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General| Mixer section | - |
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| Product color | Black |
| Number of controls | 3 |
| Number of drum pads | 12 |
| Display type | LCD |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| USB ports quantity | 1 |
| Current | 0.1 A |
| Input voltage | 5 V |
| Power supply type | USB |
| Minimum RAM | 1 GB |
| Minimum processor | Pentium 4/Celeron/G4/G5 or faster |
| Minimum processor speed | 1.5 GHz |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac 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 supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows Vista Business, Windows XP Home |
| Bundled software | Comes with Ableton Live Lite Akai Edition software. |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 88 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 477 mm |
| Height | 359 mm |
| Weight | 3400 g |
The display is used for navigating menus, displaying data, and affecting change on MPK25's options and parameters.
This dial increments/decrements values and acts as an [ENTER] button.
Navigate menus and options; [<] also functions as [CANCEL].
Calls up Preset Mode for selecting and recalling different Preset programs.
Calls up Edit Mode to edit keyboard, pads, knobs, and default settings.
Calls up Global Mode for setting global parameters and system preferences.
View controller values without sending them. Hold and adjust controller.
Enters Program Change mode to send Program Change or Bank Change messages.
Dedicated buttons for sending transport control commands (MMC, SysEx, START/STOP).
12 knobs for sending continuous control data to audio workstations or MIDI devices.
4 buttons for MIDI CC or Program Change switches; momentary or toggle modes.
Switches between 2 independent banks of continuous controllers.
12 MPC-style pads are pressure and velocity sensitive for expressive play.
4 Pad Bank buttons switch between banks A, B, C, D, accessing up to 48 sounds.
Pads always play at maximum velocity (127), regardless of hit force.
Use pads to change a selected sound's velocity in 12 steps.
Retriggers pads at a rate based on Tempo/Time Division when held.
Specifies the rate for Note Repeat and Arpeggiator features.
Enables/disables the internal Arpeggiator on notes played on the keyboard.
Works with Arpeggiator to memorize and arpeggiate held notes.
Shift the keyboard's range up/down. Pressing both resets octave shift to 0.
Tap in a new tempo. Does not work with External sync.
Transmits pitch bend information on a specific MIDI channel and port.
Transmits continuous controller data, defaults to MIDI CC #01.
Connects to MP6-1 power adapter for external power.
Secures power cord to prevent accidental unplugging.
Connects to computer for power and MIDI data transfer.
Connects to external device's MIDI IN via 5-pin MIDI cable.
Connects to external device's MIDI OUT via 5-pin MIDI cable.
Connects a 1/4" TS sustain pedal.
Connects a 1/4" TRS expression pedal.
Secures the unit to a table or surface.
Connect MPK25 via USB to computer for power and MIDI.
Connect MPK25 MIDI OUT to external sound module MIDI IN.
Connect external controller MIDI OUT to MPK25 MIDI IN.
Connect devices before opening software for proper recognition.
Configure MPK25 as the default MIDI input device in software preferences.
Slave MPK25 to DAW MIDI Clock for Note Repeat/Arpeggiator synchronization.
MIDI data from computer goes to MIDI OUT. Activate 'MIDI echo' for external control.
MPK25 output sent to MIDI OUT port. MIDI IN data is ignored.
LCD shows current octave and transposition settings applied to the keyboard.
Shows MIDI Note Number, Port, Channel, Bank, and Velocity when a pad is hit.
Displays Aftertouch value on the far right when pressure is applied to a pad.
Shows Control Change (CC) Number, value, and MIDI Channel when a knob is moved.
Load, save, copy Presets to manage configurations quickly.
Customize MPK25 behavior for keyboard, pads, and knobs.
Set global parameters like pad response, display brightness, and controller resets.
Send Program Change messages to switch sounds on DAWs or external devices.
A collection of settings for keyboard, knobs, and pads; saves custom configurations.
Navigate and load Presets using the [VALUE] dial and [ENTER] button.
Save current Preset or copy it to a new location.
Assign custom names to Presets for easy identification.
Guide to entering Edit Mode, selecting controllers, properties, and parameters.
Parameters for Octave, Aftertouch, Velocity, Note, Program Change, Control Change.
Parameters for Note, Program Change, Control Change, Aftertouch.
Parameters for Control Change, Aftertouch, Increment/Decrement.
Parameters for Control Change, Program Change.
Parameters for Type, Range, Button Mode.
Parameters for Button Mode, Gate, Swing.
Parameters for Default Division, Button Mode.
Parameter for Pitch Bend: Pitch Bend.
Parameters for Modulation Wheel: MIDI Channel, CC, Range.
Parameter for Transport Control: Format, Tempo.
Parameters for Control Change, Aftertouch.
Parameters for MIDI CC, Drum Pad, Note Repeat, Time Div, etc.
Set the MIDI Channel for keyboard transmission.
Set the default octave shift for the keyboard.
Enable or disable Aftertouch for the keyboard.
Enable or disable Velocity sensitivity for the keyboard.
Guide to selecting keyboard properties for editing.
Edit screen for keyboard MIDI Channel and Octave shift.
Edit screen for keyboard MIDI Channel and Aftertouch On/Off.
Edit screen for keyboard MIDI Channel and Velocity On/Off.
MIDI message for starting/stopping sounds via Note On/Off.
MIDI message to switch programs/instruments on external devices.
Choose 'NOTE' or 'PROG CHANGE' for pad event type.
Set MIDI Port/Channel for pad messages (Ports A/B, Common).
Set the MIDI Note Number transmitted by the pad when hit.
Select momentary or toggle mode for Note On/Off transmission.
