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What are the features of the MPC Key 61?
The MPC Key 61 has 20+ cutting-edge instrument plugin engines, a massive 6,000+ sound preset library, a 61 key semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch, a vibrant 7” capacitive multi-touch screen. It also has a Standalone MPC workflow with 4 GB RAM and 16 velocity-sensitive RGB-backlit drum pads. The MPC Key 61 also has an MPC DAW with MIDI sequencing, audio recording, plugin instruments, and audio effects.
What items are included in the box?
The box contains the MPC Key 61, Software Download Card, Power Cable, Quickstart Guide, USB Cable, and Safety & Warranty Manual.
Where can I find the complete User Guide for the MPC Key 61?
Visit akaipro.com and find the webpage for MPC Key 61 to download the complete User Guide.
Where can I find additional product support?
For additional product support, visit akaipro.com/support.
What does the display show?
This full-color multi-touch display shows information relevant to MPC Key 61’s current operation.
How do I control the MPC interface?
Touch the display (and use the hardware controls) to control the MPC interface.
What is the Data Dial used for?
Use this dial to scroll through the available menu options or adjust the parameter values of the selected field on the display. Pressing the dial also functions as an Enter button.
What are the -/+ buttons used for?
Press these buttons to increase or decrease the value of the selected field on the display.
What are the Q-Link Knobs used for?
Use these touch-sensitive knobs to adjust various parameters and settings. The knobs can control one column of parameters at a time. The lights above the Q-Link button indicate the currently selected column.
What does the Q-Link Button do?
Press this button to change which column of parameters the Q-Link Knobs currently control (indicated by the lights above the button). Each press will select the next column.
How do I view the Q-Link Configuration window?
Press and hold Shift and then press this button to view the Q-Link Configuration window.
How do I return to the Main page?
Press and hold Shift and then press this button again to return to the Main page.
What are the </> (Event |</>|) buttons used for?
Use these buttons to move the audio pointer left/right, one step at a time.
How do I move the audio pointer to the previous/next event in the sequence grid?
Press and hold Locate and press one of these buttons to move the audio pointer to the previous/next event in the sequence grid.
What does the Locate button do?
Press this button to open the Locate window, which allows you to quickly jump to specific points in your project.
How do I activate the secondary functions of the </> and <</>> buttons?
Press and hold this button to activate the secondary functions of the </> and <</>> buttons (i.e., Event |</>| and Start/End, respectively).
What are the <</>> (Start/End) buttons used for?
Use these buttons to move the audio pointer left/right, one bar at a time.
How do I move the audio pointer to the start or end of the sequence grid?
Press and hold Locate and press one of these buttons to move the audio pointer to the start or end of the sequence grid.
What does the Rec / Recall button do?
Press this button to record-arm the sequence. Press Play or Play Start to start recording. Recording in this way (rather than using Overdub) erases the events of the current sequence. After the sequence plays through once while recording, Overdub will be enabled.
How do I recall recently played MIDI note events and insert them into the current sequence?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to recall recently played MIDI note events when recording was disabled and insert them into the current sequence.
What does the Overdub button do?
Press this button to enable Overdub, which allows you to record note events in a sequence without overwriting any previously recorded note events. You can enable Overdub either before or during recording.
What does the Stop / Return button do?
Press this button to stop playback. Double-press this button to immediately stop all sound.
How do I stop playback and return the playhead to the Loop Start value?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to stop playback and return the playhead to the Loop Start value.
What does the Play button do?
Press this button to play the sequence from the audio pointer’s current position.
What does the Play Start button do?
Press this button to play the sequence from its start point.
What does the Edit / XYFX button do?
Press this button to view Program Edit Mode, which contains all parameters for editing your programs.
How do I view XYFX Mode?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to view XYFX Mode, which turns the touchscreen into an XY pad where each axis represents the range of an effect parameter. As you touch or move your finger on the touchscreen, the current position will determine the current value of the two parameters. You can use this mode to create interesting effect automation on your tracks.
What does the Grid / Step Seq button do?
Press this button to enter Grid View Mode, where you can view and edit the note events of each track of a sequence in a project and their velocities.
How do I view Step Sequencer Mode?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to view Step Sequencer Mode where you can create or edit sequences by using the pads as “step buttons,” simulating the experience of a traditional step-sequencer-style drum machine.
What does the Mix / Pad button do?
Press this button to view the Track Mixer where you can set levels, stereo panning, and other settings for your tracks, programs, returns, submixes, and masters.
How do I view the Pad Mixer?
Press and hold Shift and then press this button to view the Pad Mixer where you can set a program’s levels, stereo panning, routing, and effects.
What does the Mute / Pad button do?
Press this button to view Track Mute Mode where you can easily mute tracks within a sequence or set mute groups for each track.
How do I view Pad Mute Mode?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to view Pad Mute Mode where you can easily mute pads within a program or set mute groups for each pad within a program.
What does the Automation Read/Write / Off button do?
Press this button to toggle the Global Automation state between Read and Write.
