Hey, nice review! This looks good and I am sure you will enjoy this. You may be able to adjust the pad sensitivity to accommodate you I would think. I am thinking about getting an APC mini for koala because I like the 8x8 pattern so that I don't have to switch pages when using many samples. I also prefer the faders over the knobs for live performance. It feels more ergonomic to me. Enjoy your toy!

I agree 10/10. You should be able to hit the pads as hard as you want without retriggering other pads. I just happen to have a Launchpad Pro laying around. Never tried it with Koala, but I will now.

I recommend the Presonus ATOM. Volume, pitch are similar to where Koala places them and has many buttons that can be midi mapped like Play, Record and others.

I like your wallpaper, I recently got a music player for android called casse-o-player that has a visually working tape cassette on the screen. The tape actually winds from reel to reel and you can choose from a load of actual tapes from vintage 70’s tapes to deluxe reel to reel tapes

@Khordmaster

2 жыл бұрын

That’s dope!

Good review. A tip, get some Q-Tips / Cotton swab and also from the pharmacy get a bottle of that clear isopropyl alcohol.. "slightly" get the Q-Tips / Cotton swab damp with the clear isopropyl alcohol.. You'll be able to clean the pads when they get dirty and rough looking... Makes them look brand new. Clean the pad with the slightly wet side and then dry them with the other side of the Q-Tips / Cotton swab. Done it for about two years.. NO issues. Have a great week.

@Khordmaster

2 жыл бұрын

Dope! Thanks for sharing!!!

@MrTom-Songwriter-Composer

2 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster You are Welcome... Clear isopropyl alcohol really does an awesome job just for the tops of the pads. Back in the old school days, we used to use that same clear isopropyl alcohol to clean vinyl records, and it used to make those vinyl records look new. Have a great week.

the mpd 218 has great pads, sometimes It comes with the screws from the main pad board inside too tight, if you unscrew them just a tiny little bit It usually resolves this issue of the rubber pads bouncing and retriggering other pads when you play the lower ones

thats dope

Another option that works really well is the launchpad x. You can create your own midi mapping. With one layout you can control all 4 banks on koala. Also you can map all faders on another page. There not encoders but it works good enough. And the pads don’t double trigger as much or barley at all.

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know! Appreciate this. I ended up returning and getting a replacement. Works flawlessly so far 😎

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Although I do like the idea of being able to have all pads available without switching 🤔

@bboymac84

3 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna try it with my iPhone

@JJ-vp3bd

2 жыл бұрын

is the launchpad still recommended

@pieslice

2 жыл бұрын

@@JJ-vp3bd most definitely. Launchpad x works awesome. Some initial work setting up the midi on there website and customizing your color scheme. After that your good. Maybe I’ll have to actually contribute to KZread and make a video of how I did it. It would be my first one.

Mega cool wideo thenks

@Khordmaster

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

so was it posible to map all potis at once?

Can you use the knobs to set start and end points on your chops

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

You know what that's a great question. I'm not entirely sure... I'll try soon

Is that possible midi mapping to sample start marker and end marker in koala?

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm be a bit more specific. You can certainly do what I think you’re asking via the “lazy” autochop method in the latest update

Great review! Not sure if I missed it in the video, but what does "iOS mode" actually do?

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m not sure! I thought I recognized a difference at first but i don’t think there was one. I’m gonna do a quick follow up video explaining how I overcame the ghost triggering of that upper left pad

@bigbeatnut

2 жыл бұрын

I think I remember it draws less power, maybe the LEDs are not so bright. I could be wrong.

This is cool. I'm tempted to try my Maschine Mikro with Koala on my MacMini, but I discovered that my midi keyboard(My Yama RefaceCS synth to be exact) just automatically connected to Koala. I tried midi-mapping the Reface's sliders to the effects in the Performance section, but no go----BUT!! I did discover that I could map the Play, Record and Sequence selection to keys on my RefaceCS. So in one way, this video didn't help, but in another way it totally did...so thanks!👍🏽may not have even thought of doing this if it wasn't for this video.

@Khordmaster

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful 🔥🔥🔥

@thekeysman6760

Жыл бұрын

This has been the beauty of MIDI since 1983 when the first device came out. All MIDI hardware can talk to each other. It shouldn't be surprising 40 years later!

Hi there. What happens with this controller, or any, when you switch to keyboard mode, not grid, in Koala? Hopefully the whole pad bank becomes the default keys on the Koala keyboard? Many thanks for your time.

