 on the following page If there are multiple event types for the selected controller turn the Please note that the changes
4. computer is powered on adapter is plugged into a live power outlet No sound from target device MPD32 not properly connected Check your computer s USB connection to confirm that the MPD32 is recognized If necessary replug the connection and restart your computer If controlling an external hardware module make sure that the MIDI cable is connected from the MPD32 to the device s MIDI IN port MPD32 connected after software application has started Restart the software application with the controller plugged in Problem is caused by use of a USB hub Software application not set to receive MIDI data from the MPD32 Unplug the MPD32 from the USB hub and connect directly to the computer Ensure that the MPD32 or USB MIDI device is listed as an active MIDI source in your application Usually the MIDI settings can be accessed through the application s Preferences menu MPD32 s MIDI channel not the same as application s incoming MIDI chanel Make sure that the MPD32 is sending MIDI information on the channel that the target device expects Notes sustain continuously Footswitch was plugged in after the MPD32 was powered on Turn the unit s power off wait a moment and then turn it on again Stuck notes due to incomplete MIDI data Turn the unit s power off wait a moment and then turn it on again Footswitch works in reverse Footswitch was plugged i
5. you VALUE dial to select the desired event type Press ENTER to view make will only apply to the the parameters of the selected event type if available Page 2 currently selected Preset To move between the parameter fields on Page 2 use lt and gt To change the values of the fields turn the VALUE dial When finished editing the controller press ENTER to accept the change or press lt to cancel Also note that if you wish to save the changes made in Edit Mode you will need to save the current preset You can use the example screenshot on the right to FIELD 1 help you determine where the Page 2 parameters FIELD 2 described on the following page will appear on the screen FIELD 3 FIELD 4 10 DA PARA R MIDI CHANNEL field 1 NOTE NUMBER field 2 NOME PLAY MODE field 3 mee PRESSURE BEHAVIOR field 4 MIDI CHANNEL field 1 PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER field 2 PRCT CANIS BANK M MSB field 3 BANK L LSB field 4 MIDI CHANNEL field 1 CC NUMBER field 2 GOINTTRIOM CHANGE RANGE MINIMUM VALUE field 3 RANGE MAXIMUM VALUE field 4 KOE SNE EADEDS MIDI CHANNEL field 1 CC NUMBER field 2 APITE STOUR RANGE MINIMUM VALUE field 3 RANGE MAXIMUM VALUE field 4 MIDI CHANNEL field 1 CONTROL CHANGE CC NUMBER field 2 BUTTON MODE field 4 BUTTONS MIDI CHANNEL field 1 PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER fiel
6. AM CHANGE Pressing this button will enter Program Change mode In this mode you can send a Program Change or Program with Bank Change message to a hardware or software module 10 11 PREVIEW This button allows you to see what value will be sent by a controller without actually sending the value This gives you precise control over your parameters and helps avoid erroneous controller data being sent to your devices due to the physical position of the controller This is especially useful when switching between control banks where for example the physical position of a fader may not correspond to the last value sent by the controller Holding down PREVIEW allows you to view the original value and adjust the physical position of the fader as necessary before transmitting any values TRANSPORT CONTROL BUTTONS These five buttons are dedicated buttons for sending transport control commands The transport control buttons can be set to transmit either MMC MIDI Machine Control MMC MIDI SysEx MIDI START STOP or pre assigned MIDI CC values 8 ASSIGNABLE KNOBS Each 360 degree knob can be used to send continuous control data to a desktop audio workstation or external MIDI device 8 ASSIGNABLE FADERS Each fader can be used to send continuous control data to a desktop audio workstation or external MIDI device 12 13 14 15 16 8 ASSIGNABLE BUTTONS These buttons can be used as MIDI CC switche
7. ard they are hit Turn off Full Level to return to normal operation 14 BE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS j GENERAL Display Dimensions WxDxH custom LCD w backlight 308mm x 384mm x 64mm Weight 2 5kg Power Number of Presets 100mA 5V DC via USB 1A 6V DC via external adaptor 30 MIDI output channels over USB 48 16 channels x 3 ports MIDI output channels from 5 pin MIDI 16 Drum pads 16 velocity and pressure sensitive Drum pad banks 4 Faders 8 360 degree knobs 8 Switches 8 User s manual Accessories USB cable 1m CD ROM disc INPUTS OUTPUTS MIDI inputs 5 pin DIN x 1 MIDI outputs 5 pin DIN x 1 USB Slave connector x 1 MIDI over USB DC IN 6V DC 1A CONTACT INFORMATION Please visit the Akai Professional website www akaipro com regularly for additional information news and firmware upgrades for the MPD32 For additional technical support EMAIL support akaipro com TEL 401 658 4032 U S
