Akai MPK261 User Manual

User Guide English Manual Version 1.0

10 Edit Mode In Edit Mode, you can edit the settings of the currently selected Preset. The settings vary depending on the controller you are edi

11 Keyboard Important: Global Mode contains other parameters that affect the keyboard but are saved only with global settings and not with the c

12 Split: This determines if the physical keyboard is split into two separate zones (On) or not (Off). You can set each zone to send its notes ov

13 Pads Important: Global Mode contains other parameters that affect the pads but are saved only with the global settings, not with the Preset.

14 MSB / LSB: If Program Change or Program Bank is the selected Type, these determine the MSB (Most Significant Bit) and LSB (Least Significant B

15 Assignable Knobs Type: The type of message that will be sent. The available settings are MIDI CC, Aftertouch (Aft), Increment/Decrement 1 (In

16 Assignable Faders Type: The type of message that will be sent. The available settings are MIDI CC and Aftertouch (Aft). Important: Aftertouch

17 Assignable Switches and DAW Control Type: The type of message that will be sent. The available settings are CC, Note, Program Change (PrgChan

18 Program Number (Pgm): If PrgChange or PrgBank is the selected Type, this determines the Program number. The available range is 000–127. Tip: F

19 Tap Tempo Important: Global Mode contains other parameters that affect the tempo but are saved only with the global settings, not with the Pr

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20 Transport Controls Type: The type of message that will be sent. The available settings are MMC, MMC/MIDI Clock, MIDI Real Time, MIDI CC, and

21 Arpeggiator Type: The type of arpeggation that will be used. The available settings are: • Double: Each note will sound twice. This setting

22 Pitch-Bend Wheel MIDI Channel: This setting determines over which MIDI channel the messages are sent. The available settings are Common, USB

23 Footswitch Inputs Type: The type of message that will be sent. The available settings are MIDI CC, Tap Tempo, Play, Record, Stop, Play/Stop,

24 Global Mode Global Mode lets you set parameters and make changes to MPK261's general ("global") functioning. These settings ar

25 MIDI Channels Common Channel (Common Chnl): This setting determines which MIDI channel is the common channel (various controls can be assigne

26 Pads Important: Edit Mode contains other parameters that affect the pads but are saved only with the Preset, not with the global settings. Se

27 Clock Source: Determines whether MPK261 uses its Internal MIDI clock or refers to an External clock (e.g., from a DAW). SysEx Send Program

28 Program Change Mode A Program Change, often referred to as a Patch Change, is a MIDI message from one device to another that causes the latt

29 Program Change MIDI Channel: This setting determines over which MIDI channel the messages are sent. The available settings are Common, USB A1

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31 6. Arp On/Off: Press this button to enable or disable the internal Arpeggiator whose rate is based on the current Tempo and Time Division set

32 14. Time Division: Press this button and then press one of the Assignable Switches to select the current Time Division, which determines the

33 21. DAW Control: You can configure these buttons to send HID (Human Interface Device) messages to your DAW (digital audio workstation—your mu

34 Rear Panel 1. Power Input: If you do not want to use a computer in your setup (i.e., if you are using MPK261 to control an external MIDI mod

35 7. MIDI In: Use a standard five-pin MIDI cable to connect this MIDI In to the MIDI Out of an external MIDI device (e.g., another MIDI control

36 Appendix Mode Parameters Edit Mode To edit a control's parameters, press Edit then move or press that control. Control Parameter S

37 Control Parameter Settings Assignable Pads (continued) Type MIDI Channel Program Number MIDI to DIN On Color Off Color Program ChangeCommon

38 Control Parameter Settings Assignable Knobs Type MIDI Channel CC Number MIDI to DIN Min Max MIDI CCCommon, USB A1–A16, USB B1–B16 000–127 On

39 Control Parameter Settings Assignable Switches Type MIDI Channel CC Number MIDI to DIN Mode Invert CCCommon, USB A1–A16, USB B1–B16 000–127

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40 Control Parameter Settings Tempo BPM Time Division Gate Swing 30–300 1/4, 1/4T, 1/8, 1/8T, 1/16, 1/16T, 1/32, 1/32T 00–99% 50–75% Transport

41 Control Parameter Settings Footswitch 1 & 2 Type MIDI Channel MIDI CC MIDI to DIN1 Mode MIDI CCCommon, USB A1–A16, USB B1–B16 000–127 On

42 Global Mode To edit these parameters, press Global and use the Left Cursor and Right Cursor buttons to move through the pages. Page Paramet

43 Program Change Mode To edit these parameters, press Program Change and use the Value Dial to switch between Program Change and Program Bank.

44 Technical Specifications Note Keys 61 keys; velocity-sensitive; 10-octave range with octave up/down buttons or transposition Pads 16 pads;

45 Trademarks and Licenses Akai Professional is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. IOS is a regis

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5 Introduction Box Contents MPK261 USB Cable Quickstart Guide Safety & Warranty Manual Support For the latest information about

6 Quick Setup / Connection Diagram Items not listed under the Box Contents are sold separately. Important note for Mac OS X users: The first

7 About Modes The MPK261 has four different modes of operation. Enter each mode by pressing its corresponding button. These modes are described

8 Preset Mode In Preset Mode, you can load, save, copy, and rename Presets. A Preset is a collection of information about how the faders, knobs,

9 To name or rename a Preset: 1. Press Preset to enter Preset Mode. 2. Press the Right Cursor button so Store Program appears in the display. 3