Akai MPK 225
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1. PROFESSIONAL Program Change Mode To edit these parameters press Program Change and use the Value Dial to switch between Program Change and Program Bank Control Parameter Settings Program Change Program Change MIDI Channel Program Number MIDI to DIN Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 000 127 On Off Program Bank MIDI Channel Program Number MSB LSB MIDI to DIN Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 000 127 000 127 000 127 On Off 41 AKA O 4 Technical Specifications Note Keys 25 keys velocity sensitive 10 octave range with octave up down buttons or transposition Pads 8 pads velocity and pressure sensitive 4 banks Knobs 8 360 encoders 3 banks Switches 4 switches LED backlit 3 banks Inputs Outputs 1 USB port 1 1 4 6 35mm TRS expression pedal input 1 1 4 6 35mm TS sustain pedal or footswitch input 1 5 pin MIDI in 1 5 pin MIDI out Power via computer USB bus or USB charger sold separately via power adapter sold separately 6V DC 1A center positive Dimensions 19 25 x 11 75 x 3 63 width x depth x height 48 9 cm x 29 8 cm x 9 2 cm Weight 6 09 Ibs 2 76 kg Specifications are subject to change without notice 42 AKA o Trademarks and Licenses Akai Professional is a trademark of inMusic Brands Inc registered in the U S and other countries IOS is a registered trademark of Cisco in the U S and ot2. Max values If Min is higher than Max the pedal s polarity will be reversed The available range is 000 127 MIDI to DIN This determines whether or not MIDI data is sent to the MIDI Out On or not Off MIDI data will be sent to MPK225 s USB connection regardless of this setting 21 AKA Global Mode GLOBAL Global Mode lets you set parameters and make changes to MPK225 s general global functioning These settings are not specific to a Preset they affect all Presets To navigate Global Mode 1 Press Global to enter Global Mode 2 In each page of Global Mode e Use the Up Cursor and Down Cursor buttons to move through the parameters on the current page e Use the Left Cursor and Right Cursor buttons to move between different pages e Turn the Value Dial to change the currently selected value setting 3 To save the new Global Mode settings use the Left Cursor and Right Cursor buttons to select the Save Globals page and press the Value Dial to confirm the operation To cancel the operation instead use the Left Cursor or Right Cursor buttons to select another page or press Global To restore the factory default Global Mode settings 1 Press Preset to enter Preset Mode 2 Press the Left Cursor button so Factory Settings appears in the display 3 Tum the Value Dial and select Globals 4 To restore MPK225 s factory default Global Mode settings which overwrites those you have saved press the Value Dia
3. Tempo for more information Swing The amount of swing used in the arpeggiated notes The available range is 50 75 Pattern Determines whether the Arpeggiator will use the pattern shown in the Pattern Indicator On or not use it Off See the Pattern Steps description below Length The number of steps in the Arpeggiator pattern The available range is 0 16 steps Pattern Steps The pattern at the bottom of the display on this page represents the rhythm in which the notes will sound when the Arpeggiator is engaged and when Pattern is set to On A star X indicates a sounding note while an underscore _ indicates a rest no note will sound Use the Value Dial to move the cursor through the notes and push the Value Dial to change its state between and _ 19 PROFESSIONAL Pitch Bend Wheel MIDI Channel This setting determines over which MIDI channel the messages are sent The available settings are Common USB A1 A16 and USB B1 B16 MIDI to DIN This determines whether or not MIDI data is sent to the MIDI Out On or not Off MIDI data will be sent to MPK225 s USB connection regardless of this setting Modulation Wheel MIDI Channel This setting determines over which MIDI channel the messages are sent The available settings are Common USB A1 A16 and USB B1 B16 MIDI CC This determines the MIDI CC number The available range is 000 127 Min Max These determine the lowest Min and highest Max values If
4. navigate through the menus and options in the display Use the Up Cursor and Down Cursor to move through the parameters currently shown in the display On some pages the display s last row contains multiple parameters Use the Up Cursor and Down Cursor to move between these as well Use the Left Cursor and Right Cursor to move to the previous or next page Assignable Knobs Use these 360 knobs to send continuous controller messages to your software or external MIDI device Assignable Switches Use these switches to send MIDI CC messages or Program Change messages to your software or external MIDI device They can function as momentary or toggle latching switches If Time Division is activated these switches select the time division of the Arpeggiator and Note Repeat features 29 EEES O M 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Time Division Press this button and then press one of the Assignable Switches to select the current Time Division which determines the rate of the Note Repeat and Arpeggiator features This button can function as a momentary or toggle latching button Control Bank Buttons Use these buttons to select one of three independent banks of continuous controllers This lets you control up to 36 independent parameters with the knobs and switches Pads Use these pads to trigger drum hits or other samples in your software or external MIDI sound module The pads are pressure and velocity
