MPK88 - MIDI Keyboard AKAI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MPK88 AKAI

TROUBLESHOOTING....14

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....15

CONTACT INFORMATION 15

INTRODUCTION

This Quickstart Manual is intended to give you a brief overview of the functionality and features of the MPK61/MPK88. In this manual you will find instructions on how to connect the MPK61/MPK88 and how to use its basic features. For detailed information, we recommend reading the Operator's Manual included on the software CD. Enjoy!

HOOKUP DIAGRAM

Please refer to the following scenario for connecting the MPK61/MPK88.

graph TD
    A["POWER (optional, not included)"] --> B["ACIKAI professional"]
    C["COMPUTER EXTERNAL SOUND MODULE"] --> B
    D["ADAPTER"] --> B
    E["EXTERNAL MIDI DEVICE"] --> B
    F["FOOTSWITCHES"] --> B
    G["EXPRESSION PEDAL"] --> B
    B --> H["USB"]

1. Connect a USB cable from your computer to the MPK61/MPK88. The unit will be powered through the USB connection. Alternatively, if you do not wish to use a computer in your setup or if you wish to power the MPK61/MPK88 externally, please plug in a 6V-1A DC power adapter.
2. If you would like to use an external sound module, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the MPK61/MPK88 to the MIDI IN of the external device.
3. 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 the MPK61/MPK88.

REAR PANEL OVERVIEW

1. DC POWER ADAPTER INPUT – Plug in a 6V-1A DC power adapter if you do not wish to power the MPK61/MPK88 through the USB connection.
2. POWER ADAPTER RESTRAINT – You can secure the power adapter cord to this restraint to prevent accidental unplugging.
3. USB CONNECTION - Plug a standard USB cable into this outlet and into the USB port of your computer. The computer's USB port will provide power to the MPK61/MPK88. This connection is used to send and receive MIDI data to and from your computer and may also be used to send MIDI data from your computer to a device attached to the MIDI OUT port of the MPK61/MPK88.
4. MIDI OUT - Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of the MPK61/MPK88 to the MIDI IN of an external device.

POWER 12 USB MEN OUT 43 MEN IN 5 FOOT SWITCH 1 FOOT SWITCH 2 EXTENSION PEDAL 6

1. 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.
2. FOOTSWITCH INPUT – Connect a 14 " TS footswitch to this input.
3. EXPRESSION PEDAL INPUT – Connect a 14 " TRS expression pedal to this input.
4. KENSINGTON LOCK SLOT - You may use this Kensington lock slot to secure the MPK61/MPK88 to a table or other surface.

FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

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1. LCD - The display 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. This dial also functions as an [ENTER] vbutton when it is pressed down.
3. [<] AND [>] BUTTONS – These buttons are used to navigate through the fields of menus and options. The [<] button also functions as a [CANCEL] button.
4. [PRESET] – This button calls up Preset Mode. You can select and recall different Preset programs in this mode.
5. [EDIT] – This button calls up Edit Mode, which allows you to edit the behavior of the keyboard, pads, knobs, buttons, sliders and default settings for each preset.
6. [GLOBAL] - This button calls up Global Mode, where MIDI reset commands and global system preferences are set.

7. [PREVIEW] - This button allows you to see what value will be sent by a controller, without actually sending the value. This gives you precise control over your parameters and helps avoid erroneous controller data being sent to your devices due to the physical position of the controller. This is especially useful when switching between control banks where, for example, the physical position of a slider may not correspond to the last value sent by the controller. Holding down [PREVIEW] allows you to view the original value and adjust the physical position of the slider as necessary before transmitting any values.

8. [PROGRAM CHANGE] – Pressing this button will enter Program Change mode. In this mode, you can send a Program Change or Program with Bank Change message to a hardware or software module.

9. TRANSPORT CONTROL BUTTONS – These five buttons are dedicated buttons for sending transport control commands. The transport control buttons can be set to transmit either MMC (MIDI Machine Control), MMC/MIDI SysEx, MIDI START/STOP or pre-assigned MIDI CC values.
10. 8 ASSIGNABLE KNOBS -Each 360-degree knob can be used to send continuous control data to a desktop audio workstation or external MIDI device.
11. 8 ASSIGNABLE SLIDERS - Each slider can be used to send continuous control data to a desktop audio workstation or external MIDI device.
12. 8 ASSIGNABLE BUTTONS – These buttons can be used as MIDI CC switches or Program Change switches. They can function in momentary or toggle modes. When [TIME DIVISION] has been activated, these 8 buttons are used to set the time division of the Arpeggiator and Note Repeat features.
13. [CONTROL BANK] – The MPK61/MPK88 features 3 independent banks of continuous controllers. Effectively, this allows you to control up to 72 independent parameters with the knobs, sliders and buttons on the MPK61/MPK88. The [CONTROL BANK] button is used to switch among the 3 banks. The LEDs above the button will reflect the currently selected control bank.

14. 16 MPC PRESSURE AND VELOCITY SENSITIVE

PADS – The pads can be used to trigger drum hits or samples on your software or hardware module. The pads are pressure and velocity sensitive, which makes them very responsive and intuitive to play.

15. PAD BANK buttons - These 4 buttons

switch among pad banks A, B, C, D. Each bank can address a unique set of 16

sounds, giving you access of up to 64 different sounds you can trigger with the pads. The currently selected pad bank will be indicated on the LCD display

16. [FULL LEVEL] - When [FULL LEVEL] is activated, the pads always play back at a maximum velocity (127), no matter how hard or soft you hit them.

1. [16 LEVEL] -When [16 LEVEL] is activated, you can use the pads to change a selected sound's velocity in 16 steps. When you press the button, the last pad that was hit gets mapped to all pads. The pads will now output the same note

number and pressure controller as the initial pad, but the velocity is fixed at the values shown in the diagram on the right, regardless of how hard you hit them. This allows you to have more control over the velocity of a sound.

