Akai MPK88 User Manual
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What is a Note Message?
A Note Message is a MIDI message which is
traditionally used to start and stop sounds. When
you press one of the pads, a ‘Note On’ message is
sent to your DAW or external device. This toggles
a note or sample. When you release the pad, a
‘Note Off’ message is sent. This message will stop
the note or sample.
traditionally used to start and stop sounds. When
you press one of the pads, a ‘Note On’ message is
sent to your DAW or external device. This toggles
a note or sample. When you release the pad, a
‘Note Off’ message is sent. This message will stop
the note or sample.
What is a Program Change?
A Program Change Message is used to switch
among programs on your hardware or software
device. Most often, these programs are collections
of samples or instruments. You can use Program
Change to tell your DAW or external device to
switch to a new instrument or bank of sounds.
Please consult your software or hardware device’s
documentation to find out whether Program
Change messages are supported.
For more information, see ‘Program Change Mode.
among programs on your hardware or software
device. Most often, these programs are collections
of samples or instruments. You can use Program
Change to tell your DAW or external device to
switch to a new instrument or bank of sounds.
Please consult your software or hardware device’s
documentation to find out whether Program
Change messages are supported.
For more information, see ‘Program Change Mode.
SELECT PAD EVENT TYPE IN THIS FIELD.
EDITING THE PADS
The pads on the MPK61/MPK88 can be set to transmit Note or Program Change information when they are
hit. The default operation of the pads is set to Note, which means that when a pad is hit it will generate Note
On/Off messages to trigger sounds. The pads may also be set up to transmit Program Change information,
which allows you to switch to different programs (instruments or sound banks) on your DAW or external
device by hitting the pads. If you would like to know more about Program Change, please read ‘Program
Change Mode.’
hit. The default operation of the pads is set to Note, which means that when a pad is hit it will generate Note
On/Off messages to trigger sounds. The pads may also be set up to transmit Program Change information,
which allows you to switch to different programs (instruments or sound banks) on your DAW or external
device by hitting the pads. If you would like to know more about Program Change, please read ‘Program
Change Mode.’
1.
Press [EDIT] button to enter EDIT MODE.
2.
Press the pad that you would like to edit.
3.
On Page 1, turn the [VALUE] dial to select ‘NOTE’ or ‘PROG
CHANGE’ (Program Change) as the event type.
CHANGE’ (Program Change) as the event type.
4.
Press [ENTER] to view Page 2.
Depending on which event type you select on Page 1,
parameter options on Page 2 will be changed.
parameter options on Page 2 will be changed.
5.
Use [<] and [>] buttons to move through fields on the second
page.
page.
The parameter fields available for each event type are
outlined in the following pages.
outlined in the following pages.