Akai MPK261 manual

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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 settings. The Arpeggiator will function on notes being played on the keyboard only.

Note: You can also sync the Arpeggiator to an internal or external MIDI Clock source.

7.Latch: Press this button to activate or deactivate the Arpeggiator's Latch feature. When the Arpeggiator is on and Latch is enabled, you can press a combination of keys on the keyboard and the Arpeggiator continue to arpeggiate these notes even after you release the keys. Pressing a new combination of keys will start a new arpeggiation.

Tip: While holding down a combination of keys on the keyboard, add more notes to that arpeggiated chord by pressing additional keys.

8.Display: Use this LCD screen to view MPK261's menus, options, parameters, and settings.

9.Value Dial (Push to Enter): Use this dial to change the Preset, parameter values, settings, etc. Pressing the dial also functions as an Enter button.

10.Cursor Buttons: Use these buttons to navigate through the menus and options in the display. Use the Up Cursor and Down Cursor to move through the parameters currently shown in the display. (On some pages, the display's last row contains multiple parameters. Use the Up Cursor and Down Cursor to move between these, as well.) Use the Left Cursor and Right Cursor to move to the previous or next page.

11.Assignable Knobs: Use these 360º knobs to send continuous controller messages to your software or external MIDI device.

12.Assignable Faders: Use these faders to send continuous controller messages to your software or external MIDI device.

13.Assignable Switches: Use these switches to send MIDI CC messages or Program Change messages to your software or external MIDI device. They can function as momentary or toggle (latching) switches. If Time Division is activated, these switches select the time division of the Arpeggiator and Note Repeat features.

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Contents User Guide Table of Contents Global Mode Program Change with Bank Change Introduction Box ContentsSupport Quick Setup / Connection Diagram About Modes To load a Preset Preset ModeTo save or copy a Preset To restore the factory default Presets To name or rename a PresetTo navigate Edit Mode Edit ModeEach page of Edit Mode Keyboard Page Pads Page Assignable Knobs Assignable Faders Assignable Switches and DAW Control Page Tap Tempo Transport Controls Arpeggiator Modulation Wheel Pitch-Bend WheelExpression Pedal Input Footswitch InputsTo restore the factory default Global Mode settings Global ModeTo navigate Global Mode Each page of Global ModeMidi Channels Tempo Save Globals ClockSysEx UtilitiesTo navigate Program Change Mode Program Change ModeEach page of Program Change Mode Program Change with Bank Change Program ChangeTop Panel FeaturesPage Page Page Rear Panel Page Control Parameter Settings Mode ParametersAppendix Midi CC Aftertouch Switches Tempo Footswitch Parameter Settings Midi Channels Control Parameter Settings Program Change Technical Specifications Trademarks and Licenses Akaipro.com
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