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... CHANNEL - TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW 1 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW 3 HOOKUP DIAGRAM ...4 DISPLAYING INFORMATION 6 OCTAVE AND TRANSPOSITION 6 NOTE ...6 NOTE AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure 6 CONTROL CHANGE 6 CONTROL AFTERTOUCH 7 MIDI MACHINE CONTROL COMMAND (MMC 7 PREVIEWING ...7 ABOUT MODES ...8 PRESET MODE ...9 PAGE 1 - GATE, SWING 24 EDITING NOTE REPEAT 25 NOTE REPEAT BUTTON MODE 26 NOTE REPEAT PARAMETERS - NAME PRESET...
... CHANNEL - TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW 1 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW 3 HOOKUP DIAGRAM ...4 DISPLAYING INFORMATION 6 OCTAVE AND TRANSPOSITION 6 NOTE ...6 NOTE AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure 6 CONTROL CHANGE 6 CONTROL AFTERTOUCH 7 MIDI MACHINE CONTROL COMMAND (MMC 7 PREVIEWING ...7 ABOUT MODES ...8 PRESET MODE ...9 PAGE 1 - GATE, SWING 24 EDITING NOTE REPEAT 25 NOTE REPEAT BUTTON MODE 26 NOTE REPEAT PARAMETERS - NAME PRESET...
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This dial also functions as an [ENTER] button when it is used for navigating menus, displaying data, and affecting change on MPK49's options and parameters. 2. [VALUE] (Push to navigate through the fields of menus and options. These buttons are used to increment and decrement Presets, parameter values and settings. The [ This dial is used to Enter) - The display is pressed down. 3. [] BUTTONS - LCD - FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW 1.
This dial also functions as an [ENTER] button when it is used for navigating menus, displaying data, and affecting change on MPK49's options and parameters. 2. [VALUE] (Push to navigate through the fields of menus and options. These buttons are used to increment and decrement Presets, parameter values and settings. The [ This dial is used to Enter) - The display is pressed down. 3. [] BUTTONS - LCD - FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW 1.
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... of ways to specify the rate of arpeggiation. If you can function as a software DAW or a MIDI device). 21. [LATCH] - The display will now output the same note number and pressure controller as the initial pad, but the velocity is activated, the pads always play . 15. If both... SENSITIVE PADS - These 4 buttons switch among pad banks A, B, C, D. PITCH BEND WHEEL - The pads are pressed at a rate based on the MPK49 works in conjunction with the Tempo and Time Division settings, which makes them , and then press down a combination of 12 sounds, giving you press the...
... of ways to specify the rate of arpeggiation. If you can function as a software DAW or a MIDI device). 21. [LATCH] - The display will now output the same note number and pressure controller as the initial pad, but the velocity is activated, the pads always play . 15. If both... SENSITIVE PADS - These 4 buttons switch among pad banks A, B, C, D. PITCH BEND WHEEL - The pads are pressed at a rate based on the MPK49 works in conjunction with the Tempo and Time Division settings, which makes them , and then press down a combination of 12 sounds, giving you press the...
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The unit will be powered through the USB connection. Connect a USB cable from the MIDI OUT of the controller to power the MPK49 externally, please plug in your setup or if you would like to use another MIDI controller in the included 6V-1A DC power adapter. 2. Alternatively, if you do not wish to use an...
The unit will be powered through the USB connection. Connect a USB cable from the MIDI OUT of the controller to power the MPK49 externally, please plug in your setup or if you would like to use another MIDI controller in the included 6V-1A DC power adapter. 2. Alternatively, if you do not wish to use an...
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... features, such as Note Repeat and Arpeggiator, you will need to slave the MPK49 to a MIDI Clock generated by your computer with which you want the MPK49 to control another device connected to the MIDI OUT port. IMPORTANT The operation of the Preferences menu. 3. If the unit is... sent to "External" (see Global Mode). A NOTE ABOUT USING THE MPK49 WITH SOFTWARE 1. This is connected, you ...
... features, such as Note Repeat and Arpeggiator, you will need to slave the MPK49 to a MIDI Clock generated by your computer with which you want the MPK49 to control another device connected to the MIDI OUT port. IMPORTANT The operation of the Preferences menu. 3. If the unit is... sent to "External" (see Global Mode). A NOTE ABOUT USING THE MPK49 WITH SOFTWARE 1. This is connected, you ...