1. [NOTE REPEAT] – Holding this button while striking a pad causes the pad to retrigger at a rate based on the current Tempo and Time Division settings. The Note Repeat feature can be synced to an internal or external MIDI Clock source. [NOTE REPEAT] can function as a latching or momentary button.

2. [SPLIT] - This button divides the keyboard into left and right sections - A and B, respectively - allowing you to control two different sets of sounds simultaneously. When [SPLIT] is activated, its LED will light up.

Tip: You can set the dividing point of the keyboard – or "Split Point" – by simply holding down the [SPLIT] button and pressing the desired key on the keyboard.

1. [TIME DIVISION] – This button is used to specify the rate of the Note Repeat and Arpeggiator features. When [TIME DIVISION] is activated, you can press one of the 8 switches to specify a time division. [TIME DIVISION] can function as a momentary or toggle button.

Please note that while [TIME DIVISION] is active, the 8 assignable buttons will not function as MIDI CC or Program Change switches until [TIME DIVISION] has been de-activated.

1. [ARP ON/OFF] – This button enables and disables the internal Arpeggiator. The Arpeggiator will only function on notes being played on the keyboard. The Arpeggiator feature on the MPK61/MPK88 works in conjunction with the Tempo and Time Division settings, which specify the rate of arpeggiation. Please note that the Arpeggiator can be synced either to an internal or external MIDI Clock source (such as a software DAW or a MIDI device).

1. [LATCH] - This button works in conjunction with the Arpeggiator. When the Arpeggiator is turned on and [LATCH] has been enabled, you can hold down a combination of keys -- the Arpeggiator will memorize and continue to arpeggiate these notes, even if you depress the keys. There are a couple of ways to use the [LATCH] function:

a. While holding down the keys, you can add more notes to the sequence by pressing down additional keys.

b. If you depress the keys, release them, and then press down a new combination of notes, the Arpeggiator will memorize and arpeggiate the new notes.

1. [OCTAVE + / -] – These buttons can be used to shift the keyboard's range up and down. The display will indicate which octave you have shifted to. If both buttons are pressed at the same time, the octave shift will reset to 0.

2. [TAP TEMPO] - This button allows you to tap in a new tempo. If the preset is reloaded, the tempo will revert to the saved tempo value. (Please note that a preset's default tempo can be set in Edit Mode). Tap Tempo does not work when the MPK61/MPK88 is set to External sync.

3. PITCH BEND WHEEL – Transmits MIDI Pitch Bend information on a selected MIDI channel and port.

4. MODULATION WHEEL – This wheel can be used to transmit continuous controller data. By default, the modulation wheel will transmit MIDI CC #01.

ABOUT MODES

The MPK61/MPK88 has four different modes of operation. Each mode can be accessed by pressing the corresponding button on the MPK61/MPK88. Following is a short description of each mode:

Preset Mode

PRESET

This mode allows you to load, save and copy Presets. A Preset is a collection of information about how different sliders, knobs, and pads will behave. Using Presets allows you to save different configurations so you can quickly load them when you need them, without having to reprogram the MPK61/MPK88 every time.

Edit Mode

EDIT

This mode allows you to edit the configuration of the MPK61/MPK88. Edit Mode is a powerful tool for customizing your set-up. In this mode, you can make changes to how the keyboard, pads, knobs, sliders and other features are behaving. For example, you may wish to have a slider or a knob transmit only a limited range of MIDI data, or you may wish to have a pad that transmits on a different MIDI Channel. You can change these and other various parameters in Edit Mode. See the EDIT MODE PARAMETERS section for a full listing of parameters.

Global Mode

GLOBAL

This mode allows you to set global parameters and make general changes to how your MPK61/MPK88 is functioning. For example, in Global Mode you can change how the pads respond to the touch, or change the brightness of the LCD screen. The parameters that you can modify in Global Mode also include controller resets, MIDI Common Channel, Pad Velocity Curve, Pad Threshold, Keyboard Transposition, and more. See Global Mode on Page 13 for a full list of the menus.

Program Change Mode

PROGRAM CHANGE

This mode allows you to transmit various Program Change messages. In this mode, you can tell your DAW or an external device to switch to a different program bank of sounds. This way, you can avoid having to manually switch between different programs on your DAW or external device.

PRESET MODE

A Preset is a collection of information about how the MPK61/MPK88's keyboard, sliders, knobs, buttons and pads will behave. Using Presets allows you to save different configurations so you can quickly recall them at any time, without having to reprogram the MPK61/MPK88 every time. You can press the [PRESET] button at any time to call up this mode. In Preset Mode you can load, save/copy and rename Presets – each of these functions can be accessed through the 3 different pages.

PAGE 1 – LOAD PRESET

1. While you are in Preset Mode, you can change Presets with the [VALUE] dial below the screen. Turning the dial increments or decrements the current Preset number and displays the screen on the right:

When you do this, you will notice that 'PRESS ENTER' will begin to blink.

1. Pressing [ENTER] loads the selected Preset. Pressing [<] or the [PRESET] button cancels and returns you to the Preset that was last selected.

Preset3 ENT TO LOAD A PRESS ENTER

PAGE 2 – SAVE/COPY PRESET

In Preset Mode, you can also save and copy a Preset to a new location. This allows you to save any changes that you would have made to the Preset in EDIT MODE.

Note that if you are saving the Preset to the same location (same preset number) the screen will say 'SAVE TO' and if you are saving to a different location (different preset number), the screen will display 'COPY TO'.

Preset1 SAVE TO 01 A PRESS ENTER DESTINATION

1. While you are in Preset Mode, press [>] button until you see the 'SAVE TO' screen similar to the one shown above.
2. You can select the location where you want to save the Preset by turning the [VALUE] knob.

When you do this, you will notice that 'PRESS ENTER' will begin to blink.

