Editing Knobs And Sliders - Akai MPK 49 Operator's Manual

EDITING KNOBS AND SLIDERS

The knobs and sliders on the MPK49 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 sliders 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, usually 0-127. CC's
are commonly used for controlling volume, pan,
mod wheel (#1) and other variable parameters on
your DAW or sound module.
SELECT SLIDER EVENT TYPE IN
THIS FIELD.
What is Aftertouch?
Aftertouch refers to MIDI data sent when pressure
is applied to a pad after it has been struck, and
while it is being held down or sustained.
Aftertouch is often routed to control vibrato,
volume, and other parameters. On the MPK49, the
knobs and sliders can also be assigned to transmit
Aftertouch information.
1. Press [EDIT] button to enter EDIT MODE.
2. Move the slider 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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