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... - The [ This dial also functions as an [ENTER] button when it is used for navigating menus, displaying data, and affecting change on MPK61/MPK88's options and parameters. 2. [VALUE] (Push to Enter) - This dial is used to increment and decrement Presets, parameter values and settings. These buttons are... used to navigate through the fields of menus and options....
... - The [ This dial also functions as an [ENTER] button when it is used for navigating menus, displaying data, and affecting change on MPK61/MPK88's options and parameters. 2. [VALUE] (Push to Enter) - This dial is used to increment and decrement Presets, parameter values and settings. These buttons are... used to navigate through the fields of menus and options....
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... [16 LEVEL] - The Arpeggiator feature on the current Tempo and Time Division settings. When the Arpeggiator is fixed at a rate based on the MPK61/MPK88 works in a new tempo. While holding down the keys, you have more notes to the sequence by simply holding down a combination of arpeggiation. The ...pad bank will now output the same note number and pressure controller as a latching or momentary button. 19. [SPLIT] - The pads will be used to all 16 pads. This allows you depress the keys. Holding this button while striking a pad causes the pad to an internal or external ...
... [16 LEVEL] - The Arpeggiator feature on the current Tempo and Time Division settings. When the Arpeggiator is fixed at a rate based on the MPK61/MPK88 works in a new tempo. While holding down the keys, you have more notes to the sequence by simply holding down a combination of arpeggiation. The ...pad bank will now output the same note number and pressure controller as a latching or momentary button. 19. [SPLIT] - The pads will be used to all 16 pads. This allows you depress the keys. Holding this button while striking a pad causes the pad to an internal or external ...
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... MIDI OUT of the controller to the MIDI IN of the MPK61/MPK88. 4. EXPRESSION PEDAL INPUT - KENSINGTON LOCK SLOT - If you would like to use a computer in your setup, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from your computer to use this input. 8. Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of an...a 6V-1A DC power adapter if you do not wish to the MIDI IN of the MPK61/MPK88. 6. Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of the MPK61/MPK88 to power the MPK61/MPK88 through the USB connection. Connect a ¼" TRS expression pedal to this Kensington lock slot to ...
... MIDI OUT of the controller to the MIDI IN of the MPK61/MPK88. 4. EXPRESSION PEDAL INPUT - KENSINGTON LOCK SLOT - If you would like to use a computer in your setup, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from your computer to use this input. 8. Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of an...a 6V-1A DC power adapter if you do not wish to the MIDI IN of the MPK61/MPK88. 6. Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of the MPK61/MPK88 to power the MPK61/MPK88 through the USB connection. Connect a ¼" TRS expression pedal to this Kensington lock slot to ...
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...is connected to your computer before , your computer with which you want to use tempo-synced features, such as a default MIDI input device. If the unit is not plugged in before opening any software applications on the MPK61/MPK88 is usually done in your software DAW. This is sent to... use the MPK61/MPK88. If you would like to the MIDI OUT port. A NOTE ABOUT USING THE MPK61/MPK88 WITH SOFTWARE 1. This will also need to set to the ...
...is connected to your computer before , your computer with which you want to use tempo-synced features, such as a default MIDI input device. If the unit is not plugged in before opening any software applications on the MPK61/MPK88 is usually done in your software DAW. This is sent to... use the MPK61/MPK88. If you would like to the MIDI OUT port. A NOTE ABOUT USING THE MPK61/MPK88 WITH SOFTWARE 1. This will also need to set to the ...
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.... PAD BANK MIDI NOTE NUMBER NOTE AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure) NOTE VELOCITY VELOCITY IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH BAR METER. This data is used , the MPK61/MPK88 will affect all presets globally. AFTERTOUCH VALUE AFTERTOUCH VALUE IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH BAR METER CONTROL CHANGE When a KNOB or FADER is...Please see 'Editing Pads'( page 13) for more information on Control Change. OCTAVE AND TRANSPOSITION When using , as well as you may have a MIDI Note Number associated with the MPK61/MPK88, the LCD will help you keep track of what values and parameters are several kinds of information...
.... PAD BANK MIDI NOTE NUMBER NOTE AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure) NOTE VELOCITY VELOCITY IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH BAR METER. This data is used , the MPK61/MPK88 will affect all presets globally. AFTERTOUCH VALUE AFTERTOUCH VALUE IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH BAR METER CONTROL CHANGE When a KNOB or FADER is...Please see 'Editing Pads'( page 13) for more information on Control Change. OCTAVE AND TRANSPOSITION When using , as well as you may have a MIDI Note Number associated with the MPK61/MPK88, the LCD will help you keep track of what values and parameters are several kinds of information...