1. Press [ENTER] to save current Preset to the destination. Pressing the [<] button or [PRESET] button cancels the operation and returns you to the Preset play mode.

PAGE 3 - NAME PRESET

While you are in Preset Mode, you can also change the Preset name. This way you can assign specific names to different Presets so you can better keep track and quickly access different controller configurations.

1. To name or rename the Preset, press the [>] button until you see 'Preset Name' displayed on the screen.

You will notice that the first letter of the name will begin blinking.

1. Turn the [VALUE] dial to change the blinking character.
2. To move between the characters, use [<] and [>] buttons.
3. When done, press [PRESET] again. The name will be saved.

Preset.1 PRESET PRESET NAME A PRESS ENTER

ENTER PRESET NAME IN THIS FIELD

EDIT MODE

Pressing the [EDIT] button calls up Edit Mode. In this mode, you can edit the settings of the currently selected Preset. The settings vary depending on the controller you are editing and are described on the following page.

Please note that the changes you make will only apply to the currently selected Preset.

NAVIGATING EDIT MODE

1. Press the [EDIT] button.
2. To select the controller you wish to edit, simply engage it – this will prompt the screen to display the properties of the particular controller (Page 1).
3. If there are multiple menus for the selected controller, turn the [VALUE] dial to select the menu you wish to edit. Press [ENTER] to view the parameters of the selected property (Page 2).
4. To move between the parameter fields on Page 2, use the [<] and [>] buttons. To change the values of the fields, turn the [VALUE] dial.
5. When finished editing the controller, press [ENTER] to accept the change or press [<] to cancel.

You can use the example screenshot on the right to help you determine where the Page 2 parameters described on the following page will appear on the screen.

EDIT Setting 2 PAGE IR 000 000 000 A

FIELD 1

FIELD 2

FIELD 3

FIELD 4

EDIT MODE PARAMETERS

CONTROLER SELECTED PAGE 1 PAGE 2
KEYBOARD	OCTAVE	KEYBOARD MIDI CHANNEL (field 1)UP/DOWN (field 4)
	AFTERTOUCH	KEYBOARD MIDI CHANNEL (field 1)ON/OFF BEHAVIOR (field 4)
	VELOCITY	KEYBOARD MIDI CHANNEL (field 1)ON/OFF BEHAVIOR (field 4)
PADS	NOTE	MIDI CHANNEL (field 1)NOTE NUMBER (field 2)ON/OFF BEHAVIOR (field 3)PRESSURE BEHAVIOR (field 4)
	PROGRAM CHANGE	MIDI CHANNEL (field 1)PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER (field 2)BANK M (MSB) (field 3)BANK L (LSB) (field 4)
KNOBS AND SLIDERS	CONTROL CHANGE	MIDI CHANNEL (field 1)CC NUMBER (field 2)RANGE - MINIMUM VALUE (field 3)RANGE - MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4)
	AFTERTOUCH	MIDI CHANNEL (field 1)CC NUMBER (field 2)RANGE - MINIMUM VALUE (field 3)RANGE - MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4)
BUTTONS	CONTROL CHANGE	MIDI CHANNEL (field 1)CC NUMBER (field 2)BUTTON MODE (field 4)
	PROGRAM CHANGE	MIDI CHANNEL (field 1)PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER (field 2)BANK M (MSB) (field 3)BANK L (LSB) (field 4)
ARP ON/OFF	TYPE/RANGE/TOGGLE	ARPEGGIO TYPE (field 2)ARPEGGIO RANGE (field 3)ARPEGGIO TOGGLE BEHAVIOR (field 4)
	GATE/SWING	ARPEGGIO GATE VALUE (field 2)ARPEGGIO SWING VALUE (field 4)
NOTE REPEAT	TOGGLE/MOMENTARY	BUTTON MODE (field 2)
	GATE/SWING	NOTE REPEAT GATE VALUE (field 2)NOTE REPEAT SWING VALUE (field 4)
TIME DIVISION	DIVISION	DEFAULT TIME DIVISION (field 2)BUTTON MODE (field 4)
PITCH BEND WHEEL	PITCH BEND	MIDI CHANNEL (field 1)
MODULATION WHEEL	MODULATION WHEEL	MIDI CHANNEL (field 1)CC NUMBER (field 2)RANGE - MINIMUM VALUE (field 3)RANGE - MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4)
TRANSPORT	TRANSPORT FUNCTION	MMC, MIDI, MMC/MIDI, or CTRL (field 2)
TAP TEMPO	TEMPO	BPM (field 2)
EXPRESSION PEDAL	CNTL CHANGE	MIDI CHANNEL (field 1)CC NUMBER (field 2)RANGE - MINIMUM VALUE (field 3)RANGE - MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4)
	AFTERTOUCH	MIDI CHANNEL (field 1)RANGE - MINIMUM VALUE (field 3)RANGE - MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4)
SPLIT	NOTE	NOTE NUMBER, A (field 1) & B (field 2)
	PITCH	PITCH WHEEL ON/OFF, A (field 1) & B (field 2)
	MODWHEEL	MOD WHEEL ON/OFF, A (field 1) & B (field 2)
	SUSTAIN 1	SUSTAIN 1 PEDAL ON/OFF, A (field 1) & B (field 2)
	SUSTAIN 2	SUSTAIN 2 PEDAL ON/OFF, A (field 1) & B (field 2)
	EXPRESSION	EXPRESSION PEDAL ON/OFF, A (field 1) & B (field 2)
	ARP	ARPEGGIATOR ON/OFF, A (field 1) & B (field 2)
	MIDI CH	MIDI CHANNEL, B (field 2)
	AFTERTOUCH	AFTERTOUCH ON/OFF, A (field 1) & B (field 2)
SUSTAIN PEDAL	MIDI CC	MIDI CHANNEL (field 1)CC NUMBER (field 2)BUTTON MODE (field 4)
	DRUM PAD	PAD NUMBER (field 4)
	NOTE REPEAT
	TIME DIV
	TAP TEMPO
	BANK CHANGE
	PLAY/STOP
	PLAY/RECORD
	ARP ON/OFF
	ARP LATCH
	SUSTAIN

GLOBAL MODE

In Global Mode, you can send global messages and make general changes to the way that your MPK61/MPK88 functions. Global Mode options are organized under different pages and include the list of options shown below.

