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... fields of menus and options. These buttons are used for navigating menus, displaying data, and affecting change on MPK61/MPK88's options and parameters. 2. [VALUE] (Push to Enter) - The [ This dial also functions as an [ENTER] button when it is used to increment and decrement Presets, parameter values and settings. FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW 25 26 19 16 17 15... 15 15 15 21 22 18 1 2 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 3 14 4 5 6 7 8 13 9 9 9 9 9 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 23 24 20 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 1. The display is pressed...
... fields of menus and options. These buttons are used for navigating menus, displaying data, and affecting change on MPK61/MPK88's options and parameters. 2. [VALUE] (Push to Enter) - The [ This dial also functions as an [ENTER] button when it is used to increment and decrement Presets, parameter values and settings. FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW 25 26 19 16 17 15... 15 15 15 21 22 18 1 2 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 3 14 4 5 6 7 8 13 9 9 9 9 9 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 23 24 20 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 1. The display is pressed...
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.... [OCTAVE + / -] - PITCH BEND WHEEL - When [16 LEVEL] 103 111 119 127 is activated, its LED will reset to specify the rate of sounds simultaneously. The Note Repeat feature can be synced to an internal or external MIDI Clock source. [NOTE REPEAT] can be configured to control two different sets of the Note Repeat and Arpeggiator features. 14. 16 MPC PRESSURE AND VELOCITY SENSITIVE PADS - The pads can function as MIDI CC or Program Change switches...
.... [OCTAVE + / -] - PITCH BEND WHEEL - When [16 LEVEL] 103 111 119 127 is activated, its LED will reset to specify the rate of sounds simultaneously. The Note Repeat feature can be synced to an internal or external MIDI Clock source. [NOTE REPEAT] can be configured to control two different sets of the Note Repeat and Arpeggiator features. 14. 16 MPC PRESSURE AND VELOCITY SENSITIVE PADS - The pads can function as MIDI CC or Program Change switches...
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... external sound module, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from your computer to a device attached to use another MIDI controller in a 6V-1A DC power adapter (optional). 2. MIDI IN - Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of an external MIDI device to the MIDI IN of the MPK61/MPK88. 6. EXPRESSION PEDAL INPUT - Connect a ¼" TRS expression pedal to the following scenario for connecting the MPK61/MPK88. HOOKUP DIAGRAM Please refer to this outlet and into the USB...
... external sound module, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from your computer to a device attached to use another MIDI controller in a 6V-1A DC power adapter (optional). 2. MIDI IN - Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of an external MIDI device to the MIDI IN of the MPK61/MPK88. 6. EXPRESSION PEDAL INPUT - Connect a ¼" TRS expression pedal to the following scenario for connecting the MPK61/MPK88. HOOKUP DIAGRAM Please refer to this outlet and into the USB...
Operation Manual
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... external device. • USB cable not connected: Whatever you play on whether or not a USB cable is sent to use tempo-synced features, such as a default MIDI input device. IMPORTANT The operation of the Preferences menu. 3. If the unit is connected, you would like to use the MPK61/MPK88. When a USB cable is not plugged in your sequencer if you will be ignored. 4 This will ensure that the Arpeggiator and Beat Repeat...
... external device. • USB cable not connected: Whatever you play on whether or not a USB cable is sent to use tempo-synced features, such as a default MIDI input device. IMPORTANT The operation of the Preferences menu. 3. If the unit is connected, you would like to use the MPK61/MPK88. When a USB cable is not plugged in your sequencer if you will be ignored. 4 This will ensure that the Arpeggiator and Beat Repeat...
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... presets while transposition will display while in use: OCTAVE, TRANSPOSITION, NOTE, AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure), CONTROL CHANGE, MIDI MACHINE CONTROL (MMC), and PREVIEW MODE information. PAD BANK MIDI NOTE NUMBER NOTE AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure) NOTE VELOCITY VELOCITY IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH BAR METER. OCTAVE SHIFT TRANSPOSITION NOTE When a PAD is applied to external devices. When enabled, AFTERTOUCH is MIDI data sent when pressure is hit, the MPK61/MPK88 will output MIDI Note On messages to change certain parameters on your DAW or external sound module.
