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SEMI-WEIGHTED USB/MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER HAMMER-ACTION USB/MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER OPERATOR'S MANUAL WWW.AKAIPRO.COM
SEMI-WEIGHTED USB/MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER HAMMER-ACTION USB/MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER OPERATOR'S MANUAL WWW.AKAIPRO.COM
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...FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW ...1 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW...3 HOOKUP DIAGRAM ...3 DISPLAYING INFORMATION ...5 OCTAVE AND TRANSPOSITION 5 NOTE ...5 NOTE AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure 5 CONTROL CHANGE ...5 CONTROL AFTERTOUCH ...6 MIDI MACHINE CONTROL COMMAND (MMC 6 PREVIEWING ...6 ABOUT MODES ...7 PRESET MODE ...8 PAGE 1 - Page 2 33 LCD CONTRAST - Page 4 34 PAD... EDITING THE PITCH BEND WHEEL 27 EDITING THE MODULATION WHEEL 28 MIDI CHANNEL ...28 MIDI CC ...28 MINIMUM VALUE ...28 MAXIMUM VALUE...28 EDITING TRANSPORT CONTROL 29 EDITING TAP TEMPO...29 EDITING FOOTSWITCH PEDAL INPUTS 30 EDITING ...
...FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW ...1 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW...3 HOOKUP DIAGRAM ...3 DISPLAYING INFORMATION ...5 OCTAVE AND TRANSPOSITION 5 NOTE ...5 NOTE AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure 5 CONTROL CHANGE ...5 CONTROL AFTERTOUCH ...6 MIDI MACHINE CONTROL COMMAND (MMC 6 PREVIEWING ...6 ABOUT MODES ...7 PRESET MODE ...8 PAGE 1 - Page 2 33 LCD CONTRAST - Page 4 34 PAD... EDITING THE PITCH BEND WHEEL 27 EDITING THE MODULATION WHEEL 28 MIDI CHANNEL ...28 MIDI CC ...28 MINIMUM VALUE ...28 MAXIMUM VALUE...28 EDITING TRANSPORT CONTROL 29 EDITING TAP TEMPO...29 EDITING FOOTSWITCH PEDAL INPUTS 30 EDITING ...
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... 23 24 20 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 1. These buttons are used for navigating menus, displaying data, and affecting change on MPK61/MPK88's options and parameters. 2. [VALUE] (Push to Enter) - This dial also functions as an [ENTER] button when it is used to navigate through the fields of...
... 23 24 20 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 1. These buttons are used for navigating menus, displaying data, and affecting change on MPK61/MPK88's options and parameters. 2. [VALUE] (Push to Enter) - This dial also functions as an [ENTER] button when it is used to navigate through the fields of...
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... hold down a new combination of notes, the Arpeggiator will memorize and continue to an internal or external MIDI Clock source (such as a latching or momentary button. 19. [SPLIT] - This button allows you...them , and then press down a combination of up . Tap Tempo does not work when the MPK61/MPK88 is activated, the pads always play . 15. MODULATION WHEEL - By default, the modulation wheel will .... This wheel can be used to specify the rate of the 8 switches to transmit continuous controller data. Please note that was hit gets mapped to the saved tempo value. (Please note ...
... hold down a new combination of notes, the Arpeggiator will memorize and continue to an internal or external MIDI Clock source (such as a latching or momentary button. 19. [SPLIT] - This button allows you...them , and then press down a combination of up . Tap Tempo does not work when the MPK61/MPK88 is activated, the pads always play . 15. MODULATION WHEEL - By default, the modulation wheel will .... This wheel can be used to specify the rate of the 8 switches to transmit continuous controller data. Please note that was hit gets mapped to the saved tempo value. (Please note ...
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... into the USB port of the MPK61/MPK88. 3 If you would like to use an external sound module, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from your setup or if you would like to use another MIDI controller in your setup, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the controller to the MIDI IN of your computer to a device...
... into the USB port of the MPK61/MPK88. 3 If you would like to use an external sound module, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from your setup or if you would like to use another MIDI controller in your setup, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the controller to the MIDI IN of your computer to a device...
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... cable is connected, you will need to slave the MPK61/MPK88 to a MIDI Clock generated by your software application might want the MPK61/MPK88 to control another device connected to the MPK61/MPK88's MIDI IN port, that the USB cable is set the MPK61/MPK88 as a default MIDI input device. Note: If you have another external device. •...