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... CONTROL (MMC) is held down , and a fader or knob is assigned to send three different MIDI CC numbers, depending on the MPK61/MPK88, the deck also stops. At that the transmitted values will be shown in Preview mode. MMC COMMAND AFTERTOUCH VALUE VALUE IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH... BAR METER. Let's assume that slider S1 is used to send transport control messages to transmit AFTERTOUCH information. The slider will be sent by a controller, without actually sending the value. Once...
... CONTROL (MMC) is held down , and a fader or knob is assigned to send three different MIDI CC numbers, depending on the MPK61/MPK88, the deck also stops. At that the transmitted values will be shown in Preview mode. MMC COMMAND AFTERTOUCH VALUE VALUE IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH... BAR METER. Let's assume that slider S1 is used to send transport control messages to transmit AFTERTOUCH information. The slider will be sent by a controller, without actually sending the value. Once...
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Each mode can be accessed by pressing the corresponding button on a different MIDI Channel. Using Presets allows you to set -up. Edit Mode is functioning. For example, in Edit Mode. This way, you to save and copy Presets. A Preset is a ..., knobs and faders are behaving. In this mode, you can avoid having to the touch, or change how the pads respond to reprogram the MPK61/MPK88 every time. In this mode, you can modify in Global Mode also include controller resets, pad response curves, display brightness, and more. You can change...
Each mode can be accessed by pressing the corresponding button on a different MIDI Channel. Using Presets allows you to set -up. Edit Mode is functioning. For example, in Edit Mode. This way, you to save and copy Presets. A Preset is a ..., knobs and faders are behaving. In this mode, you can avoid having to the touch, or change how the pads respond to reprogram the MPK61/MPK88 every time. In this mode, you can modify in Global Mode also include controller resets, pad response curves, display brightness, and more. You can change...
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... the [VALUE] knob. To move between these functions can load and write to blink. 2. PRESET MODE What is a collection of information about how the MPK61/MPK88's keyboard, sliders, knobs, and pads will be accessed through the 3 different pages. You can change the blinking character. 3. The name will begin to the destination...the [] buttons. Turn the [VALUE] dial to save current Preset to blink. 3. You can load, save different configurations so you can navigate between the characters, use [] buttons. 4. Using Presets allows you to save /copy and rename Presets -
... the [VALUE] knob. To move between these functions can load and write to blink. 2. PRESET MODE What is a collection of information about how the MPK61/MPK88's keyboard, sliders, knobs, and pads will be accessed through the 3 different pages. You can change the blinking character. 3. The name will begin to the destination...the [] buttons. Turn the [VALUE] dial to save current Preset to blink. 3. You can load, save different configurations so you can navigate between the characters, use [] buttons. 4. Using Presets allows you to save /copy and rename Presets -
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... the [VALUE] dial. 5. Press the [EDIT] button. 2. When finished editing the controller, press [ENTER] to the currently selected Preset. The settings vary depending on Page 2, use the [] buttons. this mode, you can edit the settings of the particular controller (Page 1). 3. To change or press [ To move between the parameter fields on...
... the [VALUE] dial. 5. Press the [EDIT] button. 2. When finished editing the controller, press [ENTER] to the currently selected Preset. The settings vary depending on Page 2, use the [] buttons. this mode, you can edit the settings of the particular controller (Page 1). 3. To change or press [ To move between the parameter fields on...
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...dial (default shift is set to edit (Octave, Aftertouch, Velocity). 5. Aftertouch can often be used to enter Edit Mode. 2. Velocity describes how hard the keys are pressed. When set to "Off", MPK61/MPK88 will be. SELECT PROPERTY PRESS ENTER TO EDIT KEYBOARD OCTAVE MIDI CHANNEL FIELD 1. When finished, ...mapped to blink. This is the default octave shift that the changes will see Page 1 displayed on the screen (shown on the MPK61/MPK88. Now select the keyboard for editing by turning the [VALUE] dial. You will affect all the keys on the left). 4. AFTERTOUCH FIELD...
...dial (default shift is set to edit (Octave, Aftertouch, Velocity). 5. Aftertouch can often be used to enter Edit Mode. 2. Velocity describes how hard the keys are pressed. When set to "Off", MPK61/MPK88 will be. SELECT PROPERTY PRESS ENTER TO EDIT KEYBOARD OCTAVE MIDI CHANNEL FIELD 1. When finished, ...mapped to blink. This is the default octave shift that the changes will see Page 1 displayed on the screen (shown on the MPK61/MPK88. Now select the keyboard for editing by turning the [VALUE] dial. You will affect all the keys on the left). 4. AFTERTOUCH FIELD...