5. required to generate a note seful if you play the ble PROFESSIONAL Pad Threshold The velocity threshold to trigger the pads The available range is 0 15 This can help prevent false triggering or make it easier to trigger the pads Velocity Curve The pads velocity curve The available settings are Linear Exp1 Exp2 Log1 and Log2 Velocity Sensitivity VelocitySense The pads overall velocity sensitivity The available range is 01 10 At a low value it would take a lot of force to generate a velocity value of 127 Ata high value the opposite is true Tempo The global tempo as indicated in beats per minute When MPK225 is using its internal MIDI clock this global tempo setting determines the speed of the Arpeggiator Sequencer and Note Repeat rate The available range is 30 300 BPM Tap Average The number of times you would need to press the Tap Tempo button to enter a new tempo The available range is 2 4 Tempo LED When MPK225 is using its internal MIDI clock the Tap Tempo button LED will flash in time with the current tempo setting You can set this feature On or Off 24 PROFESSIONAL Source Determines whether MPK225 uses its Internal MIDI clock or refers to an External clock e g from a DAW Send Program The Program to be sent via SysEx The available options are the individual Program numbers 01 30 or All Programs Press the Value Dial to send the Program Prog __ Sent will appear to con
6. AKAI PROFESSIONAL MPKe25 User Guide English Manual Version 1 0 Table of Contents Click a chapter section to jump to it Introduction A o Ess 5 A nenne awa 5 SUDDO An nwa Ina biintinn Whi AO hails 5 Quick Setup Connection Diagram uuuusnsunennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn anne 6 About Modes 1 2 22 ae anne 7 Preset Mode 1 2 2 a Ei NEE En 8 A 10 Keyb0ard A een end 11 O PANA KEEP WAA UA AAPA WEE PUA TAKA WAUA WA OA AA 12 Assignable KOSA edeeineia eins 14 Assignable Switches 220u444404Hnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 15 Tap TEMPO ache MAA AS AM aa ea RE KENA 17 TransportControlS lisa 18 Note ya AE ca ii ed iia 18 AE Ka aa KI KA 19 Pitch Bend Wheel www ss memewamanananznzwwamananazunimamanananezimww wa aaazzazizwaa 20 Modulation Wheel uuuu 2242444440nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 20 F otswitch Ihpulzus 2 ee rennen eure 21 Expression Pedal Input 2 2440uus4444nnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 21 Global Mode zu0a040200 n00 een wann nun ann nn nenn Wa kawawa 22 MIDI Channels a Er Ba ee aah ob dida dada 23 Note Display u une ee ea 23 Keyboard riesen 23 Pads anat alta abc cin 24 TEMPO O 24 lok iii e 25 SS A ee nid 25 UML da ii E 25 Save Global wise a ae 25 OS EEEE A EE AE TFE A AE EEA o EAE TETE 25 Program Change Mode urzuunsennnannnen
7. B A1 A16 USB B1 B16 Note C 1 to G9 Velocity Velo 000 127 MIDI to DIN On Off Mode Momentary Toggle Type Program Change PrgChange MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 Program Number 000 127 MIDI to DIN On Off Type Program Bank PrgBank MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 Program Pgm 000 127 MSB 000 127 LSB 000 127 MIDI to DIN On Off Type Keystroke Key 1 0 9 A Z F1 F12 Backspace Return Up Arrow Down Arrow Left Arrow Right Arrow Tab various symbols Esc Insert Home Page Up Delete End Page Down Num 0 9 Key 2 None Control Shift Alt Option Control Shift Control Alt Control Option Shift Alt Shift Option Alt Option Control Option Alt Control Shift Alt Control Shift Option 37 PROFESSIONAL Control Parameter Settings Tempo BPM 30 300 Time Division 1 4 1 4T 1 8 1 8T 1 16 1 16T 1 32 1 32T Gate 00 99 Swing 50 75 Transport Type MMC MMC MIDI Clock MIDI Real Time MIDI CC Pro Tools Express Controls MIDI to DIN On Off Note Repeat Rate 1 4 1 4T 1 8 1 8T 1 16 1 16T 1 32 1 32T Mode Momentary Toggle Gate 00 99 Swing 50 75 Arpeggiator Type Up Up Double Down Down Double Inclusive Incl Inclusive Incl Double Exclusive Excl Exclusive Excl Double Random Rand Random Rand Double Chord Range 0 to 3 Gate 00 99 Swing 50 75 Pattern On Off Length 01 16 Pattern Steps 1 16 steps On and Off _ state for
