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- Page 1 CTORY PRESET DOCUMENTATION...
- Page 2 Reason automatically map itself to the MPD26’s controllers. This is extremely powerful as it allows you to use a single MPD26 preset to control all of the modules in Reason. See “Using the MPD26 with Reason” section for information on installing the Reason Remote codecs and mappings.
- Page 3 To begin using the MPD26 with Reason, you will need to make sure that you have version 3.0.5 or greater for the Mac or version 3.0.4 or later for the PC. Please note that the MPD26 is also compatible with Reason 4.
- Page 5 AKAI MPD26 PRESET MAPPINGS...
- Page 8 6. To open the Generic Remote, go to the Device Menu, and choose "Generic Remote." 7. Select MIXER 1-6 from the drop-down menu. Remember, the MPD26 is configured to work with the Mixer Volumes and Pans, but can be reconfigured to control whatever parameter you wish.
- Page 9 Buttons S1-8 will select additional tracks beyond the first twelve, for easily selecting generators, VST plugin channels, etc. Set up FL Studio as follows: 1. Copy the MPD26 folder contained on the CD into the following directory: C:\Program Files\Image-Line\FL Studio 9\Data\Projects\Templates\Hardware 2.
- Page 10 We would suggest playing with having different pads mapped to Toggle mode or mapping pads to different MIDI channels so as to access different parts. Stylus RMX is capable of many complex controller and pad mappings and the MPD26 makes a great companion to this product.
- Page 11 USING THE MPD26 WITH FXPANSION GURU Guru is a flexible drum pattern and loop manipulation software which partners very well with the MPD26. The ability to map pads to trigger individual drum hits and patterns on different voice engines, as well as to trigger complete scenes makes for unlimited potential in live performance.
- Page 12 The MPD26 comes with a preset which is already set up to work with BFD or BFD Lite. 1. To load the preset in the MPD26, press the [PRESET] button and use the [VALUE] dial to select preset number 8 –...
- Page 13 Controller Mapping Table Below is a screen shot that shows the Pad Banks, Faders, and Knobs in relation to their mapping within BFD.
- Page 14 We have made a template file for most of the popular Arturia synths that all work in conjunction with the Arturia Preset on the MPD26. Each Arturia synth has its own MIDI Map file that will automatically assign the functions within that synth. This file is named controlMIDI.
- Page 15 USING THE MPD26 WITH G-MEDIA SYNTHS AKAI MPD26 PRESET MAPPINGS MINIMONSTA IMPOSCAR ODDITY Fader 1 Cutoff Filter Freq VCF Cutoff Fader 2 Emphasis Filter Q VCF Res Fader 3 Contour Env Amt ADSR Filter Amt Fader 4 Cutoff LFO Amp...
- Page 16 Ex. Con. Setup. Select ‘Load’ and choose the MPD26_Blue.stp file. Select the Rob Papen Preset on your MPD26 and the controllers will be mapped to some of the most used functions. See the ‘Blue’ reference manual to change controller mappings to suit your own needs.
- Page 17 AKAI MPD26 PRESET MAPPINGS BLUE PREDATOR ALBINO 3 ANALOG DIGITAL NOISE Fader 1 OSC Volume 1 Osc 1 waveform osc1 waveform Osc1 Wave Morph Osc1 noise color osc1 volume osc1 volume osc1 volume Fader 2 OSC Volume 2 Osc 1 Volume...
- Page 18 Press OK. With this preset, controls from the MPD26's knobs will be sent on port B, and the keyboard, mod wheel etc, will be sent on port A, allowing you to simultaneously record midi keyboard performances and automation with the Sonar ACT MIDI Controller. Knobs 9-12 in banks A and B send standard midi controllers to Port A for use with Non-ACT Compatible Plugins.
- Page 19 Wave - Time Mixer 2 have the right mappings for the MPD26. Knob 3 Wave - Loopstart Mixer 3 Select the VirSyn Preset on your MPD26 and Knob 4 Wave - Length Mixer 4 Knob 5 Spect - Partials Mixer 5...
- Page 20 GATE TIME the clip or effect will flash on and then off quickly. With a long GATE TIME of 99, the note off and note on are very close so it looks like the clip is looping. Controllers – the controllers are set from 1 - 6 (knobs) and 9-14 (faders). The MPD26 makes a great VJ controller. Dig in and discover the possibilities.
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