

Press OK at the bottom of the box, and you are now done setting up the software to work with the MPD226Īdjusting the MPC Essentials Plugin Sources Also, to ensure synchronization for functions such as the Noterepeat, choose MIDI Clock from the Send drop-down menu and the MPD226 from the To drop-down menu. Under the heading MIDI Machine Control (MMC) click on the boxes next to Receive and Send to add a check mark to each box. Select the Sync tab from the left side of the window.Choose the MIDI tab and add a check to the box next to MPD226 in the Active Midi Inputs box as shown in the image below.In the Audio tab, choose your Audio Device Type and Device, which is dependent upon your audio interface. Open the Preferences window in MPC Essentials.Once you set this, you can tap the PRESET button to confirm your selection.Change the type to MMC/MIDI by turning the Data Dial. The screen should now say Transport at the top and the selection for Type should be blinking.Press the EDIT button, and then tap the PLAY button on the transport to enter the midi edit selection for the transport controls.Push the Data Dial to confirm the preset. Use the Data Dial at the top of the controller to scroll to the MPC Essentials preset.Before opening the software! Plug your MPD226 into the computer with the included USB cable, and power on the unit.

Adjusting the MPC Essentials Plugin Sources.This guide walks through how to setup the MPD226 with the included MPC Essentials program. Its intuitive blend of MPC controls and technologies mesh with easy USB connectivity to bring the feel of classic beat making into the world of computer music production. The MPD226 is a MIDI-over-USB pad controller perfect for producers, programmers, musicians and DJs alike.