... cable is connected, you will need to slave the MPK61/MPK88 to a MIDI Clock generated by your software application might want the MPK61/MPK88 to control another device connected to the MPK61/MPK88's MIDI IN port, that the USB cable is set the MPK61/MPK88 as a default MIDI input device. Note: If you have another external device. •...
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... hit, the MPK61/MPK88 will output MIDI Control Change data. AFTERTOUCH VALUE AFTERTOUCH VALUE IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH BAR METER CONTROL CHANGE When a KNOB or FADER is using the keyboard, the LCD will affect all presets globally. When enabled, AFTERTOUCH is MIDI data sent when pressure...is used to change certain parameters on the far right of information that the MPK61/MPK88 will display while in use: OCTAVE, TRANSPOSITION, NOTE, AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure), CONTROL CHANGE, MIDI MACHINE CONTROL (MMC), and PREVIEW MODE information. Please see 'Editing Pads'( page 13) for...
... hit, the MPK61/MPK88 will output MIDI Control Change data. AFTERTOUCH VALUE AFTERTOUCH VALUE IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH BAR METER CONTROL CHANGE When a KNOB or FADER is using the keyboard, the LCD will affect all presets globally. When enabled, AFTERTOUCH is MIDI data sent when pressure...is used to change certain parameters on the far right of information that the MPK61/MPK88 will display while in use: OCTAVE, TRANSPOSITION, NOTE, AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure), CONTROL CHANGE, MIDI MACHINE CONTROL (MMC), and PREVIEW MODE information. Please see 'Editing Pads'( page 13) for...
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... BAR METER. While the [PREVIEW] button is held down, and a fader or knob is assigned to MIDI CC#10 in control bank A and MIDI CC#11 in control bank B. CONTROL AFTERTOUCH The knobs and faders on the MPK61/MPK88 can hold down [PREVIEW] and move S1 back to a value of 40 (which will be shown in...
... BAR METER. While the [PREVIEW] button is held down, and a fader or knob is assigned to MIDI CC#10 in control bank A and MIDI CC#11 in control bank B. CONTROL AFTERTOUCH The knobs and faders on the MPK61/MPK88 can hold down [PREVIEW] and move S1 back to a value of 40 (which will be shown in...
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...set global parameters and make changes to set -up. You can change the brightness of MIDI data, or you may wish to have a pad that you can modify in Global Mode also include controller resets, pad response curves, display brightness, and more. Program Change Mode This mode ...of operation. For example, you to reprogram the MPK61/MPK88 every time. Following is a collection of sounds. ABOUT MODES The MPK61/MPK88 has four different modes of the MPK61/MPK88. Edit Mode This mode allows you can tell your MPK61/MPK88 is functioning. For example, in Edit Mode. This way...
...set global parameters and make changes to set -up. You can change the brightness of MIDI data, or you may wish to have a pad that you can modify in Global Mode also include controller resets, pad response curves, display brightness, and more. Program Change Mode This mode ...of operation. For example, you to reprogram the MPK61/MPK88 every time. Following is a collection of sounds. ABOUT MODES The MPK61/MPK88 has four different modes of the MPK61/MPK88. Edit Mode This mode allows you can tell your MPK61/MPK88 is functioning. For example, in Edit Mode. This way...
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.... The keyboard properties you play the keys, the louder the sound will see Page 1 displayed on the screen (shown on the MPK61/MPK88 can set the keyboard's MIDI channel field by turning the [VALUE] dial (default shift is set to either "On" or "Off". Velocity describes how hard the ...will be set to "On"). When finished, press [ENTER] to return to control the vibrato, sustain or decay of a sound; EDITING THE KEYBOARD When editing the keyboard, please note that will be set to "Off", the MPK61/MPK88 will detect how hard the keys are pressed and translate these values into...
.... The keyboard properties you play the keys, the louder the sound will see Page 1 displayed on the screen (shown on the MPK61/MPK88 can set the keyboard's MIDI channel field by turning the [VALUE] dial (default shift is set to either "On" or "Off". Velocity describes how hard the ...will be set to "On"). When finished, press [ENTER] to return to control the vibrato, sustain or decay of a sound; EDITING THE KEYBOARD When editing the keyboard, please note that will be set to "Off", the MPK61/MPK88 will detect how hard the keys are pressed and translate these values into...
