Akai MPK88 Electronic Keyboard User Manual


 
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MIDI PORT/CHANNEL FIELD
INCREMENT/DECREMENT PARAMETERS (knobs only)
The endless knobs on the MPK61/MPK88 may also be used as an increment/decrement NRPN function. This
allows you to use the knob to increment and decrement through parameters as opposed to sending an
absolute value. Please note that the implementation of NRPN functions depends strictly on the software with
which you will be using the MPK61/MPK88. Please consult your software’s documentation to find out how
NRPN functions are supported.
MIDI CHANNEL FIELD
This field sets the MIDI Port and Channel which the knob will use to transmit
messages. You can assign the knobs to one of two MIDI Ports, A or B, and to
one of 16 MIDI Channels on each port (i.e. A14). You can also assign a knob
or fader to use the MIDI Common Channel.
1. Use the [<] button to select MIDI Port/Channel field.
2. While in MIDI Port/Channel field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired MIDI
Port and Channel.
3. Use the [>] button to select the next field.
Note: When not used via USB, only knobs assigned to port A will be
transmitted via the 5-pin MIDI port on the back of the MPK61/MPK88.
BANK M FIELD
Bank M describes the Most Significant Bit (MSB) of information.
1. Use [<] or [>] buttons to select Bank M field.
2. While in Bank M field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired value.
3. Use the [>] button to select the next field.
BANK L FIELD
Bank L describes the Least Significant Bit (MSB) of information.
1. Use the [<] or [>] buttons to select Bank L field.
2. While in Bank L field, use [VALUE] dial to select desired value.
BANK M FIELD
BANK L FIELD