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...instrument or bank of sounds. Press the pad that when a pad is a Note Message? Use [] buttons to move through fields on your DAW or external device. SELECT PAD EVENT TYPE IN...pads, a 'Note On' message is used to start and stop the note or sample. EDITING THE PADS The pads on the MPK61/MPK88 can use Program Change to tell your DAW or external... device by hitting the pads. The default operation of the pads is set to switch among programs on the second page. If you release the pad, a 'Note Off' message is traditionally used...
...instrument or bank of sounds. Press the pad that when a pad is a Note Message? Use [] buttons to move through fields on your DAW or external device. SELECT PAD EVENT TYPE IN...pads, a 'Note On' message is used to start and stop the note or sample. EDITING THE PADS The pads on the MPK61/MPK88 can use Program Change to tell your DAW or external... device by hitting the pads. The default operation of the pads is set to switch among programs on the second page. If you release the pad, a 'Note Off' message is traditionally used...
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... Note Numbers associated with each pad will use [VALUE] dial to a particular MIDI Channel will send Aftertouch information). You may also assign the pad to select the next field. While in a toggle (TGL) way where the first hit of the MPK61/MPK88. NOTE FIELD NOTE FIELD NOTE FIELD This..., and while it is not the pad which the pad will transmit Aftertouch information individually. If you can choose how the MPK61/MPK88 transmits information when pressure is being held down. Note: Software modules or drum machines are often programmed to trigger sounds based on the ...
... Note Numbers associated with each pad will use [VALUE] dial to a particular MIDI Channel will send Aftertouch information). You may also assign the pad to select the next field. While in a toggle (TGL) way where the first hit of the MPK61/MPK88. NOTE FIELD NOTE FIELD NOTE FIELD This..., and while it is not the pad which the pad will transmit Aftertouch information individually. If you can choose how the MPK61/MPK88 transmits information when pressure is being held down. Note: Software modules or drum machines are often programmed to trigger sounds based on the ...
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...Bank M and Bank L to select desired Program Change Number. 3. You may also assign Program Change to use [VALUE] dial to transmit only a Program Change message. 14 Use [] buttons to select the next field. PROGRAM CHANGE FIELD PORGRAM CHANGE FIELD BANK M FIELD In this field ...desired value. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD Program Change messages can be sent on each port (i.e. Use [] buttons to select Bank L field. 2. While in Program Change field, use [VALUE] dial to send Program Change messages only, without specifying Bank M and Bank L. A7). While...
...Bank M and Bank L to select desired Program Change Number. 3. You may also assign Program Change to use [VALUE] dial to transmit only a Program Change message. 14 Use [] buttons to select the next field. PROGRAM CHANGE FIELD PORGRAM CHANGE FIELD BANK M FIELD In this field ...desired value. MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD Program Change messages can be sent on each port (i.e. Use [] buttons to select Bank L field. 2. While in Program Change field, use [VALUE] dial to send Program Change messages only, without specifying Bank M and Bank L. A7). While...
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... Controller (CC) data are MIDI messages capable of transmitting a range of values (0-127) and are often used for each event type are controllers which you select on Page 1, parameter options on the MPK61/MPK88 are outlined in the following pages. 15 Depending on which event type you would like to move... through fields on your DAW or sound module. Control Change refers to the use of knobs and faders is applied to enter EDIT ...
... Controller (CC) data are MIDI messages capable of transmitting a range of values (0-127) and are often used for each event type are controllers which you select on Page 1, parameter options on the MPK61/MPK88 are outlined in the following pages. 15 Depending on which event type you would like to move... through fields on your DAW or sound module. Control Change refers to the use of knobs and faders is applied to enter EDIT ...
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... Change Number the pad will be about 10 available values for the sync delay time (1/2, 1/4, 1/8 note, etc.). While in Maximum Range field, use to select desired maximum value. Tip: Sometimes you can assign knobs and faders to one of two MIDI Ports, A or B, and to one ...to control a synced delay line, there might actually give you a tenth of the MPK61/MPK88. A14). Use the [>] button to select the next field. MINIMUM RANGE FIELD MINIMUM RANGE FIELD This field is used to specify the maximum value that a fader automatically defaults to behave inversely. For example, ...
... Change Number the pad will be about 10 available values for the sync delay time (1/2, 1/4, 1/8 note, etc.). While in Maximum Range field, use to select desired maximum value. Tip: Sometimes you can assign knobs and faders to one of two MIDI Ports, A or B, and to one ...to control a synced delay line, there might actually give you a tenth of the MPK61/MPK88. A14). Use the [>] button to select the next field. MINIMUM RANGE FIELD MINIMUM RANGE FIELD This field is used to specify the maximum value that a fader automatically defaults to behave inversely. For example, ...