8. Min is higher than Max the wheel s polarity will be reversed The available range is 000 127 MIDI to DIN This determines whether or not MIDI data is sent to the MIDI Out On or not Off MIDI data will be sent to MPK225 s USB connection regardless of this setting AKA o 3 Footswitch Input Type The type of message that will be sent The available settings are MIDI CC Tap Tempo Play Record Stop Play Stop Arp Seq and Sustain MIDI Channel This setting determines over which MIDI channel the messages are sent The available settings are Common USB A1 A16 and USB B1 B16 MIDI CC If MIDI CC is the selected Type this determines the MIDI CC number number The available range is 000 127 MIDI to DIN This determines whether or not MIDI data is sent to the MIDI Out On or not Off MIDI data will be sent to MPK225 s USB connection regardless of this setting Mode This determines whether it is in Momentary Mode sends its message only while pressed and held stops sending its message when released or Toggle Mode sends its message continuously when pressed once stops sending its message when pressed once again Expression Pedal Input MIDI Channel This setting determines over which MIDI channel the messages are sent The available settings are Common USB A1 A16 and USB B1 B16 MIDI CC This determines the MIDI CC number number The available range is 000 127 Min Max These determine the lowest Min and highest
9. age when released or Toggle Mode sends a continuous Note On message when pressed once sends the Note Off message when pressed once again 13 AKA O Assignable Knobs Type The type of message that will be sent The available settings are MIDI CC Aftertouch Aft Increment Decrement 1 Inc Dec1 and Increment Decrement 2 Inc Dec2 MIDI Channel This setting determines over which MIDI channel the messages are sent The available settings are Common USB A1 A16 and USB B1 B16 CC Number If MIDI CC or Inc Dec2 is the selected Type this determines the MIDI CC number The available range is 000 127 MIDI to DIN This determines whether or not MIDI data is sent to the MIDI Out On or not Off MIDI data will be sent to MPK225 s USB connection regardless of this setting Min Max If MIDI CC or Aft is the selected Type these determine the lowest Min and highest Max values If Min is higher than Max the knob s polarity will be reversed The available range is 000 127 MSB LSB If Inc Dec1 is the selected Type these determine the MSB Most Significant Bit and LSB Least Significant Bit The available range is 000 127 Value If Inc Dec1 is the selected Type this determines the value sent by an Increment CC 96 or Decrement CC 97 message The available range is 000 127 14 AKAI A Assignable Switches Type The type of message that will be sent The available settings are CC Note Program Change PrgChan
10. ameters section for a complete list of editable parameters Global Mode lets you set parameters and make changes to MPK225 s general global functioning behavior and settings that are not specific to a Preset See the Appendix Mode Parameters section for a complete list of editable settings Program Change Mode lets you send various Program Change messages letting you remotely switch to a different program bank of sounds in your software or external MIDI device See the Appendix Mode Parameters section for a complete list of editable settings AKA Preset Mode In Preset Mode you can load save copy and rename Presets A Preset is a collection of information about how the knobs buttons and pads will behave Using Presets allows you to save different configurations so you can load them quickly without reprogramming the MPK225 every time This is also the default performance mode PRESET To load a Preset 1 Press Preset to enter Preset Mode 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the desired Preset which will appear in the display 3 To load the selected Preset press the Value Dial To cancel the operation and return to the current Preset press Preset or just wait a few seconds To edit a Preset please see the Edit Mode chapter To save or copy a Preset Note Saving and copying a Preset are mostly the same operation The difference is that saving a Preset will save it to the same original Preset number while co
11. ch Press this button to power the MPK225 on or off Kensington Lock You may use this Kensington lock slot to secure the MPK225 to a table or other surface MIDI OUT MIDIIN EXPRESSION SUSTAIN USB Port Use a standard USB cable to connect this USB port to your computer The computer s USB port provides ample power to MPK225 You can also power MPK225 by connecting this USB port to a power outlet using a standard USB charger sold separately This connection is also used to send and receive MIDI data to and from your computer This connection is also relevant to MPK225 s MIDI Out and MIDI In e f an external device is connected to the MIDI Out your computer can send MIDI messages out along this path Computer MPK225 External Device e If an external device is connected to the MIDI In the external device sends MIDI messages in along this path External Device MPK225 Computer MIDI messages can then be sent to an external device via the MIDI Out but it must pass through the computer first MIDI Out Use a standard five pin MIDI cable to connect this MIDI Out to the MIDI In of an external MIDI device e g a synthesizer sequencer drum machine etc 32 PROFESSIONAL D 7 MIDI In Use a standard five pin MIDI cable to connect this MIDI In to the MIDI Out of an external MIDI device e g another MIDI controller The MIDI messages sent to this MIDI In will be sent to your co
