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PRESET # PROGRAM 1 Live For use with Ableton Live. This preset supports the Reason Remote protocol with supplied codec files. To use Reason with the Remote protocol, you will need to install the supplied Reason codec files. Each module in Reason will 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.
USING THE MPD26 WITH REASON Reason is a software program that allows for vast control of its parameters. The problem with having a lot of controllable items is the limit of physical space and the cost of building hardware controllers that can accommodate hundreds or thousands of controllers. The people at Propellerheads have developed a way to remap a single control surface to each of the modules in Reason. This protocol is called Reason Remote.
AKAI MPD26 PRESET MAPPINGS
USING THE MPD26 WITH FL STUDIO 8 USING THE MPD26 WITH CUBASE The included .xml file is a generic remote to be used with Steinberg Cubase 4. This remote contains mappings for the Cubase Mixer and all of the included Steinberg plugins. To install this remote, follow these steps: 1. Go to the Devices Menu and Choose Device Setup. 2. The Device Setup window will appear as shown below. 3. Click on the "+" symbol (as indicated by the circle below), and choose "Generic Remote". 4.
The FL Studio template has a sampler channel dedicated to each pad: Pad Bank A will play each channel at its true pitch. Pad Bank B will mute the corresponding pad. Pad Bank C will select the corresponding channel, allowing for each channel to be played chromatically with a keyboard. Pad bank D will play the sample loaded on the selected track in semitones. Buttons S1-8 will select additional tracks beyond the first twelve, for easily selecting generators, VST plugin channels, etc.
USING THE MPD26 WITH SPECTRASONICS STYLUS RMX www.spectrasonics.net www.ilio.com 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. To use the MPD26 with Stylus RMX you will need to copy the [Akai] folder from the [Spectrasonics-StylusRMX MIDI Templates] folder on the CD-ROM to the following folder on your computer. SAGE/Stylus RMX/Patches/MIDI Learn After you have copied the folder, load the Factory Preset on the MPD26 named [Stylus]. Open your host software and open an instance of Stylus RMX.
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. In addition, the ability to control 8 different parameters on the individual pads and 6 controls within the MIX FX section allows for great real-time control and manipulation. www.
USING THE MPD26 WITH BFD BFD is the premiere software drum module, featuring high-quality drum samples for realistic drum performance. BFD Lite can be used as a standalone computer application, or as a VST instrument which can be dropped into your favorite host environment. We have included a default MIDI map for BFD which gives you access to all the major features of the software. The MPD26 comes with a preset which is already set up to work with BFD or BFD Lite. 1.
Controller Mapping Table Below is a screen shot that shows the Pad Banks, Faders, and Knobs in relation to their mapping within BFD.
USING THE MPD26 WITH ARTURIA SYNTHS 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. Each synth’s controlMIDI file needs to be copied to the following folder so that the mapping will work.
USING THE MPD26 WITH G-MEDIA SYNTHS AKAI MPD26 PRESET MAPPINGS MINIMONSTA IMPOSCAR ODDITY Fader 1 Fader 2 Fader 3 Fader 4 Fader 5 Fader 6 Cutoff Emphasis Contour Cutoff LFO Amp Cutoff LFO Time F Env Attack Filter Freq Filter Q Env Amt FiltDrive F Env Attk F Env Dec VCF Cutoff VCF Res ADSR Filter Amt AR Filter Amt ADSR Attack ADSR Decay Knob 1 Knob 2 Knob 3 Knob 4 Knob 5 Knob 6 Cutoff LFO Shape Cutoff LFO Delay Cutoff LFO S+H Emphasis LFO Amp Emphasis LFO Time A Env Attack Filter Type Filter Separat
USING THE MPD26 WITH ROB PAPEN SYNTHS Installing and loading the MIDI map files: BLUE Mac – Place the file labeled MPD26_Blue.stp in the Applications/Rob Papen/Blue/Blue ECS folder. After starting Blue in your host software, click on ‘Global’. At the bottom right of the GLOBAL page you will see 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.
AKAI MPD26 PRESET MAPPINGS BLUE PREDATOR ALBINO 3 ANALOG DIGITAL NOISE Fader 1 Fader 2 Fader 3 Fader 4 Fader 5 Fader 6 OSC Volume 1 OSC Volume 2 OSC Volume 3 OSC Volume 4 OSC Volume 5 OSC Volume 6 Osc 1 waveform Osc 1 Volume Osc 2 waveform Osc 2 Volume Osc 3 waveform Osc 3 Volume osc1 waveform osc1 volume osc2 waveform osc2 volume osc3 waveform osc3 volume Osc1 Wave Morph osc1 volume Osc2 Wave Morph osc2 volume Osc3 Wave Morph osc3 volume Osc1 noise color osc1 volume Osc2 noise color osc2 volume O
USING THE MPD26 WITH SONAR This Preset designed for use with Sonar. By using different MIDI Ports, it allows use of both MIDI Machine Control from the MPD26's transports, and also provides a good amount of controls for use with Sonar's ACT Midi Controller. To use the MPD26 transport controls in sonar, do the following: 1. Select Options / Control Surfaces. 2. Press the Add New Control Surface button 3. Choose MMC for control surface, and choose USB AUDIO DEVICE for in and out ports. 4.
USING THE MPD26 WITH VIRSYN SYNTHS TERA 3 Mac – Place the file in the Virsyn / Tera folder labeled VSMIDI.vsm in the Applications / Tera3 folder. When you start up Tera it will automatically have the right mappings for the MPD26. Select the VirSyn Preset on your MPD26 and the controllers will be mapped to some of the most used functions. POSEIDON Mac – Place the file in the Virsyn / Poseidon folder labeled VSMIDI.
USING THE MPD26 WITH ARKAOS VJ Arkaos is a visual effects program that allows you to trigger video, still and flash clips from a MIDI source. This program is and other VJ applications are actually very well suited for using the MPD26. This preset is not specific to Arkaos but is designed to allow you to quickly customize your Arkaos presets. Pads – The pads have been programmed to be latched or toggled on and off.
