Akai MPK49 User Manual download pdf (Page 5)

INTRODUCTION

This Quickstart Manual is intended to give you a brief overview of the functionality and features of the

MPK49. In this manual you will find instructions on how to connect the MPK49 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 MPK49.

EXTERNAL SOUND MODULE

COMPUTER

POWER

ADAPTER

EXTERNAL

MIDI DEVICE

SUSTAIN

PEDAL EXPRESSION

PEDAL

1. Connect a USB cable from your computer to the MPK49. 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 MPK49 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 MPK49 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 MPK49.

MIDI from MPD24 MPK49 to

computer

MIDI from external MIDI

device connected to MIDI IN

port of MPD24MPK49

MIDI from computer to

external sound module

connected to MIDI OUT port

of MPD24MPK49

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Akai MPK49 User Manual Page 5