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... are velocity-sensitive, which makes them very responsive and intuitive to play. 3. 8 ASSIGNABLE KNOBS - The ARP ON / OFF and PROGRAM buttons allow some of your computer. Plug a standard USB-mini cable into this outlet and into the USB port of its keys to access additional commands (see below). 1 BOX CONTENTS y MPK mini y USB-mini cable y Software CD y Safety Instructions & Warranty Information SOFTWARE CD PC Users: To install the Akai...
... are velocity-sensitive, which makes them very responsive and intuitive to play. 3. 8 ASSIGNABLE KNOBS - The ARP ON / OFF and PROGRAM buttons allow some of your computer. Plug a standard USB-mini cable into this outlet and into the USB port of its keys to access additional commands (see below). 1 BOX CONTENTS y MPK mini y USB-mini cable y Software CD y Safety Instructions & Warranty Information SOFTWARE CD PC Users: To install the Akai...
Quick Start Guide
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... Mode - OCTAVE -/+ - Press both OCTAVE buttons simultaneously to reset the KEYBOARD to enter new settings for the Arpeggiator (see EDITING PRESETS for more notes to shift the KEYBOARD's range up or down ARP ON / OFF and press a labeled key on or off , you check the "Arp Latch" option in either direction. Note: When you can be sustained by pressing down the SUSTAIN button to turn the...
... Mode - OCTAVE -/+ - Press both OCTAVE buttons simultaneously to reset the KEYBOARD to enter new settings for the Arpeggiator (see EDITING PRESETS for more notes to shift the KEYBOARD's range up or down ARP ON / OFF and press a labeled key on or off , you check the "Arp Latch" option in either direction. Note: When you can be sustained by pressing down the SUSTAIN button to turn the...
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... your files to a new location.) In future sessions, though, you want to the MPK mini (by clicking the GET PRESET button. 2. LOAD PRESET - y For Mac or Windows Vista users, it will be listed as USB Audio Device. (If you have identical names, you save a preset, the current PRESET # will be listed as Akai MPK mini. PRESET # - Click this field to select the number...
... your files to a new location.) In future sessions, though, you want to the MPK mini (by clicking the GET PRESET button. 2. LOAD PRESET - y For Mac or Windows Vista users, it will be listed as USB Audio Device. (If you have identical names, you save a preset, the current PRESET # will be listed as Akai MPK mini. PRESET # - Click this field to select the number...
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... mouse (or use your computer keyboard's or keys) to change the MIDI Control Change number the knob will be repeated in the same order in which their keys are displayed in increasingly higher octaves. Click on this field and drag up or down with the mouse (or use your computer keyboard's or keys) to an external clock, the MPK mini's TAP TEMPO button will send. 12. NOTE DISPLAY TYPE - Click on...
... mouse (or use your computer keyboard's or keys) to change the MIDI Control Change number the knob will be repeated in the same order in which their keys are displayed in increasingly higher octaves. Click on this field and drag up or down with the mouse (or use your computer keyboard's or keys) to an external clock, the MPK mini's TAP TEMPO button will send. 12. NOTE DISPLAY TYPE - Click on...
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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Manufacturer: Akai Professional Model: MPK mini Version: 1.0 1. Basic Information MIDI channels Note numbers Program change Bank Select response? (Yes/No) If yes, list banks utilized in remarks column Modes supported: Mode 1: Omni-On, Poly (Yes/No) Mode 2: Omni-On, Mono (Yes/No) Mode 3: Omni-Off, Poly (Yes/No) Mode 4: Omni-Off, Mono (Yes/No) Multi Mode (Yes/No) Note-On Velocity (Yes/No) Note-Off Velocity (Yes/No) Channel Aftertouch (Yes/No) Poly (Key) Aftertouch...
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Manufacturer: Akai Professional Model: MPK mini Version: 1.0 1. Basic Information MIDI channels Note numbers Program change Bank Select response? (Yes/No) If yes, list banks utilized in remarks column Modes supported: Mode 1: Omni-On, Poly (Yes/No) Mode 2: Omni-On, Mono (Yes/No) Mode 3: Omni-Off, Poly (Yes/No) Mode 4: Omni-Off, Mono (Yes/No) Multi Mode (Yes/No) Note-On Velocity (Yes/No) Note-Off Velocity (Yes/No) Channel Aftertouch (Yes/No) Poly (Key) Aftertouch...
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SPECIFICATIONS Number of presets: MIDI output channels over USB: Note keys: Drum pads: Knobs: Inputs/outputs: Power: Dimensions (W x D x H): Weight: 4 16 25 (velocity-sensitive) 8 (velocity-sensitive) 8 1 mini-USB port < 100 mA, 5V DC via USB 12" x 7" x 1.7" (306 mm x 180 mm x 43 mm) 1.55 lbs. (0.7 kg) 6
SPECIFICATIONS Number of presets: MIDI output channels over USB: Note keys: Drum pads: Knobs: Inputs/outputs: Power: Dimensions (W x D x H): Weight: 4 16 25 (velocity-sensitive) 8 (velocity-sensitive) 8 1 mini-USB port < 100 mA, 5V DC via USB 12" x 7" x 1.7" (306 mm x 180 mm x 43 mm) 1.55 lbs. (0.7 kg) 6
