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Akai MPK249 User Manual

Akai MPK249
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User Guide
English
Manual Version 1.0

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Akai MPK249 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Mixer section-
Product colorBlack
Backlight buttonsYes
Display typeLCD
USB version2.0
USB ports quantity1
Power supply typeUSB
Minimum RAM1 GB
Minimum processorPentium 4/Celeron compatible CPU
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, and Akai Pro MPC Essentials
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth85.8 mm
Width736.6 mm
Height311.15 mm
Weight5715 g

Summary

Introduction

Box Contents

Lists the items included in the MPK249 package.

Support

Provides information on how to get product support and registration.

Quick Setup and Connection Diagram

Understanding MPK249 Modes

Modes Overview

Explains Preset, Edit, Global, and Program Change modes.

Managing Presets

Loading a Preset

Step-by-step instructions for selecting and loading a Preset.

Saving or Copying a Preset

Guide on saving a Preset to the current or a new number.

Advanced Preset Operations

Naming or Renaming a Preset

Procedure for assigning or changing a Preset's name.

Restoring Factory Default Presets

Instructions for resetting Presets to their original factory settings.

Navigating Edit Mode

Editing Control Parameters

Steps for entering and moving through Edit Mode parameters.

Keyboard Settings

Keyboard MIDI, Octave, Transpose, and Aftertouch

Configures MIDI channel, octave, transpose, MIDI to DIN, and Aftertouch.

Pad Settings

Pad Message Types and MIDI Configuration

Selects message type, MIDI channel, note, and program number.

Pad Aftertouch and Color Settings

Configures Aftertouch, MIDI to DIN, pad colors, and note mode.

Advanced Pad Settings

Pad MSB/LSB, MIDI Output, Color, and Mode

Details MSB/LSB, MIDI to DIN, colors, and note mode for pads.

Assignable Knobs Configuration

Knob MIDI CC and Aftertouch Settings

Configures message type, channel, CC, min/max for CC/Aftertouch.

Knob Increment/Decrement Settings

Configures Inc/Dec types, channel, MSB/LSB, value.

Assignable Faders Configuration

Fader MIDI CC and Aftertouch Settings

Configures message type, channel, CC, min/max for faders.

Assignable Switches and DAW Control

Switch CC, Note, and Basic Settings

Configures message type, channel, CC, mode, invert, note, velocity.

Switch Program Change, Bank, and Keystroke Settings

Configures program change, bank, and keystroke assignments.

Advanced Switch Functions

Switch Program, Bank, and Keystroke Details

Covers program number, MSB/LSB, MIDI to DIN, and keystroke assignments.

Tempo Control Features

BPM and Time Division Settings

Sets the tempo in BPM and selects time division.

Gate and Swing for Tempo

Sets the length of repeated notes and swing amount.

Transport and Note Repeat Controls

Transport Control and Note Repeat Setup

Configures transport message types and note repeat timing/mode.

Arpeggiator Functionality

Arpeggiator Type, Range, and Timing

Selects arpeggiation type, range, gate, and swing.

Arpeggiator Pattern and Length

Configures pattern usage, length, and steps.

Pitch and Modulation Wheels

Wheel MIDI Settings and Control

Configures MIDI channel, CC, min/max, and MIDI to DIN for wheels.

Pedal and Footswitch Inputs

Footswitch Input Configuration

Sets message type, channel, CC, MIDI to DIN, and mode.

Expression Pedal Input Configuration

Sets MIDI channel, CC, min/max, MIDI to DIN for expression pedals.

Global Mode Overview

Global Mode Navigation and Saving

Steps for entering, modifying, and saving global settings.

Restoring Global Mode Defaults

Instructions for resetting global mode to factory defaults.

Keyboard Velocity Settings

Keyboard Velocity Curve, Gain, and Key Sensitivity

Adjusts velocity curve, gain, and black/white key sensitivity.

Global Mode: MIDI Channels and Note Display

Pad Settings

Pad Threshold, Velocity Curve, and Sensitivity

Sets pad threshold, velocity curve, and overall sensitivity.

Tempo Settings

Global Tempo and Tap Tempo Operation

Sets global tempo and configures tap tempo behavior.

Tempo LED Indicator

Controls the flashing behavior of the Tap Tempo LED.

Global Mode: Clock, SysEx, Utilities, and OS

Saving Global Settings

Program Change Mode Overview

Navigating Program Change Mode

Steps for entering and using Program Change Mode.

Program Change Message Details

Standard Program Change Settings

Sets MIDI Channel, Program Number, and MIDI to DIN.

Program Change with Bank Change Details

Bank Change Message Settings

Sets MIDI Channel, Program Number, MSB/LSB, and MIDI to DIN.

Top Panel Features Overview

Keyboard, Octave, Wheels, and Tap Tempo

Describes keyboard, octave controls, wheels, and tap tempo button.

Top Panel Controls - Part 1

Arpeggiator, Latch, Display, Dial, and Cursor Controls

Covers arpeggiator, latch, display, value dial, and cursor buttons.

Assignable Knobs, Faders, and Switches

Describes the function of assignable knobs, faders, and switches.

Top Panel Controls - Part 2

Time Division, Control Banks, Pad Modes

Sets time division, selects control banks, and explains pad modes.

Note Repeat and Pad Triggering

Details note repeat function and pad triggering modes.

Top Panel Controls - Part 3

DAW Control and Mode Selection Buttons

Buttons for DAW control and selecting operating modes.

Preview, Loop, and Transport Controls

Features for previewing values, activating loops, and transport commands.

Rear Panel Connections - Power and MIDI Out

Power Input and USB Port

Describes power input options and USB port usage.

MIDI Out Port Functionality

Explains the 5-pin MIDI Out port for external device connection.

Rear Panel Connections - MIDI In and Pedals

MIDI In Port Functionality

Explains the 5-pin MIDI In port for receiving messages.

Pedal and Footswitch Inputs

Describes expression and sustain pedal inputs.

Appendix: Edit Mode Parameters

Keyboard and Pad Edit Settings

Lists Edit Mode parameters for Keyboard and Pads.

Appendix: Assignable Pads and Faders Parameters

Assignable Pads: Program Change/Bank

Lists Program Change and Program Bank settings for pads.

Assignable Faders Configuration

Lists Type, MIDI Channel, CC Number, MIDI to DIN, Min/Max settings for faders.

Appendix: Assignable Knobs Parameters

Assignable Knobs: MIDI CC, Aftertouch, Inc/Dec

Lists parameters for MIDI CC, Aftertouch, Inc/Dec types.

Appendix: Assignable Switches Parameters

Assignable Switches: CC, Note, Program, Bank, Keystroke

Lists parameters for CC, Note, Program Change, Bank, and Keystroke types.

Appendix: Tempo, Arpeggiator, and Wheel Parameters

Tempo, Note Repeat, Arpeggiator, and Wheel Settings

Details parameters for Tempo, Note Repeat, Arpeggiator, and Wheels.

Appendix: Footswitch and Expression Pedal Parameters

Footswitch and Expression Pedal Configuration

Lists parameters for Footswitch and Expression Pedal.

Global Mode Parameters Summary

Global Mode Parameters: MIDI, Keyboard, Pads, Tempo

Summarizes settings for MIDI Channels, Keyboard, Pads, and Tempo.

Global Mode Parameters: Clock, SysEx, Utilities, OS

Summarizes settings for Clock, SysEx, Utilities, and OS.

Program Change Mode Parameters Summary

Program Change and Bank Change Settings

Summarizes settings for Program Change and Program Bank messages.

Technical Specifications

Trademarks and Licenses

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