User manual AKAI MPD32

[. . . ] OPERATOR'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 HOOKUP DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 DISPLAYING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Note: When not used via USB, only knobs and faders assigned to port A will be transmitted via the 5-pin MIDI port on the back of the MPD32. MINIMUM RANGE FIELD This field is used to specify the minimum value that the knob or fader can transmit. Use [<] or [>] buttons to select Minimum Range field. While in Minimum Range field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired minimum aftertouch value. Use the [>] button to select the next field. MINIMUM RANGE FIELD MAXIMUM RANGE FIELD This field is used to specify the maximum value that the knob or fader can transmit. Use the [<] or [>] buttons to select Maximum Range field. While in Maximum Range field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired maximum value. MAXIMUM RANGE FIELD When finished editing, press [ENTER] to save or [<] to cancel the changes. 17 INCREMENT/DECREMENT PARAMETERS (knobs only) The endless knobs on the MPD32 may also be used as an increment/decrement NRPN function. This allows you to use the knob to increment and decrement through parameters as opposed to sending an absolute value. Please note that the implementation of NRPN functions depends strictly on the software with which you will be using the MP49. Consult your software's documentation to find out how NRPN functions are supported. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which the knob will use to transmit messages. You can assign the knobs to one of two MIDI Ports, A or B, and to one of 16 MIDI Channels on each port (i. e. You can also assign knobs to use the MIDI Common Channel. Press [<] to select MIDI Port/Channel field. While in MIDI Port/Channel field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired MIDI Port and Channel. MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD 3. Note: When not used via USB, only knobs assigned to port A will be transmitted via the 5-pin MIDI port on the back of the MPD32. BANK M FIELD Bank M describes the Most Significant Bit (MSB) of information. Use [<] or [>] buttons to select Bank M field. While in Bank M field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired value. Use the [>] button to select the next field. BANK M FIELD BANK L FIELD Bank L describes the Least Significant Bit (MSB) of information. Use the [<] or [>] buttons to select Bank L field. While in Bank L field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired value. BANK L FIELD When finished editing, press [ENTER] to save or [<] to cancel the changes. 18 EDITING BUTTONS The buttons on the MPD32 can be used to transmit Control Change or Program Change information. Press the button you would like to edit. On Page 1, turn the [VALUE] dial to select `CTRL CHANGE' (Control Change) or `PROG CHANGE' (Program Change) as the event type. Depending on which event type you select on Page 1, parameter options on Page 2 will be different. SELECT BUTTON EVENT TYPE IN THIS FIELD. 5. [. . . ] Turn the unit's power off, wait a moment and then turn it on again. With the footswitch plugged in, turn the unit's power off, wait a moment, and turn it on again. In Global Mode, change the MIDI Clock setting to "External". Also, make sure that your software is set to send MIDI Clock to the MPD32. [. . . ]