Akai MPK25 manual USB cable connected, USB cable not connected

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A NOTE ABOUT USING THE MPK25 WITH SOFTWARE

1.Make sure that the MPK25 and all external devices are connected and that the USB cable is connected to your computer before opening any software applications on your computer with which you might want to use the MPK25. If the unit is not plugged in before, your software application might not recognize the MPK25 as an available device.

2.In your software application, you will need to set the MPK25 as a default MIDI input device. This is usually done in the MIDI section of the Preferences menu.

3.If you would like to use tempo-synced features, such as Note Repeat and Arpeggiator, you will also need to slave the MPK25 to a MIDI Clock generated by your software DAW. Make sure that your software is set up to send MIDI clock to the MPK25 and that the unit’s MIDI Clock setting is set to “External” (see Global Mode). This will ensure that the Arpeggiator and Beat Repeat are synchronized to the tempo selected in your software DAW.

IMPORTANT

The operation of the MIDI OUT port changes depending on whether or not a USB cable is connected to the MPK25.

USB cable connected:

MIDI data from your computer is passed to the MIDI OUT port. When a USB cable is connected, you should activate "MIDI echo" in your sequencer if you want the MPK25 to control another external device.

USB cable not connected:

Whatever you play on the MPK25 is sent to the MIDI OUT port.

Note: If you have another device connected to the MPK25's MIDI IN port, that device's MIDI information will be ignored.

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Contents Operators Manual Page Table of Contents Page Front Panel Overview Page Rear Panel Overview Hookup Diagram USB cable not connected USB cable connectedOctave and Transposition Displaying InformationControl Aftertouch About Modes Preset ModeWhat is a Preset? Preset ModeEdit Mode Controller Selected Edit Mode ParametersKeyboard Octave Editing the KeyboardKeyboard Aftertouch Keyboard VelocityWhat is a Note Message? What is a Program Change? Editing the PadsUse and buttons to move through fields on the second Play Mode Field Midi Channel FieldPressure Behavior Program Change Field Program Change ParametersBank M Field Bank L FieldWhat is Control Change? What is Aftertouch?Editing Knobs Control Change Field Control Change ParametersMinimum Range Field Maximum Range FieldAftertouch Parameters INCREMENT/DECREMENT Parameters Editing Buttons Play ModeProgram Change Parameters Editing the Arpeggiator Button Mode Arpeggio Parameters TYPE, RANGE, Button ModeARP Type RangeArpeggio Parameters GATE, Swing GateSwing Please note Editing Note RepeatGate Field Editing Time Division Default Time DivisionEditing the Pitch Bend Wheel Midi Channel Editing the Modulation WheelMidi CC Minimum ValueEditing TAP Tempo Editing Transport ControlEditing Sustain Pedal Input Editing Expression Pedal Input Drum PAD ParametersOther Functions Kill Midi Page1 Global ModeLCD Contrast PAD Threshold SysEx Transfers to the MPK25 Save GlobalProg Change Program Change Program Change ModeFrequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Email support@akaipro.com TEL 401.658.4032 U.S Technical Specifications51-0277-A
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