Akai MPK mini plus - Using the Step Editor

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Parameter Value Range Notes
Gate 10%-99% Sets the note length for the arpeggiator,
expressed as a percentage of the set note
division.
BPM 30-240 Sets the tempo for the arpeggiator. Can also
be set with the Tap Tempo button.
Note: The Arpeggiator and Sequencers cannot be used at the same time when the unit is in
the Step Edit or Live Sequence modes.
Using the Step Editor
Press and hold Shift and the Octave Down button to open the Step Editor menu. The display
will show a visualization of the notes selected on the keyboard across the bottom as well as a
list of editable parameters. Use the Encoder to scroll through the list of parameters. A step
sequence can be composed of up to 64 steps. Each step can store up to 8 notes with velocity
and length. You can edit the length of a sequence using the Sequencer section of the
Program Editor.
To add notes to a step sequence, use the [<<] and [>>] buttons to locate a step within the
sequence. Then, press the desired Keys to enter those notes to play at that step of the
sequence. The display graphic will update to highlight the keys you have entered in white.
Enable Scales or Chord mode to fix the keybed to a desired scale or chord type. Pressing a
key you have already entered again will remove that note from the step sequence. You can
also press the Pads to add or remove drum hits from your sequence.
Note: To delete key events while the sequence is active, you must press Shift and the desired
key when the sequencer is passing through the desired step. This action will delete chords
entered while Chord mode is active and notes lasting longer than one step.
To set a note’s length longer than one step, press and hold the key of the desired note, and
then press [>>] while the note is held. Note lengths up to 64 steps can be set. Notes that
exceed this will be truncated to sequence length.
To transpose your sequence up or down, use the Encoder to select and then turn on
Transpose mode. You can also turn this function on and off using the Sequencer section of
the Program Editor. Then, use the keys to transpose your sequence up or down by 12 semi-
tones using middle C set as the root note, or no transposition.
To clear all events from a sequence, press and hold Shift and then press Full Level to clear
all keyboard events from the sequence; press and hold Shift and then press Tap Tempo to
clear all drum events from the sequence.