NAVIGATING GLOBAL MODE

1. Press the [GLOBAL] button.
2. Use the [<] and [>] buttons to navigate through the available pages of options (shown below).
3. Use the [VALUE] dial to change settings, values or select a message on the selected page.
4. Press [ENTER] to accept the change or send a message or press [<]

KILL MIDI	Send an All Notes Off or Reset Controllers message	Page 1
MIDI COMMON CHANNEL	Select which MIDI channel will be used as the Common Channel.	Page 2
LCD CONTRAST	Adjust the contrast of the display. Page 3
KEYBOARD VELOCITY CURVE	Adjust how the keyboard will output MIDI velocity, based on the force applied to the keys.	Page 4
PAD SENSITIVITY	Adjust how sensitive the pads are to the touch. Page 5
PAD VELOCITY CURVE	Adjust how the pads will output MIDI velocity, based on the force applied to them.	Page 6
PAD THRESHOLD	Adjust the threshold of minimum force required to activate a pad.	Page 7
KEYBOARD TRANSPOSITION	Transpose the keyboard up or down in semitones. Page 8
MIDI CLOCK	Select Internal or External MIDI Clock source. Page 9
TAP TEMPO AVERAGE	Select the number of taps to be averaged in determining tempo.	Page 10
SAVE SETUP	Save the current global settings. Page 11
SYSEX TX	Transfer a Preset via SysEx. Page 12
VERSION	Check the current firmware version. Page 13

PROGRAM CHANGE MODE

A Program Change, often referred to as a Patch Change, is a MIDI message used for sending data to devices to cause them to change to a new program. This allows you to tell a hardware or software device which sound to play. For example, if your MPK61/MPK88 is controlling a piano patch on your DAW or an external device, using a Program Change command allows you to easily switch to a synth patch.

NAVIGATING PROGRAM CHANGE MODE

1. Press the [PROGRAM CHANGE] button.
2. On Page 1, use the [VALUE] dial to select a Prog Change or Prog+Bank message on and press [ENTER].
3. On Page 2, use the [<] and [>] buttons to move through the different options and use the {VALUE} dial to change them.
4. Press [ENTER] to send the message.

There are two different types of Program Change messages on the MPK61/MPK88:

PROG CHANGE – This event will transmit a regular Program Change message (0-127) to your DAW or an external device, allowing you to switch between 128 different program banks.

PROG+BANK – This event transmits a Program Change message (0-127), along with a Bank L (Least Significant Bit) Change message (0-127) and a Bank M (Most Significant Bit) Change message (0-126), which allows access of up to 16384 different program banks. You can use PROG+BANK if your DAW or external device supports LSB and MSB.

SPLIT

Split Mode allows you to divide the MPK61/88's keyboard into two sections, each controlling a different set of sounds simultaneously – a useful performance feature.

To activate or deactivate Split Mode on the keyboard, press [SPLIT]. The [SPLIT] button's LED will be lit when Split Mode is active.

You can set the "Split Point" (the dividing point on the keyboard) by simply holding down the [SPLIT] button and pressing the desired key on the keyboard!

The selected key and every key below it is considered Section "A." Every key above it is Section "B."

Alternatively, you can set the Split Point while in Edit Mode:

1. Press [EDIT] to enter Edit Mode.
2. Press [SPLIT] to select that as the control to edit. The LCD will show "Set SPLIT." Use the [VALUE] dial to select "NOTE" and press [ENTER] to select it.
3. Press a key on the keyboard to set where the Split Point will be. The LCD will show that key's note number. Alternatively, you can use the [VALUE] dial to select the note number and press [ENTER] to confirm your choice.

For each independent section of the keyboard, you can enable or disable the pitch bend wheel, sustain pedals, the expression pedal, the arpeggiator, and aftertouch. Use the [<] and [>] buttons to toggle between the fields for "A" and "B."

You can also set the MIDI channel over which the notes will be sent. Section A will always be sent over the keyboard's common channel (which can be selected in Global Mode). You can set Section B to send over 1-16A, 1-16B, or the common channel.

EDIT Set SPLIT 1 MIDN CH NOTE A PRESS ENTER EDIT Setting 2 PAGE NOTE 046 A PRESS ENTER EDIT Setting 2 PAGE A ON B OFF PRESS ENTER EDIT Setting 2 PAGE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: Can the MPK61/MPK88 be synced to external devices?

Answer: Yes, the MPK61/MPK88 can receive MIDI Clock through both the USB and the MIDI IN connection. This means that you can synchronize tempo-based features, such as Note Repeat and the Arpeggiator, to an external source. To synchronize the MPK61/MPK88 to an external MIDI Clock source, please enter Global Mode, scroll to MIDI Clock and select "External".

Question: Do I need to use a power adapter if I am using the MPK61/MPK88 with a computer?

Answer: No. The MPK61/MPK88 will draw power directly from the USB port. However, if your USB port does not supply enough power or if you are using a USB hub, it may be necessary to use an optional adapter.

Question: What software applications is the MPK61/MPK88 compatible with?

Answer: The MPK61/MPK88 is compatible with any software or hardware device which supports the MIDI protocol. Please consult your specific hardware or software device's documentation for instructions on enabling the MPK61/MPK88 as a MIDI input device.

Question: Can I use the MPK61/MPK88 as a MIDI interface for other MIDI devices?

