AKAI MPK61, MPK88 Quick Start Guide

SEMI-WEIGHTED USB/MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER

HAMMER-ACTION USB/MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION.......................................................................4

HOOKUP DIAGRAM ................................................................4

REAR PANEL OVERVIEW ......................................................5

FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW ....................................................5

ABOUT MODES .......................................................................7

PRESET MODE........................................................................8

EDIT MODE ..............................................................................9

GLOBAL MODE .....................................................................11

PROGRAM CHANGE MODE .................................................11

SPLIT......................................................................................12

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....................................13

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.

COMPUTER EXTERNAL SOUND MODULE

POWER (optional, not included)

ADAPTER

EXTERNAL MIDI DEVICE FOOTSWITCHES EXPRESSION PEDAL

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.

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.

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5. MIDI IN – Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the

6. FOOTSWITCH INPUT – Connect a ¼” TS footswitch

7. EXPRESSION PEDAL INPUT – Connect a ¼” TRS

8. KENSINGTON LOCK SLOT – You may use this

8. [PROGRAM CHANGE] – Pressing this button will

9. TRANSPORT CONTROL BUTTONS – These five

10. 8 ASSIGNABLE KNOBS –Each 360-degree knob

11. 8 ASSIGNABLE SLIDERS – Each slider can be

12. 8 ASSIGNABLE BUTTONS – These buttons can be

13. [CONTROL BANK] – The MPK61/MPK88 features 3

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MIDI OUT of an external MIDI device to the MIDI IN of the MPK61/MPK88.

to this input.

expression pedal to this input.

Kensington lock slot to secure the MPK61/MPK88 to a table or other surface.

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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.

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.

can be used to send continuous control data to a desktop audio workstation or external MIDI device.

used to send continuous control data to a desktop audio workstation or external MIDI device.

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.

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.

17. [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.

18. [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.

19. [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.

20. [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.

21. [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).

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22. [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.

23. [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.

24. [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.

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

26. 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

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

Edit Mode

Global Mode

Program Change Mode

MPK61/MPK88 every time.

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.

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.

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.

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

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’.

1. While you are in Preset Mode, press [>] button until you see the ‘SAVE TO’ screen similar to the one shown above.

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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.

3. 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.

2. Turn the [VALUE] dial to change the blinking character.

3. To move between the characters, use [<] and [>] buttons.

ENTER PRESET NAME IN THIS FIELD

4. When done, press [PRESET] again. The name will be saved.

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

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.

currently selected Preset.

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.

