Akai MPD24 Drums User Manual


 
10
MODES
The MPD24 has four different modes of operation. Each mode can be accessed by
pressing the corresponding button on the MPD24. 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
sliders, 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
MPD24 every time.
(page 11)
Edit Mode This mode allows you to edit the configuration of the
MPD24. EDIT MODE is a powerful tool for customizing
your set-up. In this mode, you can make changes to how the
pads, knobs and sliders are behaving. For example, you
may wish to have a slider 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 other various parameters of the pads, knobs and
sliders in EDIT MODE. (page 13)
Global Mode This mode allows you to set global parameters and make
general changes to how your MPD24 is functioning. For
example, in GLOBAL MODE you can change how the pads
respond to the touch, or change the brightness of the LCD
screen. The parameters that you can modify in GLOBAL
MODE also include controller resets, pad response curves,
display brightness, and more.
(page 21)
Program Change Mode – This mode allows you to transmit various Program
Change messages. In this mode, you can tell your
DAW or an external device to switch to a different
program bank of sounds. This way, you can avoid
having to manually switch between different
programs on your DAW or external device.
(page 26)