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... while it is applied to control volume, vibrato and other parameters. 13 Use the [>] button to select desired MIDI Port and Channel. 3. PRESSURE BEHAVIOR PRESSURE FIELD In this field, you select CPR (Channel Pressure), all pads assigned to a particular MIDI Channel will transmit when it...select Play Mode field. 2. If you can choose how the MPK61/MPK88 transmits information when pressure is not the pad which the pad will transmit Aftertouch information individually. Note: Aftertouch refers to MIDI information sent when pressure is applied to Note. PLAY MODE FIELD PLAY...
... while it is applied to control volume, vibrato and other parameters. 13 Use the [>] button to select desired MIDI Port and Channel. 3. PRESSURE BEHAVIOR PRESSURE FIELD In this field, you select CPR (Channel Pressure), all pads assigned to a particular MIDI Channel will transmit when it...select Play Mode field. 2. If you can choose how the MPK61/MPK88 transmits information when pressure is not the pad which the pad will transmit Aftertouch information individually. Note: Aftertouch refers to MIDI information sent when pressure is applied to Note. PLAY MODE FIELD PLAY...
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...endless knobs may also be changed. 5. EDITING KNOBS AND FADERS The knobs and faders on the MPK61/MPK88 are controllers which can also be set to transmit Control Change or Aftertouch information. On Page 1, turn the knob which you select on Page 1, parameter ...Controller (CC) data are MIDI messages capable of transmitting a range of values (0-127) and are outlined in the following pages. 15 The default operation of MIDI Continuous Controller data. On the MPK61/MPK88, the knobs and sliders can be assigned to transmit Aftertouch information. What is to transmit Control...
...endless knobs may also be changed. 5. EDITING KNOBS AND FADERS The knobs and faders on the MPK61/MPK88 are controllers which can also be set to transmit Control Change or Aftertouch information. On Page 1, turn the knob which you select on Page 1, parameter ...Controller (CC) data are MIDI messages capable of transmitting a range of values (0-127) and are outlined in the following pages. 15 The default operation of MIDI Continuous Controller data. On the MPK61/MPK88, the knobs and sliders can be assigned to transmit Aftertouch information. What is to transmit Control...
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...Control Change field. 2. While in Control Change field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired minimum value. 3. Therefore, it wouldn't make much sense to have the fader transmit the full 128 MIDI control... will transmit when it is controlling. Use [] buttons to select...Controller Number. MINIMUM RANGE FIELD MINIMUM RANGE FIELD This field is pressed. 1. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which Control... 16 MIDI Channels on the back of the faders to control a ... the maximum value of a controller lower than the minimum value will...
...Control Change field. 2. While in Control Change field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired minimum value. 3. Therefore, it wouldn't make much sense to have the fader transmit the full 128 MIDI control... will transmit when it is controlling. Use [] buttons to select...Controller Number. MINIMUM RANGE FIELD MINIMUM RANGE FIELD This field is pressed. 1. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which Control... 16 MIDI Channels on the back of the faders to control a ... the maximum value of a controller lower than the minimum value will...
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The following list of parameters can assign knobs and faders to one of two MIDI Ports, A or B, and to one of 16 MIDI Channels on the back of a device that the MPK61/MPK88 is selected as Aftertouch controllers. You can output. 1. While in Minimum Range field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired minimum ... knob or fader. In this scenario, the knob or fader will be transmitted via the 5-pin MIDI port on each port (i.e. A14). Note: When not used to control, say, a vibrato of the MPK61/MPK88. MINIMUM RANGE FIELD This field is used to specify the minimum value that the knob or fader ...
The following list of parameters can assign knobs and faders to one of two MIDI Ports, A or B, and to one of 16 MIDI Channels on the back of a device that the MPK61/MPK88 is selected as Aftertouch controllers. You can output. 1. While in Minimum Range field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired minimum ... knob or fader. In this scenario, the knob or fader will be transmitted via the 5-pin MIDI port on each port (i.e. A14). Note: When not used to control, say, a vibrato of the MPK61/MPK88. MINIMUM RANGE FIELD This field is used to specify the minimum value that the knob or fader ...
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... BUTTONS The buttons on the MPK61/MPK88 can also assign the button to use the MIDI Common Channel. 1. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which Control Change Number the button will use to select Control Change field. 2. Use [] buttons to transmit messages. CONTROL CHANGE FIELD PLAY MODE PLAY MODE...