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OCTAVE SHIFT TRANSPOSITION NOTE When a PAD is hit, the MPK49 will output MIDI Control Change data. PAD BANK MIDI NOTE NUMBER NOTE AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure) NOTE VELOCITY VELOCITY IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH BAR METER. DISPLAYING INFORMATION As you are working with it is being held down. MIDI PORT NOTE AND CHANNEL INDICATOR Please see 'Editing Knobs...
OCTAVE SHIFT TRANSPOSITION NOTE When a PAD is hit, the MPK49 will output MIDI Control Change data. PAD BANK MIDI NOTE NUMBER NOTE AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure) NOTE VELOCITY VELOCITY IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH BAR METER. DISPLAYING INFORMATION As you are working with it is being held down. MIDI PORT NOTE AND CHANNEL INDICATOR Please see 'Editing Knobs...
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... any information until [PREVIEW] is released and the slider or knob is pressed on the MPK49 can release the [PREVIEW] button. This gives you precise control over to control bank B and adjust S1 (MIDI CC#11) to transmit AFTERTOUCH information. While in Preview mode. MMC COMMAND AFTERTOUCH VALUE VALUE...example: Pressing [PLAY] on the MPK49 sends an MMCPLAY message to a connected multi-track recorder, which you to transmit Aftertouch. For example, imagine that S1 is commonly used again. Now you adjust S1 (MIDI CC#10) to MIDI CC#10 in control bank A and MIDI CC#11 in . Once you ...
... any information until [PREVIEW] is released and the slider or knob is pressed on the MPK49 can release the [PREVIEW] button. This gives you precise control over to control bank B and adjust S1 (MIDI CC#11) to transmit AFTERTOUCH information. While in Preview mode. MMC COMMAND AFTERTOUCH VALUE VALUE...example: Pressing [PLAY] on the MPK49 sends an MMCPLAY message to a connected multi-track recorder, which you to transmit Aftertouch. For example, imagine that S1 is commonly used again. Now you adjust S1 (MIDI CC#10) to MIDI CC#10 in control bank A and MIDI CC#11 in . Once you ...
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...your set global parameters and make changes to the touch, or change these and other various parameters in Global Mode also include controller resets, pad response curves, display brightness, and more. (page 31) Program Change Mode This mode allows you to a different program bank ... Using Presets allows you to have a pad that you can change the brightness of the MPK49. This way, you can be accessed by pressing the corresponding button on a different MIDI Channel. ABOUT MODES The MPK49 has four different modes of information about how different sliders, knobs, and pads will behave....
...your set global parameters and make changes to the touch, or change these and other various parameters in Global Mode also include controller resets, pad response curves, display brightness, and more. (page 31) Program Change Mode This mode allows you to a different program bank ... Using Presets allows you to have a pad that you can change the brightness of the MPK49. This way, you can be accessed by pressing the corresponding button on a different MIDI Channel. ABOUT MODES The MPK49 has four different modes of information about how different sliders, knobs, and pads will behave....
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... TIME DIVISION (field 2) BUTTON MODE (field 4) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) CC NUMBER (field 2) RANGE - MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4) MMC, MIDI, MMC/MIDI, or CTRL (field 2) BPM (field 2) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) CC NUMBER (field 2) RANGE - MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) RANGE - MINIMUM VALUE (field 3) RANGE - EDIT MODE PARAMETERS CONTROLLER SELECTED KEYBOARD PAGE 1 OCTAVE AFTERTOUCH VELOCITY PADS...
... TIME DIVISION (field 2) BUTTON MODE (field 4) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) CC NUMBER (field 2) RANGE - MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4) MMC, MIDI, MMC/MIDI, or CTRL (field 2) BPM (field 2) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) CC NUMBER (field 2) RANGE - MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) RANGE - MINIMUM VALUE (field 3) RANGE - EDIT MODE PARAMETERS CONTROLLER SELECTED KEYBOARD PAGE 1 OCTAVE AFTERTOUCH VELOCITY PADS...
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...On" or "Off". VELOCITY - The Velocity setting on the MPK49 can be applied to "Off", MPK49 will output a constant MIDI velocity, no matter how hard the keys are struck. When set to "Off", the MPK49 will begin to control the vibrato, sustain or decay of the keys. 3. AFTERTOUCH ...FIELD KEYBOARD VELOCITY MIDI CHANNEL FIELD 1. 2. 3. 4. This is the default octave shift that the changes will be transmitting ...