Answer: Yes. The MPK61/MPK88 functions as a MIDI interface and can be used to send or receive MIDI to and from other MIDI devices connected to it.

Question: Can I control multiple devices with the MPK61/MPK88?

Answer: Yes. The MPK61/MPK88 can transmit information on 16 MIDI channels on 2 ports for a total of 32 different MIDI Channels.

Question: How many different Presets can the MPK61/MPK88 hold?

Answer: The MPK61/MPK88 can hold 30 Preset settings, which allow you to store different configurations for use with various software and hardware modules. Presets can easily be copied, edited and stored for quick recall of desired configurations.

Question: Can I send Program Change messages to my software or hardware devices?

Answer: Yes. You can send program change messages in Program Change mode. In addition, pads and buttons may also be assigned to transmit program change messages.

Question: What type of pads is used on the MPK61/MPK88?

Answer: The MPK61/MPK88 features the same exact pads which are used on the Akai MPC1000.

Question: Are the pads on the MPK61/MPK88 velocity and pressure sensitive?

Answer: Yes. The MPK61/MPK88 sports MPC-style velocity and pressure sensitive pads. This allows you to be extremely expressive with your programming and performance.

Question: What is the octave range of the keyboard?

Answer: The MPK61 has a 5-octave physical range (61 keys). You can access the full range of MIDI notes by simply transposing the keyboard up or down with the [OCTAVE] buttons. The MPK88 has a 7-octave physical range (88 keys). You can access the full range of MIDI notes by simply transposing the keyboard up or down with the [OCTAVE] buttons.

Question: Does the MPK61/MPK88 function as an audio interface?

Answer: No. The MPK61/MPK88 does not have a built-in audio interface.

Question: Are the knobs on the MPK61/MPK88 endless?

Answer: The knobs on the MPK61/MPK88 are endless pots. This allows you to limit the range of the knobs, as well as use them as increment/decrement controls. Please note that your software application must be able to receive and recognize NRPNs for Increment/decrement functions to work.

Question: I see 8 knobs, 8 sliders, 8 buttons, and 16 pads. Is that all I get?

Answer: No. The MPK61/MPK88 features multiple banks of controllers and pads, which can be accessed with the [PAD BANK] and [CONTROL BANK] buttons. This allows you to access significantly more parameters than the amount of physical controllers. There are 3 control banks, which effectively give you 72 (3x24) controllers. There are also 4 different pad banks which give you a total of 64 (4x16) pads.

Question: Are the Pitch Bend and Mod wheels freely assignable?

Answer: The Pitch Bend wheel transmits dedicated pitch bend information and cannot be freely assigned to another controller value. The Mod wheel, on the other hand, can be assigned to transmit CC information on any MIDI CC#.

Question: Does the Note Repeat feature on the MPK61/MPK88 work similarly to Note Repeat on the Akai MPC series?

Answer: Yes, the MPK61/MPK88 features the same Note Repeat algorithm as can be found on the legendary Akai MPC series. This feature allows you to perform and program rhythm patterns that would otherwise be nearly impossible to do by hand.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The display does not light up.	No power.	Please make sure that the MPK61/MPK88 is connected to your computer and that the computer is powered on.
		If using a power adapter, please make sure that the adapter is plugged into a live power outlet.
No sound from target device.	MPK61/MPK88 not properly connected.	Check your computer's USB connection to confirm that the MPK61/MPK88 is recognized. If necessary, replug the connection and restart your computer.
		If controlling an external hardware module, make sure that the MIDI cable is connected from the MPK61/MPK88 to the device's MIDI IN port.
	MPK61/MPK88 connected after software application has started.	Restart the software application with the controller plugged in.
	Problem is caused by use of a USB hub.	Unplug the MPK61/MPK88 from the USB hub and connect directly to the computer.
	Software application not set to receive MIDI data from the MPK61/MPK88.	Ensure that the MPK61/MPK88 or "USB" MIDI device is listed as an active MIDI source in your application. Usually, the MIDI settings can be accessed through the application's Preferences menu.
	MPK61/MPK88's MIDI channel not the same as application's incoming MIDI chanel.	Make sure that the MPK61/MPK88 is sending MIDI information on the channel that the target device expects.
Notes sustain continuously.	Sustain pedal was plugged in after the MPK61/MPK88 was powered on.	Turn the unit's power off, wait a moment and then turn it on again.
	Stuck notes due to incomplete MIDI data.	Turn the unit's power off, wait a moment and then turn it on again.
Sustain pedal works in reverse.	Sustain pedal was plugged in after power was turned on.	With the pedal plugged in, turn the unit's power off, wait a moment, and turn it on again.
Arpeggiator and Note Repeat features are not synchronized to my clock source.	Clock source on MPK61/MPK88 set to "Internal".	In Global Mode, change the MIDI Clock setting to "External". Also, make sure that the software you are using is set to send MIDI Clock to the MPK61/MPK88.
Arpeggiator and Note Repeat features are not working and my Seq/DAW is sending clock.	Software DAW is not in play mode.	If your software DAW is not playing, it will not be sending clock.
My slider, knob or mod wheel works in reverse.	Controller minimum value is set higher than its maximum.	Edit the controller and set the minimum value to be lower than the maximum.
Transport control does not work.	Software does not support MMC messages, MIDI START/STOP or the MIDI CC mode.	Edit the transport control to send MIDI messages instead. Make sure that the Transport mode you are using on the MPK matches the receive modes of your software.
I am only hearing one sound when I hit different pads	16 Level function is engaged.	When engaged, the 16 Level function will map the last hit pad to all 16 pads. Deactivate 16 Level to return to normal operation.
The pads always play at maximum velocity (127).	Full Level feature is engaged.	When engaged, the Full Level function will cause all the pads to output maximum velocity, no matter how hard they are hit. Turn off Full Level to return to normal operation.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Display custom LCD w/ backlight
Power	~100mA, 5V DC via USB~1A, 6V DC via external adaptor
Number of Presets 30
MIDI output channels over USB 48 (16 channels x 3 ports)
MIDI output channels from 5-pin MIDI 16
Keyboard	MPK61: 61 semi-weighted keys (velocity- and channel pressure- sensitive)MPK88: 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys (velocity- and channel pressure- sensitive)
Drum pads 16 (velocity- and pressure-sensitive)
Drum pad banks 4
Sliders	8
360 degree knobs 8
Switches	8
Accessories	Quickstart GuideOperator's ManualUSB cable (3m)CD-ROM disc
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
MIDI inputs 5-pin DIN x 1
MIDI outputs 5-pin DIN x 1
USB Slave connector x 1 (MIDI over USB)
DC IN 6V DC, 1A

