Worlde ORCA PAD16 User manual

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Worlde ORCA PAD16
MIDI Controller User’s Manual

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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2. FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
3.1 ORCA PAD 16 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Connecting to a Computer ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Connecting to Mobile Devices ................................................................................................................................................. 6
4. PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Trigger pads ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Knobs ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Control Bank button/Reset button .......................................................................................................................................... 8
4. 4 Pad Bank button ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.5 Program Select button .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.6 Full Level button ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.7 Note Repeat Configuration button .......................................................................................................................................... 8
4.8 Note Repeat button ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.9 Full Sized USB connector ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
5. USING THE ORCA PAD16 WITH YOUR DAW ....................................................................................................................... 9
6. APPENDICES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
APPENDIX A- ASSIGNABLE CONTROLLER LIST ........................................................................................................................ 9
Appendix B- Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements ................................................................................................... 12
Appendix C-Note Value and The Corresponding Numerical Number ...................................................................................... 13
Appendix D- General MIDI Instruments-Program Change Numbers ....................................................................................... 14
Appendix E - General MIDI Drums-Note assignments .............................................................................................................. 15
7. SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Packing list:
WORLDE ORCA PAD 16*1
USB cable*1
Quick start*1

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the WORLDE ORCA PAD 16 USB MIDI controller. ORCA PAD16 is a high quality, feature-packed controller which
includes all the essentials to start making music. To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully.
Your ORCA PAD 16 midi controller will not make any sound unless it is connected to a computer or other external MIDI gear. This is because
the ORCA PAD 16 sends MIDI data when you play it and does not produce sound on its own. Instead, it is used to control a virtual instrument
on your computer or a MIDI sound module to generate sounds.
In order to use the functions of this product, you’ll need to make settings in the application you’re using. Make settings as described in
the owner’s manual for your application.
ORCA PAD 16 integrates perfectly with DAWs (such as Ableton Live, Bitwig and so on) for both production and performance.
2. Features
 Three banks of 16 high quality velocity & pressure sensitive performance pads with RGB backlit, for 48 total, can be assigned easily as
MIDI notes, program change buttons.
 Three banks of 6 assignable encoders, for 18 total, can be assigned as MIDI CC, aftertouch and etc.
 Function buttons, providing functions like, FULL LEVEL, NOTE REPEAT, PROGRAM SELECT，NOTE REPEAT CONFIGURATION and etc.
 USB interface, adaptable to USB 2.0(FULL SPEED). Power supplied by USB.
 Compatible with Win11/10/8/7/XP/Vista and Mac OSX or greater.
 Drive free and hot-plug supported.
 Integrated perfectly with DAWs (such as Ableton Live, Bitwig and so on) for both production and performance.
 Edited by the ORCA PAD16 Software Editor which could be downloaded from www.worlde.com.cn.

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3. Getting Started
3.1 ORCA PAD 16 Overview
3.1.1 Top Panel Overview

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3.1.2 Rear Panel Overview
Control Definitions
1. Trigger pads
2. Encoders
3. [Control Bank/Reset] button
4. [Pad Bank] button
5. [Full Level] button
6. [Program Select] button
7. [Note Repeat Configuration] button
8. [Note Repeat] button
9. [Kensington Lock] button
10. Full Sized USB connector
3.2 Setup
If you intend to connect your ORCA PAD16 to a computer or mobile devices , please read sections 3.2 to 3.4 first.
3.2.1 Minimum System Requirements
If you are using your ORCA PAD16 with a computer, the following minimum system requirements apply:
Windows Mac OS
i3 1.2GHz or higher Macintosh i3*1.2GHz/P4*1.2GHz or higher
(CPU requirement may be higher for laptops) (CPU requirement may be higher for laptops)
1G RAM OS X 10.3.9 with 1G RAM,
Direct X 9.0b or higher OS X 10.4.2 or greater with 1G RAM
Windows XP (SP2) or higher *G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported.
(Windows 98, Me, NT or 2000 not supported)
WORLDE suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.
USB hubs are not supported. WORLDE suggests that you connect directly to one of your computer’s built in USB ports.
3.2.2 Using The ORCA PAD16 With Your Software
When installed, the ORCA PAD16 appears as a simple MIDI device with one input port and one output port. You should select the listed
USB MIDI Controller input port as the MIDI input device in your software. Once this is set, your software should be able to receive notes
and controller data from the ORCA PAD16.
The port name is defined as WORLDE when connecting to USB port.
It will appear as WORLDE in the Device Manager.