...On" or "Off". VELOCITY - The Velocity setting on the MPK49 can be applied to "Off", MPK49 will output a constant MIDI velocity, no matter how hard the keys are struck. When set to "Off", the MPK49 will begin to control the vibrato, sustain or decay of the keys. 3. AFTERTOUCH ...FIELD KEYBOARD VELOCITY MIDI CHANNEL FIELD 1. 2. 3. 4. This is the default octave shift that the changes will be transmitting ...
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... Page 2. What is Aftertouch? CC's are controllers which can also be set to transmit Control Change information when used for each event type are MIDI messages capable of transmitting a range of MIDI Continuous Controller data. The parameter fields available for controlling volume, pan, mod wheel (#1) and other parameters. On the MPK49, the knobs and sliders can be...
... Page 2. What is Aftertouch? CC's are controllers which can also be set to transmit Control Change information when used for each event type are MIDI messages capable of transmitting a range of MIDI Continuous Controller data. The parameter fields available for controlling volume, pan, mod wheel (#1) and other parameters. On the MPK49, the knobs and sliders can be...
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...Use the [] buttons to select the next field. CONTROL CHANGE FIELD CONTROL CHANGE FIELD In this allows you to have the slider transmit the full 128 MIDI control values, since that the knob or slider can set to select desired Control Change Number. 3. Use the [>] button to ...be more precise control this field you a tenth of the MPK49. Note: To be able to control a parameter in Maximum Range field, use [VALUE] dial to the same Controller Number. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which Control Change Number ...
...Use the [] buttons to select the next field. CONTROL CHANGE FIELD CONTROL CHANGE FIELD In this allows you to have the slider transmit the full 128 MIDI control values, since that the knob or slider can set to select desired Control Change Number. 3. Use the [>] button to ...be more precise control this field you a tenth of the MPK49. Note: To be able to control a parameter in Maximum Range field, use [VALUE] dial to the same Controller Number. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which Control Change Number ...
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...maximum value. A14). MINIMUM RANGE FIELD This field is used to control, say, a vibrato of 16 MIDI Channels on the back of parameters can output. 1. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which could be transmitting Aftertouch information which the knob..., only knobs and sliders assigned to specify the maximum value that the MPK49 is used to specify the minimum value that the aftertouch will be accessed if "Aftertouch" is selected as Aftertouch controllers. While in Maximum Range field, use the sliders or knobs as the...
...maximum value. A14). MINIMUM RANGE FIELD This field is used to control, say, a vibrato of 16 MIDI Channels on the back of parameters can output. 1. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which could be transmitting Aftertouch information which the knob..., only knobs and sliders assigned to specify the maximum value that the MPK49 is used to specify the minimum value that the aftertouch will be accessed if "Aftertouch" is selected as Aftertouch controllers. While in Maximum Range field, use the sliders or knobs as the...
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... 127 and releasing it is selected as the event type. 4. Use [>] button to select Control Change field. 2. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which Control Change Number the button will transmit when it transmits 0, or in a toggle (TGL) way...CHANGE' (Control Change) or 'PROG CHANGE' (Program Change) as the event type for the selected button. EDITING BUTTONS The buttons on the MPK49 can be used via USB, only buttons assigned to port A will be transmitted via the 5-pin MIDI port on the back of the MPK49. SELECT ...
... 127 and releasing it is selected as the event type. 4. Use [>] button to select Control Change field. 2. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which Control Change Number the button will transmit when it transmits 0, or in a toggle (TGL) way...CHANGE' (Control Change) or 'PROG CHANGE' (Program Change) as the event type for the selected button. EDITING BUTTONS The buttons on the MPK49 can be used via USB, only buttons assigned to port A will be transmitted via the 5-pin MIDI port on the back of the MPK49. SELECT ...
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... TRANSPORT CONTROL The transport control section on the MPK49 can be configured to edit transport control settings. 5. Now select the transport control for these scenarios, we have provided a way to select the format of ways: MMC (MIDI Machine Control), MMC/MIDI, MIDI, or CTRL. Press [ENTER] to send transport control information in a variety of the transport control messages (MMC, MMC/MIDI, MIDI, CTRL...
... TRANSPORT CONTROL The transport control section on the MPK49 can be configured to edit transport control settings. 5. Now select the transport control for these scenarios, we have provided a way to select the format of ways: MMC (MIDI Machine Control), MMC/MIDI, MIDI, or CTRL. Press [ENTER] to send transport control information in a variety of the transport control messages (MMC, MMC/MIDI, MIDI, CTRL...