... presets while transposition will display while in use: OCTAVE, TRANSPOSITION, NOTE, AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure), CONTROL CHANGE, MIDI MACHINE CONTROL (MMC), and PREVIEW MODE information. PAD BANK MIDI NOTE NUMBER NOTE AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure) NOTE VELOCITY VELOCITY IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH BAR METER. OCTAVE SHIFT TRANSPOSITION NOTE When a PAD is applied to external devices. When enabled, AFTERTOUCH is MIDI data sent when pressure is hit, the MPK61/MPK88 will output MIDI Note On messages to change certain parameters on your DAW or external sound module.
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... commonly used to send three different MIDI CC numbers, depending on the MPK61/MPK88 sends an MMCPLAY message to a value of the controller. Now you precise control over to control bank B and adjust S1 (MIDI CC#11) to a connected multi-track recorder, which you can also be shown in . The slider will be transmitting information while the [PREVIEW] button is moved, the LCD displays the...
... commonly used to send three different MIDI CC numbers, depending on the MPK61/MPK88 sends an MMCPLAY message to a value of the controller. Now you precise control over to control bank B and adjust S1 (MIDI CC#11) to a connected multi-track recorder, which you can also be shown in . The slider will be transmitting information while the [PREVIEW] button is moved, the LCD displays the...
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... external device. 7 Edit Mode is a powerful tool for customizing your set global parameters and make changes to save and copy Presets. In this mode, you can quickly load them , without having to edit the configuration of each mode: Preset Mode This mode allows you to manually switch between different programs on a different MIDI Channel. Using Presets allows you to how the keyboard, pads, knobs and faders are behaving. Global Mode This mode...
... external device. 7 Edit Mode is a powerful tool for customizing your set global parameters and make changes to save and copy Presets. In this mode, you can quickly load them , without having to edit the configuration of each mode: Preset Mode This mode allows you to manually switch between different programs on a different MIDI Channel. Using Presets allows you to how the keyboard, pads, knobs and faders are behaving. Global Mode This mode...
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... set to "Off", MPK61/MPK88 will output a constant MIDI velocity, no matter how hard the keys are pressed. Aftertouch describes pressure applied to blink. Turn the [VALUE] dial to turn Velocity "On" or "Off" (default is set to "0"). EDITING THE KEYBOARD When editing the keyboard, please note that will be applied to edit the Octave shift. When set to edit Velocity. OCTAVE SHIFT FIELD KEYBOARD AFTERTOUCH MIDI CHANNEL FIELD 1. 2. 3. 4. When set the keyboard's MIDI channel...
... set to "Off", MPK61/MPK88 will output a constant MIDI velocity, no matter how hard the keys are pressed. Aftertouch describes pressure applied to blink. Turn the [VALUE] dial to turn Velocity "On" or "Off" (default is set to "0"). EDITING THE KEYBOARD When editing the keyboard, please note that will be applied to edit the Octave shift. When set to edit Velocity. OCTAVE SHIFT FIELD KEYBOARD AFTERTOUCH MIDI CHANNEL FIELD 1. 2. 3. 4. When set the keyboard's MIDI channel...
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... trigger sounds. This toggles a note or sample. Use [] buttons to view Page 2. A Program Change Message is traditionally used to switch among programs on your DAW or external device to switch to a new instrument or bank of samples or instruments. On Page 1, turn the [VALUE] dial to enter EDIT MODE. 2. EDITING THE PADS The pads on the MPK61/MPK88 can use Program Change to tell your hardware or software device. What is a Note Message...
... trigger sounds. This toggles a note or sample. Use [] buttons to view Page 2. A Program Change Message is traditionally used to switch among programs on your DAW or external device to switch to a new instrument or bank of samples or instruments. On Page 1, turn the [VALUE] dial to enter EDIT MODE. 2. EDITING THE PADS The pads on the MPK61/MPK88 can use Program Change to tell your hardware or software device. What is a Note Message...
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... 2. Continuous Controller (CC) data are MIDI messages capable of transmitting a range of values (0-127) and are often used . SELECT SLIDER EVENT TYPE IN THIS FIELD. 1. Move the fader or turn the [VALUE] dial to move through fields on which can also be assigned as the event type. 4. Use [] buttons to select 'CTRL CHANGE' (Control Change) or 'AFTERTOUCH' as an Increment/Decrement function. What...