8. cations is the MPD32 compatible with Answer The MPD32 is compatible with any software or hardware device which supports the MIDI protocol Please consult your specific hardware or software device s documentation for instructions on enabling the MPD32 as a MIDI input device Question Can l use the MPD32 as a MIDI interface for other MIDI devices Answer Yes The MPD32 functions as a MIDI interface and can be used to send or receive MIDI to and from other MIDI devices connected to it Question Can control multiple devices with the MPD32 Answer Yes The MPD32 can transmit information on 16 MIDI channels on 2 ports for a total of 32 different MIDI Channels Question How many different Presets can the MPD32 hold Answer The MPD32 can hold 30 Preset settings which allow you to store different configurations for use with various software and hardware modules Presets can easily be copied edited and stored for quick recall of desired configurations Question Can send Program Change messages to my software or hardware devices Answer Yes You can send program change messages in Program Change mode In addition pads and buttons may also be assigned to transmit program change messages Question Are the pads on the MPD32 velocity and pressure sensitive Answer Yes The MPD32 sports real MPC velocity and pressure sensitive pads This allows you to be extremely expressive with your programming and performance Question What type of pa
9. d 2 EROORAMIELANGE BANK M MSB field 3 BANK L LSB field 4 TOGGLE MOMENTARY BUTTON MODE field 2 NOTE REPEAT NOTE REPEAT GATE VALUE field 2 GATE SWING NOTE REPEAT SWING VALUE field 4 DEFAULT TIME DIVISION field 2 TIME DIVISION DIVISION AGA TRANSPORT TRANSPORT FUNCTION MMG MIDI MMC MIDI or CTRL field 2 TAP TEMPO TEMPO BPM field 2 MIDI CHANNEL field 1 CC NUMBER field 2 SNULERRINSE RANGE MINIMUM VALUE field 3 RANGE MAXIMUM VALUE field 4 EXPRESSION PEDAL MIDI CHANNEL field 1 CC NUMBER field 2 AFTERTOUG RANGE MINIMUM VALUE field 3 RANGE MAXIMUM VALUE field 4 MIDI CHANNEL field 1 MIDI CC CC NUMBER field 2 BUTTON MODE field 4 DRUM PAD PAD NUMBER field 4 NOTE REPEAT FOOTSWITCH TIME DIV TAP TEMPO FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON EDIT BANK CHANGE PARAMETERS PLEASE REFER TO THE PLAY STOP OPERATOR S MANUAL INCLUDED ON THE PLAY RECORD CD SUSTAIN 11 In Global Mode you can send global messages and make general changes to the way that your MPD32 functions Global Mode options are organized under different pages and include the list of options shown below KILL MIDI MIDI COMMON CHANNEL LCD CONTRAST PAD SENSITIVITY PAD VELOCITY CURVE PAD THRESHOLD MIDI CLOCK TAP TEMPO AVERAGE SAVE SETUP SYSEX TX VERSION NAVIGATING GLOBAL MODE Press GLOBAL to enter Global Mode Use lt and gt to navigate through the available pages of options shown below U
10. ds is used on the MPD32 Answer The MPD32 features the same exact pads which are used on the Akai MPC2500 Question Are the knobs on the MPD32 endless Answer The knobs on the MPD32 are endless pots This allows you to limit the range of the knobs as well as use them as increment decrement controls Please note that your software application must be able to receive and recognize NRPNs for Increment decrement functions to work Question see 8 knobs 8 faders 8 buttons and 16 pads Is that all get Answer No The MPD32 features multiple banks of controllers and pads which can be accessed with the PAD BANK and CONTROL BANK buttons This allows you to access significantly more parameters than the amount of physical controllers There are 3 control banks which effectively give you 72 3x24 controllers There are also 4 different pad banks which give you a total of 64 4x16 pads Question Does the Note Repeat feature on the MPD32 work similarly to Note Repeat on the Akai MPC series Answer Yes the MPD32 features the same Note Repeat algorithm as can be found on the legendary Akai MPC series This feature allows you to perform and program rhythm patterns that would otherwise be nearly impossible to do by hand 13 PROBLEM The display does not light up CAUSE No power If using a power adapter please make sure that the SOLUTION Please make sure that the MPD32 is connected to your computer and that the
11. n after power was turned on With the footswitch plugged in turn the unit s power off wait a moment and turn it on again Note Repeat feature is not synchronized to my clock source Clock source on MPD32 set to Internal In Global Mode change the MIDI Clock setting to External Also make sure that the software you are using is set to send MIDI Clock to the MPD32 My Seq DAW is set to send clock but Note Repeat is not working Software DAW is not in play mode If your software DAW is not playing it will not be sending clock My fader or knob works in reverse Controller minimum value is set higher than its maximum Edit the controller and set the minimum value to be lower than the maximum Transport control does not work Software does not support MMC messages MIDI START STOP or the MIDI CC mode Edit the transport control to send MIDI messages instead Make sure that the Transport mode you are using on the MPK matches the receive modes of your software lam only hearing one sound when hit different pads 16 Level feature is engaged When engaged the 16 Level function will map the last hit pad to all 16 pads Deactivate 16 Level to return to normal operation The pads always play at maximum velocity 127 Full Level feature is engaged When engaged the Full Level function will cause all the pads to output maximum velocity no matter how h