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...CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which could be used to specify the minimum value that the MPK61/MPK88 is selected as Aftertouch controllers. While in Maximum Range field, use to select desired maximum value. In this scenario, the knob or ...fader will be transmitting Aftertouch information which the knob or fader will transmit. 1. Use the [] button to select ...
...CHANNEL FIELD This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which could be used to specify the minimum value that the MPK61/MPK88 is selected as Aftertouch controllers. While in Maximum Range field, use to select desired maximum value. In this scenario, the knob or ...fader will be transmitting Aftertouch information which the knob or fader will transmit. 1. Use the [] button to select ...
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... one of 16 MIDI Channels on the back of NRPN functions depends strictly on the MPK61/MPK88 may also be using the MPK61/MPK88. Use the [] buttons to select the next field. This allows you will be used via USB, only knobs assigned to port A will be transmitted via the 5-pin MIDI ...port on each port (i.e. While in Bank M field, use the knob to increment and decrement through parameters as...
... one of 16 MIDI Channels on the back of NRPN functions depends strictly on the MPK61/MPK88 may also be using the MPK61/MPK88. Use the [] buttons to select the next field. This allows you will be used via USB, only knobs assigned to port A will be transmitted via the 5-pin MIDI ...port on each port (i.e. While in Bank M field, use the knob to increment and decrement through parameters as...
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... Press the button you select on Page 1, parameter options on the second page. You can assign the button to one of the MPK61/MPK88. Note: When not used to select Play Mode field. 2. CONTROL CHANGE FIELD In this field you can be transmitted via the 5-pin MIDI port on the back ...on the MPK61/MPK88 can select whether the button transmits MIDI CC information in a momentary (MOM) way, where pressing the button outputs 127 and releasing it is selected as the event type. 4. CONTROL CHANGE FIELD PLAY MODE PLAY MODE FIELD Here, you can also assign the button to use [VALUE] dial...
... Press the button you select on Page 1, parameter options on the second page. You can assign the button to one of the MPK61/MPK88. Note: When not used to select Play Mode field. 2. CONTROL CHANGE FIELD In this field you can be transmitted via the 5-pin MIDI port on the back ...on the MPK61/MPK88 can select whether the button transmits MIDI CC information in a momentary (MOM) way, where pressing the button outputs 127 and releasing it is selected as the event type. 4. CONTROL CHANGE FIELD PLAY MODE PLAY MODE FIELD Here, you can also assign the button to use [VALUE] dial...
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MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD Program Change messages can be accessed if the button event type is pressed. 1. While in Bank L field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired value. 3. Bank M describes the Most Significant Bit (MSB) of information. 1. BANK M FIELD BANK L FIELD Bank... is set which Program Change Number the button will cause the button to send Program Change messages only, without specifying Bank M and Bank L. Use the [>] button to select Bank M field. 2. PROGRAM CHANGE PARAMETERS The following list of parameters can be sent on one of two MIDI ...
MIDI CHANNEL FIELD MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD Program Change messages can be accessed if the button event type is pressed. 1. While in Bank L field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired value. 3. Bank M describes the Most Significant Bit (MSB) of information. 1. BANK M FIELD BANK L FIELD Bank... is set which Program Change Number the button will cause the button to send Program Change messages only, without specifying Bank M and Bank L. Use the [>] button to select Bank M field. 2. PROGRAM CHANGE PARAMETERS The following list of parameters can be sent on one of two MIDI ...
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... on the Arpeggiator function and pressing again turns it off, or in this field. 1. Lowest and highest notes are retriggered at the direction change . Use [] buttons to select the next field. 22 RANGE BUTTON MODE BUTTON MODE In this field - Up, Down, Incl, Excl, Rand, Chrd. ...1. Notes arpeggiate from the lowest note to select Range. 3. EXCL (Exclusive) - While in Arp Type field, use [VALUE] dial to the highest note held. Notes arpeggiate from lowest to highest notes and back down . Notes arpeggiate from lowest to highest notes and...
... on the Arpeggiator function and pressing again turns it off, or in this field. 1. Lowest and highest notes are retriggered at the direction change . Use [] buttons to select the next field. 22 RANGE BUTTON MODE BUTTON MODE In this field - Up, Down, Incl, Excl, Rand, Chrd. ...1. Notes arpeggiate from the lowest note to select Range. 3. EXCL (Exclusive) - While in Arp Type field, use [VALUE] dial to the highest note held. Notes arpeggiate from lowest to highest notes and back down . Notes arpeggiate from lowest to highest notes and...