NAVIGATING EDIT MODE

FIELD 1

FIELD 2

FIELD 3

FIELD 4

EDIT MODE PARAMETERS

CONTROLLER SELECTED PAGE 1 PAGE 2

KEYBOARD

PADS

KNOBS AND SLIDERS

BUTTONS

ARP ON/OFF

NOTE REPEAT

TIME DIVISION

PITCH BEND WHEEL

MODULATION WHEEL

TRANSPORT

TAP TEMPO

EXPRESSION PEDAL

SPLIT

SUSTAIN PEDAL

OCTAVE

AFTERTOUCH

VELOCITY

NOTE

PROGRAM CHANGE

CONTROL CHANGE

AFTERTOUCH

CONTROL CHANGE

PROGRAM CHANGE

TYPE/RANGE/TOGGLE

GATE/SWING

TOGGLE/MOMENTARY

GATE/SWING

DIVISION

PITCH BEND

MODULATION WHEEL

TRANSPORT FUNCTION

TEMPO

CNTL CHANGE

AFTERTOUCH

NOTE PITCH

MODWHEEL

SUSTAIN 1 SUSTAIN 2

EXPRESSION

ARP

MIDI CH

AFTERTOUCH

MIDI CC

DRUM PAD

NOTE REPEAT

TIME DIV

TAP TEMPO

BANK CHANGE

PLAY/STOP

PLAY/RECORD

ARP ON/OFF

ARP LATCH

SUSTAIN

KEYBOARD MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) UP/DOWN (field 4) KEYBOARD MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) ON/OFF BEHAVIOR (field 4) KEYBOARD MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) ON/OFF BEHAVIOR (field 4) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) NOTE NUMBER (field 2) ON/OFF BEHAVIOR (field 3) PRESSURE BEHAVIOR (field 4) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER (field 2) BANK M (MSB) (field 3) BANK L (LSB) (field 4) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) CC NUMBER (field 2) RANGE – MINIMUM VALUE (field 3) RANGE – MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) CC NUMBER (field 2) RANGE – MINIMUM VALUE (field 3) RANGE – MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) CC NUMBER (field 2) BUTTON MODE (field 4) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER (field 2) BANK M (MSB) (field 3) BANK L (LSB) (field 4) ARPEGGIO TYPE (field 2) ARPEGGIO RANGE (field 3) ARPEGGIO TOGGLE BEHAVIOR (field 4) ARPEGGIO GATE VALUE (field 2) ARPEGGIO SWING VALUE (field 4) BUTTON MODE (field 2) NOTE REPEAT GATE VALUE (field 2) NOTE REPEAT SWING VALUE (field 4) DEFAULT TIME DIVISION (field 2) BUTTON MODE (field 4) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) CC NUMBER (field 2) RANGE – MINIMUM VALUE (field 3) RANGE – MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4) MMC, MIDI, MMC/MIDI, or CTRL (field 2) BPM (field 2)

MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) CC NUMBER (field 2) RANGE – MINIMUM VALUE (field 3) RANGE – MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4)

MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) RANGE – MINIMUM VALUE (field 3) RANGE – MAXIMUM VALUE (field 4)

NOTE NUMBER, A (field 1) & B (field 2) PITCH WHEEL ON/OFF, A (field 1) & B (field 2) MOD WHEEL ON/OFF, A (field 1) & B (field 2) SUSTAIN 1 PEDAL ON/OFF, A (field 1) & B (field 2) SUSTAIN 2 PEDAL ON/OFF, A (field 1) & B (field 2) EXPRESSION PEDAL ON/OFF, A (field 1) & B (field 2) ARPEGGIATOR ON/OFF, A (field 1) & B (field 2) MIDI CHANNEL, B (field 2) AFTERTOUCH ON/OFF, A (field 1) & B (field 2)

MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) CC NUMBER (field 2) BUTTON MODE (field 4)

PAD NUMBER (field 4)

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON EDIT PARAMETERS, PLEASE REFER TO THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL INCLUDED ON THE CD.

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.

1. Press the [GLOBAL] button.

2. Use the [<] and [>] buttons to navigate through the available pages of

3. Use the [VALUE] dial to change settings, values or select a message

4. Press [ENTER] to accept the change or send a message or press [<]

KILL MIDI

MIDI COMMON CHANNEL

LCD CONTRAST

KEYBOARD VELOCITY CURVE

PAD SENSITIVITY

PAD VELOCITY CURVE

PAD THRESHOLD

KEYBOARD TRANSPOSITION

MIDI CLOCK

TAP TEMPO AVERAGE

SAVE SETUP

SYSEX TX

VERSION

Send an All Notes Off or Reset Controllers message Page 1 Select which MIDI channel will be used as the

Common Channel. Adjust the contrast of the display. Page 3 Adjust how the keyboard will output MIDI velocity,

based on the force applied to the keys. Adjust how sensitive the pads are to the touch. Page 5 Adjust how the pads will output MIDI velocity, based

on the force applied to them. Adjust the threshold of minimum force required to

activate a pad. Transpose the keyboard up or down in semitones. Page 8 Select Internal or External MIDI Clock source. Page 9 Select the number of taps to be averaged in

determining tempo. Save the current global settings. Page 11 Transfer a Preset via SysEx. Page 12 Check the current firmware version. Page 13

NAVIGATING GLOBAL MODE

options (shown below).

on the selected page.

Page 2

Page 4

Page 6

Page 7

Page 10

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

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.

Program Change command allows you to easily switch to a synth patch.

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 SPLT." 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”.

enough power or if you are using a USB hub, it may be necessary to use an optional adapter.