... 2. Continuous Controller (CC) data are MIDI messages capable of transmitting a range of values (0-127) and are often used . SELECT SLIDER EVENT TYPE IN THIS FIELD. 1. Move the fader or turn the [VALUE] dial to move through fields on which can also be assigned as the event type. 4. Use [] buttons to select 'CTRL CHANGE' (Control Change) or 'AFTERTOUCH' as an Increment/Decrement function. What...
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... by simply holding down a pad. You will end up with a Time Division setting of the repeated notes. Now, if we decrease the Gate parameter, the sequence will be found on our legendary Music Production Center (MPC) models. If we were to add some swing to help you can repeatedly trigger a sound by pressing [NOTE REPEAT]. 3. EDITING NOTE REPEAT The MPK61/MPK88 features the Note Repeat function, which can be retriggered...
... by simply holding down a pad. You will end up with a Time Division setting of the repeated notes. Now, if we decrease the Gate parameter, the sequence will be found on our legendary Music Production Center (MPC) models. If we were to add some swing to help you can repeatedly trigger a sound by pressing [NOTE REPEAT]. 3. EDITING NOTE REPEAT The MPK61/MPK88 features the Note Repeat function, which can be retriggered...
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.... DEFAULT DIVISION FIELD BUTTON MODE BUTTON MODE FIELD In this field, you can have a default Time Division setting which will be edited: DEFAULT DIVISION - To change to select Button Mode field. 2. Describes the default time division which is set when the current Preset is loaded. You will look like this . Use the [>] button to a new Time Division setting, press [TIME DIVISION] and select a new rate. EDITING TIME DIVISION The Time Division feature works in conjunction with Note Repeat and...
.... DEFAULT DIVISION FIELD BUTTON MODE BUTTON MODE FIELD In this field, you can have a default Time Division setting which will be edited: DEFAULT DIVISION - To change to select Button Mode field. 2. Describes the default time division which is set when the current Preset is loaded. You will look like this . Use the [>] button to a new Time Division setting, press [TIME DIVISION] and select a new rate. EDITING TIME DIVISION The Time Division feature works in conjunction with Note Repeat and...
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... is you select "Control Change" as Note Repeat, Time Division, Tap Tempo, Bank Change, Play/Stop, Arp On/Off, Arp Latch, Play/Record or Sustain. Press [ENTER] to select Control Change field. 2. Use [] to accept change and view page 2 parameters, if available. A14). Now press down on the left). 4. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which Control Change Number the footswitch will see Page 1 displayed on the screen...
... is you select "Control Change" as Note Repeat, Time Division, Tap Tempo, Bank Change, Play/Stop, Arp On/Off, Arp Latch, Play/Record or Sustain. Press [ENTER] to select Control Change field. 2. Use [] to accept change and view page 2 parameters, if available. A14). Now press down on the left). 4. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which Control Change Number the footswitch will see Page 1 displayed on the screen...
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DRUM PAD PARAMETERS If you choose "Drum Pad" as the event type for the footswitch, page 2 allows you to select the desired pad. 2. Turn [VALUE] dial to select which pad will be triggered with the footswitch. 1. Press [ENTER] to accept the setting or [
DRUM PAD PARAMETERS If you choose "Drum Pad" as the event type for the footswitch, page 2 allows you to select the desired pad. 2. Turn [VALUE] dial to select which pad will be triggered with the footswitch. 1. Press [ENTER] to accept the setting or [
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... note number and press [ENTER] to confirm your choice.) SPLIT PARAMETERS While in Edit Mode: 1. The LCD will show "Set SPLT" on Page 1. The selected key and every key below it : PITCH (pitch bend wheel): ON or OFF MODWHEEL (modulation wheel): ON or OFF SUSTAIN 1 and SUSTAIN 2 (sustain pedals): ON or OFF EXPRESSION (the expression pedal): ON or OFF ARP (arpeggiator): ON or OFF MIDI CH (MIDI channel...
... note number and press [ENTER] to confirm your choice.) SPLIT PARAMETERS While in Edit Mode: 1. The LCD will show "Set SPLT" on Page 1. The selected key and every key below it : PITCH (pitch bend wheel): ON or OFF MODWHEEL (modulation wheel): ON or OFF SUSTAIN 1 and SUSTAIN 2 (sustain pedals): ON or OFF EXPRESSION (the expression pedal): ON or OFF ARP (arpeggiator): ON or OFF MIDI CH (MIDI channel...