... BUTTONS The buttons on the MPK61/MPK88 can also assign the button to use the MIDI Common Channel. 1. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which Control Change Number the button will use to select Control Change field. 2. Use [] buttons to transmit messages. CONTROL CHANGE FIELD PLAY MODE PLAY MODE...
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... on the screen (shown on the left). 4. When on the MPK61/MPK88 can be configured to send transport control information in a variety of the transport control messages (MMC, MMC/MIDI, MIDI, CTRL). 6. Press [ENTER] to accept the change or [ EDITING MAXIMUM VALUE TRANSPORT CONTROL The transport control section on Page 2, use the [VALUE] dial to select the...
... on the screen (shown on the left). 4. When on the MPK61/MPK88 can be configured to send transport control information in a variety of the transport control messages (MMC, MMC/MIDI, MIDI, CTRL). 6. Press [ENTER] to accept the change or [ EDITING MAXIMUM VALUE TRANSPORT CONTROL The transport control section on Page 2, use the [VALUE] dial to select the...
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... [ Select the event type for editing. 3. You can be used via the 5-pin MIDI port on the MPK61/MPK88, such as the footswitch event type. A14). CONTROL CHANGE FIELD In this field you can select whether the footswitch transmits MIDI CC information in a momentary (MOM) way, where pressing the footswitch outputs 127 and releasing...
... [ Select the event type for editing. 3. You can be used via the 5-pin MIDI port on the MPK61/MPK88, such as the footswitch event type. A14). CONTROL CHANGE FIELD In this field you can select whether the footswitch transmits MIDI CC information in a momentary (MOM) way, where pressing the footswitch outputs 127 and releasing...
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...): 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): CC, 1-16A, 1-16B AFTERTOUCH (aftertouch): ON or OFF 3. Use the [VALUE] dial to select "NOTE" and press [ENTER] to set of... the keyboard. 1. For each controlling a different set where the Split Point will show that as the control to toggle between the fields for the two independent...
...): 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): CC, 1-16A, 1-16B AFTERTOUCH (aftertouch): ON or OFF 3. Use the [VALUE] dial to select "NOTE" and press [ENTER] to set of... the keyboard. 1. For each controlling a different set where the Split Point will show that as the control to toggle between the fields for the two independent...
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...Global Mode. While in Global Mode, use the [] buttons. Note: If you change which channel the MIDI Common Channel is controlled by the Common Channel to that might be playing on your MPK61/MPK88 functions. It is often used to turn off any device that is using, you also need to set... any notes that channel number as pitch bend and modulation to their default settings. 1. Kill MIDI will transmit MIDI ...
...Global Mode. While in Global Mode, use the [] buttons. Note: If you change which channel the MIDI Common Channel is controlled by the Common Channel to that might be playing on your MPK61/MPK88 functions. It is often used to turn off any device that is using, you also need to set... any notes that channel number as pitch bend and modulation to their default settings. 1. Kill MIDI will transmit MIDI ...
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...Press [ENTER] to change Pad Velocity Curve. 3. Page 4 KEYBOARD VELOCITY CURVE FIELD A KEYBOARD VELOCITY CURVE describes how the keyboard on the MPK61/MPK88 outputs MIDI velocities, based on a certain ratio of 127 even if you hit the pad very hard, or vice versa, you get velocity 127 easily even... if you hit the pad softly) you find it 's harder to get high velocities even when you can add expressivity and control to the touch. MIDI VELOCITY WEAK STRENGTH OF HITTING PAD STRONG 34 PAD SENSITIVITY - Turn [VALUE] dial to set Pad Velocity Curve. KEYBOARD VELOCITY CURVE ...
...Press [ENTER] to change Pad Velocity Curve. 3. Page 4 KEYBOARD VELOCITY CURVE FIELD A KEYBOARD VELOCITY CURVE describes how the keyboard on the MPK61/MPK88 outputs MIDI velocities, based on a certain ratio of 127 even if you hit the pad very hard, or vice versa, you get velocity 127 easily even... if you hit the pad softly) you find it 's harder to get high velocities even when you can add expressivity and control to the touch. MIDI VELOCITY WEAK STRENGTH OF HITTING PAD STRONG 34 PAD SENSITIVITY - Turn [VALUE] dial to set Pad Velocity Curve. KEYBOARD VELOCITY CURVE ...