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please visit the Akai Professional website (www.akaipro.com) regularly for additional information, news and firmware upgrades for the MPK61/MPK88.

For additional technical support:

EMAIL: [e-mail]

TEL: [phone] (U.S)

ÍNDICE

EDIT Set SPLIT PAGE MID CH NOTE A PRESS ENTER

EDIT Setting PRESET 2 PAGE NOTE 046 A PRESS ENTER

EDIT Setting PRESET 2 PAGE A ON B OFF PRESS ENTER

MODE EDIT (MODE ÉDITION)......37

GLOBAL MODE (GÉNÉRAL) ......39

MODE PROGRAM CHANGE ....39

SPLIT....40

FOIRE AUX QUESTIONS ....41

DÉPANNAGE 42

SPÉCIFICATIONS TECHNIQUES......43

COORDONNÉES....43

INTRODUCTION

MODE EDIT (MODE ÉDITION)

NAVIGATION DU MODE EDIT

PARAMÈTRES DU MODE EDIT

CONTRÔLEUR SÉLECTIONNÉ PAGE 1 PAGE 2
CLAVIER	OCTAVE	KEYBOARD MIDI CHANNEL (champ 1)UP/DOWN (champ 4)
	AFTERTOUCH	KEYBOARD MIDI CHANNEL (champ 1)ON/OFF BEHAVIOR (champ 4)
	VELOCITY	KEYBOARD MIDI CHANNEL (champ 1)ON/OFF BEHAVIOR (champ 4)
PADS	NOTE	MIDI CHANNEL (champ 1)NOTE NUMBER (champ 2)ON/OFF BEHAVIOR (champ 3)ON/OFF BEHAVIOR (champ 4)
	PROGRAM CHANGE	MIDI CHANNEL (champ 1)PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER (champ 2)BANK M (MSB) (champ 3)BANK L (LSB) (champ 4)
BOUTONS ET POTENTIOMETRES	CONTROL CHANGE	MIDI CHANNEL (champ 1)CC NUMBER (champ 2)RANGE - MINIMUM VALUE (champ 3)RANGE - MAXIMUM VALUE (champ 4)
	AFTERTOUCH	MIDI CHANNEL (champ 1)CC NUMBER (champ 2)RANGE - MINIMUM VALUE (champ 3)RANGE - MAXIMUM VALUE (champ 4)
TOUCHES	CONTROL CHANGE	MIDI CHANNEL (champ 1)CC NUMBER (champ 2)BUTTON MODE (champ 4)
	PROGRAM CHANGE	MIDI CHANNEL (champ 1)PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER (champ 2)BANK M (MSB) (champ 3)BANK L (LSB) (champ 4)
ARP ON/OFF	TYPE/RANGE/TOGGLE	ARPEGGIO TYPE (champ 2)ARPEGGIO RANGE (champ 3)ARPEGGIO TOGGLE BEHAVIOR (champ 4)
	GATE/SWING	ARPEGGIO GATE VALUE (champ 2)ARPEGGIO SWING VALUE (champ 4)
NOTE REPEAT	TOGGLE/MOMENTARY	BUTTON MODE (champ 2)
	GATE/SWING	NOTE REPEAT GATE VALUE (champ 2)NOTE REPEAT SWING VALUE (champ 4)
TIME DIVISION	DIVISION	DEFAULT TIME DIVISION (champ 2)BUTTON MODE (champ 4)
MOLETTE DE VITESSE DE LECTURE	PITCH BEND	MIDI CHANNEL (champ 1)
MOLETTE DE MODULATION	MODULATION WHEEL	MIDI CHANNEL (champ 1)CC NUMBER (champ 2)RANGE - MINIMUM VALUE (champ 3)RANGE - MAXIMUM VALUE (champ 4)
TOUCHES DE DÉFILEMENT	TRANSPORT FUNCTION	MMC, MIDI, MMC/MIDI, or CTRL (champ 2)
TAP TEMPO	TEMPO	BPM (champ 2)
PÉDALE D'EXPRESSION	CNTL CHANGE	MIDI CHANNEL (champ 1)CC NUMBER (champ 2)RANGE - MINIMUM VALUE (champ 3)RANGE - MAXIMUM VALUE (champ 4)
	AFTERTOUCH	MIDI CHANNEL (champ 1)RANGE - MINIMUM VALUE (champ 3)RANGE - MAXIMUM VALUE (champ 4)
SPLIT	NOTE	NOTE NUMBER, A (champ 1) & B (champ 2)
	PITCH	PITCH WHEEL ON/OFF, A (champ 1) & B (champ 2)
	MODWHEEL	MOD WHEEL ON/OFF, A (champ 1) & B (champ 2)
	SUSTAIN 1	SUSTAIN 1 PEDAL ON/OFF, A (champ 1) & B (champ 2)
	SUSTAIN 2	SUSTAIN 2 PEDAL ON/OFF, A (champ 1) & B (champ 2)
	EXPRESSION	EXPRESSION PEDAL ON/OFF, A (champ 1) & B (champ 2)
	ARP	ARPEGGIATOR ON/OFF, A (champ 1) & B (champ 2)
	MIDI CH	MIDI CHANNEL, B (champ 2)
	AFTERTOUCH	AFTERTOUCH ON/OFF, A (champ 1) & B (champ 2)
PÉDALE DE SOUTIEN	MIDI CC	MIDI CHANNEL (champ 1)CC NUMBER (champ 2)BUTTON MODE (champ 4)
	DRUM PAD	PAD NUMBER (champ 4)
	NOTE REPEAT
	TIME DIV
	TAP TEMPO
	BANK CHANGE
	PLAY/STOP
	PLAY/RECORD
	ARP ON/OFF
	ARP LATCH
	SUSTAIN

