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Akai ADVANCE 49 User Manual

Akai ADVANCE 49
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Quickstart Guide
English ( 2 – 13 )
Guía de inicio rápido
Español ( 14 – 25 )
Guide d'utilisation rapide
Français ( 26 – 37 )
Guida rapida
Italiano ( 38 – 49 )
Schnellstart-Anleitung
Deutsch ( 50 – 61 )
Appendix
English ( 62 )

Table of Contents

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Akai ADVANCE 49 Specifications

General IconGeneral
MIDI-keyboard number of keys49 keys
Product colorBlack
MIDI outYes
InterfaceUSB
Power source typeAC

Summary

Quickstart Guide

Introduction

Provides context on the Advance 49 and its design philosophy.

Box Contents

Lists all items included in the Advance 49 package.

Support Information

Details where to find the complete User Guide and product support.

Initial Setup: Software/Driver Installation

Steps for downloading and installing required drivers, VIP software, and virtual instruments.

Controller Setup

Physical Connections

Illustrates the physical connections for the Advance 49 with a computer and optional equipment.

Software-Controller Configuration

With VIP in Your DAW

Guides on setting up the Advance 49 with VIP software within a Digital Audio Workstation.

With VIP in Standalone Mode

Instructions for using VIP in standalone mode without a DAW.

With Your DAW Only

Setup for using the Advance 49 solely as a MIDI controller with a DAW.

With External MIDI Equipment

Steps for connecting and using the Advance 49 with external MIDI hardware.

Features Overview

Top Panel Controls

Details on the keyboard, wheels, encoders, pads, switches, and transport controls on the top panel.

Rear Panel Connections

Information on power input, USB port, MIDI I/O, pedal inputs, and security slot.

Basic Operation

Setup Scenarios

Describes different ways to use the Advance 49 in various setups.

Display and Navigation

Explains how to use the display and navigation controls like Data Dial and Cursors.

Operation Modes

Main Mode

Displays available patches for VIP or presets for DAW control.

Setup Mode

Lists presets for controlling your DAW with the Advance 49.

Browser Mode

Allows browsing and selecting plugins or patches within the VIP software.

Global Mode

For setting global parameters and making general changes not specific to a preset.

Control Mode

Shows current settings of Advance 49's controls within VIP.

Control Edit Mode

Allows editing of control parameters for patches within VIP.

MIDI Mode

Displays current settings of Advance 49's controls when used with a DAW.

MIDI Edit Mode

Enables editing of control parameters for DAW use.

Multi Mode

Controls multis (collections of patches) within VIP for mixer-style interface.

Multi Edit Mode

Lets you edit individual channel settings within a multi.

Appendix

Technical Specifications

Details the hardware specifications of the Advance 49.

Trademarks and Licenses

Lists trademarks, software copyrights, and licenses associated with the product.

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