About Modes - Akai MPD32 Operator's Manual

ABOUT MODES

The MPD32 has four different modes of operation.
corresponding button. Following is a short description of each mode:
Preset Mode
Edit Mode
Global Mode
Program Change Mode
This mode allows you to load, save and copy Presets.
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
MPD32 every time.
(page 9)
This mode allows you to edit the configuration of the MPD32. Edit Mode is a
powerful tool for customizing your set-up.
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.
(page 10)
This mode allows you to set global parameters and make general changes to
how your MPD32 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.
(page 27)
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 MPD32.
(page 31)
Each mode can be accessed by pressing its
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A Preset is a
In this mode, you can make