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General| Pad color | Black |
|---|---|
| Control type | Buttons |
| Number of pads | 16 |
| Number of knobs | 24 |
| MIDI-keyboard number of keys | 88 keys |
| MIDI out | Yes |
| Interface | USB |
| Display type | LCD |
| USB ports quantity | 1 |
| Minimum RAM | 1000 MB |
| Minimum processor | 1.5 GHz Pentium 4/Celeron (Windows), 1.25 GHz G4/G5 (Mac) |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, 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 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 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 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| Depth | 378 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1318 mm |
| Height | 132 mm |
| Weight | 30390 g |
Details the LCD, VALUE dial, navigation buttons, and mode selection buttons.
Covers transport buttons, assignable knobs, faders, buttons, and control banks.
Explains MPC pads, pad banks, velocity modes, note repeat, split, octave, pitch bend, and mod wheel.
Describes Time Division, Arpeggiator (ON/OFF, Latch), and Tap Tempo functions.
Details DC power input, restraint, and USB connection for power/MIDI.
Describes MIDI IN/OUT ports, footswitch, and expression pedal inputs.
Explains the Kensington Lock Slot for physical security.
Illustrates typical connection scenarios with computers and external sound modules.
Steps for connecting devices and launching software applications.
How to sync Arpeggiator/Note Repeat with DAW via MIDI Clock.
Explains how the MIDI OUT port functions with/without USB connection.
Shows current octave and transposition settings on the LCD.
Displays MIDI Note Number, Port, Channel, and Velocity when a pad is hit.
Shows Aftertouch value applied to pads as pressure is increased.
Displays CC Number, Value, and MIDI Channel for knobs/faders.
How knobs and faders can transmit Aftertouch information.
Using MMC for sending transport control messages to hardware.
Viewing controller output without sending, for precise adjustment.
Loading, saving, and copying presets for configurations.
Customizing keyboard, pads, knobs, and fader behavior.
Setting system-wide parameters like pad response and LCD brightness.
Transmitting Program Change messages to switch sounds.
How to select and load existing presets using the VALUE dial.
Procedures for saving current configurations to new preset locations.
Assigning custom names to presets for easier identification.
How to access Edit Mode using the EDIT button.
Choosing specific keyboard, pad, knob, or fader to edit.
Using VALUE, ENTER, <>, [] buttons to edit parameters.
Details for editing keyboard (Octave, Velocity) and pads (Note, Program Change).
Settings for knobs, faders, buttons, Arpeggiator, Note Repeat, Time Division.
Configuration for Pitch Bend, Modulation wheels, and pedals.
Settings for transport control, tap tempo, and split functions.
Setting the MIDI channel for keyboard transmissions.
Setting the default octave shift for the keyboard.
Turning the Aftertouch feature on or off for the keyboard.
Enabling or disabling velocity detection for keyboard input.
Choosing between Note or Program Change messages for pads.
Setting up pads to send Note On/Off messages.
Setting up pads to send Program Change messages.
Assigning MIDI Port and Channel for pad Note messages.
Setting the MIDI Note Number transmitted by a pad.
Choosing between momentary or toggle mode for pad triggers.
Configuring Aftertouch response (Polyphonic or Channel Pressure).
Assigning MIDI Port and Channel for Program Change messages.
Setting the specific Program Change Number to be transmitted.
Setting the Most Significant Bit for Bank Change messages.
Setting the Least Significant Bit for Bank Change messages.
Using knobs/faders for MIDI Continuous Controller data.
Using knobs/faders to transmit Aftertouch information.
Selecting Control Change as the event type for knobs/faders.
Assigning MIDI Port and Channel for CC messages.
Setting the specific Control Change Number to be transmitted.
Setting the minimum output value for knobs/faders.
Setting the maximum output value for knobs/faders.
Assigning MIDI Port and Channel for Aftertouch messages.
Setting the minimum output value for Aftertouch.
Setting the maximum output value for Aftertouch.
Assigning MIDI Port/Channel for NRPN messages.
Setting the Most Significant Bit for NRPN control.
Setting the Least Significant Bit for NRPN control.
Configuring buttons to send Control Change messages.
Configuring buttons to send Program Change messages.
Setting button behavior to momentary or toggle.
Assigning MIDI Port and Channel for button PC messages.
Setting the Program Change Number for button presses.
Setting the MSB for Bank Change via buttons.
Setting the LSB for Bank Change via buttons.
Choosing the arpeggiation pattern (Up, Down, Random, etc.).
Setting the octave range for the arpeggio.
Setting [ARP ON/OFF] button to momentary or toggle.
Adjusting note duration (gate) and timing (swing) for arpeggios.
Detailed explanations of each Arp Type (Up, Down, Incl, Excl, Rand, Chrd).
Choosing the octave range for the arpeggiator.
Setting the Arpeggiator button to momentary or toggle.
Setting the duration of the arpeggiated notes.
Adjusting the swing offset for arpeggiated notes.
Setting the Note Repeat button to momentary or toggle.
Adjusting the duration of repeated notes.
Adjusting the swing offset for repeated notes.
Setting the Note Repeat button to momentary or toggle.
Adjusting gate duration and swing offset for Note Repeat.
Setting the default time division for presets.
Setting the [TIME DIVISION] button to momentary or toggle.
Assigning the MIDI Channel for the pitch bend wheel.
Setting the MIDI Channel for the modulation wheel.
Assigning the MIDI CC number for the modulation wheel.
Setting minimum and maximum output values for the modulation wheel.
Configuring transport buttons for MMC, MIDI, or CTRL messages.
Setting the default BPM for each preset.
Choosing the function for footswitch inputs (CC, Drum Pad, etc.).
Configuring CC messages for footswitches.
Assigning pads to be triggered by footswitches.
Using footswitches for Note Repeat, Time Div, Tempo, Banks, Play/Stop etc.
Treating the expression pedal input like a fader for editing.
Defining the keyboard's split point by pressing a key.
Adjusting parameters for split sections A and B.
Sending ALL NOTES OFF or RESET ALL CONTROLLERS messages.
Assigning the MIDI Common Channel.
Setting the brightness and contrast of the LCD screen.
How curves optimize keys to playing style for expressivity.
Selecting and setting different velocity curve types.
Adjusting pad sensitivity for optimal velocity response.
Optimizing pad output velocity based on playing style.
Setting the minimum force required to activate pads.
Transposing the keyboard up or down across all presets.
Setting MIDI Clock source to Internal or External.
Configuring the number of taps for tempo averaging.
Saving all global parameters to the MPK61/MPK88.
Transferring preset data via SysEx for backup or loading.
Viewing the current operating system and firmware version.
Solutions for display not lighting up or no power.
Resolving no sound, MIDI data not received, or stuck notes.
Fixing issues with pedal reverse, Arp/Note Repeat sync, or reverse controls.
Troubleshooting transport control and pad output behavior.
Covers display, power, presets, MIDI I/O, USB, and DC IN details.
Details on the website, news, firmware, and technical support contacts.
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