12. de 1 Press Program Change to enter Program Change Mode 2 In each page of Program Change Mode e Use the Up Cursor and Down Cursor buttons to move through the parameters on the current page e Use the Left Cursor and Right Cursor buttons to move between different pages e Turn the Value Dial to change the currently selected value setting Important These changes cannot be saved to your Presets or global settings Once you power off the MPK225 they will return to the default settings Each section of this chapter is dedicated to a specific Program Change and lists its editable parameters For an overview of the available settings and parameters see the Appendix Mode Parameters section 26 PROFESSIONAL Program Change MIDI Channel This setting determines over which MIDI channel the messages are sent The available settings are Common USB A1 A16 and USB B1 B16 Program Number This determines the Program number that will be sent The available range is 000 127 Please refer to your external MIDI device s documentation for information on its available programs MIDI to DIN Determines whether or not MIDI data is sent to the MIDI Out On or not Off MIDI data will be sent to MPK225 s USB connection regardless of this setting Since an external device will usually be connected to MPK225 s MIDI Out we recommend leaving this set to On Program Change with Bank Change MIDI Channel This setting determines over which MIDI chan
13. each step Pitch Bend MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 Wheel MIDI to DIN On Off Modulation MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 Wheel MIDI CC 000 127 Min 000 127 Max 000 127 MIDI to DIN On Off 38 PROFESSIONAL Control Parameter Settings Footswitch 1 Type MIDI CC MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 MIDI CC 000 127 MIDI to DIN1 On Off Mode Momentary Toggle Type Tap Tempo Play Rec Stop Play Stop Arp Seq Sustain MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 MIDI to DIN On Off Mode Momentary Toggle Expression MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 Pedal MIDI CC 000 127 Max 000 127 Min 000 127 MIDI to DIN On Off 39 PROFESSIONAL Global Mode To edit these parameters press Global and use the Left Cursor and Right Cursor buttons to move through the pages Page Parameter Settings MIDI Channels Common Channel Common Chnl USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 Note Display Type Value Number Keyboard Curve 50 to 50 Gain 20 to 20 Black 20 to 20 White 20 to 20 Pads Pad Threshold 0 15 Velocity Curve Linear Exp 1 Exp 2 Log1 Log2 Velocity Sensitivity VelocitySense 01 10 Tempo Tempo 30 300 BPM Tap Average 2 4 Tempo LED On Off Clock Source Internal External SysEx Send Program All 1 30 Utilities Contrast 00 99 Save Globals Press Value Dial to save Global Settings OS Current MPK225 operating systems versions 40
14. en used to control volume vibrato and other parameters When set to Poly the pad will transmit Aftertouch information independently from the other pads When set to Ch all pads assigned to a particular MIDI Channel will transmit Aftertouch information as a group applying pressure to any pad assigned to the same MIDI channel will send Aftertouch information Program Number Pgm If Program Change or Program Bank is the selected Type this determines the Program number The available range is 000 127 Tip For more information about Program Change and Program Bank messages please see the Program Change Mode chapter of this guide PROFESSIONAL O oe MSB LSB If Program Change or Program Bank is the selected Type these determine the MSB Most Significant Bit and LSB Least Significant Bit The available range is 000 127 MIDI to DIN This determines whether or not MIDI data is sent to the MIDI Out On or not Off MIDI data will be sent to MPK225 s USB connection regardless of this setting On Color Off Color These determine what colors the pad will be when it is pressed On and not pressed Off The available settings are Off Red Orange Amber Yellow Green Green Blue Aqua Light Blue Blue Purple Pink Hot Pink Light Purple Light Green Light Pink Grey Note Mode If Note is the selected Type this determines whether it is in Momentary Mode sends a Note On message only while pressed and held sends a Note Off mess