@Khordmaster

Жыл бұрын

good question, not sure... maybe I will check one day. pretty sure if I remember correct changing the mode in koala does not change the functionality with the pads

Is there a tutorial like this anywhere for Koala and Akai mpk mini ?

@Khordmaster

Жыл бұрын

Not sure!!!

I wanted to use the MPD232 with Koala on my iPad, but I can't map my STOP button anywhere lol - So once I hit play on the sequencer, it just goes wild and doesn't turn off. Why isn't there a STOP button I can map to?

@Khordmaster

Жыл бұрын

i vaguely remember being disappointed by this as well lol

I would say this and the korg nanopad 2 are the best so far. Mpd for Android since it can't be turned to landscape/vertical wise. And the nanopad for ios since it can turn to the side for 8 pads on top and bottom.

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

I see what you mean about the nanopad! I use my iPad in landscape mode with koala almost always so having them laid out that way might be really nice. Hm you got me thinking now lol

@REAL6

3 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster Haaaaaaa think away. But personally, i prefer the MPD. Nothing like that MPC feel!!!

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

@@REAL6 haha word imma experiment with midi mapping! The default layout is counter intuitive with koala in landscape🤷🏾‍♂️

@REAL6

3 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster I'd love to have both just for the hell of it, depending on your mood.

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

@@REAL6 lol word I’m thinking about picking up that new Novation Circuit Tracks!

What connection is that for the iPad to connect the usb cable to the unit

@Khordmaster

Жыл бұрын

Hype drive for iPad!

Had the same problem with mine. Basicly stoped using it because of it 😔

Thank you for for showing this off in koala! What is the connector you’re using between the iPad and the controller itself?

@Khordmaster

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾 the one included which is USB type B to A… and I used a usb c hub for my ipad which has a type A port

@ryreeves3375

Жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster I’m having a problem with my Midi Fighter getting enough power with my current hub, I might need to grab a different one if that’s the problem? Sometimes when I plug it in with a lighting cord also attached it will be fine and responsive, other times the buttons won’t respond and the lights are super delayed

I need help. I have a Android Phone with koala sampler with just one usb c Port. I need Power for the Phone and the Controller like the akai mpd and also the 3.5mm jack output to send the Samples to a p.a. or Mixer. What would be the best hub or cable solution? Has someone a setup like this that works fine?

@Khordmaster

2 жыл бұрын

Not too sure! Lets see if someone in the community had an idea. You can also ask in my discord!

Koala Szampler Rox,Thanks Henny

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

bigggg facts!

Good one. Hope you can share your experience for this pad controllor after you use for a while with koala. I am considering to have korg nano pad2 or have akai mpd to conect with ipad koala for mobile beat make. It would be better，if you can share some info about portablity of this pad controller. Thanks in advance.

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! And i got you!

@chilledm.136

2 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster After all the time you've it. Would You recomend MPD218 for Koala or nah?

@JJ-vp3bd

2 жыл бұрын

did you get any pads

Ok can you use this onna computer 💻 or does it have to be ok I pad or tablet

@Khordmaster

8 ай бұрын

Both!

A quick question: are you able to get the Note Repeat button to work on MPD218 with Koala or Beatmaker? (thanks for the video)

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben! Let me give that a try real quick and get back to you!

@ben-s

3 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster thanks man, I was trying to make it work but with no any luck. Maybe it doesn't work on iPad in general.

@JJ-vp3bd

2 жыл бұрын

@@ben-s did you get it to work

@ben-s

2 жыл бұрын

@@JJ-vp3bd oh it's been a while.. But I think I haven't managed to do so.

I cant afford an mpc but i have alot of Hardwear but want a proper sampler i use the sampler on bandlab so an mpc midi controller would make a big difference i have an akai lpk midi controller but i think im gonna fork out for the pads

@Khordmaster

Жыл бұрын

This is a great controller for what you’re describing!

What kind of hub are you using on the iPad?

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

I'm rocking with this one, and loving it! amzn.to/34eHRpS

Do you know if its compatible with the android ?

@Khordmaster

Жыл бұрын

Almost positively is

Is there a free app that I can use to test out my drum pad?