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3.3 Connecting to a Computer
ORCA PAD16 is bus-powered, so it turns on as soon as you connect it to your computer with a USB cable.
3.4 Connecting to Mobile Devices
3.4.1 iOS
To operate your ORCA PAD16 with an iOS device, use Apple’s Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter with a separate 2.4A Lightning charger.
3.4.2 Android
To operate the ORCA PAD16 with an Android device we’d like to recommend a USB OTG to USB adapter.

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4. Parts and Their Functions
4.1 Trigger pads
ORCA PAD16 has three banks of 16 high quality velocity & pressure sensitive performance pads with RGB backlit, for 48 total, which can
be assigned easily as MIDI notes or program change buttons. The pads can be used to trigger drum hits to our software or hardware
module. The pads are pressure and velocity sensitive, which makes them very responsive and intuitive to play. With the software editor
it’s possible to assign the pads and adjust the RGB color of the pads. For example: The pads can be assigned to trigger up to 48 particular
MIDI notes (drums, stabs, bass notes, whatever). When the pads assigned to MIDI notes, they will send notes message which work just as
48 keys at this moment. The default is sending the note message on Channel 1. When a pad is assigned to program change, it will send
program change message, so it won’t produce any sound when pressed in this mode.
When used in conjunction with the Program select button, the pads will recall one of 16 MIDI presets. This is accomplished by holding the
Program select button and pressing one of the pads. For example, if you hold the program select button and press Pad 1 the Preset 1 will
be recalled.
4.2 Knobs
These encoders transmit control change messages. The 3 banks of 6 encoders (18 for total) can be assigned to control any editable
parameter on the selected device. Each encoder can be used to send continuous control data to a desktop audio workstation. There are
135 MIDI controller messages that are used for controlling the MIDI-adjustable parameters in your software(0 to127 is the standard MIDI
control parameter, 128 to 134 is the special MIDI control parameter). Examples of these controllable parameters include volume, pan,
expression, reverb, chorus and portamento.
The 6 assignable knobs on your ORCA PAD16 is able to send any of the 128 standard MIDI controller messages to control such parameters.
Please note that in order for these effects to work, the device you are sending to must be able to receive these messages. A full list of
these control messages is given in Appendix A.
For example, you may want to set the Knob 1 to control the channel volume. This is done by assigning controller 7 to the Knob 1.
Examples of other popular effects are listed in the table below. (Please consult Appendix A for the full list.)
Effect Control
Modulation 1
Volume 7
Pan 10
Expression 11
Reverb depth 91
Chorus depth 93

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4.3 Control Bank button/Reset button
Control Bank button is used to switch knob banks. There are three banks of knobs which makes it possible to edit up to 18 parameters for
the knobs. Click the Control Bank button to select the desired knob bank:Green color for Bank A, Red color for Bank B, Blue color for Bank
C. When editing your mappings, make sure you are on the bank you want.
Press this button for 5 seconds to reset the device and the 16 pads will be lighting for a while after reset made.
4. 4 Pad Bank button
Pad Bank button is used to switch pad banks. There are three banks of pads and each bank can address a unique set of 16 sounds giving you
access of up to 48 different sounds you can trigger with the pads. Click the Pad Bank button to select the desired pads bank:Green color for
Bank A, Red color for Bank B, Blue color for Bank C. When editing your mappings, make sure you are on the bank you want.
4.5 Program Select button
Program select button calls up Preset Mode. You can select and recall different Preset programs in this mode. For example, if you hold the
program select button and press Pad 1 the Preset 1 will be recalled. Press and hold this button and then press a pad to select the Prest
Program with the same number as the pad. A Preset Program is a pre-mapped layout of pads, which can be useful for specific situations
(using a General MIDI drum set or using a specific melodic scale).
Important:
While holding this button, the pads will not send any of their normal MIDI messages.
4.6 Full Level button
When [FULL LEVEL] is activated, the pads always play back at a maximum velocity (127), no matter how hard or soft you hit them.
4.7 Note Repeat Configuration button
Press this button and then press a pad to select its secondary function (printed next to the pad number).
Important: While holding this button, the pads will not send any of their normal MIDI messages.
• Pads 1–8: Press one of these pads to determine Time Division, which determines the rate of the Note Repeat feature: quarter notes (1/4), eighth
notes (1/8), 16th notes (1/16), or 32nd notes (1/32). On Pads 5–8, the T indicates a triplet-based time division.
• Pads 9–14: Press one of these pads to select the amount of Swing: Off, 54%, 56%, 58%, 60%, or 62%.
• Pad 15 (Ext Clock): Press this pad to set ORCA PAD16’s clock source (external or internal), which will determine the rate of its time-related
features. When lit (external), ORCA PAD16 will use your DAW’s tempo. When off (internal), MPD218 will use its own tempo, which you can set
with Pad 16, which will flash at the current tempo.
• Pad 16 (Tap Tempo): Press this pad at the desired rate to enter a new tempo.
ORCA PAD16 will detect the new tempo after 3 taps. The pad will flash at the current tempo if you hold NR Config and if ORCA PAD16 is using its
internal clock.
4.8 Note Repeat button
Press and hold this button while striking a pad to cause the pad to retrigger at a rate based on the current tempo and Time Division settings.

