Rear Panel - Akai MPC X User Manual

Rear Panel

1. Power Switch: Turns MPC Key 37's power on/off.
2. Power Input: Use the included power adapter to connect MPC Key 37 to a power outlet.
3. Power Adapter Restraint: Secure the power adapter cable to this restraint to prevent it from accidentally unplugging.
4. USB-B Port: Use the included USB cable to connect this high-retention-force USB port to an available USB port
on your computer. This connection allows MPC Key 37 to send/receive MIDI and audio data to/from the MPC
software on your computer.
5. USB-A Port: Connect a USB flash drive to this USB port to access files directly using MPC Key 37. You can also
connect a standard MIDI controller to this port.
6. SD Card Slot: Insert a standard SD, SDHC or SDXC card into this slot to access its files directly using MPC Key
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7. Kensington Lock Slot: You can use this slot to secure your MPC Key 37 to a table or other surface.
8. Inputs (1/4" / 6.35 mm): Use standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cables to connect these inputs to an audio source
(mixer, synthesizer, drum machine, etc.). In Sample Record Mode, you can select whether you want to record
either channel or both channels in stereo or in mono.
9. Rec Vol: Turn this knob to adjust the volume of the inputs.
10. Main Outputs (1/4" / 6.35 mm): Use standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cables to connect these outputs to your
monitors, mixer, etc.
11. Phones (1/4" / 6.35 mm): Connect standard stereo headphones to this output.
12. CV/Gate Outs (1/8" / 3.5 mm, TRS): MPC Key 37 will send control voltage (CV) and/or Gate signals over these
outputs to optional external sequencers. Use standard 1/8" (3.5 mm) TS cables to send a single CV/Gate signal
per output, or use a stereo TRS-to-dual mono TSF breakout cable (such as a Hosa YMM-261) to send two
CV/Gate signals per output.
13. MIDI In: Use a standard 5-pin MIDI cable to connect this input to the MIDI output of an external MIDI device
(additional MIDI keyboard, pad controller, etc.).
14. MIDI Out: Use a standard 5-pin MIDI cable to connect this output to the MIDI input of an external MIDI device
(synthesizer, drum machine, etc.).
15. Sustain (1/4" / 6.35 mm, TRS): This input accepts an optional momentary-contact foot pedal. When pressed, the
pedal will sustain the sound you are playing without having to keep your fingers pressed down on the keys.
16. FS2 (1/4" / 6.35 mm, TRS): Connect an optional 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS footswitch or other foot pedal to this input.
17. Expression (1/4" / 6.35 mm, TRS): Connect an optional expression pedal to this input for adding expressive
changes during performances.
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