@Khordmaster

Жыл бұрын

Off the top I’m not sure! Get koala sampler tho lol it’s cheap

I'm one of those people that will buy gadgets and then let them sit before finally learning them. I bought an MPD226 (EDIT: it's actually the MPD232 LOL) a few years ago and didn't use it very much, but this looks like I'm gonna be using it with the Koala app. I just got it the other day and I'm love with it. May I ask which adapter you have for your iPad?

@Khordmaster

Жыл бұрын

yo yo! hmmm I forget which one... I think this particular one is discontinued on amazon though

@design1of470

Жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster Oh damn, you're right! It looks like the MPD232 is discontinued. That's wild. I'm not even sure why I bought this one specifically and not one of the other models.

I got an novation launchkey mini mk3 yesterday and was having the same issues with ghost triggering on the 16 pads. This video was my decision against the 218 lol , hopefully it’s somthing they are working on

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Meaning you were having the ghost issues on the Novation or on the akai 218? It must have been quality control type issue because the second one I got has 0 issues 🤷🏾‍♂️ lol

@no1semach1ne

3 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster the novation. I’ll mess around with it today and get back to you. It seemed to act up at first the I re mapped it and it fixed it, so it did seem less buggy than your 218 (the first one) but it DID happen at first

@m-chopbeats7526

3 жыл бұрын

these controllers i think been out since 2014... and it's a known problem for many years. If you read the comments section on these forums... amazon, youtube etc it's a known complaint from many users

@JJ-vp3bd

2 жыл бұрын

what controller did you guys get

@no1semach1ne

2 жыл бұрын

@j j I use my mpc live in controller mode or just use the Apple Pencil haha, for me I started finding that I was carrying too much stuff around eventually and ended up just simplifying the set up, at one point I had the mpd and keys with it hooked up to monitors and it just became like a main set up which isn’t why I PERSONALLY had it , ended up selling it all and use it as a mobile / travel piece then hook it up to my main set up for mixing using monitors ect

What lightning adapter are you using, please ? That looks really neat compare to the Apple CCK dongle.

@Khordmaster

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a usb c adapter. This one: amzn.to/30VbMVY

does this work on amdroid?

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Haven’t tried but I believe it would

Why don't you use ipad and Koala with mpc mini if you need not only pads but keyboard?

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Akai mpk mini mk3 you mean right? That’s a great option too. For me I didn’t need the keyboard since I have several and I wanted the 16 pads

@imitacionfake8095

3 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster gotcha thanks

@imitacionfake8095

3 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster what iPad will be good enough for all this?

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

I have the 2018 pro. I think almost iPads should work just fine

Are the pads velocity sensitive?

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Very much so! It’s a great MIDI controller however I would really love a wireless Bluetooth version of this

@bjamminsincebirth3494

3 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster I agree

hey, planning to get 218 for my Koala. is the mistriggering just a product issue and nothing serious?

@Khordmaster

Жыл бұрын

Yo! First one happened pretty frequently… my second one hasn’t had any such issues. Buy from somewhere with easy returns in case you need to swap

@ramadcv

Жыл бұрын

​ @Khordmaster kzread.info/dash/bejne/mqij3KxrZcqYhqg.html&ab_channel=Raptusiewicz1990 this guy fix it, i made it, and it works perfectly on any other device.

@ramadcv

Жыл бұрын

i also update the formware of the mpd

do you know if it is compatible with mpc studio?

@Khordmaster

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure but i would guess so

@DJSockmonkeyMusic

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is.

The pads are super sensitive so you don’t have to press hard

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Very true! I’m getting the hang of it! What daw/software/app do you use it with mostly?

Loosening the screws on the back and balancing them to each other Can lessen the Trigger issues

@Khordmaster

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I’ll give it a go! Although that should be done from the manufacturer side lol

@xbase09

2 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster yes, sloppy massproduction But still their best controller. Om mpd32 did you have to put duct-tape on the bottom of the pads beacuse the distance to the circquit board was to long 😅

@Khordmaster

2 жыл бұрын

@@xbase09 😭😭

@N1h1L3

Жыл бұрын

@@xbase09 MPD duct-tape solution confirmed, I did that to 4 of my MPD's (24/32). Worked great.

You ever get the MPD pad issue resolved?

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Yesssss swapped for a new one and it works flawlessly 🤷🏾‍♂️

@docnova

3 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster making sure cause I only have a certain amount I can spend, do you mean you traded units and now there is no re-triggering regardless of how hard you strike the pads? So the unit in the vid was defective?