Please consult your specific hardware or software device’s documentation for instructions on enabling the MPK61/MPK88 as a MIDI input device.

other MIDI devices connected to it.

Channels .

various software and hardware modules. Presets can easily be copied, edited and stored for quick recall of desired configurations.

also be assigned to transmit program change messages.

extremely expressive with your programming and performance.

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.

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.

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.

controller value. The Mod wheel, on the other hand, can be assigned to transmit CC information on any MIDI CC#.

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

Please make sure that the MPK61/MPK88 is

The display does not light up.

No sound from target device.

Notes sustain continuously.

Sustain pedal works in reverse.

Arpeggiator and Note Repeat features are not synchronized to my clock source.

Arpeggiator and Note Repeat features are not working and my Seq/DAW is sending clock.

My slider, knob or mod wheel works in reverse.

Transport control does not work.

I am only hearing one sound when I hit different pads

The pads always play at maximum velocity (127).

No power.

MPK61/MPK88 not properly connected.

MPK61/MPK88 connected after software application has started.

Problem is caused by use of a USB hub.

Software application not set to receive MIDI data from the MPK61/MPK88.

MPK61/MPK88’s MIDI channel not the same as application’s incoming MIDI chanel.

Sustain pedal was plugged in after the MPK61/MPK88 was powered on.

Stuck notes due to incomplete MIDI data.

Sustain pedal was plugged in after power was turned on.

Clock source on MPK61/MPK88 set to “Internal”.

Software DAW is not in play mode.

Controller minimum value is set higher than its maximum.

Software does not support MMC messages, MIDI START/STOP or the MIDI CC mode.

16 Level function is engaged.

Full Level feature is engaged.

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.

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.

Restart the software application with the controller plugged in.

Unplug the MPK61/MPK88 from the USB hub and connect directly to the computer.

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.

Make sure that the MPK61/MPK88 is sending MIDI information on the channel that the target device expects.

Turn the unit’s power off, wait a moment and then turn it on again.

With the pedal plugged in, turn the unit’s power off, wait a moment, and turn it on again.

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.

If your software DAW is not playing, it will not be sending clock.

Edit the controller and set the minimum value to be lower than the maximum.

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.

When engaged, the 16 Level function will map the last hit pad to all 16 pads. Deactivate 16 Level to return to normal operation.

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

Number of Presets 30

MIDI output channels over USB 48 (16 channels x 3 ports)

MIDI output channels from 5-pin MIDI 16

Keyboard

Drum pads 16 (velocity- and pressure-sensitive)

Drum pad banks 4

Sliders 8

360 degree knobs 8

Switches 8

Accessories

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

~100mA, 5V DC via USB ~1A, 6V DC via external adaptor

MPK61: 61 semi-weighted keys (velocity- and channel pressure- sensitive)

MPK88: 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys (velocity- and channel pressure- sensitive)

Quickstart Guide Operator's Manual USB cable (3m) CD-ROM disc

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:

: support@akaipro.com

: 401.658.4032 (U.S)

TEL

ÍNDICE

INTRODUCCIÓN ....................................................................18

DIAGRAMA DE CONEXIÓN ..................................................18

VISTA DEL PANEL TRASERO..............................................19

VISTA DEL PANEL FRONTAL ..............................................19

ACERCA DE LOS MODOS....................................................21

MODO PRESET......................................................................22

MODO EDIT............................................................................23

MODO GLOBAL.....................................................................25

MODO PROGRAM CHANGE.................................................25

SPLIT......................................................................................26

PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES ................................................27

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS ...............................................28

ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS..........................................29

INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO ...........................................29

INTRODUCCIÓN

Este Manual de inicio rápido tiene la finalidad de brindarle una breve descripción general de la funcionalidad y las características del MPK61/MPK88. Encontrará en el mismo instrucciones sobre cómo conectar el MPK61/MPK88 y cómo usar sus características básicas. Para información detallada, recomendamos leer el Manual del operador incluido en el CD de software. ¡Que lo disfrute!

DIAGRAMA DE CONEXIÓN

Consulte el siguiente escenario para conectar el MPK61/MPK88.

