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MPD-4 Mini Pad

MPD-4 Mini Pad

BrandBoss
ManufacturerRoland
FunctionDrum Machine (Pad Controller)
Produced1986
CountryJapan
Form FactorStand Mounted
Signal PathDigital Hardware (including Analog Connections)
Dimensions15.2 × 6 × 17.2 cm (W × H × D)
Weight1100g
Power9V Battery or 9VDC/30mA AC Adapter BOSS PSA-120/220/240
Connections
  • AC Adaptor Jack · Other
  • External Pad Input Jack (1) · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm)
  • External Pad Input Jack (2) · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm)
  • External Pad Input Jack (3) · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm)
  • MIDI OUT Connector · DIN
  • MIDI IN Connector · DIN
  • Footswitch Jack · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm)
Controls
  • Sound Set Button · Momentary Push Switch
  • Mode Switches (x8) · DIP Switch
  • Sensitivity (Sens) Knob · Rotary Pot
  • Value Knob · Rotary Pot
  • Power Switch · Latching Push Switch
Displays
  • LED · Power Indicator
  • LED · Sound Set Indicator
LinksDownloadable PDF Manual
NotesFrom the manual: "The MPD-4 is the MIDI Pad Controller that can control the MIDI device such as a MIDI rhythm machine, MIDI drum sound module, MIDI synthesizer, etc. Up to three external pads (such as BP-1) can be used together with the MPD-4's. Using the optional Footswitch (such as FS-5U) greatly widens the variety of performance. Using the Footshitch and external pads, up to 8 different sounds can be played by the MPD-4. If using a synthesizer as a sound module, the sounding time (=gate time) of the sound can be controlled with the MPD-4" Mode Switches (set together with Value Knob): 8-5: MIDI Channel 4: Gate Time 3: Dynamics - Gate Time 2: Foot Switch 1: MIDI Mix