Anyone using an Akai MPD 16?

Umlaaat · 2nd June 2004

i picked up this midi pad the other day, but it dosen't seem to correspond (chromatically keywise) with my samples.... it plays samples sporadically.

using logic pro, os x (10.3.3)

cajonezzz · 2nd June 2004

Problem is your using Logic.

Pro Tools would square you right away. It is by far THE KILLER APP
for any studio application.

(wink wink)

Jesse Skeens · 2nd June 2004

Quote:

Originally posted by Umlaaat
i picked up this midi pad the other day, but it dosen't seem to correspond (chromatically keywise) with my samples.... it plays samples sporadically.

using logic pro, os x (10.3.3)

Sorry I cant help but can you tell me how you like the feel of the pads? I havent been able to demo one and would like to know.

Jesse

kenn.michael · 3rd June 2004

I had one, but the MIDI tracking using USB was sporadic... I had better luck using real MIDI, but that kind of defeated some of the purpose. I tried looking for newer OSX MIDI drivers for the pads, but tracking was bad in all software. Didn't really like the feeling of the pads either compared to the real MPC.

robdarling · 3rd June 2004

You have to use the MPD setup utility to do the mapping. It is set up so that it can work as a drum kit.

Umlaaat · 3rd June 2004

I downloaded the utility from the website, but when opened, nothing seems to happen... it just shows that its open, but when rescanning for new devices or open..., it just sits idle.

Is there a difference if i run it thru midi or usb? i'm going midi into a micro express (port 1)

I mean, the thing works and all, but the pads are completely sproradic. pad 1 correlates to c#1, but pad 2 goes to F4...

What about initial setup? the mpd was already connected when i installed the software.

10.3.3, logic pro, motu micro express...

robdarling · 3rd June 2004

I don't know about the midi thing- I've always just used it USB. Ultimately, you should be getting a graphic representation of the unit with the ability to assign each pad to key map.

Sir B · 14th February 2006

I believe that in order to use the software to assign the pads you have to have it hooked up usb. From what I have read some folks use both the usb and midi together and use the midi to record the midi and just use the usb to power the unit and for the mpd pad assigning software. This is to make up for the shotty usb driver. two cables but who cares really (at least one of them isnt a wall wart)

My mpd-16 is on its way. I was thinking of posting a review if anyone is interested.

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Sir B Gear interested Joined: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 7	I believe that in order to use the software to assign the pads you have to have it hooked up usb. From what I have read some folks use both the usb and midi together and use the midi to record the midi and just use the usb to power the unit and for the mpd pad assigning software. This is to make up for the shotty usb driver. two cables but who cares really (at least one of them isnt a wall wart) My mpd-16 is on its way. I was thinking of posting a review if anyone is interested. __________________ P4 2.0A 1 gig DDR Radeon 7200 460 gigs of WD JB drives Digi 001 PT 6.4 Nuendo Reason http://www.myspace.com/sirbergersworth

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2nd June 2004	#1
Umlaaat Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,107 Thread Starter	Anyone using an Akai MPD 16? i picked up this midi pad the other day, but it dosen't seem to correspond (chromatically keywise) with my samples.... it plays samples sporadically. using logic pro, os x (10.3.3)

3rd June 2004	#4
kenn.michael Gear addict Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 324	I had one, but the MIDI tracking using USB was sporadic... I had better luck using real MIDI, but that kind of defeated some of the purpose. I tried looking for newer OSX MIDI drivers for the pads, but tracking was bad in all software. Didn't really like the feeling of the pads either compared to the real MPC.

3rd June 2004	#5
robdarling Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Richland, WA Posts: 790	You have to use the MPD setup utility to do the mapping. It is set up so that it can work as a drum kit.