COMPUTADORA

MÓDULO DE SONIDO EXTERNO

ADAPTADOR DE ALIMENTACIÓN (opcional, no incluido)

DISPOSITIVO MIDI EXTERNO INTERRUPTORES DE PEDAL PEDAL DE EXPRESIÓN

1. Conecte un cable USB de su computadora al MPK61/MPK88. La unidad se alimenta por la

conexión USB. Como alternativa, si no desea usar una computadora en su configuración o desea alimentar el MPK61/MPK88 externamente, enchufe un adaptador de alimentación de 6 V 1 A CC.

2. Si desea usar un módulo de sonido externo, conecte un cable MIDI de 5 pines desde MIDI OUT

(Salida MIDI) del MPK61/MPK88 a la ENTRADA MIDI del dispositivo externo.

3. Si desea usar otro controlador MIDI en su configuración, conecte un cable MIDI de 5 pines desde

la SALIDA MIDI del controladora a MIDI IN (Entrada MIDI) del MPK61/MPK88.

VISTA DEL PANEL TRASERO

1. ENTRADA DEL ADAPTADOR DE ALIMENTACIÓN

DE CC – Enchufe un adaptador de alimentación de 6

V-1 A CC si no desea alimentar el MPK61/MPK88 a través de la conexión USB.

2. SUJECIÓN DEL ADAPTADOR DE ALIMENTACIÓN

– Puede asegurar el cable del adaptador de alimentación a esta sujeción a fin de evitar que se desenchufe accidentalmente.

3. CONEXIÓN USB - Enchufe un cable USB estándar

en este conector y en el puerto USB de su computadora. Este puerto proporcionará alimentación eléctrica al MPK61/MPK88. Esta conexión se usa para enviar y recibir datos MIDI hacia y desde su computadora y puede usarse también para enviar datos MIDI desde su computadora a un dispositivo conectado al puerto MIDI OUT del MPK61/MPK88.

4. SALIDA MIDI - Use un cable MIDI de cinco pines

para conectar la SALIDA MIDI del MPK61/MPK88 a la ENTRADA MIDI de un dispositivo externo.

5. ENTRADA MIDI - Use un cable MIDI de cinco pines

6. ENTRADA DEL INTERRUPTOR DE PEDAL –

7. ENTRADA DEL PEDAL DE EXPRESIÓN – Conecte

8. RANURA PARA BLOQUEO KENSINGTON –

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para conectar la SALIDA MIDI de un dispositivo MIDI externo a la ENTRADA MIDI del MPK61/MPK88.

Conecte un interruptor de pedal de ¼” TRS a esta entrada.

un pedal de expresión de ¼” TRS a esta entrada.

Puede usar esta ranura de bloqueo Kensington a fin de sujetar el MPK61/MPK88 a una mesa u otra superficie.

VISTA DEL PANEL FRONTAL

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1. LCD – La pantalla se usa para navegar por los menús, mostrar datos y realizar cambios en las opciones y parámetros del MPK61/MPK88.

2. [VALOR] (Pulsar para entrar) – Este cuadrante se usa para incrementar y decrementar presets, valores de parámetros y ajustes. El cuadrante también funciona como botón [ENTER] cuando se pulsa.

3. BOTONES [<] Y [>]- Estos botones se usan para navegar por los campos de los menús y las opciones. El botón [ < ] también funciona como botón [CANCELAR].

4. [PRESET] – Este botón activa el modo Preset (programas predeterminados). En este modo, es posible seleccionar y recuperar diferentes programas predeterminados.

5. [EDITAR] – Este botón activa el modo Edit (Edición), que permite editar (modificar) el comportamiento del teclado, los pads, las perillas, los botones, los cursores y los ajustes por defecto de cada programa predeterminado.

6. [GLOBAL] - Este botón activa el modo Global, en el que se configuran los comandos para reiniciar el MIDI y los parámetros globales y las preferencias del sistema.