12. n about how the MPD32 s faders knobs buttons and pads will behave Using Presets allows you to save different configurations so you can quickly recall them at any time without having to reprogram the MPD32 every time You can press PRESET at any time to call up this mode In Preset Mode you can load save copy and rename Presets each of these functions can be accessed through the 3 different pages PAGE 1 LOAD PRESET 1 While you are in Preset Mode you can change Presets with the VALUE dial below the screen Turning the dial increments or decrements the current Preset number and displays the screen on the right When you do this you will notice that PRESS ENTER will begin to blink 2 Pressing ENTER loads the selected Preset Pressing lt or PRESET cancels and returns you to the Preset that was last selected PAGE 2 SAVE COPY PRESET In Preset Mode you can also save and copy a Preset to a new location This en P allows you to save any changes that you would have made to the Preset in EDIT j mepe giis t i MODE m Note that if you are saving the Preset to the same location same preset number SAVE 0 the screen will disply SAVE TO and if you are saving to a different location different preset number the screen will display COPY TO EA DESTINATION 1 While you are in Preset Mode press gt until you see the SAVE TO screen similar to the one shown above 2 You
13. ode This mode allows you to load save and copy Presets A Preset is a PRESET collection of information about how different faders knobs and pads will S behave Using Presets allows you to save different configurations so you can quickly load them when you need them without having to reprogram the MPD32 every time Edit Mode This mode allows you to edit the configuration of the MPD32 Edit Mode is a EDIT powerful tool for customizing your set up In this mode you can make SN 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 GLOBAL how your MPD32 is functioning The parameters that you can modify in r S Global Mode include Controller Resets Pad Velocity Curves Pad Threshold MIDI Glock options Display Brightness and more Program Change Mode This mode allows you to transmit various Program Change messages In PROGRAM this mode you can remotely switch between different programs on your CHANGE DAW or external device directly from the MPD32 ED EX a gt PRESET MODE A Preset is a collection of informatio
14. onnection USB CONNECTION Plug a standard USB cable into this outlet and into the USB port of your computer The computer s USB port will provide power to the MPD32 This connection is used to send and receive MIDI data to and from your computer and may also be used to send MIDI data from your computer to a device attached to the MIDI OUT port of the MPD32 MIDI OUT Use a five pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of the MPD32 to the MIDI IN of an external device MIDI IN Use a five pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of an external MIDI device to the MIDI IN of the MPD32 FOOT SWITCH 1 Connect a 14 TS footswitch to this input Footswitches can be used as MIDI CC switches or to remotely control certain features on the MPD32 such as pad triggering and button events FOOT SWITCH 2 Connect a 14 TS footswitch to this input Footswitches can be used as MIDI CC switches or to remotely control certain features on the MPD32 such as pad triggering and button events EXPRESSION PEDAL INPUT Connect a 1 4 TRS expression pedal to this input We recommend using the Alesis F2 expression pedals KENSINGTON LOCK The unit may be secured to a table or surface using this Kensington Lock slot AKAI ABOUT MODES The MPD32 has four different modes of operation Each mode can be accessed by pressing the corresponding button on the MPD32 Following is a short description of each mode Preset M