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4.9 Full Sized USB connector
Connect the ORCA PAD 16 to your computer with a USB cable via this port. The computer’s USB port provides power to your ORCA PAD16.
This connection is also used to send and receive MIDI data to and from your computer.
5. Using The ORCA PAD16 With Your DAW
A MIDI sequencer will allow you to record, play back, store and edit MIDI data. Although hardware sequencers exist, we will focus on the
more commonly used software sequencers in this manual. Examples of popular DAW are CubaseTM, LogicTM, Ableton Live TM and so on,
although there are many different sequencing applications available for your computer. In order to use your ORCA PAD16 with your
sequencer, you need to set up the sequencer software so that your ORCA PAD16 can be recognized as your DAW’s MIDI input device. You
need to choose a MIDI output device that is capable of making sound when MIDI data is sent to it. This may be a soundcard on your
computer, a VST instrument or a sound module connected to a MIDI port which is in turn connected to your computer. Please consult your
sequencer’s user manual for more information on how this is done. In this manual, section 3.2.2 “Using The ORCA PAD16 With Your
software” details how your ORCA PAD16 will appear in the device listing of your sequencer.
With your ORCA PAD16 set up to communicate with the sequencer, data will go into the sequencer and will be routed to a virtual
synthesizer within the sequencer software or sent to an external sound module via a MIDI output port. The virtual synthesizer or external
sound module will turn the MIDI data into audible sounds. You can then record the incoming MIDI data and edit your performance using
your sequencer. We will have some more detailed MIDI mapping operations for different DAWs provided separately.
6. Appendices
APPENDIX A- ASSIGNABLE CONTROLLER LIST
CONTROLLER NO. DEFINITION INITIAL VALUE VALUE RANGE
0 Bank Select MSB 0 0-127
1 Modulation MSB 0 0-127
2 Breath MSB 127 0-127
3 Controller 0 0-127
4 Foot Controller MSB 127 0-127
5 Portamento time MSB 0 0-127
6 Data Entry MSB 2 0-127
7 Channel Volume MSB 100 0-127
8 Balance MSB 64 0-127
9 Controller 0 0-127
10 Panpot MSB 64 0-127
11 Expression MSB 127 0-127
12 Effect Control 1 MSB 0 0-127
13 Effect Control 2 MSB 0 0-127
14-31 Controller 0 0-127
32 Bank Select LSB 0 0-127
33 Modulation LSB 0 0-127
34 Breath LSB 127 0-127
35 Controller 0 0-127
36 Foot Controller LSB 127 0-127
37 Portamento time LSB 0 0-127
38 Data Entry LSB 0 0-127
39 Channel Volume LSB 127 0-127

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40 Balance LSB 64 0-127
41 Controller 0 0-127
42 Panpot LSB 64 0-127
43 Expression LSB 127 0-127
44-63 Controller 0 0-127
64 Sustain 0 0-127
65 Portamento 0 0-127
66 Sostenuto 0 0-127
67 Soft Pedal 0 0-127
68 Legato FootSwitch 0 0-127
69 Hold 2 0 0-127
70 Sound Controller 64 0-127
71 Resonance 64 0-127
72 Release Time 64 0-127
73 Attack Time 64 0-127
74 Cutoff 64 0-127
75 Decay Time 0 0-127
76 Vibrato Depth 64 0-127
77 Vibrato Depth 64 0-127
78 Vibrato Depth 64 0-127
79 Sound Controller 64 0-127
80-83 Controller 0 0-127
84 Portamento Control 0 0-127
85-90 Controller 0 0-127
91 Reverb 40 0-127
92 Effects 0 0-127
93 Chorus 0 0-127
94 Effects 0 0-127
95 Effects 0 0-127
96 RPN Increment 0 0-127
97 RPN Decrement 0 0-127
98 NRPN LSB 0 0-127
99 NRPN MSB 0 0-127
100 RPN LSB 0 0-127
101 RPN MSB 0 0-127
102-119 Controller 0 0-127
120 All Sound Off 0 0-127
121 Reset All Controllers 0 0-127
122 Local Control 0 0-127
123 All Notes Off 0 0-127
124 OMNI Off 0 0-127