15. firm the Program was sent successfully Contrast The display s contrast The available range is 0 to 99 Save Globals On this page press the Value Dial to save your global settings After Stored flashes three times on the display the global settings are stored in MPK225 s internal memory This page displays MPK225 s current operating system information 25 AKA o Program Change Mode PROGRAM A Program Change often referred to as a Patch Change is a MIDI message CHANGE from one device to another that causes the latter to switch to a new program Using Program Change messages MPK225 can tell another hardware or software device which sound to play For example if your MPK225 is controlling a piano patch in your software or an external MIDI device sending a Program Change message from MPK225 causes it to switch to a synth patch MPK225 lets you send two types of Program Change messages e Program Change This is a standard Program Change message 0 127 sent to your software or external device letting you switch between 128 different program banks e Program Change with Bank Change This is a standard Program Change message 0 127 plus a Bank Select LSB Least Significant Bit 0 127 and a Bank Select MSB Most Significant Bit message 0 127 This gives you access to up to 16384 different program banks Your software or external device must support LSB and MSB messages to use this feature To navigate Program Change Mo
16. gChange or PrgBank is the selected Type these determine the MSB Most Significant Bit and LSB Least Significant Bit The available range is 000 127 MIDI to DIN This determines whether or not MIDI data is sent to the MIDI Out On or not Off MIDI data will be sent to MPK225 s USB connection regardless of this setting 16 asa O Tap Tempo BPM The tempo as indicated in beats per minute The available range is 30 300 BPM Time Division The division of the master tempo or external clock The available options are 1 4 1 4T 1 8 1 8T 1 16 1 16T 1 32 and 1 32T T denotes a triplet based Time Division Gate The length of the repeated notes The available range is 00 99 of the current Time Division setting Swing The amount of swing used in the repeated notes The available range is 50 75 17 PROFESSIONAL Transport Controls Type The type of message that will be sent The available settings are MMC MMC MIDI Clock MIDI Real Time MIDI CC and Pro Tools Express PTEX MIDI to DIN Determines whether or not MIDI data is sent to the MIDI Out On or not Off MIDI data will be sent to MPK225 s USB connection regardless of this setting Note Repeat Time Division The speed of the repetition as a division of the master tempo or external clock The available options are 1 4 1 4T 1 8 1 8T 1 16 1 16T 1 32 and 1 32T T denotes a triplet based Time Division Mode This determines whe
17. ge Program Bank PrgBank and Keystroke MIDI Channel This setting determines over which MIDI channel the messages are sent The available settings are Common USB A1 A16 and USB B1 B16 CC Number If CC is the selected Type this determines the MIDI CC number The available range is 000 127 MIDI to DIN This determines whether or not MIDI data is sent to the MIDI Out On or not Off MIDI data will be sent to MPK225 s USB connection regardless of this setting Mode If CC or Note is the selected Type this determines whether it is in Momentary Mode sends a CC or Note On message only while pressed and held stops sending the CC message or sends a Note Off message when released or Toggle Mode sends a CC or continuous Note On message when pressed once stops sending the CC message or sends the Note Off message when pressed once again Invert If CC is the selected Type the Assignable Switches send 000 as the off value and 127 as the on value This determines whether the values sent are normal Off as described above or switched inverted On Note If Note is the selected Type this assigns the note number that will be sent when the switch is pressed Velocity If Note is the selected Type this assigns the velocity The available range is 000 127 PROFESSIONAL A Program Number Pgm If PrgChange or PrgBank is the selected Type this determines the Program number The available range is 000 127 MSB LSB If Pr
18. her countries and is used under license Kensington and the K amp Lock logo are registered trademarks of ACCO Brands Mac and OS X are trademarks or service marks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries All other product or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 43 PROFESSIONAL akaipro com
19. ight Purple Light Green Light Pink Grey Off Color Off Red Orange Amber Yellow Green Green Blue Aqua Light Blue Blue Purple Pink Hot Pink Light Purple Light Green Light Pink Grey Type Program Bank MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 Program Pgm MSB LSB MIDI to DIN On Color Off Color 000 127 000 127 000 127 On Off Off Red Orange Amber Yellow Green Green Blue Aqua Light Blue Blue Purple Pink Hot Pink Light Purple Light Green Light Pink Grey Off Red Orange Amber Yellow Green Green Blue Aqua Light Blue Blue Purple Pink Hot Pink Light Purple Light Green Light Pink Grey 35 PROFESSIONAL Control Parameter Settings Assignable Type MIDI CC Knobs MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 CC Number 000 127 MIDI to DIN On Off Min 000 127 Max 000 127 Type Aftertouch MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 Min 000 127 Max 000 127 MIDI to DIN On Off Type Inc Dec1 MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 MSB 000 127 LSB 000 127 MIDI to DIN On Off Value 000 127 Type Inc Dec2 MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 CC Number 000 127 MIDI to DIN On Off 36 PROFESSIONAL Control Parameter Settings Assignable Type cc Switches MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 CC Number 000 127 MIDI to DIN On Off Mode Momentary Toggle Invert On Off Type Note MIDI Channel Common US