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

@@docnova that’s exactly right haven’t experienced any retriggering on the replaced unit 👍🏾

@mitdbtsitbmio

3 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster you should really make that clear at least in the description... it was clearly a faulty 13th pad.

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

@@mitdbtsitbmio good idea! I’ll update today. Thanks 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Id have to flip the screen the 6x2 with the 4x4 is aggravating my ocd haha

@Khordmaster

Жыл бұрын

Lol.. 8x2 you mean?

@TeslaDanser

Жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster haha. Even better

greetings I liked the video greetings 🇲🇽🇲🇽

@Khordmaster

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

What kind of adapter is that

@Khordmaster

2 жыл бұрын

This one amzn.to/3LEQQ7h

@charlesx5795

2 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster thanks

You tested on android ? Did it work right ?

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

I did not! I’m an iOS guy! Working good on iOS 👌🏾👌🏾

@jtrskaos

3 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster Does it work to use the controller's 3 pad banks to map 3 koala pad banks or will I be limited to 16 pads?

You were barely tapping it that hard. It shouldn't trigger another pad with hard pressure like that, I would exchange for another and see if it has the same issue because that seems bad to me. Like you said you should be able to mash those pads and not have multiple pads triggering. Maybe there is a firmware update to address that. I like the integration with Koala, seems pretty good for performance rather than tapping the glass on the iPad.

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Stephanie! So enabling full level essentially rectifies the issue. I think I’ll make another video tomorrow demonstrating how 😁

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Also decided to try exchanging and this unit works flawlessly so far 😎

@foxglove9

3 жыл бұрын

Great news, glad it's working for you!

@ducci94

3 жыл бұрын

it's obviously a common issue with the 218, mine does the same crap. Small amounts of pressure on bottom pads will trigger the top pads, usually far left/right pads.

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

@@ducci94 yeah... I swapped for another and 0 such issue so far 🤷🏾‍♂️ go figure

it's actually a known problem for many years with these mpd 2 series controller.

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Word! I would love for them to fix the issue and have Bluetooth for their next unit

NO! the perfect controller for koala is the arturia beatstep pro!

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Dang that pad layout looks amazingggggggg especially for landscape view. You own one? Convince me to buy one lol

@sr7bbird

3 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster yes, it has a really fast and easy workflow. i love it. if you put the koala sampler's root note to e1, every pad on the koala and beatstep pro will match right up.

@JJ-vp3bd

2 жыл бұрын

should i get the beatstep pro or the keystep pro?

@JJ-vp3bd

2 жыл бұрын

@@sr7bbird also do you have e video on the workflow?

@sr7bbird

2 жыл бұрын

@@JJ-vp3bd the keystep will give you four poly midi tracks while the beat step will give a poly drum track and two mono intrument tracks. but if I could do it all over again, I would have just brought the roland mc 101 which I do own now.

Oh snap! This nice to know, bro. The 218 is only $100 too.... hmmmm 🤔

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man! I still prefer using the iPad screen just cuz I like the immediacy of it but this device is nice considering its flaws

@CMane

3 жыл бұрын

@@Khordmaster I really like how you mapped the knobs to the effects. That would be useful for me....and i'm familiar with Akai products.

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

@@CMane nice bro! Let me know how u make out!

Super🙏🏿🙏🙏🏿🍸🍸🤪🎹🎶🎶

@Khordmaster

3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾🙏🏾

Great so you bought it because you were pressing your iPad screen to hard when playing but now you have to not press the Akai too hard as well. Think of it as training wheels I guess idk lol

@Khordmaster

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao I’m saying! Well its kinda been sitting on my shelf lately. I’m more into using devices standalone as of late 🤷🏾‍♂️

he had zero idea how to map the midi. lol

@Khordmaster

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao I’ve since learned 😅

You sound exactly like Ryan Gosling

@Khordmaster

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 I’m not sure if this is serious or not but either way it’s hilarious

@laliricaadecuada9091

3 ай бұрын

@@Khordmaster I’m serious, I thought “Ryan Gosling is reviewing gear now?”

Send that piece of crap back. The point of a pad controller is that is has to trigger accurately. I haven't had issues like this even with the Akai LPD and that's the cheapest controller anywhere. Korg pad controllers seem to have the best pads for me. The Arturia Beastep is a bit pricier and you're not going to use the sequencer features with koala... but the pads are great, good endless encoders, and has solid build quality.