| Description |
In AkaiPro website your will find the following manuals/tutorials in PDF format:
- MPD24 Operator Manual: mpd24_reference_manual.pdf
- MPD24 Factory Preset Documentation: mpd24_factorypreset_documentation.pdf
- MPD24 Product Overview ver. 2008: mpd24_product_overview.pdf
- MPD24 Hardware Firmware Update Instruction: mpd24_firmware_update_instructions.pdf
The most important reference manual or tutorial is the Operator manual, which is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French and German languages. The operator manual conprises of the following important chapters:
- Introduction.
- Key Features.
- Computer Requirements.
- Top Panel Overview
- Real Panel Overview
- Hookup Diagram
- Navigation Buttons Explained
- Displaying Information
- Different modes avaialble: Preset Mode, Edit Mode, Global Modes and Program Change Mode.
- Specifications.
See below for the complete specification for AkaiPro MPD24:
| Display |
custom LCD w/ backlight |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
318mm x 283mm x 50mm (68mm MAX) |
| Weight |
2.18 kg |
| Power |
~200mA 5V DC via USB ~500mA 6V DC via external adaptor (MP6-1) |
| Number of Presets |
30 |
| MIDI output channels over USB |
48 (16 channels x 3 ports) |
| MIDI output channels from 5-pin MIDI |
16 |
| Drum pads |
16 (velocity and pressure sensitive) |
| Drum pad banks |
4 |
| Sliders |
6 |
| 360 degree knobs |
8 |
| Accessories |
Users manual USB cable (1m) CD-ROM disc with Uniquest Editor and other extras DVD-ROM disc with BFD Lite |
| MIDI inputs |
5-pin DIN x 1 |
| MIDI outputs |
5-pin DIN x 1 |
| USB |
Slave connector x 1 (MIDI over USB) |
| DC IN |
6V DC 500mA |
Frankly speaking these manuals offer little tutorials. You will only find standard operating instruction within the official manuals. You might want to join some professional related forums for more real life tutorials offered by other forumers. |