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Akai Professional MPK261 User Manual

Akai Professional MPK261
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Quickstart Guide
English ( 3 – 9 )
Guía de inicio rápido
Español ( 10 – 16 )
Guide d'utilisation simplifié
Français ( 17 – 23 )
Guida rapida
Italiano ( 24 – 30 )
Schnellstart-Anleitung
Deutsch ( 31 – 37 )
Appendix
English ( 38 – 42 )
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Akai Professional MPK261 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Control Knobs8 assignable knobs
Control Faders8 assignable faders
Control Switches8 assignable switches
ArpeggiatorYes
ConnectivityUSB, MIDI In/Out, Sustain Pedal Input, Expression Pedal Input
MPC Note RepeatYes
MPC SwingYes
Pitch BendYes
Modulation WheelYes
Keyboard61 semi-weighted keys with aftertouch
Pads16 MPC-style pads
PowerUSB power or optional power adapter
InputsExpression Pedal
Included SoftwareMPC Essentials, Hybrid 3, Ableton Live Lite

Summary

Quickstart Guide (English)

Quick Setup / Connection Diagram

Visual guide for connecting the MPK261 to computers and external devices.

Understanding Operational Modes

Explanation of the four primary operational modes of the MPK261.

Preset Mode Operations

Loading a Preset

Steps to select and load a desired preset configuration.

Saving, Copying, and Naming Presets

Procedures for saving, copying, and renaming preset configurations.

Edit Mode Configuration

Navigating and Editing Parameters

Guide to moving through parameters and pages within Edit Mode.

HID Protocol Configuration

Instructions for using the Human Interface Device protocol for custom keystrokes.

Global Mode Settings

Navigating and Restoring Global Settings

How to adjust system-wide parameters and reset global defaults.

Program Change Mode

MPK261 Top Panel Features

Keyboard and Octave Control

Details on the 61-note keyboard and octave shifting.

Pitch-Bend, Modulation Wheels, and Tempo

Functions of the pitch-bend, modulation wheels, and tap tempo.

Display, Value Dial, and Cursor Buttons

Overview of the LCD display and navigation controls.

Assignable Knobs

Description of the 360° knobs for sending controller messages.

MPK261 Top Panel Controls (Continued)

Rear Panel Connections

USB and MIDI Ports

Information on USB, MIDI Out, and MIDI In ports.

Global Mode Parameters

Program Change Mode Parameters

Technical Specifications

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