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Quickstart Guide (English)
Introduction
Box Contents
MPK261 Quickstart Guide
USB Cable Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.)
and product registration, visit akaipro.com/mpk261.
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Quick Setup / Connection Diagram
Items not listed under the Box Contents are sold separately.
Important note for Mac OS X users: The first time you connect MPK261 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 (i.e., if you are using MPK261 to control an
external MIDI module), connect MPK261's power input to a power outlet using an optional power
adapter (6V DC, 1A, center-positive, sold separately).
About Modes
The MPK261 has four different modes of operation. Enter each mode by pressing its corresponding
button. Each mode is described in detail later in this chapter. See the Appendix: Mode Parameters
section for a complete list of editable parameters and settings.
• Preset Mode lets you to load, save, copy, and rename Presets—collections of information
about how the faders, knobs, buttons, and pads will behave.
• Edit Mode lets you to edit MPK261's configuration—how the keyboard, pads, knobs, faders,
buttons, and other features behave.
• Global Mode lets you set parameters and make changes to MPK261's general ("global")
functioning—behavior and settings that are not specific to a Preset.
• 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.
Computer
Wall Power
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External MIDI Sound Module
(optional)
Expression Pedal
(optional)
Sustain Pedals or Footswitches
(optional)
Important: Download the full MPK261
User Guide at akaipro.com/mpk261.