Does anyone know how to use/assign the roll feature (1/16,1/32) with the akai mpk mini thumbstick?
I just bought the Akai MPK mini 2 and it has a thumb stick that many people use to create the roll feature usually hihats sounds use this at 1/16 and/or 1/32. I looked and I don’t see where to assign the stick to do the “roll”. The stick by default controls the wheels section - Mod / Pitch
Can this be done with any midi keyboard? I send back my Nektar Impact so I can’t test it on another keyboard.
This link youtube.com/watch?v=k9O0wuZI6u8&t=4m12s
Sends you straight to the point of the video to show you what I mean.
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I figured out how to use it with the keyboard keys. I turned on the arpeggiator. When you press a key and then let go it will play at a speed ie 1/16 you hold down the on/off button for arpeggiator and select what speed you want ie 1/8, 1/16T etc
This method is ok but I’ve realized I have to try a few times to get the hihat to repeat. Also when I do the hihat rolls when I play the recording back it does not register the rolls. It plays it straight through
I'd love to help you out @aeropg - but none of my midi controllers have joysticks.
To be honest, this is one area where the iPad's touchscreen really shines, because I am able to record amazing hihat patterns using the built-in note repeat slider touchpad. Unfortunately none of these 'performance modifiers' can be mapped to external controls
Which midi controllers do you own?
I bought this for that feature but you are right the touchscreen method is nice and simple. I might return this midi controller. I am looking for one that plays nice with beatmaker. My last controller keys didn’t work well with bm3
I have a small Korg Nanokey Studio (bluetooth) for using when away from home, and a Korg Microkey Air 61 (also Bluetooth) for using at home.
You can probably tell I don't like unnecessary wires
How’s the korg microkey air? I was going to get the 25 key version. But I am currently leaning towards the cme xkey air 25
Depends how much travel you like in your keys, I guess.
The CME is nice, and easy to stick in your bag, but I wanted something that stays at home, so I went for the 61-key Microkey.
Arguably, I didn't need Bluetooth if it always stays at home, but what the hell
True I’m in the same boat. But I like the look of the CME and it has normal sized piano keys vs the Akai mpk which has small keys plus knobs and pads.
Try to see them up close if you can. The feel and size of the keys can really affect the decision you make.
I’ve decided on the cme xkey air 25 (Bluetooth) or the 37 key wired. I love the idea of no wires but I am only playing at my home. The 37 is still small enough to travel if ever needed, But wireless is so cool lol