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Split Mode allows you to divide the MPK61/88's keyboard into two sections, each controlling a different set of
sounds simultaneously – a useful performance feature.
To activate or deactivate Split Mode on the keyboard, press [SPLIT]. The [SPLIT] button's LED will be lit
when Split Mode is active.
The selected key and every key below it is considered Section "A." Every key above it is Section "B."
You can set the "Split Point" (the dividing point on the keyboard) by simply holding down the [SPLIT]
button and pressing the desired key on the keyboard.
You can also set the Split Point in Edit Mode:
1. Press [EDIT] to enter Edit Mode.
2. Press [SPLIT] to select that as the control to edit. The LCD will
show "Set SPLT" on Page 1 (shown on the left). Use the [VALUE]
dial to select "NOTE" and press [ENTER] to select it.
3. Press a key on the keyboard to set where the Split Point will be.
The LCD will show that key's note number. (Alternatively, you can
use the [VALUE] dial to select the note number and press [ENTER]
to confirm your choice.)
While in Edit Mode, you can edit other parameters for the two
independent sections of the keyboard.
1. Press [EDIT] to enter Edit Mode.
2. Press [SPLIT] to select that as the control to edit. The LCD will
show "Set SPLT" on Page 1. Use the [VALUE] dial to select a
parameter and press [ENTER] to select it:
PITCH (pitch bend wheel): ON or OFF
MODWHEEL (modulation wheel): ON or OFF
SUSTAIN 1 and SUSTAIN 2 (sustain pedals): ON or OFF
EXPRESSION (the expression pedal): ON or OFF
ARP (arpeggiator): ON or OFF
MIDI CH (MIDI channel): CC, 1-16A, 1-16B
AFTERTOUCH (aftertouch): ON or OFF
3. For each parameter, use the [<] and [>] buttons to toggle between
the fields for Sections A and B. Use the [VALUE] dial to select a
setting and press [ENTER] to accept the change or [<] to cancel.
You can also set the MIDI channel over which the notes will be sent.
Section A will always be sent over the common channel, which can
be selected in Global Mode. You can set Section B (shown on the
left) to send over 1-16A, 1-16B, or the common channel ("CC"). Use
the [VALUE] dial to select the channel. Press [ENTER] to accept
the change or [<] to cancel.