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7. [VISTA PREVIA] – Este botón permite ver el valor

que enviará un controlador, sin enviar realmente el valor. Esta función le permite un control preciso sobre sus parámetros y le ayuda a evitar que se envíen datos erróneos del controlador a sus dispositivos debido a la posición física del controlador. Esto es especialmente útil cuando se conmuta entre bancos de control donde, por ejemplo, la posición física de un cursor puede no corresponder al último valor enviado por el controlador. Si se mantiene pulsado [PREVIEW], es posible ver el valor original y ajustar la posición física del cursor según sea necesario antes de transmitir valores.

8. [CAMBIO DE PROGRAMA] – Al pulsar este botón

se activa el modo Program Change (Cambio de programa). En este modo, se pueden enviar mensajes Program Change (Cambio de programa) o Program with Bank Change (Cambio de programa con banco) a un módulo de hardware o software.

9. BOTONES DE CONTROL DE TRANSPORTE–

Estos cinco botones son dedicados y se usan para enviar comandos de control de transporte. Estos botones se pueden configurar para transmitir ya sea MMC (MIDI Machine Control), MMC/MIDI SysEx, MIDI START/STOP o valores MIDI CC preasignados.

10. 8 PERILLAS ASIGNABLES - Cada perilla de 360

grados puede usarse para enviar datos de control continuos a una estación de trabajo de audio de escritorio o dispositivo MIDI externo.

11. 8 CURSORES ASIGNABLES - Cada cursor puede usarse para enviar datos de control continuos a una estación de trabajo de audio de escritorio o dispositivo MIDI externo.

12. 8 BOTONES ASIGNABLES – Estos botones se pueden usar como conmutadores MIDI CC o de cambio de programa. Pueden funcionar en modo momentáneo o de conmutación. Cuando se activa [TIME DIVISION] (División de tiempo), estos 8 botones se usan para configurar la división de tiempo de las características de arpegiador y repetición de nota.

13. [BANCO DE CONTROL] – El MPK61/MPK88 ofrece 3 bancos independientes de controladores continuos. Efectivamente. Esta característica le permite controlar hasta 72 parámetros independientes con las perillas, cursores y botones del MPK61/MPK88. El botón [CONTROL BANK] se usa para conmutar entre los 3 bancos. Los LED que están arriba del botón reflejan el banco de control seleccionado en ese momento.

14. 16 PADS MPC SENSIBLES A LA PRESIÓN Y LA VELOCIDAD – Los pads se pueden usar para

disparar golpes de tambor o muestras en su módulo de software o hardware. Son sensibles a la presión y a la velocidad, lo que los hace muy responsivos e intuitivos para tocar.

15. Botones de BANCO DE PADS – Estos 4 botones conmutan entre los bancos de pads A, B, C y D. Cada banco puede dirigirse a un conjunto exclusivo de 16 sonidos que puede disparar con los pads. El banco de pads seleccionado en cada momento se indica en la pantalla LCD.

16. [FULL LEVEL] – Cuando se activa [FULL LEVEL], los pads siempre reproducen a máxima velocidad (127), independientemente de la fuerza con que los golpee.

17. [16 NIVELES] – Cuando se pulsa [16 LEVEL], se pueden usar los 16 pads para cambiar la velocidad de un sonido seleccionado en 16 pasos. Cuando se pulsa este botón, el último pad golpeado se designa a los 16 pads. Los pads producen el mismo número de nota y controlador de presión que el pad inicial, pero la velocidad se fija a los valores del diagrama de la derecha, independientemente de la fuerza con que se golpee cada pad. Esto permite tener más control sobre la velocidad de un sonido.

18. [REPETICIÓN DE NOTA] – Reteniendo este botón mientras se golpea un pad, se logra que dicho pad se redispare a una velocidad basada en los ajustes de tempo y división de tiempo vigentes. La función de repetición de nota se puede sincronizar a una fuente de reloj MIDI interna o externa. [NOTE REPEAT] puede funcionar como botón de enganche o momentáneo.

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[SPLIT] (División) – Este botón divide el teclado

en secciones izquierda y derecha —A y B respectivamente— lo que le permite controlar simultáneamente dos conjuntos de sonidos diferentes. Cuando se activa [SPLIT], se enciende el LED correspondiente.

