Akai MPK25 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 17)

What is a Note Message?

A Note Message is a MIDI message which is

traditionally used to start and stop sounds. When

you press one of the pads, a ‘Note On’ message is

sent to your DAW or external device. This toggles

a note or sample. When you release the pad, a

‘Note Off’ message is sent. This message will stop

the note or sample.

What is a Program Change?

A Program Change Message is used to switch

among programs on your hardware or software

device. Most often, these programs are collections

of samples or instruments. You can use Program

Change to tell your DAW or external device to

switch to a new instrument or bank of sounds.

Please consult your software or hardware device’s

documentation to find out whether Program

Change messages are supported.

For more information, see ‘Program Change Mode’

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SELECT PAD EVENT TYPE IN THIS FIELD.

EDITING THE PADS

The pads on the MPK25 can be set to transmit Note or Program Change information when they are hit. The

default operation of the pads is set to Note, which means that when a pad is hit it will generate Note On/Off

messages to trigger sounds. The pads may also be set up to transmit Program Change information, which

allows you to switch to different programs (instruments or sound banks) on your DAW or external device by

hitting the pads. If you would like to know more about Program Change, please read ‘Program Change

Mode’ on page 34.

1. Press [EDIT] button to enter EDIT MODE.

2. Press the pad that you would like to edit.

3. On Page 1, turn the [VALUE] dial to select ‘NOTE’ or

‘PROG CHANGE’ (Program Change) as the event type.

4. Press [ENTER] to view Page 2.

Depending on which event type you select on Page 1,

parameter options on Page 2 will be changed.

5. Use [<] and [>] buttons to move through fields on the

second page.

The parameter fields available for each event type are outlined in

the following pages.

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