15. s or Program Change switches They can function in momentary or toggle modes When TIME DIVISION has been activated these 8 buttons are used to set the time division of the Note Repeat CONTROL BANK The MPD32 features 3 independent banks of continuous controllers Effectively this allows you to control up to 72 independent parameters with the knobs faders and buttons on the MPD32 The CONTROL BANK button is used to switch among the 3 banks The LEDs above the button will reflect the currently selected control bank 16 REAL MPC PRESSURE AND VELOCITY SENSITIVE PADS The pads can be used to trigger drum hits or samples on your software or hardware module The pads are pressure and velocity sensitive which makes them very responsive and intuitive to play PAD BANK buttons These 4 buttons switch among pad banks A B C D Each bank can address a unique set of 16 sounds giving you access of up to 64 different sounds you can A trigger with the pads The currently selected pad bank will be indicated on the LCD display FULL LEVEL When FULL LEVEL is activated the pads always play back at a maximum velocity 127 no matter how hard or soft you hit them 17 18 19 20 16 LEVEL When 16 LEVEL is activated you can use the 16 pads to change a selected sound s velocity in 16 steps When you press the 16 LEVEL button the last pad that was hit gets mapped to all 16 pads The pads will now outp
16. se the VALUE dial to change settings values or select a message on the selected page Press ENTER to accept the change or send a message or press lt to cancel Send an All Notes Off or Reset Controllers message Select which MIDI channel will be used as the Common Channel Adjust the contrast of the display Adjust how sensitive the pads are to the touch Adjust how the pads will output MIDI velocity based on the force applied to them Adjust the threshold of minimum force required to activate a pad Select Internal or External MIDI Clock source Select the number of taps to be averaged in determining tempo Save the current global settings Transfer a Preset via SysEx Check the current firmware version PROGRAM CHANGE MODE Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 A Program Change often referred to as a Patch Change is a MIDI message used for sending data to devices to cause them to change to a new program Press the PROGRAM CHANGE button NAVIGATING PROGRAM CHANGE MODE On Page 1 use the VALUE dial to select a Prog Change or Prog Bank message on and press ENTER On Page 2 use the lt and gt buttons to move through the different options and use the VALUE dial to change them Press ENTER to send the message There are two different types of Program Change messages on the MPD32 PROG CHANGE This event
17. ut the same note number and pressure controller as the initial pad but 103 m no 127 the velocity is fixed at the values shown in the diagram on the right regardless of how hard you hit them This allows you to have more control over the velocity of a sound NOTE REPEAT Holding this button while striking a pad causes the pad to retrigger at a rate based on the current Tempo and Time Division settings The Note Repeat feature can be synced to an internal or external MIDI Clock source NOTE REPEAT can function as a latching or momentary button TIME DIVISION This button is used to specify the rate of the Note Repeat feature When TIME DIVISION is activated you can press one of the 8 switches to specify a time division TIME DIVISION can function as a momentary or toggle button Please note that while TIME DIVISION is active the 8 assignable buttons will not function as MIDI CC or Program Change switches until TIME DIVISION has been de activated TAP TEMPO This button allows you to tap in a new tempo If the preset is reloaded the tempo will revert to the saved tempo value Please note that a preset s default tempo can be set in Edit Mode Tap Tempo does not work when the MPD32 is set to External sync ral 79 a7 95 39 47 55 63 7 15 23 31 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW DC POWER ADAPTER INPUT Plug in a 6V 1A DC power adapter if you do not wish to power the MPD32 through the USB c
18. will transmit a regular Program Change message 0 127 to your DAW or an external device allowing you to switch between 128 different program banks PROG BANK This event transmits a Program Change message 0 127 along with a Bank L Least Significant Bit Change message 0 127 and a Bank M Most Significant Bit Change message 0 126 which allows access of up to 16384 different program banks You can use PROG BANK if your DAW or external device supports LSB and MSB 12 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Does the MPD32 have internal sounds Answer No The MPD32 is a MIDI controller which means that it does not contain any sounds inside but is instead used to control external sound devices such as hardware and software synthesizers sequencers and drum machines Question Can the MPD32 be synced to external devices Answer Yes the MPD32 can receive MIDI Clock through both the USB and the MIDI IN connection This means that you can synchronize the tempo based Note Repeat to an external source To synchronize the MPD32 to an external MIDI Clock source please enter Global Mode scroll to MIDI Clock and select External Question Do need to use a power adapter if am using the MPD32 with a computer Answer No The MPD32 will draw power directly from the USB port However if your USB port does not supply enough power or if you are using a USB hub it may be necessary to use the adapter Question What software appli
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