Consejo: Puede ajustar el punto de división del teclado —o “punto split”— simplemente manteniendo presionado el botón [SPLIT] y pulsando la tecla deseada del teclado.

20. [DIVISIÓN DE TIEMPO] – Este botón se usa para

especificar la velocidad de las características de repetición de nota y arpegiador. Cuando se activa [TIME DIVISION], se puede pulsar uno de los 8 conmutadores para especificar una división de tiempo. [TIME DIVISION] puede funcionar como botón de enganche o momentáneo.

Tenga en cuenta que cuando se activa [TIME DIVISION], los 8 botones asignables no funcionan como conmutadores MIDI CC o de cambio de programa hasta que se desactiva dicha característica.

21. [ARPEGIADOR SÍ/NO] – Este botón activa y

desactiva el arpegiador interno. El arpegiador sólo funciona con las notas que se tocan en el teclado. La característica de arpegiador del MPK61/MPK88 funciona en conjunto con los ajustes de tempo y división de tiempo, que especifican la velocidad de arpegiado Tenga en cuenta que el arpegiador se puede sincronizar con una fuente de reloj MIDI interna o externa (tal como un DAW de software o un dispositivo MIDI).

22. [ENGANCHE] – Este botón funciona en conjunto con

el arpegiador. Cuando el arpegiador está activo y se activó [LATCH], es posible retener una combinación de teclas —el arpegiador memoriza y continúa arpegiando estas notas, aunque usted oprima las teclas. Hay un par de maneras de usar la función de enganche [LATCH]:

a. Mientras mantiene pulsadas las teclas, usted

puede agregar más notas a la secuencia pulsando teclas adicionales.

b. Si oprime las teclas, suéltelas y luego oprima

una nueva combinación de notas, que el arpegiador memorizará y arpegiará como notas nuevas.

23. [OCTAVA + / -] – Estos botones se pueden usar

para desplazar el rango del teclado hacia arriba y abajo. La pantalla indica la octava a la que se desplazó. Si se pulsan ambos botones al mismo tiempo, el desplazamiento de octavas vuelve a 0.

24. [GOLPE DE TEMPO] – Este botón le permite

golpear un nuevo tempo. Si se recarga el programa predeterminado, el tempo se revierte al valor guardado. (Tenga en cuenta que el tempo por defecto de un preset (programa predeterminado) se puede configurar en modo de edición). Tap Tempo no funciona cuado el MPK61/MPK88 se configura para sincronismo externo.

25. RUEDA DE INFLEXIÓN DE TONO – Transmite la

información de Pitch Bend de MIDI por un canal y puerto MIDI seleccionados.

26. RUEDA DE MODULACIÓN – Esta rueda se puede

usar para transmitir datos continuos de controlador. Por defecto, la rueda de modulación transmite MIDI CC #01.

ACERCA DE LOS MODOS

El MPK61/MPK88 tiene cuatro modos de operación diferentes. Se puede acceder a cada modo pulsando el botón correspondiente en la unidad. Se presenta a continuación una breve descripción de cada modo:

Modo Preset (Programas predeterminados)

Este modo permite cargar, guardar y copiar programas predeterminados (presets). Un programa predeterminado es un conjunto de información acerca del comportamiento de los diferentes cursores, perillas y pads. El uso de estos programas predeterminadas permite guardar diferentes configuraciones de modo de poder cargarlas rápidamente cuando las

Modo Edit (Edición)

Modo global

Modo Program Change (Cambio de programa)

necesite, sin tener que reprogramar el MPK61/MPK88 todas las veces

Este modo permite editar la configuración del MPK61/MPK88. Este modo es una herramienta poderosa para personalizar su configuración. En este modo, es posible cambiar la forma en la que se comportan los pads, perillas. Cursores y otras características. Por ejemplo, se puede desear que un cursor o una perilla transmitan sólo un rango limitado de datos MIDI o que un pad transmita en un canal MIDI diferente. En modo de edición, es posible cambiar estos y varios otros parámetros. Consulte la lista completa de parámetros en la sección PARÁMETROS DEL MODO DE EDICIÓN.

