Akai MPD 32 Manual

FACTORY PRESET
DOCUMENTATION

MPD32 FACTORY PRESET LISTINGS
PRESET # PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
1 LiveLite This preset is designed to be used with the Ableton Live Lite
software DAW, included with the MPD32.
2 FxPanBFD For use with Fxpansion’s BFD.
3 MPC Pads For use with the Akai MPC series.
4 Reason
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 MPD32’s controllers.
This is extremely powerful as it allows you to use a single
MPD32 preset to control all of the modules in Reason. See
“Using the MPD32 with Propellerheads Reason” section for
information on installing the Reason Remote codecs and
mappings
5 Cubase For use with Steinberg’s Cubase DAW.
6 ApplidAc For use with Appliead Acoustics’ String Studio and Ultra Analog.
7 Arturia
For use with Arturia software synth modules, such as Arp2600V,
CS80V, Moog Modular V, Minimoog V, Prophet V, Jupiter 8V.
See “Using the MPD32 with Arturia Synths” for information on
preset mappings.
8 FLStudio For use with Image Line’s FL Studio 7.
9 FxPanGUR For use with Fxpansion’s Guru. See “Using the MPD32 with
Fxpansion’s Guru” for mapping information and use.
10 GMedia
For use with Gmedia synths, such as Minimonsta, ImpOSCar,
and Oddity. See “Using the MPD32 with Gmedia Synths” for
mapping information and use.
11 RobPapen
For use with Rob Papen synths, such as LinPlug's Albino 3, and
ConcreteFX's Blue and Predator,. See “Using the MPD32 with
Rob Papen Synths” for mapping information and use.
12 Sonar For use with Cakewalk Sonar DAW.
13 SpectATM For use with Spectrasonics’ Atmosphere.
14 SpectRMX
For use with Spectrasonics’ Stylus RMX. See “Using the
MPD32 with Spectrasonics’ Stylus RMX” for mapping
information and use.
15 SpectTRL For use with Spectrasonics’ Trilogy.
16 Virsyn For use with Virsyn synths, such as Poseidon and Tera 3.
17 GMDrums Standard General MIDI drum and controller mapping. Good for
general drum use.
18 ArkaosVJ For use with Arkaos VJ.
19-30 Generic
The presets included are only intended to be a starting point for your use. All of these software programs allow incredible
amounts of control and by using multiple MIDI channels, controllers, pad modes and program changes, you can easily
create some incredible music.
Enjoy.

USING THE MPD32 WITH BFD
BFD is the premiere software drum module, featuring high-quality drum samples for realistic
drum performance. BFD 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 MPD32 comes with a preset which is already set up to work with BFD.
1. To use the FxpanBFD preset you will need to copy the Akai_MPD32_BFD.bfc file from the CD to your BFD
folder on your hard drive. This BFD folder has all of your FILLS, GROOVES, KEYMAPS, KITS etc. You will find
a file labeled default.bfc – place the Akai_MPD32_BFD.bfc file at this same directory level.
2. To load this MIDI CC map file, start BFD and click on the HIT OPTIONS icon on the middle right of the BFD
screen.
a. This will open a dialog box that has PAGE1, PAGE2, ADVANCED and MIDI CC's options.
b. Click on the MIDI CC's tab.
c. Now to the left of the PAGE 1 option, click on the LOAD MIDI CC ASSIGNMENTS icon.
d. Choose the Akai_MPD32_BFD.bfc file and BFD will now be mapped to correspond to the FxPanBFD
preset on the MPD32.
3. To load the preset in the MPD32, press the [PRESET] button and use the [VALUE] dial to select preset number 7
– “FxPanBFD”. Press the [VALUE] dial to load the preset.
NOTE: If you want this MIDI CC file to be the default MIDI CC map on BFD, rename the file default.bfc and it will
automatically load every time.
!
If you have edited MPD32’s presets and are unable to load BFD, use the
supplied Vyzex Editor to load the Factory Preset Bank and “PUT” or download
the factory preset bank into the MPD32.

