Akai MPK61, MPK88 manual Displaying Information, Octave and Transposition

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DISPLAYING INFORMATION

As you are working with the MPK61/MPK88, the LCD will help you keep track of what values and parameters are entered and sent to external devices. There are several kinds of information that the MPK61/MPK88 will display while in use: OCTAVE, TRANSPOSITION, NOTE, AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure), CONTROL CHANGE, MIDI MACHINE CONTROL (MMC), and PREVIEW MODE information.

OCTAVE AND TRANSPOSITION

When using the keyboard, the LCD will display the current octave and any transposition setting which you may have applied.

Note: The octave settings will apply to individual presets while transposition will affect all presets globally.

OCTAVE SHIFT

TRANSPOSITION

NOTE

When a PAD is hit, the MPK61/MPK88 will output MIDI Note On messages to trigger sounds on your DAW or external device. Each pad can have a MIDI Note Number associated with it. When you hit a pad, the screen will display the MIDI Note Number, the MIDI Port and Channel which the pad is using, as well as the pad bank and velocity (how hard you hit the pad).

Please see ‘Editing Pads’( page 13) for more information on MIDI Notes and Pads.

MIDI PORT

NOTE

AND CHANNEL

INDICATOR

PAD BANK MIDI NOTE NUMBER

NOTE

VELOCITY

VELOCITY IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH BAR METER.

NOTE AFTERTOUCH (Channel Pressure)

When enabled, AFTERTOUCH is MIDI data sent when pressure is applied to one of the pads after it has been struck and while it is being held down. It will be displayed on the far right of the display as you apply pressure to the pad.

AFTERTOUCH

VALUE

AFTERTOUCH

VALUE IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH BAR

METER

CONTROL CHANGE

When a KNOB or FADER is used, the MPK61/MPK88 will output MIDI Control Change data. This data is used to change certain parameters on your DAW or external sound module. When you move a knob or fader, the screen will indicate the Control Change (CC) Number, value, and MIDI Channel.

Please see ‘Editing Knobs and Faders’ for more information on Control Change.

MIDI PORT

CONTROL CHANGE

AND CHANNEL

INDICATOR

CONTROL CHANGE VALUE

VALUE IS ALSO DISPLAYED WITH BAR METER.

PAD BANK CONTROL CHANGE NUMBER

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Contents Operators Manual Page Table of Contents Front Panel Overview 6 7 8Level When 16 Level Hookup Diagram Rear Panel OverviewUSB cable connected USB cable not connectedDisplaying Information Octave and TranspositionControl Aftertouch Preset Mode About ModesPreset Mode What is a Preset?Edit Mode Navigating Edit ModeEdit Mode Parameters Controller SelectedEditing the Keyboard Keyboard OctaveKeyboard Aftertouch Keyboard VelocityWhat is a Note Message ? What is a Program Change ? Editing the PadsPressure Behavior Play Mode FieldMidi Channel Field Program Change Parameters Program Change FieldBank M Field Bank L FieldEditing Knobs and Faders What is Control Change?What is Aftertouch? Control Change Parameters Control Change FieldMinimum Range Field Maximum Range FieldAftertouch Parameters INCREMENT/DECREMENT Parameters knobs only Play Mode Editing ButtonsProgram Change Parameters Editing the Arpeggiator Arpeggio Parameters TYPE, RANGE, Button Mode Button ModeARP Type RangeSwing Arpeggio Parameters GATE, SwingGate Editing Note Repeat Please noteGate Field Default Time Division Editing Time DivisionEditing the Pitch Bend Wheel Editing the Modulation Wheel Midi ChannelMidi CC Minimum ValueEditingmaximum Value Transport Control Editing TAP TempoEditing Footswitch Pedal Inputs Other Functions Editing Expression Pedal InputDrum PAD Parameters Split Parameters Editing SplitSplit Point Global Mode Kill Midi Page1Keyboard Velocity Curve PAD Threshold Save Global SysEx transfers to the MPK61/MPK88Program Change Mode Prog Change Program ChangeFrequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Email support@akaipro.com TEL 401.658.4032 U.S51-0296-B