Worlde Panda MINIc MIDI Controller User's Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Worlde Panda MINIc USB controller. To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully.

In order to use the functions of this product, you'll need to make settings in the application you're using. Make settings as described in the owner's manual for your application.

Features

• 8 high quality velocity & pressure sensitive performance pads with RGB backlit, can be assigned easily as pads, MIDI CC buttons or Program change switches.
• 25 keys with velocity assignable to controllers, with 3 velocity curve and one constant velocity.
• 4 assignable control knobs.
• 4 assignable control sliders.
• 4 banks for different settings.
• USB interface, adaptable to USB 2.0 (FULL SPEED). Power supplied by USB.
• Compatible with Win10/8/7/XP/Vista and Mac OSX. Drive free and hot-plug supported.
• Edited by the Panda MINI Editor.

Parts and their functions

The Worlde Panda MINIc MIDI Controller features a compact design with 25 velocity-sensitive keys. To the left of the keys, there's a control panel with 8 RGB backlit performance pads arranged in two rows of four. Above the pads are 4 assignable control knobs and 4 assignable control sliders. Dedicated buttons include 'MOD', 'BANK', 'PROG', 'OCTAVE DOWN' (◄), 'OCTAVE UP' (►), 'PITCH DOWN' (▼), and 'PITCH UP' (▲). The device is labeled 'Panda MINIc' and 'WORLDE'.

1. Trigger pads

These pads can transmit note messages or control change messages. Hold 'CC MODE' and use the 'OCTAVE DOWN' (◄) or 'OCTAVE UP' (►) buttons to select the backlit RGB color of 8 pads, 7 different colors available.

2. Keyboard

There are twenty-five velocity-sensitive keys that can transmit note messages. When CC mode is on, they transmit control change messages.

3. MIDI control group

A knob and slider are collectively called a MIDI control group. The Panda MINIc has 4 MIDI control groups.

a. Knob

This knob transmits control change messages.

b. Slider

This slider transmits control change messages.

4. OCTAVE DOWN (◄) / OCTAVE UP (►) Buttons

The 'OCTAVE DOWN' (◄) button and the 'OCTAVE UP' (►) button can be used to adjust the octave. The pitch will shift downward by one octave each time the 'OCTAVE DOWN' (◄) button is pressed. The pitch will shift upward by one octave each time the 'OCTAVE UP' (►) button is pressed.

5. Bank button

The Panda MINIc has four banks. When the bank button is on, use the 'OCTAVE DOWN' (◄) button and the 'OCTAVE UP' (►) button to switch the four banks. A “bank” is a set of parameter assignments for the controllers (pads and knobs, etc.). The Worlde Panda MINIc Editor can be used to change the assignment of each controller. (See "Making detailed settings")

6. Program button

When the program button is on, use the 'OCTAVE DOWN' (◄) button and the 'OCTAVE UP' (►) button to change the program.

7. PITCH DOWN (▼) / PITCH UP (▲) Buttons

The 'PITCH DOWN' (▼) button and the 'PITCH UP' (▲) button can be used to send a note's pitch up or down in cents.

8. Modulation button

The 'MOD' button is used to introduce some sort of vibrato effect.

9. USB connector

Connect the Panda MINIc to your computer with a USB cable via this port.

Setup

Minimum System Requirements

Making detailed settings

The following settings cannot be edited on the Panda MINIc instrument, so the Worlde Panda MINIc control Editor is required. The Worlde Panda MINIc control Editor can be downloaded from the Worlde website: www.worlde.com.cn.

A screenshot of the 'Panda Mini' editor software shows a graphical representation of the MIDI controller with its pads, knobs, sliders, and keys. The interface includes tabs for 'SCENE1' through 'SCENE4' and a 'Display Select CC/Note Number' dropdown. Below the graphical controller, there are rows of 'CC#' values (e.g., CC# 14, 15, 16, etc.) corresponding to various controls. A 'CONTROL' panel on the left lists common groups, knobs, sliders, and trigger pads. On the right, settings for 'Scene Name', 'Global MIDI Ch', 'Piano Key CC# Ch', 'Pitch Bend Speed', 'Key Transpose', 'Key Velocity Curve', 'Key Const Velocity', 'Pad Velocity Curve', and 'Pad Const Velocity' are displayed with dropdowns and input fields. For specific control settings (like Trigger Pad-1, Knob-1, Slider-1, Key-1), options such as 'Assign Type', 'CC/Note Number', 'ON Value', 'OFF Value', 'Pad Behavior', 'Key Behavior', 'MIDI Channel', 'Upper/Right Value', and 'Lower/Left Value' are available.

Global MIDI channel

Global MIDI channel [1...16] specifies the MIDI channel which Panda MINIc will use to transmit note messages. This should be set to match the MIDI channel of the MIDI application being controlled.

Keyboard CC mode channel

Piano keyboard CC mode channel specifies which MIDI channel the keyboard will use to transmit control messages.

Transpose

This adjusts the pitch by semi-tone, with an adjusting scale of -12~12.

Pitch bend speed

This adjusts the speed of the pitch up or down, with an adjusting scale of 1~4.

Key velocity curve

There are 3 velocity curves: light, normal, and heavy. If 'CONST' is chosen, the velocity value is constant at 127.

Pad velocity curve

There are 3 velocity curves: light, normal, and heavy. If 'CONST' is chosen, the velocity value is constant at 127.

Trigger pads

Depending on the assign type, the trigger pads can transmit note messages or control change messages. For each trigger pad, the assigned message, MIDI transmit channel, behavior of the trigger pad, note number, control change number, and the values transmitted when the pad turns on or off can be individually specified.