How do I disable or enable Global Automation?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to disable or enable Global Automation.
What does the Keyboard Control / MIDI Control button do?
Press this button to view the Keyboard Control menu, where you can customize the functions of the keyboard and wheels, including velocity response, routing, MIDI assignments, ranges, and more.
How do I view MIDI Control Mode?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to view MIDI Control Mode, where you can use the device as a MIDI controller and customize what MIDI messages are sent from the hardware controls.
What does the Sample Edit / Sampler button do?
Press this button to view Sample Edit Mode where you can edit your samples using various functions and processes.
How do I view the Sampler?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to view the Sampler where you can record audio samples to use in your projects.
What does the Timing Correct / On/Off button do?
Press this button to open the Timing Correct window, which contains various settings to help quantize the events in your sequence.
How do I turn Timing Correct on and off?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to turn Timing Correct on and off.
What does the Undo / Redo button do?
Press this button to undo your last action.
How do I redo the last action I undid?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to redo the last action you undid.
What does the Shift button do?
Press and hold this button to access some buttons’ secondary functions (indicated by white writing).
What does the Menu / Browse button do?
Press this button to open the Mode Menu. You can tap an option on the Menu screen to enter that mode, view, etc.
How do I view the Browser?
Press and hold Shift and then press this button to view the Browser. You can use the Browser to locate and select programs, samples, sequences, etc.
What does the Main / Track button do?
Press this button to view Main Mode.
How do I view Track View Mode?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to view Track View Mode, an overview of the tracks of each sequence. You can also set key ranges in this mode.
What does the Sounds / Favorites button do?
Press this button to view Sounds Mode, where you can browse MPC Key 61’s built-in instruments and presets.
How do I view Favorites?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to view Favorites, where you can quickly select instruments and presets that you have defined as your favorites.
What do the Pads do?
Use these pads to trigger drum hits or other samples. The pads are velocity-sensitive and pressure-sensitive, which makes them very responsive and intuitive to play. The pads will light up different colors, depending on the current function. You can also customize their colors.
What do the Pad Bank Buttons do?
Press any of these buttons to access Pad Banks A–D. Press and hold Shift while pressing any of these buttons to access Pad Banks E–H. Alternatively, double-press one of these buttons.
What does the Full Level / Half Level button do?
Press this button to activate/deactivate Full Level. When activated, the pads will always trigger their samples at the maximum velocity (127), regardless of the amount of force you use.
How do I activate/deactivate Half Level?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to activate/deactivate Half Level. When activated, the pads will always trigger their samples at half-velocity (64).
What does the 16 Level / Notes button do?
Press this button to activate/deactivate 16 Level. When activated, the last pad that was hit will be temporarily copied to all 16 pads. The pads will play the same sample as the original pad, but a selectable parameter will increase in value with each pad number, regardless of the amount of force you use.
How do I activate/deactivate Notes mode for the pads?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to activate/deactivate Notes mode for the pads. When activated, you can play musical scales/modes, chords, or progressions using the pads while in any mode. Use the Pad Perform window to configure the settings for the pads.
What does the Erase button do?
As a Sequence is playing, press and hold this button and then press a pad or key to delete the note event for that pad or key at the current playback position. This is a quick way to delete note events from your sequence without having to stop playback. When playback is stopped, press this button to open the Erase window where notes, automation, and other sequence data can be erased from the sequence.
What does the Copy / Delete button do?
Press this button to copy one pad to another in Clip and Drum programs. When the From Pad field is selected, press the “source” pad (the pad you want to copy). When the To Pad graphic (of all pads) is selected, press the “destination” pad. You can select multiple destination pads, and you can select pads in different pad banks. Tap Do It to continue or Cancel to return to the previous screen.
How do I delete?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to delete.
What is the Touch Strip used for?
The touch strip can be used as an expressive control for playing and can be configured to control Note Repeat, Pitch Bend, Modulation, and more.
What does the Touch Strip / Config button do?
Press this button to cycle between control modes for the Touch Strip. Press and hold the button to quickly select one of the control modes.
How do I view the Touch Strip Configuration window?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to view the Touch Strip Configuration window.
What does the Touch FX / Config button do?
Press this button to enable Touch FX control for the Touch Strip. This allows you to control parameters from the Touch FX plugin using the Touch Strip. Press and hold this button to quickly select a Touch FX preset. Alternatively, double-press this button.
How do I view the Touch FX Configuration window?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to view the Touch FX Configuration window.
What does the Note Repeat / Latch button do?
Press and hold this button, and then press a pad to trigger that pad’s sample repeatedly. The rate is based on the current tempo and Timing Correct settings.
How do I “latch” the Note Repeat feature?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to “latch” the Note Repeat feature. When latched, you do not have to hold the Note Repeat button for it to be activated. Press Note Repeat once more to unlatch it.
What does the Tap Tempo / Global button do?
Press this button in time with the desired tempo to enter a new tempo (in BPM). Press and hold this button to adjust the tempo manually using the data dial.
