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Akai MPK261 User Manual

Akai MPK261
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User Guide
English
Manual Version 1.0

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Akai MPK261 Specifications

General IconGeneral
MIDI-keyboard number of keys61 keys
InterfaceUSB
USB version2.0
USB ports quantity1
Minimum RAM1024 MB
Minimum processor1.25GHz G4 & G5 / 1.5GHz Pentium 4 & Celeron
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth311 mm
Width905 mm
Height86 mm
Weight6850 g

Summary

Introduction and Support

Box Contents

List of items included in the MPK261 package.

Quick Setup and Connection Diagram

About MPK261 Modes

Preset, Edit, Global, and Program Change Modes

Overview of the four primary operational modes: Preset, Edit, Global, and Program Change.

Edit Mode: Core Components

Keyboard and Pad Configuration

Configure MIDI channel, octave, transpose, and pad settings.

Assignable Controls and Rhythmic Features

Configure knobs, faders, switches, tempo, and arpeggiator.

Input Ports

Configure footswitch and expression pedal inputs.

Global Mode: System Settings

MIDI Channels, Display, and Tempo

Configure MIDI channels, note display, and tempo settings.

Keyboard, Pads, Clock, and SysEx

Adjust global settings for keyboard, pads, clock source, and SysEx.

Utilities and OS Information

Access utilities like contrast, save globals, and view OS version.

Program Change Mode: Messaging

Program Change and Bank Change

Send Program Change and Bank Select messages for sound selection.

MPK261 Top Panel Controls Overview

Keyboard, Wheels, Tempo, and Arpeggiator

Details on keyboard, octave control, wheels, Tap Tempo, Arpeggiator, and Latch.

Navigation and Assignable Controls

Explanation of display, navigation, assignable knobs, faders, and switches.

Pad Modes and DAW Integration

Utilize pad modes, Note Repeat, DAW Control, and Transport buttons.

MPK261 Rear Panel Connections

Power and USB Connectivity

Information on power input, USB port, and power adapter connection.

MIDI Ports and Security Lock

Details on MIDI Out, MIDI In, and Kensington lock slot.

Pedal and Footswitch Inputs

Connecting expression pedals and footswitches.

Appendix: Mode Parameter Reference

Edit Mode Parameters - Keyboard, Pads, Faders

Detailed settings for keyboard, pad, and fader controls in Edit Mode.

Edit Mode Parameters - Knobs and Switches

Detailed settings for assignable knobs and switches in Edit Mode.

Edit Mode Parameters - Tempo, Arpeggiator, Wheels

Detailed settings for tempo, arpeggiator, and wheels in Edit Mode.

Global Mode Parameter Summary

Global Settings: MIDI, Display, Keyboard, Pads

Summary of global settings for MIDI, display, keyboard, and pad parameters.

Global Settings: Tempo, Clock, SysEx, Utilities

Summary of global settings for tempo, clock, SysEx, and utilities.

Program Change Mode Parameter Summary

Program Change and Bank Parameters

Summary of parameters for Program Change and Bank messages.

Technical Specifications

MPK261 Hardware Specifications

Details on keys, pads, faders, knobs, switches, I/O, power, dimensions, and weight.

Trademarks and Licenses

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