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Akai MPK25 Quick Start Manual

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INTRODUCTION
This Quickstart Manual is intended to give you a brief overview of the functionality and features of the
MPK25. In this manual you will find instructions on how to connect the MPK25 and how to use its basic
features. For detailed information, we recommend reading the Operator's Manual included on the software
CD. Enjoy!
HOOKUP DIAGRAM
Please refer to the following scenario for connecting the MPK25.
COMPUTER
POWER
ADAPTER
1.
Connect a USB cable from your computer to the MPK25. The unit will be powered through the
USB connection. Alternatively, if you do not wish to use a computer in your setup or if you wish
to power the MPK25 externally, please plug in a MP6–1 power adapter.
2.
If you would like to use an external sound module, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT
of the MPK25 to the MIDI IN of the external device.
3.
If you would like to use another MIDI controller in your setup, connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from the
MIDI OUT of the controller to the MIDI IN of the MPK25.
EXTERNAL
MIDI DEVICE
5
EXTERNAL SOUND MODULE
SUSTAIN
PEDAL
EXPRESSION
PEDAL

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  • Page 1 This Quickstart Manual is intended to give you a brief overview of the functionality and features of the MPK25. In this manual you will find instructions on how to connect the MPK25 and how to use its basic features. For detailed information, we recommend reading the Operator’s Manual included on the software CD.

  • Page 2: Rear Panel Overview

    KENSINGTON LOCK SLOT – You may use this MIDI OUT – Use a five-pin MIDI cable to connect the Kensington lock slot to secure the MPK25 to a table MIDI OUT of the MPK25 to the MIDI IN of an external or other surface. device.
  • Page 3 Edit Mode). Tap sounds you can trigger with the pads. The currently selected pad bank will be indicated on the LCD Tempo does not work when the MPK25 is set to External sync. display [FULL LEVEL] –...

  • Page 4: About Modes

    MPK25 every time. Edit Mode This mode allows you to edit the configuration of the MPK25. Edit Mode is a powerful tool for customizing your set-up. In this mode, you can make changes to how the keyboard, pads, knobs and other features are behaving.

  • Page 5: Preset Mode

    Using Presets allows you to save different configurations so you can quickly recall them at any time, without having to reprogram the MPK25 every time. You can press the [PRESET] button at any time to call up this mode. In Preset Mode you can load, save/copy and rename Presets – each of these functions can be accessed through the 3 different pages.

  • Page 6: Edit Mode

    EDIT MODE Pressing the [EDIT] button calls NAVIGATING EDIT MODE up Edit Mode. In this mode, you can edit the settings of the 1. Press the [EDIT] button. 2. To select the controller you wish to edit, simply engage it – this will prompt the screen currently selected Preset.
  • Page 7 EDIT MODE PARAMETERS CONTROLLER SELECTED PAGE 1 PAGE 2 KEYBOARD MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) OCTAVE UP/DOWN (field 4) KEYBOARD MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) KEYBOARD AFTERTOUCH ON/OFF BEHAVIOR (field 4) KEYBOARD MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) VELOCITY ON/OFF BEHAVIOR (field 4) MIDI CHANNEL (field 1) NOTE NUMBER (field 2) NOTE ON/OFF BEHAVIOR (field 3)

  • Page 8: Global Mode

    Change command allows you to easily switch to a synth patch. There are two different types of Program Change messages on the MPK25: PROG CHANGE – This event will transmit a regular Program Change message (0-127) to your DAW or an external device, allowing you to switch between 128 different program banks.

  • Page 9: Frequently Asked Questions

    Are the knobs on the MPK25 endless? Answer: The knobs on the MPK25 are endless pots. This allows you to limit the range of the knobs, as well as use them as increment/decrement controls. Please note that your software application must be able to receive and recognize NRPNs for Increment/decrement functions to work.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Clock source on MPK25 “External”. Also, make sure that the software you synchronized to my clock set to “Internal”. are using is set to send MIDI Clock to the MPK25. source. Arpeggiator and Note Repeat features are not Software DAW is not in...

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    Slave connector x 1 (MIDI over USB) DC IN 6V DC, 1A CONTACT INFORMATION Please visit the Akai Professional website (www.akaipro.com) regularly for additional information, news and firmware upgrades for the MPK25. For additional technical support: EMAIL: support@akaipro.com TEL: 401.658.4032 (U.S)

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