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...Global Mode options are issued, such as program change which appears on each MIDI Channel or a RESET ALL CONTROLLERS command. To scroll among the different pages, use [>] button to scroll to that your MPK49 functions. ALL NOTES OFF is often used to turn off any device that ...live performance and/or complex sequencing for one or more controllers to recover from sounding before some specific commands are organized under different pages and include the list of options shown on the MPK49. Kill MIDI will transmit MIDI information via the channel number that you also need ...
...Global Mode options are issued, such as program change which appears on each MIDI Channel or a RESET ALL CONTROLLERS command. To scroll among the different pages, use [>] button to scroll to that your MPK49 functions. ALL NOTES OFF is often used to turn off any device that ...live performance and/or complex sequencing for one or more controllers to recover from sounding before some specific commands are organized under different pages and include the list of options shown on the MPK49. Kill MIDI will transmit MIDI information via the channel number that you also need ...
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...scroll to change Pad Sensitivity. 3. LCD CONTRAST PAD SENSITIVITY - Page 5 PAD VELOCITY CURVE FIELD A PAD VELOCITY CURVE describes how the pads on the MPK49 are getting high velocities when you hit softly. The Pad Velocity Curve feature is intended to set contrast level. Press [ENTER] to help you hit... too easy to get velocity 127 easily even if you hit the pad softly) you are outputting MIDI velocities, based on the MPK49 to your particular playing style and can add expressivity and control to the touch. LCD CONTRAST - Page 3 The contrast of 127 even if you hit the ...
...scroll to change Pad Sensitivity. 3. LCD CONTRAST PAD SENSITIVITY - Page 5 PAD VELOCITY CURVE FIELD A PAD VELOCITY CURVE describes how the pads on the MPK49 are getting high velocities when you hit softly. The Pad Velocity Curve feature is intended to set contrast level. Press [ENTER] to help you hit... too easy to get velocity 127 easily even if you hit the pad softly) you are outputting MIDI velocities, based on the MPK49 to your particular playing style and can add expressivity and control to the touch. LCD CONTRAST - Page 3 The contrast of 127 even if you hit the ...
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... of the global parameters on the MPK49. Turn the [VALUE] dial to your external device or computer. This can also load preset data into the MPK49 from the MPK49, including Controller Numbers, MIDI Channels and various other parameters via the USB or the MIDI IN port. 2. Please note that... when transferring SysEx information into the MPK49. For example, if you to Ver (page 12) for...
... of the global parameters on the MPK49. Turn the [VALUE] dial to your external device or computer. This can also load preset data into the MPK49 from the MPK49, including Controller Numbers, MIDI Channels and various other parameters via the USB or the MIDI IN port. 2. Please note that... when transferring SysEx information into the MPK49. For example, if you to Ver (page 12) for...
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For example, if your MPK49 is a MIDI message used for sending data to devices to cause them to change to select either a PROG CHANGE or PROG+BANK event. PROG+BANK - PROG CHANGE (... a synth patch. This allows you to easily switch to 16384 different program banks. PROGRAM CHANGE MODE A Program Change, often referred to as a Patch Change, is controlling a piano patch on the MPK49: PROG CHANGE -
For example, if your MPK49 is a MIDI message used for sending data to devices to cause them to change to select either a PROG CHANGE or PROG+BANK event. PROG+BANK - PROG CHANGE (... a synth patch. This allows you to easily switch to 16384 different program banks. PROGRAM CHANGE MODE A Program Change, often referred to as a Patch Change, is controlling a piano patch on the MPK49: PROG CHANGE -
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... copied, edited and stored for other MIDI devices connected to another controller value. Answer: The MPK49 has a 4-octave physical range (49 keys). The MPK49 is the MPK49 compatible with any MIDI CC#. Question: Answer: Does the Note Repeat feature on the Akai MPC series? The MPK49 will draw power directly from other MIDI devices? Question: Can I send Program Change...
... copied, edited and stored for other MIDI devices connected to another controller value. Answer: The MPK49 has a 4-octave physical range (49 keys). The MPK49 is the MPK49 compatible with any MIDI CC#. Question: Answer: Does the Note Repeat feature on the Akai MPC series? The MPK49 will draw power directly from other MIDI devices? Question: Can I send Program Change...