Choose PPR (Polyphonic) or CPR (Channel) pressure for pads.
Set MIDI Port/Channel for Program Change messages (Ports A/B, Common).
Set the Program Change Number transmitted by the pad.
Configure the Most Significant Bit (MSB) for Program Change.
Configure the Least Significant Bit (LSB) for Program Change.
Use of MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) data for parameter control.
MIDI information sent via pressure after striking a pad, used for vibrato/sustain.
Choose 'CTRL CHANGE' or 'AFTERTOUCH' for knob event type.
Set MIDI Port/Channel for knob messages (Ports A/B, Common).
Set the Control Change Number transmitted by the knob.
Specify the minimum output value for knob control.
Specify the maximum output value for knob control.
Set MIDI Port/Channel for Aftertouch messages (Ports A/B, Common).
Specify the minimum Aftertouch value transmitted.
Specify the maximum Aftertouch value transmitted.
Set MIDI Port/Channel for increment/decrement messages (Ports A/B, Common).
Configure the Most Significant Bit (MSB) for NRPN functions.
Configure the Least Significant Bit (LSB) for NRPN functions.
Choose 'CTRL CHANGE' or 'PROG CHANGE' for button event type.
Configure MIDI Channel, Control Change Number, and Play Mode for buttons.
Set MIDI Port/Channel for button Program Change messages (Ports A/B, Common).
Set the Program Change Number transmitted by the button.
Configure the Most Significant Bit (MSB) for Program Change.
Configure the Least Significant Bit (LSB) for Program Change.
Guide to editing Arpeggiator properties: Type, Range, Button Mode, Gate, Swing.
Choose arpeggio type: Up, Down, Incl, Excl, Rand, Chrd.
Select the arpeggiator range in octaves.
Select momentary or toggle fashion for the [ARP ON/OFF] button.
Select the arpeggiator Gate duration.
Select the arpeggiator Swing offset.
Determine if [NOTE REPEAT] button is momentary or toggle.
Set the duration of the repeated notes.
Set the swing offset for even notes in the repeated sequence.
Choose momentary (MTY) or toggle (TGL) for [NOTE REPEAT] button.
Select the Note Repeat Gate duration.
Select the Note Repeat Swing offset.
Set the default time division for each Preset when loaded.
Select momentary or toggle fashion for the [TIME DIVISION] button.
Set the default Time Division for each Preset.
Select momentary or toggle fashion for the [TIME DIVISION] button.
Select the MIDI Channel for the Pitch Bend wheel.
Set the MIDI channel for Modulation wheel transmission.
Set the MIDI CC number transmitted by the Modulation wheel.
Specify the minimum transmit value for the Modulation wheel.
Specify the maximum transmit value for the Modulation wheel.
Configure transport control messages (MMC, MMC/MIDI, MIDI, CTRL).
Edit the default tempo (BPM) associated with each Preset.
Choose event type for footswitch: MIDI CC, Drum Pad, or Other Functions.
Configure MIDI Channel, Control Change Number, and Play Mode for footswitches.
Select which pad is triggered by footswitch when 'Drum Pad' event is chosen.
Assign footswitch to control Note Repeat, Time Div, Tap Tempo, Bank Change, Play/Stop, etc.
Send ALL NOTES OFF or RESET ALL CONTROLLERS messages.
Assign the MIDI Common Channel to a desired MIDI Channel.
Adjust the contrast of the LCD for optimal viewing.
Adjust pad sensitivity for desired velocity response.
Optimize pad velocity response by adjusting the curve to playing style.
Set minimum force to activate pads; adjust for ghosting or sensitivity.
Transpose keyboard up/down in semi-tones.
Synchronize devices or use MPK25 as MIDI Clock master/slave.
Set number of taps for TAP TEMPO AVERAGE calculation.
Save all global parameters: MIDI, Pad settings, Tempo, Preset, SysEx.
Transfer Preset data via SysEx (Controller Numbers, MIDI Channels).
View operating system and firmware version.
Transmit a regular Program Change message to switch programs.
Transmit Program Change with Bank L/M messages for up to 16384 programs.
MPK25 is a MIDI controller; it has no internal sounds.
Sync via USB/MIDI Clock for tempo-based features.
USB power is primary; adapter may be needed for insufficient USB ports.
Compatible with any MIDI protocol supporting software/hardware.
Functions as a MIDI interface for sending/receiving MIDI.
Transmits on 16 MIDI channels across 2 ports (32 channels total).
Holds 30 Preset settings for various configurations.
Send via Program Change mode or assigned pads/buttons.
MPC-style velocity and pressure sensitive pads for expressive control.
2-octave physical range; 10 octaves via transpose buttons.
Uses the same pads as the Akai MPC500.
Endless pots for absolute values or increment/decrement control.
Multiple banks provide access to more parameters (32 controllers, 48 pads).
Pitch Bend is fixed; Mod wheel is assignable to any MIDI CC#.
MPK25 Note Repeat algorithm matches Akai MPC series.
Check power connections (USB/adapter) and computer power.
Verify connections, software settings, and MIDI channels.
Power cycle unit; check for incomplete MIDI data.
Check pedal connection timing and power cycle unit.
Set MPK25 MIDI Clock to 'External'; ensure software sends clock.
Edit controller to set minimum value lower than maximum.
Configure transport messages and match MPK25/software modes.
Deactivate 12 Level function for normal operation.
Deactivate Full Level feature for normal operation.
Details: Display, Dimensions, Weight, Power, Presets, Channels, Keyboard, Pads, Knobs, Accessories.
Details: MIDI inputs/outputs, USB, and DC IN.
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