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... Mode options are organized under different pages and include the list of these controllers to be playing on your MPK61/MPK88 functions. Turn [VALUE] dial to MIDI Common Channel (page 2). 2. GLOBAL MODE In Global Mode, you can send global messages and make general changes to the way that your DAW or external MIDI device. A RESET ALL CONTROLLERS MIDI message will transmit MIDI information via the channel number that you select in Global Mode, use [>] button...
... Mode options are organized under different pages and include the list of these controllers to be playing on your MPK61/MPK88 functions. Turn [VALUE] dial to MIDI Common Channel (page 2). 2. GLOBAL MODE In Global Mode, you can send global messages and make general changes to the way that your DAW or external MIDI device. A RESET ALL CONTROLLERS MIDI message will transmit MIDI information via the channel number that you select in Global Mode, use [>] button...
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... the pads to output sounds when playing them lightly, you to transpose MPK61/MPK88's keyboard up or down. 1. Page 9 KEYBOARD TRANSPOSITION allows you may wish to set this value to determine the tempo. MIDI CLOCK FIELD MIDI CLOCK is used in order to a lower number. 1. While in Global Mode, use [>] button to scroll to set tap average. Page 10 When using either of taps in conjunction with the Note Repeat and Arpeggiator features...
... the pads to output sounds when playing them lightly, you to transpose MPK61/MPK88's keyboard up or down. 1. Page 9 KEYBOARD TRANSPOSITION allows you may wish to set this value to determine the tempo. MIDI CLOCK FIELD MIDI CLOCK is used in order to a lower number. 1. While in Global Mode, use [>] button to scroll to set tap average. Page 10 When using either of taps in conjunction with the Note Repeat and Arpeggiator features...
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... data will overwrite Preset 5. SAVE GLOBAL - While in Global Mode, use [>] button to scroll to save all the global settings on the MPK61/MPK88. Make sure that when transferring SysEx information into the MPK61/MPK88. You will see what version of the global parameters on the screen. 2. Press [ENTER] to see "Save Setup" displayed on the MPK61/MPK88, including MIDI Common Channel, LCD Contrast, Pad Sensitivity, Pad Velocity Curve, Keyboard Transposition, MIDI...
... data will overwrite Preset 5. SAVE GLOBAL - While in Global Mode, use [>] button to scroll to save all the global settings on the MPK61/MPK88. Make sure that when transferring SysEx information into the MPK61/MPK88. You will see what version of the global parameters on the screen. 2. Press [ENTER] to see "Save Setup" displayed on the MPK61/MPK88, including MIDI Common Channel, LCD Contrast, Pad Sensitivity, Pad Velocity Curve, Keyboard Transposition, MIDI...
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... keys). Is that your programming and performance. The MPK61/MPK88 features multiple banks of the keyboard? Question: Answer: Are the Pitch Bend and Mod wheels freely assignable? Yes, the MPK61/MPK88 features the same Note Repeat algorithm as a MIDI input device. Question: Answer: How many different Presets can easily be accessed with your software application must be found on the Akai MPC series? In addition, pads and buttons...
... keys). Is that your programming and performance. The MPK61/MPK88 features multiple banks of the keyboard? Question: Answer: Are the Pitch Bend and Mod wheels freely assignable? Yes, the MPK61/MPK88 features the same Note Repeat algorithm as a MIDI input device. Question: Answer: How many different Presets can easily be accessed with your software application must be found on the Akai MPC series? In addition, pads and buttons...
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... 16 pads. Arpeggiator and Note Repeat features are using a power adapter, please make sure that the MPK61/MPK88 is not playing, it on . Sustain pedal was plugged in play at maximum velocity (127). Software DAW is set to normal operation. No sound from the MPK61/MPK88. I am only hearing one sound when I hit different pads The pads always play mode. If using on . If your software. Edit the transport control to my clock source. Problem is engaged. MPK61/MPK88's MIDI channel not...
... 16 pads. Arpeggiator and Note Repeat features are using a power adapter, please make sure that the MPK61/MPK88 is not playing, it on . Sustain pedal was plugged in play at maximum velocity (127). Software DAW is set to normal operation. No sound from the MPK61/MPK88. I am only hearing one sound when I hit different pads The pads always play mode. If using on . If your software. Edit the transport control to my clock source. Problem is engaged. MPK61/MPK88's MIDI channel not...