If transmitting note messages or control change messages from a trigger pad, all messages will be transmitted at the velocity or On Value/Off Value.

MIDI Channel [1...16/Global MIDI Channel]

This specifies the MIDI channel of the MIDI messages transmitted when striking the trigger pad. If set to “Global MIDI Channel,” messages will be transmitted on the global MIDI channel.

Assign Type [No Assign/Note/Control Change]

This specifies the type of message assigned to the trigger pad. The pad can be disabled (no assignment), or assigned a note message or a control change.

Pad Behavior [Momentary/Toggle]

One of two types of behavior can be chosen for the trigger pad:

• Momentary: The Note On or On Value is transmitted when the trigger pad is pressed, and the Note Off or Off Value is transmitted when released.
• Toggle: The Note On or On Value alternates with the Note Off or Off Value each time the trigger pad is pressed.

Note Number [C-1...G9/No Assign]

This specifies the note number of the note message transmitted.

Control Change Number [0...127/No Assign]

This specifies the control change number of the control change message transmitted.

On Value [0...127]

This specifies the value of the message transmitted when the trigger pad turns on.

Off Value [0...127]

This specifies the value of the message transmitted when the trigger pad turns off. This can only be set if the assign type is “Control Change.”

Knobs

Operating a knob will transmit a control change message. Each knob can be enabled/disabled, its control change number specified, and the values transmitted when the knob is turned fully left or fully right.

Knob Enable [Disable/Enable]

Enables or disables the knob. If a knob is disabled, turning it will not transmit a MIDI message.

Control Change Number [0...127]

Specifies the control change number of the control change message transmitted.

Left Value [0...127]

Specifies the value of the control change message transmitted when the knob is turned all the way to the left.

Right Value [0...127]

Specifies the value of the control change message transmitted when the knob is turned all the way to the right.

Sliders

Operating a slider will transmit a control change message. Each slider can be enabled/disabled, its control change number specified, and the values transmitted when the slider is moved fully upward or fully downward.

Slider Enable [Disable/Enable]

Enables or disables the slider. If a slider is disabled, moving it will not transmit a MIDI message.

Control Change Number [0...127]

Specifies the control change number of the control change message transmitted.

Upper Value [0...127]

Specifies the value of the control change message transmitted when the slider is moved all the way upward.

Lower Value [0...127]

Specifies the value of the control change message transmitted when the slider is moved all the way downward.

Keyboard operation in Edit mode

The twenty-five keys of the keyboard will function as independent buttons to transmit control change messages. The MIDI channel for the control change message, whether each key is enabled, the key type, the control change number, and the On and Off value can be specified.

CC MIDI Channel [1...16]

This specifies the MIDI channel that control change messages will be transmitted on. Set this to match the MIDI channel of the application being controlled.

Key Enable [Disable/Enable]

Enables or disables the key. If a key is disabled, operating that key will not transmit a MIDI message.

Key Behavior [Momentary/Toggle]

Selects one of the following two modes:

• Momentary: Pressing the key will send a control change message with the On value, releasing the key will send a control change message with the Off value.
• Toggle: Each time the key is pressed, the control change message will alternate between the On value and the Off value.

Control Change Number [0...127]

Specifies the CC number of the control change message that will be transmitted.

On Value [0...127]

Specifies the On value of the control change message.

Off Value [0...127]

Specifies the Off value of the control change message.

Specifications

• Connectors: USB connector (mini B type)
• Power supply: USB bus power mode
• Current consumption: 100 mA or less
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 12.6 x 7.5 x 1.6 inches / 320 x 190 x 40 mm
• Weight: 28 oz / 800 g
• Included items: USB cable, Owner's manual

*Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

USB MIDI CONTROLLER INTRODUCTION

This is an ultra-compact MIDI controller which serves to control music software. It is equipped with 25/49/61 velocity-sensitive keys, 8 velocity-sensitive drum pads as well as 9 faders (PANDA49/61) and 8 rotary controls. The controller connects both PC and Mac (OTG convertor cable is required for connecting to Mobile phone and Pad). Users can do without a bulky power adapter as power supply is via the USB bus.

The full user manual and other setting instructions are available for download from http://en.worlde.com.cn/.

2 STEPS FOR PANDA TO WORK

1. Connect the PANDA to the computer by USB cable.
2. Open the DAW in the computer and select PANDA as the hardware controller in the DAW. The device is now ready to use.

CONNECTING A COMPUTER

A diagram illustrates the connection process: a 'Notebook' is connected to a 'MIDI Controller' (labeled 'PANDA') via an 'included USB cable'.

Use the included USB cable to connect the USB MIDI controller to a USB2.0 port on the computer. The power will turn on. Select the PANDA as MIDI controller within the music software, and the device is ready to use.

DEVICE SETUP IN SOFTWARE

To select PANDA as a controller for a digital audio workstation (DAW):

1. Connect PANDA to the computer using a standard USB cable. (If connecting PANDA to a USB hub, ensure it is a powered hub. If another device with USB3.0 is connected to the USB hub at the same time, PANDA may not work properly.)
2. Open the DAW.
3. Open the DAW's Preferences, Options, or Device Setup, select PANDA as the hardware controller, and then close that window. PANDA is now able to communicate with the software.

For more info on mapping settings of PANDA to DAW, visit the download page of http://en.worlde.com.cn/

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows 10/8/7/XP/Vista
Mac OS X 10.3.9 and better

All information is subject to change without prior notice.

Important: Visit worlde.com.cn to download the complete User Guide and Software application Mapping Setting Instructions.

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