Global Mode; Kill Midi; Midi Common Channel - Akai MPK 49 Operator's Manual

GLOBAL MODE

In Global Mode, you can send global
messages and make general changes to the
way that your MPK49 functions.
Mode options are organized under different
pages and include the list of options shown
on the right:
To enter Global
[GLOBAL] button. To scroll among the
different pages, use the [<] and [>]
buttons.
KILL MIDI - Page1
MIDI COMMON CHANNEL - Page 2
MIDI COMMON CHANNEL FIELD
Global
Mode, press the
KILL MIDI allows you to send either an ALL NOTES OFF message on
each MIDI Channel or a RESET ALL CONTROLLERS command.
ALL NOTES OFF is a special MIDI message used to turn off any notes
that might be playing on the MPK49. It is often used to recover from
erroneous stuck notes. Sometimes an ALL NOTES OFF command
can be used to stop an instrument from sounding before some specific
commands are issued, such as program change commands.
RESET ALL CONTROLLERS is a MIDI message used to return all
values such as pitch bend, modulation, and aftertouch to their default
settings.
sequencing for one or more controllers to be left in a state that can
cause the next patch or program to sound strange. Control reset will
return all values to their default settings.
1. Press [GLOBAL] button to enter Global Mode. Kill MIDI will be
the first option which appears on the screen.
2. Turn [VALUE] dial to select either an ALL NOTES OFF or a
RESET ALL CONTROLLERS message.
3. Press [ENTER] to transmit the message.
You can assign the MIDI Common Channel to a desired MIDI Channel.
Any and all pads, buttons, knobs, sliders or keyboard assigned to the
MIDI Common Channel (CC) will transmit MIDI information via the
channel number that you select in this field.
1. While in Global Mode, use [>] button to scroll to MIDI Common
Channel (page 2).
2. Turn [VALUE] dial to select desired MIDI Channel.
3. Press [ENTER] to set the MIDI Channel.
Note: If you change which channel the MIDI Common Channel is
using, you also need to set any device that is controlled by the
Common Channel to that channel number as well.
MIDI COMMMON CHANNEL
LCD CONTRAST
PAD SENSITIVITY
PAD VELOCITY CURVE
KEYBOARD TRANSPOSITION
TAP TEMPO AVERAGE
It is not uncommon in live performance and/or complex
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KILL MIDI
MIDI CLOCK
SAVE GLOBAL
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