20. l To cancel the operation press Preset Each section of this chapter is dedicated to a specific Global Mode setting and lists its editable parameters For an overview of the available settings and parameters see the Appendix Mode Parameters section 22 BEEIS ERIELEND O M Common Channel Common Chnl This setting determines which MIDI channel is the common channel various controls can be assigned to the common channel in Edit Mode The available settings are USB A1 A16 and USB B1 B16 Note Display Type Determines whether the display will show a note by its pitch Value e g C2 F 3 etc or by its MIDI note Number e g 36 54 etc Keyboard Curve The keyboard s velocity curve The available range is 50 to 50 At a low value the curve is flatter at low velocities becoming much steeper at high velocities At a high value the curve is steeper at low velocities becoming flatter at high velocities At the maximum setting of 50 it takes very little force to generate a velocity value of 127 Gain An offset to keyboard s overall velocity sensitivity The available range is 20 to 20 Ata low value more force is required to generate a note At a high value less force is required to generate a note Black White An offset to the black keys or white keys overall velocity sensitivity The available range is 20 to 20 At a low value more force is required to generate a note At a high value less force is
21. mportant note for Mac OS X users The first time you connect MPK225 to your computer you will see a Keyboard Setup Assistant message saying that your keyboard cannot be identified Do not click Continue Instead close the window by clicking the circle in the upper left corner If you see another window asking you to select your type of keyboard select ANSI United States and others and click Done Note If you do not want to use a computer in your setup you have two options To use MPK225 to control an external MIDI module connect MPK225 s power input to a power outlet using an optional power adapter 6V DC 1A center positive sold separately To use MPK225 to control an app on an iOS device connect MPK225 s USB Port to an iOS device using an Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit sold separately and power on MPK225 while holding down the Preview button 6 PROFESSIONAL About Modes The MPK225 has four different modes of operation Enter each mode by pressing its corresponding button These modes are described in detail in their respective chapters click the name of the mode to jump to its chapter PRESET GLOBAL PROGRAM CHANGE Preset Mode lets you to load save copy and rename Presets collections of information about how the knobs buttons and pads will behave Edit Mode lets you to edit MPK225 s configuration how the keyboard pads knobs buttons and other features behave See the Appendix Mode Par
22. mputer via the USB port 8 Expression Pedal Input Connect an optional 1 4 TRS expression pedal to this input 9 Sustain Pedal Input Connect an optional 1 4 TS sustain pedal or footswitch to this input You can configure the connected pedal to control the keyboard s sustain to send a MIDI CC message or other messages 33 AKA O Appendix Mode Parameters Edit Mode To edit a control s parameters press Edit then move or press that control Control Parameter Settings Keyboard MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 Octave 4 to 4 Transpose 36 to 36 MIDI to DIN On Off Aftertouch On Off Assignable Type Note Pads MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 Note C 1 to G9 Aftertouch Aft Off Channel Aftertouch Ch Poly Aftertouch Poly MIDI to DIN On Off On Color Off Red Orange Amber Yellow Green Green Blue Aqua Light Blue Blue Purple Pink Hot Pink Light Purple Light Green Light Pink Grey Off Color Off Red Orange Amber Yellow Green Green Blue Aqua Light Blue Blue Purple Pink Hot Pink Light Purple Light Green Light Pink Grey Note Mode Momentary Toggle PROFESSIONAL Control Parameter Settings Assignable Type Program Change Pads MIDI Channel Common USB A1 A16 USB B1 B16 continued Program Number 000 127 MIDI to DIN On Off On Color Off Red Orange Amber Yellow Green Green Blue Aqua Light Blue Blue Purple Pink Hot Pink L
23. nel the messages are sent The available settings are Common USB A1 A16 and USB B1 B16 Program Number This determines the Program number that will be sent The available range is 000 127 Please refer to your external MIDI device s documentation for information on its available programs MSB LSB These determine the MSB Most Significant Bit and LSB Least Significant Bit The available range is 000 127 MIDI to DIN Determines whether or not MIDI data is sent to the MIDI Out On or not Off MIDI data will be sent to MPK225 s USB connection regardless of this setting Since an external device will usually be connected to MPK225 s MIDI Out we recommend leaving this set to On PROFESSIONAL O Pt Top Panel yA R emr DL JI y 1 Keyboard This 25 note keyboard is velocity sensitive and in conjunction with the Octave Up Down buttons can control a ten octave range 2 Octave Use these buttons to shift the keyboard s range up or down The display will indicate the current octave Press both buttons simultaneously to reset the octave shift to zero 3 Pitch Bend Wheel Moving this