Este modo permite configurar los parámetros globales y hacer cambios generales al modo de funcionamiento del MPK61/MPK88. Por ejemplo, en modo global es posible variar la forma en que los pads responden al toque o cambiar el brillo de la pantalla LCD. Los parámetros que puede modificar el usuario en modo global incluyen también las reiniciaciones de controlador, el canal común MIDI, la curva de velocidad de pads, el umbral de pads, la transposición de teclado y otros más. Consulte la lista completa de parámetros en la sección MODO GLOBAL.

Este modo permite transmitir diversos mensajes de cambio de programa. En este modo, es posible indicarle a su estación de trabajo de audio de escritorio (DAW) o a un dispositivo externo que conmute al banco de sonidos de un programa diferente. De esta manera, se puede evitar tener que conmutar manualmente entre distintos programas en su DAW o dispositivo externo

MODO PRESET

(Programas predeterminados)

Una programa predeterminado es un conjunto de información acerca del comportamiento del teclado, cursores, perillas, botones y pads del MPK61/MPK88. El uso de estos programas predeterminadas permite guardar diferentes configuraciones de modo de poder activarlas rápidamente en cualquier momento, sin tener que reprogramar el MPK61/MPK88 todas las veces Este modo se activa pulsando el botón [PRESET] en cualquier momento. En modo Preset es posible cargar, guardar/copiar y cambiar el nombre de los programas predeterminados —se accede a cada una de estas funciones mediante 3 páginas diferentes.

Página 1 – CARGAR PROGRAMA PREDETERMINADO

1. Estando en modo Preset, es posible cambiar los programas predeterminados

con el cuadrante [VALUE] que está debajo de la pantalla. Al girar el cuadrante se incrementa o decrementa el número del programa predeterminado actual y se muestra la pantalla de la derecha:

Al hacer esto, notará que ‘PRESS ENTER’ comienza a destellar.

2. Al pulsar [ENTER] se carga el programa predeterminado seleccionado. Al

pulsar el botón [ < ] o [PRESET] se cancela y se retorna al programa predeterminado seleccionado la última vez.

Página 2 – GUARDAR/COPIAR PROGRAMA PREDETERMINADO

En modo Preset, también es posible guardar y copiar un programa predeterminado en una nueva ubicación. Esto permite guardar los cambios que puedan haberse hecho al programa predeterminado en MODO EDIT.

Tenga en cuenta que si va a guardar el programa predeterminado en la misma ubicación (mismo número de programa predeterminado) la pantalla indicará ‘SAVE TO’ (Guardar en) y si lo guarda en una ubicación diferente (distinto número de programa determinado, indicará ‘COPY TO’ (Copiar en).

1. Estando en modo Preset, pulse el botón [ > ] hasta que vea la pantalla ‘SAVE TO’ similar a la que se muestra

arriba

2. Es posible seleccionar la ubicación en la que se desea guardar el programa predeterminado girando la perilla

[VALUE].

Al hacer esto, notará que ‘PRESS ENTER’ comienza a destellar.

3. Pulse [ENTER] para guardar el programa predeterminado actual en el destino. Al pulsar el botón [ < ] o

[PRESET] se cancela la operación y se retorna al modo de reproducción predeterminado.

Página 3 – Asignar nombre a un programa predeterminado

Estando en modo Preset, también es posible cambiar el nombre del programa predeterminado. De esta manera es posible asignar nombres específicos a los diferentes programas predeterminados, de modo de poder realizar mejor el seguimiento y acceder rápidamente a las diferentes configuraciones del controlador.

1. Para asignar o cambiar el nombre del programa predeterminado, pulse el

botón [ > ] hasta que aparezca en la pantalla ‘Preset Name’ (Nombre del programa predeterminado).

Notará que la primera letra del nombre comienza a destellar.

2. Gire el cuadrante [VALUE] para cambiar el carácter que destella.

3. Para moverse entre los caracteres, use los botones [ < ] y [ > ].

4. Cuando termine, pulse [PRESET] otra vez. Se guarda el nombre.

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