User Manual

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Boppad
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The BopPad is a versatile percussion instrument capable of sending accurate, and highly nuanced MIDI data
to your computer. We should all know how to interact with the device - you hit it! You can use drumsticks, your
hands, or pretty much any other object to play the BopPad.
3.1 MUlTi-diMensional ConTrol
The BopPad can send a variety of different MIDI Data.
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You can send up to 6 MIDI notes from each of the four quadrants.
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Each quadrant can send a variety of control data from each quadrant. You can send up to 5 additional
MIDI messages from each quadrant along with Notes, which can be controlled by multiple types of
sensor data. Continuous control, poly aftertouch, channel pressure, and pitch bend are all available.
More information on conguring the MIDI output can be found in the BopPad Editor section.
3.2 ConneCTiviTy
The BopPad is a class compliant MIDI device, which means you can connect it to just about anything that
speaks MIDI.
Using the included micro USB cable you can connect to a computer running any modern OS (Mac,
Windows, and Linux) that supports the Class Compliant MIDI standard.
You can also connect to the optional MIDI Expander to communicate with MIDI hardware using traditional 5
pin MIDI connections.
Due to there being only one USB port, communication is limited to Computer OR
Expander, not both simultaneously.