Rear Panel; Bottom Panel (Not Shown) - Akai MPK Mini Play User Manual

18. Resonance/Release: This assignable 270º knob sends a MIDI CC message and can be switched to
its secondary function using the Knob Bank A/B button. When the Knob Bank A/B button is set to
Bank A, adjust this knob to change the Resonance setting for the internal sounds. When the Knob
Bank A/B button is set to Bank B, adjust this knob to change the the Release setting for the internal
sounds. In USB mode, adjust this knob to send assignable MIDI CC messages.
19. Reverb Amount/EQ Low: This assignable 270º knob sends a MIDI CC message and can be switched
to its secondary function using the Knob Bank A/B button. When the Knob Bank A/B button is set to
Bank A, adjust this knob to change the amount of the Reverb effect for the internal sounds. When the
Knob Bank A/B button is set to Bank B, adjust this knob to change the low band EQ setting for the
internal sounds. In USB mode, adjust this knob to send assignable MIDI CC messages.
20. Chorus Amount/EQ High: This assignable 270º knob sends a MIDI CC message and can be
switched to its secondary function using the Knob Bank A/B button. When the Knob Bank A/B button
is set to Bank A, adjust this knob to change the amount of the Chorus effect setting for the internal
sounds. When the Knob Bank A/B button is set to Bank B, adjust this knob to change the high band
EQ setting for the internal sounds. In USB mode, adjust this knob to send assignable MIDI CC
messages.
21. Volume: Controls the internal sounds volume sent to the internal speaker and the Headphone Output.
22. Speaker: Hear the internal sounds that are played with the keys and pads from here.
Note: The internal speaker is disabled when the headphone output is used.

Rear Panel

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1. Power Switch: Adjust this switch to the appropriate position when powering the unit through a USB
connection or with batteries. When set to USB, with no cable connected, this button will turn off your
MPK Mini Play to save battery life.
2. Headphone Output: Connect headphones here to listen to the internal sounds triggered with the keys
and pads. You can also connect MPK Mini Play to speakers using an 1/8" adapter.
Note: Connecting this output will disable the internal speaker.
3. Sustain Input: This socket accepts a momentary-contact foot pedal (sold separately). When pressed,
this pedal will sustain the sound you are playing without having to keep your fingers pressed down on
the keys.
4. USB Port: The USB port delivers power to the keyboard and transmits MIDI data when connected to
a computer to trigger a software synth or MIDI sequencer.

Bottom Panel (not shown)

1. Battery Compartment: Install 3 AA alkaline batteries here to power the unit if not being powered
through a USB connection.
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