AKAI MPD32 PRESET MAPPINGS
BANK BFD LITE
Fader 1 ADIRECT MASTER
Fader 2 A OVERHEAD
Fader 3 A ROOM
Fader 4 A PZM
Fader 5 A MASTER
Fader 6 A Master Dynamics
Fader 7 A Kick Mic In/Out
Fader 8 A Snare Mic Top/Bottom
Knob 1 AOVERHEAD DISTANCE
Knob 2 A OVERHEAD WIDTH
Knob 3 A ROOM DISTANCE
Knob 4 A ROOM WIDTH
Knob 5 A PZM DISTANCE
Knob 6 A PZM WIDTH
Knob 7 A
Knob 8 A
Switch 1 ADIRECT MASTER MUTE
Switch 2 A OVERHEAD MUTE
Switch 3 A ROOM MUTE
Switch 4 A PZM MUTE
Switch 5 A DIRECT MASTER SOLO
Switch 6 A OVERHEAD SOLO
Switch 7 A ROOM SOLO KICK SOLO
Switch 8 A PZM SOLO
Fader 9 BKICK 1 Direct TRIM
Fader 10 B SNARE 1 Direct TRIM
Fader 11 B HIHAT Direct TRIM
Fader 12 B TOM F Direct TRIM
Fader 13 B TOM M Direct TRIM
Fader 14 B TOM H Direct TRIM
Fader 15 B CYM 1 Direct TRIM
Fader 16 B CYM 2 Direct TRIM
Knob 9 BKICK 1 Direct PAN
Knob 10 B SNARE 1 Direct PAN
Knob 11 B HIHAT Direct PAN
Knob 12 B TOM F Direct PAN
Knob 13 B TOM M Direct PAN
Knob 14 B TOM H Direct PAN
Knob 15 B CYM 1 Direct PAN
Knob 16 B CYM 2 Direct PAN
Switch 9 BKICK MUTE
Switch 10 B SNARE MUTE
Switch 11 B HIHAT MUTE
Switch 12 B TOM F MUTE
Switch 13 B TOM M MUTE
Switch 14 B TOM H MUTE
Switch 15 B CYM 1 MUTE
Switch 16 B CYM 2 MUTE
Fader 17 CKICK TRIM
Fader 18 C SNARE TRIM
Fader 19 C HIHAT TRIM
Fader 20 C TOM F TRIM
Fader 21 C TOM M TRIM
Fader 22 C TOM H TRIM
Fader 23 C CYM 1 TRIM
Fader 24 C CYM 2 TRIM
Knob 17 CKICK TUNE
Knob 18 C SNARE TUNE
Knob 19 C HIHAT TUNE
Knob 20 C TOM F TUNE
Knob 21 C TOM M TUNE
Knob 22 C TOM H TUNE
Knob 23 C CYM 1 TUNE
Knob 24 C CYM 2 TUNE
Switch 17 CKICK SOLO
Switch 18 C SNARE SOLO
Switch 19 C HIHAT SOLO
Switch 20 C TOM F SOLO
Switch 21 C TOM M SOLO
Switch 22 C TOM H SOLO
Switch 23 C CYM 1 SOLO
Switch 24 CCYM 2 SOLO

USING THE MPD32 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.
We have included all the files necessary to enable Reason to find the MPD32 and map its controls to whatever module
you have selected in the sequencer.
To begin using the MPD32 with Reason, you will need to make sure that you have version 3.0.5 or greater for the Mac or
version 3.0.4 or later for the PC. Please note that the MPD32 is also compatible with Reason 4.
1. To install the Reason Remote codecs and remote maps, run the Reason Remote installer for your particular
computer and it will auto-install the folders into the right locations.
2. After you have installed the Reason Remote codecs, select Preset number 2 – “Reason” – on your MPD32.
Press the [VALUE] dial to load the preset.
!
If you have edited MPD32’s presets and are unable to load the Reason preset, use the supplied Vyzex
Editor to load the Factory Preset Bank and “PUT” or download the factory preset bank into the MPD32.
3. Start up Reason and the software will automatically find the
MPD32 controller. Within Reason, click on [Preferences]
and look under [Control Surfaces and Keyboards]. You
should see the Akai MPD32 icon with a green check mark.
If it is not checked, click the “Use with Reason” button.