GLOBAL MODE (GÉNÉRAL)

EDIT Set SPLIT PAGE MID CH NOTE A PRESS ENTER

EDIT Setting PRESET 2 PAGE NOTE 046 A PRESS ENTER

EDIT Setting PRESET 2 PAGE A ON B OFF PRESS ENTER

FOIRE AUX QUESTIONS

PARAMETER DES EDIT MODUS

GEWÄHLTER CONTROLLER SEITE 1 SEITE 2
KEYBOARD	OCTAVE	KEYBOARD MIDI KANAL (Feld 1)AUF/AB (Feld 4)
	AFTERTOUCH	KEYBOARD MIDI KANAL (Feld 1)AN/AUS VERHALTEN (Feld 4)
	VELOCITY	KEYBOARD MIDI KANAL (Feld 1)AN/AUS VERHALTEN (Feld 4)
PADS	NOTE	MIDI KANAL (Feld 1)NOTE NUMMER(Feld 2)AN/AUS VERHALTEN (Feld 3)DRUCKVERHALTEN (Feld 4)
	PROGRAM CHANGE	MIDI KANAL (Feld 1)PROGRAM CHANGE NUMMER(Feld 2)BANK M (MSB) (Feld 3)BANK L (LSB) (Feld 4)
REGLER UND FADER	CONTROL CHANGE	MIDI KANAL (Feld 1)CC NUMMER (Feld 2)BEREICH - MINIMALWERT (Feld 3)BEREICH - MAXIMALWERT (Feld 4)
	AFTERTOUCH	MIDI KANAL (Feld 1)CC NUMMER (Feld 2)BEREICH - MINIMALWERT (Feld 3)BEREICH - MAXIMALWERT (Feld 4)
TASTEN	CONTROL CHANGE	MIDI KANAL (Feld 1)CC NUMMER (Feld 2)TASTEN MODUS (Feld 4)
	PROGRAM CHANGE	MIDI KANAL (Feld 1)PROGRAM CHANGE NUMMER (Feld 2)BANK M (MSB) (Feld 3)BANK L (LSB) (Feld 4)
ARP ON/OFF	TYPE/BEREICH/TOGGLE	ARPEGGIO TYP (Feld 2)ARPEGGIO BEREICH (Feld 3)ARPEGGIO UMSCHALTVERHALTEN (Feld 4)
	GATE/SWING	ARPEGGIO GATE WERT (Feld 2)ARPEGGIO SWING WERT (Feld 4)
NOTE REPEAT	TOGGLE/MOMENTARY	TASTEN MODUS (Feld 2)
	GATE/SWING	NOTE REPEAT GATE WERT (Feld 2)NOTE REPEAT SWING WERT (Feld 4)
TIME DIVISION	DIVISION	DEFAULT TIME DIVISION (Feld 2)TASTEN MODUS (Feld 4)
PITCH BEND WHEEL	PITCH BEND	MIDI KANAL (Feld 1)
MODULATION WHEEL	MODULATION WHEEL	MIDI KANAL (Feld 1)CC NUMMER (Feld 2)BEREICH - MINIMALWERT (Feld 3)BEREICH - MAXIMALWERT (Feld 4)
TRANSPORT	TRANSPORT FUNCTION	MMC, MIDI, MMC/MIDI, oder CTRL (Feld 2)
TAP TEMPO	TEMPO	BPM (Feld 2)
EXPRESSION PEDAL	CNTL CHANGE	MIDI KANAL (Feld 1)CC NUMMER(Feld 2)BEREICH - MINIMALWERT (Feld 3)BEREICH - MAXIMALWERT (Feld 4)
	AFTERTOUCH	MIDI KANAL (Feld 1)BEREICH - MINIMALWERT (Feld 3)BEREICH - MAXIMALWERT (Feld 4)
SPLIT	NOTE	NOTE NUMMER, A (Feld 1) & B (Feld 2)
	PITCH	PITCH BEND RAD AN/AUS, A (Feld 1) & B (Feld 2)
	MODWHEEL	MODULATIONSRAD AN/AUS, A (Feld 1) & B (Feld 2)
	SUSTAIN 1	SUSTAIN 1 PEDAL AN/AUS, A (Feld 1) & B (Feld 2)
	SUSTAIN 2	SUSTAIN 2 PEDAL AN/AUS, A (Feld 1) & B (Feld 2)
	EXPRESSION	EXPRESSION PEDAL AN/AUS, A (Feld 1) & B (Feld 2)
	ARP	ARPEGGIATOR AN/AUS, A (Feld 1) & B (Feld 2)
	MIDI CH	MIDI KANAL, B (Feld 2)
	AFTERTOUCH	AFTERTOUCH AN/AUS, A (Feld 1) & B (Feld 2)
SUSTAIN PEDAL	MIDI CC	MIDI KANAL (Feld 1)CC NUMMER(Feld 2)TASTEN MODUS (Feld 4)
	DRUM PAD	PAD NUMMER(Feld 4)
	NOTE REPEAT
	TIME DIV
	TAP TEMPO
	BANK CHANGE
	PLAY/STOP
	PLAY/RECORD
	ARP ON/OFF
	ARP LATCH
	SUSTAIN

