EDITING KNOBS AND FADERS

The knobs and faders on the MPK61/MPK88 are controllers which can be set to transmit Control Change or Aftertouch information. In addition, the endless knobs may also be assigned as an Increment/Decrement function. The default operation of knobs and faders is to transmit Control Change information when used.

What is Control Change?

Control Change refers to the use of MIDI Continuous Controller data. Continuous Controller

(CC)data are MIDI messages capable of transmitting a range of values (0-127) and are often used for controlling volume, pan and other parameters on your DAW or sound module.

What is Aftertouch?

Aftertouch refers to MIDI information sent when pressure is applied to a pad after it has been struck, and while it is being held down. Aftertouch is often used to control volume, vibrato and other parameters. On the MPK61/MPK88, the knobs and sliders can also be assigned to transmit Aftertouch information.

SELECT SLIDER EVENT TYPE IN THIS FIELD.

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

2.Move the fader or turn the knob which you would like to edit.

3.On Page 1, turn the [VALUE] dial to select ‘CTRL CHANGE’ (Control Change) or ‘AFTERTOUCH’ 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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Akai MPK61, MPK88 manual Editing Knobs and Faders, What is Control Change?, What is Aftertouch?