mpd24

Hey audace, dam thats gotta be a pain.

What software did you get with your MPD24? There should be a way to reload the defaults back onto it whether you're using the old software Uniquest, or the newer Vyzex software...

There are the support files for the MPD24 here:
http://www.akaipro.com/supportos.php#MPD24

Including the MPD24 factory presets:
http://www.akaipro.com/software/OS/MPD24/MPD24_Factory%20Presets.zip

Sorry to add another mpd24 problem but I dont know where else to ask!
I'm using a laptop with reason 4 and I cant get my mpd24 to work with it. I've tried it on a different set-up (desk top with delta 1010 soundcard) and it works fine, it just doesn't feel my laptop! Do I just need to get an audio interface for it to work or is it something more complex?? I thought it should just work anyway though cos its usb? Can some one advise me please? Its getting me vexxed! thanks a lot,
Blendsie

thanks! I am going to have a look around.

thanks a lot for that ,I am going to try that
I'll let u know how it goes

ok so,
I couldn't get the uniquest soft to work so ,i installed the Vyzex soft which is working fine so far.
one problem ,when i go to file>open>akaiproMD24, I can't open the factory presets.bnk file that I downloaded from the akai website ,the file is shaded ,it won't let me select it
there is a factory.SQS file in the folder and when i load it up it only loads the first factory preset which is BFDlite ,I still don't have the other presets ex: REASON ,LIVE etc.......

allright ,
I think u are using a pc right?
cos I am using a mac and I can't see the 'files of type ' in the browser
I can't work it out ,in the folder there is also a DEFAULT.SQC and a DEFAULT.SQ9 file in the folder ,same as the factorypresets.bnk file, they can't be opened ....
when i click on the files by themselves on the folder it says 'Files with SQG extensions need to be converted to SQS before they will load''
don't know what it means>.....

to erase the presets ,I just went into the uniquest and messed it up ,so I wouldn't recommend that.....

no worries ,
there isn't any other option to open presets banks >>>>

Ok, I think I have it...

Forget about the Factory Bank file - that seems to only be for the Uniquest software... handy of Akai not to mention that on their website!

So, the factory set you're needing is actually already in the Vyzex install directory.

You should just be able to open Vyzex, it autodetects your MPD, and then go to FILE > OPEN, and select "Factory SET.SQS". Open that file, and it is now loaded into the Vyzex program. Now all we need to do is send it to the MPD24...

To send the factory defaults to the MPD, now click the Vyzex EDITOR MODES button labelled DATA (you're probably still on PRESET mode).

Then hit the PUT SET button ... and in about 10 seconds it should be transfered to your mpd...

Does that work for you? Seemed to work for me on my pc...

Sweet, let me know if that works, and I'll put this into a proper guide format for future visitors.

Thats good to hear - glad we got there in the end ;)

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Yup Blendsie - Realtek is one of the common onboard audio chips... they're not usually up to the task of being used in a studio/recording/production environment.

Sounds like you're on the right track, getting an audio/midi interface is a good move for any musician working with a computer/laptop.

Hmm, I just checked out that Emu 0202 - you're aware that it doesn't appear to have midi ins/outs? The MPD24 shouldn't be effected, as you're plugging it in via USB.... but it may be a drawback if in the future you're wanting to plug in a new midi keyboard to it using a midi cable, if you don't want to use that with USB for whatever reason. It used to be a big issue, but for some people mainly working with software studios, and one or two USB plugged midi controllers (such as the mpd24), then its not always an issue anymore... just thought I'd mention it in case you missed that detail.

Yo matt! still no luck with the mpd24. I got a lexicon alpha the other day and thought this would solve the problem but it doesn't.With Reason 4.0 in edit>preferences>keyboards and control surfaces it only says "not selected" on the in port when I add the mpd24. I have switched the audio card driver to the lexicon but it still wont find the mpd. Do you have any ideas of what I should do? thanks, Bl

I will try installing the remote files again then. Even though the alpha has no midi ports it is still a better sound card than my previous one and i thought this should eliminate any problems i was having with my realtek one. When I go to control panel>sound and audio devices>properties I cannot change the sound playback or MIDI music playback to the Lexicon alpha, it just has realtek HD as the default device. Could it be something to do with this? Would getting a different sound card help? Thanks for the help dude, will keep you posted. peace

Yeah thats kinda what I was concerned about with that Lexicon Alpha. The lack of midi input plugs isn't the big problem, as obviously you can still plug in the mpd24 using the USB plug on your pc, but I'm wondering whether the Alpha is actually capable of processing the midi data at all? I just don't know, I've only ever dealt with audio/midi interfaces...

Personally, what ever the case with those specifics, I think that someone involved in computer-based music creation would be best off getting an audio/midi capable interface - so that they're able to easily communicate with external midi equipment in the future, either in or out. To me it seems like the only reason to get an audio only interface would be someone such as a guitarist who purely wants to record his guitar playing onto his computer?

Yeah, got the alesis io 2 usb interface now but still can't get the mpd24 to work. The io works fine as a sound card but still can't configure the mpd in edit>preferences. Don't have a fuckin clue anymore!!

Alesis doesnt help either but is a great i/o device. Am using windows xp and dont hve a webcam

Audible synths? Is this mpd24 your only midi controller? Are you familiar with the theory of how a midi controller works?

I use Acid Pro 6, and presumably 4 is similar regarding midi controller setup.

Make sure OPTIONS > PREFERENCES > MIDI menu is setup ok, with USB DEVICE etc ticked. That enables the input of midi data.

I also have OPTIONS > PREFERENCES > EXTERNAL CONTROL AND AUTOMATION menu.... do you see that menu too? I have added a GENERIC CONTROL, which is my mpd24. You may also then need to double-click your GENERIC CONTROL entry which should now be showing under the heading "Active Control Devices".

Make sure under MIDI INPUT dropdown box at the bottom, you have selected USB DEVICE. (Which is the mpd24 obviously).

Once you've got your mpd24 able to send Acid Pro midi data, then you just need to assign whichever VST instrument you want it to control. Let me know if you're at that stage already and we'll take it from there.

Hope that helps.

How come I cannot hear any of the preset loops on my mpdf24??? I was just wondering if anyone can help me with this.