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4. ACTIVE
Pressing this key turns the ACTIVE mode and its LED on. In ACTIVE mode, the Control
Change message is generated using with the Slider.
5. Slider
The Control Change message assigned to the Slider is generated when this Slider is
moved. The value of the Control Change message is determined by the position of the
Slider. The Slider is effective only while the ACTIVE mode is on.
6. Pad 1-16
The Note-On/Off messages assigned on each Pad is generated when the Pad is tapped.
Its Note-On velocity value depends on how hard or soft the Pad is tapped. The Aftertouch
(Key pressure) is generated when the Pad is held pressed and the pressure is varied.
7. DC IN
Connects the optional DC 9V AC Adaptor (MP-9) here.
Note 1: It is not required when connected via USB.
Note 2: This unit has no power switch. It always stays on while the AC Adaptor is connected.
8. USB
Connects the USB port of computer via USB cable.
Note 1: The connected computer is required to have the USB Driver software installed to
properly recognize the MPD16. For the installation of USB Driver software, refer to the CD-
ROM disc included.
Note 2: This unit has no power switch. It always stays on while connected to the computer
via the USB cable.
9. MIDI OUT
Connects the other MIDI devices than the computer.
Note: The optional AC Adaptor is required, if not connected via the USB cable.
Notes on operation
1. The USB cable is used to connect to the computer and the MIDI cable is used to connect
to the other MIDI devices. When the MIDI cable only is used, it is required to use the
optional AC Adaptor.
2. The assignment of the Note number to each pad, Control Change number to the Slider,
and MIDI transmit channel of the MPD16 can be set/changed. Refer to “Settings” (see
later) for the details.
3. The assignment of the Note number, Control Change number, and MIDI transmit channel
can be set/changed conveniently from the computer with the MPD16 Utility software
included on the CD-ROM disc. This Utility software also allows to set/change the sensitivity
of each Pad. For the installation and operation of this Utility software, refer to the PDF file
included on the CD-ROM disc.
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