Keith McMillen Instruments BopPad, User Manual

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f.a.Q.
23
B
op
p
ad
d
o
i
need a CoMpUTer To Use My
B
op
p
ad
?
No! With the optional MIDI Expander you can send MIDI data to any device that use a 5 pin MIDI
connection. Keep in mind that the BopPad only has one USB port, so communication is limited to the
computer, OR 5 pin MIDI devices.
W
haT Can
i
Use To inTeraCT WiTh My
B
op
p
ad
?
The BopPad is comfortable with drum sticks, mallets, your bare hands, and many other objects!
M
y
B
op
p
ad jUsT sends a ConsTanT noTe
. i
s iT Broken
?
Probably not, and there’s a few things you can do. When powering on, BopPad goes through a short
calibration routine. It’s important not to be touching any of the sensors during this time. Placing pressure
on the sensors could result in stuck notes. Generally a simple power cycle will restore the unit to normal
behavior. A firmware reinstall from the Editor can also alleviate hardware quirks.
Sending the “Reset all controllers” message (CC 121) to the BopPad on any channel will perform a short
recalibration. Sending the “All Sounds Off” message (CC 120) to the BopPad on any channel will make it
output a note off message for all notes across all quadrants.
i
plUgged in My
B
op
p
ad and iT isn
’
T Making any soUnd
. W
haT
’
s Wrong
?
It’s highly likely that nothing is wrong! The BopPad is a MIDI controller, which means it doesn’t actually
make sound on its own. Instead, it sends MIDI messages, which are used to control other sound generating
software/hardware. A seemingly minor distinction, but is actually quite important to understand.
Just open up any audio software that is able to respond to incoming MIDI messages and, depending on
the software, BopPad should start working right away. It’s possible there may be more steps required to
properly configure an application to respond to an attached MIDI device — please refer to the software’s
documentation if this is the case.
C
an
i
Use More Than one
B
op
p
ad aT a TiMe
?
Yes! You can use as many BopPads as you can keep track of. It would be helpful to put different presets
on each device that send on different MIDI channels, or that send different notes and control messages to
avoid confusing the software or hardware you intend to control.
W
haT
k
ind of CyMBal sTand does The
B
op
p
ad MoUnTing BraCkeT fiT on
?
Any standard cymbal stand with an 8 mm post size will do!
M
y
B
op
p
ad is sending UnexpeCTed Messages
,
is iT Broken
?
Probably not! Be sure that the BopPad is on a flat surface, or in the mounting bracket. You also might need
to adjust the global sensitivity, quadrant sensitivty or enable crosstalk cancellation.
h
oW do
i
ConneCT To a
M
oBile
d
eviCe
?
To connect to an iOS device, we recommend using an Apple branded Camera Conection Kit (USB to
Lightning adapter). To connect to an Android device, you should use a USB OTG cable.