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Akai MPK225 User Manual

Akai MPK225
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User Guide
English
Manual Version 1.0

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Akai MPK225 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Mixer section-
Product colorBlack
Built-in displayYes
Power supply typeUSB
Minimum RAM1 GB
Minimum processorPentium 4/Celeron/G4/G5 or faster
Minimum processor speed1.5 GHz
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 8, Windows Vista Business, Windows XP Home
Bundled softwareAbleton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist 2.0 & Akai Pro MPC Essentials (downloads)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth92 mm
Width489 mm
Height298 mm
Weight2760 g

Summary

Quick Setup and Connection

Mac OS X Connection Note

Specific instructions for connecting the MPK225 to Mac OS X systems.

Alternative Setups (No Computer)

Explains how to use the MPK225 with external MIDI modules or iOS devices.

Understanding Operating Modes

Preset Mode Overview

Introduces Preset Mode for loading, saving, and managing configurations.

Edit Mode Overview

Introduces Edit Mode for customizing device parameters.

Global Mode Overview

Introduces Global Mode for system-wide settings and preferences.

Program Change Mode Overview

Introduces Program Change Mode for sending MIDI program change messages.

Preset Mode Operations

Loading a Preset

Step-by-step guide on how to load a preset configuration.

Saving and Copying Presets

Instructions for saving current settings or copying them to a new preset number.

Preset Mode Configuration

Restoring Factory Presets

Procedure to revert all presets to their original factory default settings.

Keyboard Settings

MIDI Channel, Octave, and Transpose

Configures MIDI channel, octave offset, and note transposition for the keyboard.

MIDI to DIN and Aftertouch

Controls MIDI output routing and enables/disables Aftertouch messages.

Pad Settings

Assignable Knobs

Assignable Switches

Tap Tempo Functionality

BPM and Time Division Settings

Sets the tempo in BPM and the time division for rhythmic functions.

Note Repeat Operation

Arpeggiator Settings

Keyboard Global Settings

Keyboard Velocity Curve

Adjusts the keyboard's response to playing velocity globally.

Global Tempo Settings

Global Tempo and Tap Average

Sets the global tempo and tap tempo averaging.

Top Panel Components Overview

Keyboard and Octave Controls

Details the 25-note velocity-sensitive keyboard and octave adjustment buttons.

Top Panel Controls - Part 1

Assignable Knobs and Switches

Describes the functionality and types of assignable knobs and switches.

Top Panel Controls - Part 3

Loop and Transport Control Buttons

Explains the Loop function and dedicated transport control buttons.

Rear Panel Connections

USB and MIDI Out Ports

Explains the USB port for data/power and the MIDI Out port.

Rear Panel Inputs

MIDI In Port Functionality

Describes the MIDI In port for receiving MIDI messages.

Appendix: Mode Parameters - Edit Mode

Keyboard Parameter Details

Lists and explains parameters for the Keyboard in Edit Mode.

Assignable Pads Parameter Details

Lists and explains parameters for Assignable Pads in Edit Mode.

Appendix: Mode Parameters - Edit Mode (cont.)

Assignable Pads (Program Change/Bank) Details

Lists parameters for Pads in Program Change and Bank modes.

Assignable Knobs Parameter Details

Lists and explains parameters for Assignable Knobs in Edit Mode.

Assignable Switches Parameter Details

Lists and explains parameters for Assignable Switches in Edit Mode.

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