Akai MPK MINI, Quick Start Manual

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BOX CONTENTS
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MPK mini
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Software CD
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USB-mini cable
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Safety Instructions & Warranty Information
SOFTWARE CD
PC Users: To install the Akai Professional MPK mini Editor, open the contents of the disc, double-click
Setup.exe , and follow the on-screen instructions. To open the editor, connect the MPK mini to your
computer with a standard USB-mini cable (included) then double-click MPK mini Editor.exe .
Mac Users:
Drag the contents of the disc to an appropriate location on your hard drive. To open the editor,
connect the MPK mini to your computer with a standard USB-mini cable (included) then double-click the
MPK mini Editor .
Note:
Always connect the MPK mini to your computer before opening the editor.
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1. USB CONNECTION – Plug a standard USB-mini cable into this outlet and into the USB port of your
computer. The computer’s USB port will provide power to the MPK mini.
2. 8 VELOCITY-SENSITIVE PADS – The pads can be used to trigger drum hits or other samples in your
software. The pads are velocity-sensitive, which makes them very responsive and intuitive to play.
3. 8 ASSIGNABLE KNOBS – Each 270-degree knob can be used to send continuous control data to a
desktop audio workstation or external MIDI device.
4. PAD BANK 1 / 2 – When either of these buttons are active, the MPK mini's pads will send MIDI Note
messages (from Pad Bank 1 or 2). These messages are assignable in the included software editor.
5. PROG CHNG – When this button is active, the MPK mini's pads will send Program Change messages.
These messages are assignable in the included software editor.
6. CC – When this button is active, the MPK mini's pads will send out MIDI Control Change messages.
These messages are assignable in the included software editor.
7. KEYBOARD – This 25-note keyboard is velocity-sensitive and, in conjunction with the OCTAVE –/+
buttons, can control a nine-octave range. The ARP ON / OFF and PROGRAM buttons allow some of
its keys to access additional commands (see below).