GLOBAL MODUS

EDIT Set SPLIT ! MID CH PAGE NOTE A PRESS ENTER

EDIT Setting PRESET 2 PAGE NOTE 046 A PRESS ENTER

EDIT Setting PRESET 2 PAGE A ON B OFF PRESS ENTER

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INDICE

MODALITÀ PROGRAM CHANGE....67

SPLIT....68

DOMANDE FREQUENTI (FAQ)......69

NAVIGARE IN MODALITÀ EDIT

PARAMETRI MODALITÀ EDIT

CONTROLLER SELEZIONATO	PAGINA 1 PAGINA 2
TASTIERA	OTTAVA	CANALE MIDI TASTIERA (campo 1)SU/GIU (campo 4)
	AFTERTOUCH	CANALE MIDI TASTIERA (campo 1)COMPORTAMENTO ON/OFF (campo 4)
	VELOCITÀ	CANALE MIDI TASTIERA (campo 1)COMPORTAMENTO ON/OFF (campo 4)
PAD	NOTA	CANALE MIDI (campo 1)NUMERO NOTA (campo 2)COMPORTAMENTO ON/OFF (campo 3)COMPORTAMENTO PRESSIONE (campo 4)
	MODIFICA PROGRAMMA	CANALE MIDI (campo 1)NUMERO MODIFICA PROGRAMMA (campo 2)BANCO M (MSB) (campo 3)BANCO L (LSB) (campo 4)
MANOPOLE E CURSORI	MODIFICA COMANDO	CANALE MIDI (campo 1)NUMERO CC (campo 2)GAMMA - VALORE MINIMO (campo 3)GAMMA - VALORE MASSIMO (campo 4)
	AFTERTOUCH	CANALE MIDI (campo 1)NUMERO CC (campo 2)GAMMA - VALORE MINIMO (campo 3)GAMMA - VALORE MASSIMO (campo 4)
TASTI	MODIFICA COMANDO	CANALE MIDI (campo 1)NUMERO CC (campo 2)MODALITÀ TASTO (campo 4)
	MODIFICA PROGRAMMA	CANALE MIDI (campo 1)NUMERO MODIFICA PROGRAMMA (campo 2)BANCO M (MSB) (campo 3)BANCO L (LSB) (campo 4)
ARP ON/OFF	TIPO / GAMMA /COMMUTAZIONE	TIPO ARPEGGIO (campo 2)GAMMA ARPEGGIO (campo 3)COMPORTAMENTO COMMUTAZIONE ARPEGGIO (campo 4)
	GATE/SWING	VALORE ARPEGGIO GATE (campo 2)VALORE ARPEGGIO SWING (campo 4)
NOTE REPEAT	COMMUTAZIONE /MOMENTANEO	MODALITÀ TASTO (campo 2)
	GATE / SWING	VALORE GATE DI NOTE REPEAT (campo 2)VALORE SWING DI NOTE REPEAT (campo 4)
DIVISIONE TEMPO	DIVISIONE	DIVISIONE TEMPO PREDEFINITA (campo 2)MODALITÀ TASTO (campo 4)
ROTELLA PITCH BEND	BEND DEL PITCH	CANALE MIDI (campo 1)
ROTELLA DI MODULAZIONE	ROTELLA DIMODULAZIONE	CANALE MIDI (campo 1)NUMERO CC (campo 2)GAMMA - VALORE MINIMO (campo 3)GAMMA - VALORE MASSIMO (campo 4)
TRASPORTO	FUNZIONE TRASPORTO	MMC, MIDI, MMC/MIDI, o CTRL (campo 2)
TAP TEMPO	TEMPO	BPM (battiti al minuto) (campo 2)
PEDALE DI ESPRESSIONE	MODIFICA CNTL	CANALE MIDI (campo 1)NUMERO CC (campo 2)GAMMA - VALORE MINIMO (campo 3)GAMMA - VALORE MASSIMO (campo 4)
	AFTERTOUCH	CANALE MIDI (campo 1)GAMMA - VALORE MINIMO (campo 3)GAMMA - VALORE MASSIMO (campo 4)
SPLIT	NOTE	NUMERO NOTA, A (campo 1) & B (campo 2)
	PITCH	ROTELLA PITCH BEND ON/OFF, A (campo 1) & B (campo 2)
	MODWHEEL	ROTELLA DI MODULAZIONE ON/OFF, A (campo 1) & B (campo 2)
	SUSTAIN 1	PEDALE DI SUSTAIN 1 ON/OFF, A (campo 1) & B (campo 2)
	SUSTAIN 2	PEDALE DI SUSTAIN 2 ON/OFF, A (campo 1) & B (campo 2)
	EXPRESSION	PEDALE DI ESPRESSIONE ON/OFF, A (campo 1) & B (campo 2)
	ARP	ARPEGGIATORE ON/OFF, A (campo 1) & B (campo 2)
	MIDI CH	CANALE MIDI, B (campo 2)
	AFTERTOUCH	AFTERTOUCH ON/OFF, A (campo 1) & B (campo 2)
PEDALE SUSTAIN	MIDI CC	CANALE MIDI (campo 1)NUMERO CC (campo 2)MODALITÀ TASTO (campo 4)
	PAD PERCUSSIONI	NUMERO PAD (campo 4)
	NOTE REPEAT
	DIVISIONE TEMPO
	TAP TEMPO
	MODIFICA BANCO
	PLAY / STOP
	PLAY / RECORD(RIPRODUCI / REGISTRA)
	ARP ON / OFF
	BLOCCO ARP
	SUSTAIN

MODALITÀ GLOBAL

EDIT Set SPLIT! PAGE MID/CH NOTE A PRESS ENTER

EDIT Setting PRESET 2 PAGE NOTE 046 A PRESS ENTER

EDIT Setting PAGE A ON B OFF PRESS ENTER

DOMANDE FREQUENTI (FAQ)

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