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25. ntroller you are editing and are listed in the Appendix Mode Parameters section Please note that the changes you make will only apply to the currently selected Preset To navigate Edit Mode 1 Press Edit to enter Edit Mode 2 Select a control to edit pad button etc by moving or pressing it The selected control and its editable parameters will appear in the display 3 In each page of Edit Mode e Use the Up Cursor and Down Cursor buttons to move through the parameters on the current page e If there are multiple pages indicated by Pg1 Pg2 etc use the Left Cursor and Right Cursor buttons to move between different pages e Turn the Value Dial to change the currently selected value setting 4 To edit more controls repeat Steps 2 3 To return to a normal performance mode press Preset Important Save the Preset to retain your edits Without saving these changes will be lost if you load a new Preset See the Preset Mode section to learn how save your Preset Each section of this chapter is dedicated to a specific control and lists its editable parameters For an overview of the available controls and parameters see the Appendix Mode Parameters section 10 asa O Keyboard MIDI Channel This setting determines over which MIDI channel the messages are sent The available settings are Common USB A1 A16 and USB B1 B16 Octave The keyboard s octave setting The available range is 4 to 4 with O as the cen
26. pying a Preset will save it to a different Preset number 1 Press Preset to enter Preset Mode 2 Press the Right Cursor button Store Program will appear in the display 3 If you want to save it to the current Preset press the Value Dial If you want to save copy it to a different Preset turn the Value Dial to select the desired Preset number Copy Program will appear in the display and then press the Value Dial To cancel the operation press Preset PROFESSIONAL O To name or rename a Preset 1 Press Preset to enter Preset Mode 2 Press the Right Cursor button so Store Program appears in the display 3 Press the Down Cursor button to select the Name field The first letter of the name will blink 4 Turn the Value Dial to change the blinking character and use the Left Cursor and Right Cursor buttons to move between the characters 5 To save the Preset name when you are finished press the Value Dial To cancel the operation press Preset To restore the factory default Presets 1 Press Preset to enter Preset Mode 2 Press the Left Cursor button so Factory Settings appears in the display 3 Turn the Value Dial and select Presets 4 To restore MPK225 s factory default Presets which overwrites those you have saved press the Value Dial To cancel the operation press Preset AKA Edit Mode EDIT In Edit Mode you can edit the settings of the currently selected Preset The settings vary depending on the co
27. sensitive which makes them very responsive and intuitive to play Pad Bank Use these buttons to select one of four independent banks of pads Each pad bank can contain a unique set of samples giving you access of up to 32 different sounds Full Level Press this button to activate Full Level Mode in which the pads always play at a maximum velocity 127 no matter how hard or soft you hit them Note Repeat Press and hold this button while striking a pad to cause the pad to retrigger at a rate based on the current Tempo and Time Division settings This button can function as a momentary or toggle latching button Preset Press this button to enter Preset Mode where you can select and load different Presets or Programs Edit Press this button to enter Edit Mode where you can edit the functions of the keyboard pads knobs and buttons as well as each Preset s default settings Global Press this button to enter Global Mode where you can set your global system wide preferences and execute MIDI reset commands 30 EEES O M 22 Program Change Press this button to enter Program Change Mode where you can send a Program Change or Program With Bank Change message to a hardware or software module 23 Preview Press and hold this button and then press or move another control on the keyboard to see the value that control will send without actually sending the value This helps you avoid sending erroneous controller messages due
