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AFX
- Setup
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- Effects
- Pads
  - Hotcues
  - Transport
  - Auto Loop
  - Loop Roll
  - Manual Loop
  - Saved Loops
  - Slicer
  - Beat Jump
  - Sampler
AMX
- Setup
- Controls
- DVS Support
APC MINI
- Setup
- Controls
APC20
- Setup
- Controls
APC40
- Setup
- Controls
APC40 MKII
- Setup
- Sampler
- Effects
- Pads
- Other Controls
MPD218
- Setup
- Controls
- Advanced Setup
MPD226
- Setup
- Controls
- Pads
- HW Controls
- Advanced Setup
MPD232
- Setup
- Pads
- Controls
- Other Controls
- Advanced Setup

AKAI - MPD226

SETUP

Step 1. Connections

Connect the MPD226 to a USB port of your computer using the provided USB cable. The unit offers external powering as well, but is not required for the unit to operate (USB bus powered)

Step 2. Drivers

No drivers is required to be installed. The MPD226 is a USB class compliant device and your Operating System will install the necessary drivers.

Step 3. VirtualDJ

Install VirtualDJ 8 from http://www.virtualdj.com/download/index.html (in case you have not done already)

Start VirtualDJ and login with your Account credentials. A Pro Infinity, Pro Subscription or Plus MPD226 Controller License is required. http://www.virtualdj.com/buy/index.html

Detection Window
A detection window will appear when the unit is first connected with VirtualDJ, verifying proper connection.

Click to OK

The unit is now ready to operate with VirtualDJ Controls