Just purchased an Akai Pro: MPD226, and I'm having some issues setting it up. I am a bit of a novice with this, but I checked the supported hardware and while Akai products are there, this particular model doesn't seem to be.
Am I doing something wrong or did I make a mistake by not checking the supported hardware before purchasing? Currently using MC9
Akai Pro: MPD226 - WAS: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey
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Re: Akai Pro: MPD226 - WAS: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey
Hi,
We don't have specific support for that unit, but you should be able to use Mixcraft's MIDI Learn function to map the controls.
Greg
We don't have specific support for that unit, but you should be able to use Mixcraft's MIDI Learn function to map the controls.
Greg
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Re: Akai Pro: MPD226 - WAS: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey
I have the Akai LPD8 pad and knob combo, you may have to familiarize yourself with the akai software to facilitate midi learn. I have my pads set up to EZDrummer kits by default.
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Re: Akai Pro: MPD226 - WAS: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey
I have the same controller and no problems with it in Mixcraft 9 Pro Studio. Should be class-compliannt, aka plug and play. I had to map the pads manually on the MPD itself to correspond with the assigned midi notes on the Omnisampler.
Re: Akai Pro: MPD226 - WAS: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey
Thanks for the replies!
I didn't realize I could just go right into midi learn without having a control surface configured in Preferences. It picked up the inputs right away!
That said, the particular item I was really hoping to control doesn't appear to be configurable through midi learn...I attached an image of a MIDI track with a BBC orchestra instrument's automation parameters, the knob which appears isn't purple when you try and midi learn.
Any thoughts or workarounds I might use to accomplish this?
I didn't realize I could just go right into midi learn without having a control surface configured in Preferences. It picked up the inputs right away!
That said, the particular item I was really hoping to control doesn't appear to be configurable through midi learn...I attached an image of a MIDI track with a BBC orchestra instrument's automation parameters, the knob which appears isn't purple when you try and midi learn.
Any thoughts or workarounds I might use to accomplish this?
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Re: Akai Pro: MPD226 - WAS: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey
Hi,
Watch the MIDI section of this video: https://acoustica.com/mixcraft/videos/m ... er-modules
Greg
Watch the MIDI section of this video: https://acoustica.com/mixcraft/videos/m ... er-modules
Greg
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Re: Akai Pro: MPD226 - WAS: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey
Perfect, I'm up and running, thanks!
Re: Akai Pro: MPD226 - WAS: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey
I have a new Akai MPK miniplus. Has anyone found/made a midi mapper program for MPK miniplus to Mixcraft 9?
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Re: Akai Pro: MPD226 - WAS: MIDI Controller Keyboard Survey
Hi,
Use Mixcraft's MIDI Learn option to map the controls.
Check out this old video on MIDI mapping:
https://acoustica.com/mixcraft/videos/u ... ontrollers
Greg
Use Mixcraft's MIDI Learn option to map the controls.
Check out this old video on MIDI mapping:
https://acoustica.com/mixcraft/videos/u ... ontrollers
Greg
Mixcraft - The Musician's DAW
Check out our tutorial videos on YouTube: Mixcraft 10 University 101
Check out our tutorial videos on YouTube: Mixcraft 10 University 101