28. ter octave Transpose The keyboard s transposition in half steps The available range is 36 to 36 with 0 as the center position no transposition MIDI to DIN This determines whether or not MIDI data is sent to the MIDI Out On or not Off MIDI data will be sent to MPK225 s USB connection regardless of this setting Aftertouch Aft This determines whether or not the keyboard sends Aftertouch messages On or not Off 11 PROFESSIONAL O D Important Global Mode contains other parameters that affect the pads but are saved only with the global settings not with the Preset See the Global Mode Pads section for more information Type The type of message that will be sent The available settings are Note Program Change and Program Bank Tip For more information about Program Change and Program Bank messages please see the Program Change Mode chapter of this guide MIDI Channel This setting determines over which MIDI channel the messages are sent The available settings are Common USB A1 A16 and USB B1 B16 Note If Note is the selected Type this assigns the note number the pad will send when played Aftertouch Aft This determines the pad s Aftertouch settings The available options are Off Channel Aftertouch Ch and Poly Aftertouch Poly Important Aftertouch refers to MIDI information sent when pressure is applied to a pad after it has been played and while it is being held down Aftertouch is oft
29. ther it is in Momentary Mode activates Note Repeat only while pressed and held deactivates it when released or Toggle Mode activates Note Repeat when pressed once deactivates Note Repeat when pressed once again Gate The length of the repeated notes The available range is 00 99 of the current Time Division setting See Edit Mode Tap Tempo for more information Swing The amount of swing used in the repeated notes The available range is 50 75 18 AKA O Arpeggiator Type The type of arpeggation that will be used The available settings are Double Each note will sound twice This setting can be selected in conjunction with any of the settings described below except Chord Up Notes will sound from the lowest to the highest Down Notes will sound from the highest to lowest Inclusive Incl Notes will sound from the lowest to the highest then back down The lowest and highest notes will sound twice at the direction change Exclusive Excl Notes will sound from the lowest to the highest then back down The lowest and highest notes will sound only once at the direction change Random Rand Notes will sound in random order Chord All notes of the chord will sound together repeatedly Range The octave range of the Arpeggiator The available range is O to 3 octaves Gate The length of the arpeggiated notes The available range is 00 99 of the current Time Division setting See Edit Mode Tap
30. to the physical position of the controller This is useful when switching between control banks where for example the physical position of a knob may not correspond to the last value sent by the controller 24 Loop Press and hold this button to activate the Loop or Repeat feature in your software This button is considered a transport control so it can be set to send the same messages as the other transport control buttons MMC MIDI Machine Control MMC MIDI SysEx MIDI Start Stop or pre assigned MIDI CC values tol dit je so it communicates properly ou 25 Transport Control Buttons These five buttons are dedicated buttons for sending conventional transport control commands Rewind Fast Forward Stop Play and Record These can be set to send MMC MIDI Machine Control MMC MIDI SysEx MIDI Start Stop or pre assigned MIDI CC values 31 AKA O Rear Panel 1 E 0 Power Input If you do not want to use a computer in your setup i e if you O are using MPK225 to control an E Y external MIDI module connect Da Q 7 OO O MPK225 s power input to a power S outlet using an optional power adapter 0 2 6V DC 1A center positive sold separately Alternatively you can connect MPK225 s USB Port to a power outlet using a standard USB charger sold separately Power Adapter Restraint You can secure a power adapter cord to this restraint to help avoid disconnecting it accidentally Power Swit
31. wheel sends MIDI Pitch Bend information on a selected MIDI channel and port el ETT 4 Modulation Wheel Moving this wheel sends continuous controller data MIDI CC 01 modulation by default 28 BEEIS ERIEIEID O M 5 10 11 12 Tap Tempo Tap this button at the desired rate to enter a new tempo e If you reload the current Pr t the tempo will revert to that P Arp On Off Press this button to enable or disable the internal Arpeggiator whose rate is based on the current Tempo and Time Division settings The Arpeggiator will function on notes being played on the keyboard only Note You can also sync the Arpeggia an internal or external MIDI C sourc MP Latch Press this button to activate or deactivate the Arpeggiator s Latch feature When the Arpeggiator is on and Latch is enabled you can press a combination of keys on the keyboard and the Arpeggiator continue to arpeggiate these notes even after you release the keys Pressing a new combination of keys will start a new arpeggiation Display Use this LCD screen to view MPK225 s menus options parameters and settings Value Dial Push to Enter Use this dial to change the Preset parameter values settings etc Pressing the dial also functions as an Enter button Cursor Buttons Use these buttons to
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