Akai MPK88 Operation Manual - Page 35
Editing Split, Split Point, Split Parameters - 88 key midi controller keyboard
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EDITING SPLIT Split Mode allows you to divide the MPK61/88's keyboard into two sections, each controlling a different set of sounds simultaneously - a useful performance feature. To activate or deactivate Split Mode on the keyboard, press [SPLIT]. The [SPLIT] button's LED will be lit when Split Mode is active. The selected key and every key below it is considered Section "A." Every key above it is Section "B." SPLIT POINT You can set the "Split Point" (the dividing point on the keyboard) by simply holding down the [SPLIT] button and pressing the desired key on the keyboard. You can also set the Split Point in Edit Mode: 1. Press [EDIT] to enter Edit Mode. 2. Press [SPLIT] to select that as the control to edit. The LCD will show "Set SPLT" on Page 1 (shown on the left). Use the [VALUE] dial to select "NOTE" and press [ENTER] to select it. 3. Press a key on the keyboard to set where the Split Point will be. The LCD will show that key's note number. (Alternatively, you can use the [VALUE] dial to select the note number and press [ENTER] to confirm your choice.) SPLIT PARAMETERS While in Edit Mode, you can edit other parameters for the two independent sections of the keyboard. 1. Press [EDIT] to enter Edit Mode. 2. Press [SPLIT] to select that as the control to edit. The LCD will show "Set SPLT" on Page 1. Use the [VALUE] dial to select a parameter and press [ENTER] to select it: PITCH (pitch bend wheel): ON or OFF MODWHEEL (modulation wheel): ON or OFF SUSTAIN 1 and SUSTAIN 2 (sustain pedals): ON or OFF EXPRESSION (the expression pedal): ON or OFF ARP (arpeggiator): ON or OFF MIDI CH (MIDI channel): CC, 1-16A, 1-16B AFTERTOUCH (aftertouch): ON or OFF 3. For each parameter, use the [] buttons to toggle between the fields for Sections A and B. Use the [VALUE] dial to select a setting and press [ENTER] to accept the change or [