How do I set whether the currently selected sequence follows its own tempo or a global tempo?
Press and hold Shift and press this button to set whether the currently selected sequence follows its own tempo (the button will be lit white) or a global tempo (the button will be lit red).
What does the Metronome / Config button do?
Press this button to enable or disable the metronome.
How do I open the Metronome Configuration window?
Press and hold Shift and press this button, or press and hold this button, to open the Metronome Configuration window.
What does the Arp / Config button do?
Press this button to enable or disable the internal Arpeggiator, whose rate is based on the current Tempo and Time Division settings.
How do I configure the Arpeggiator’s settings?
Press and hold Shift and press this button, or press and hold this button, to configure the Arpeggiator’s settings.
What does the Latch button do?
Press this button to enable or disable latch for the Arpeggiator. When latched, you do not have to hold the keys for the arpeggiation to continue.
What do the Oct – / Oct + buttons do?
Press these buttons to transpose the keyboard down or up one octave at a time. The lights below this button will indicate the current octave setting.
How do I transpose the keyboard down or up one semitone at a time?
Press and hold Shift and press these buttons to transpose the keyboard down or up one semitone at a time.
How do I set the transposition to a specific value?
Press and hold both buttons and press a key on the keybed to set the transposition to that value.
How do I reset the transposition?
Press and hold both buttons and release to reset the transposition.
What is the Keybed used for?
Use this 61-key semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive keybed to input notes and aftertouch.
What is the Pitch Wheel used for?
The pitch bend wheel is primarily used to bend the notes played on the keyboard up or down. This allows you to play phrases not normally associated with keyboard playing, such as guitar-style riffs.
What is the Modulation Wheel used for?
The modulation wheel is typically used to add variation for the sound you are playing. This type of real-time controller was originally introduced on electronic keyboard instruments to give the performer options such as adding vibrato, just like the players of acoustic instruments do.
What is the Main Volume knob used for?
Turn this knob to adjust the volume of the outputs and phones output.
What is the Power Input used for?
Use the included power adapter to connect MPC Key 61 to a power outlet.
What does the Power Switch do?
Turns MPC Key 61’s power on/off.
What is the Network port used for?
Connect a standard Ethernet cable to this port to use Ableton Link and other compatible devices with MPC Key 61.
What is the USB-B Port used for?
Use the included USB cable to connect this high-retention-force USB port to an available USB port on your computer. This connection allows MPC Key 61 to send/receive MIDI and audio data to/from the MPC software on your computer.
What are the USB-A Ports used for?
Connect a USB flash drive to these USB ports to access its files directly using MPC Key 61. You can also connect any class-compliant MIDI device to these ports.
What is the Phones port used for?
Connect standard stereo headphones to this output.
What are the Outputs used for?
Use standard TRS cables to connect these outputs to your monitors, mixer, etc.). The Main L/R outputs are the same as Outputs 1,2.
What are the Gain knobs used for?
Use these knobs to adjust the gain of the incoming signal from Input 1/2 on the rear panel. Be careful when setting this knob at higher levels, as this can cause the signal to distort.
What are the Inputs 1/2 used for?
Use standard XLR or TRS cables to connect these inputs to audio sources (microphone, mixer, synthesizer, etc.). When using a 1/4" cable, the Mic preamp is removed from the circuit, and the Inst/Line switch can be used to set the impedance. Turn the Gain knobs to set the input level of each one.
What are the Inst/Line switches used for?
Use these switches to set Inputs 1/2 to accept either a Line-level or Instrument-level sound source when using a 1/4" connection.
What does the Phantom Power (+48V) switch do?
This switch activates and deactivates phantom power for Inputs 1/2 when using an XLR connection. When activated, +48V of phantom power will be supplied to both inputs. Note that most dynamic microphones do not require phantom power, while most condenser microphones do. Refer to your microphone’s documentation to check if it needs phantom power.
What are the CV/Gate Out ports used for?
MPC Key 61 will send control voltage (CV) and/or Gate signals over these outputs to optional external synths or sequencers. Use standard 1/8” (3.5 mm) TS cables to send a single CV/Gate signal per output.
What is the MIDI In port used for?
Use a standard 5-pin MIDI cable to connect these inputs to the MIDI output of an external MIDI device (additional MIDI keyboard, pad controller, etc.).
What is the MIDI Out port used for?
Use a standard 5-pin MIDI cable to connect these outputs to the MIDI input of an external MIDI device (synthesizer, drum machine, etc.).
What is the MIDI Thru port used for?
Use a standard 5-pin MIDI cable to connect this thru-port to the MIDI input of an external MIDI device (synthesizer, drum machine, etc.). MIDI from the MIDI In will be sent through this output.
What is the Sustain port used for?
This input accepts an optional momentary-contact foot pedal. When pressed, the pedal will sustain the sound you are playing without having to keep your fingers pressed down on the keys.
What is the FS2 port used for?
Connect an optional 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS footswitch or other foot pedal to this input.
What is the Expression port used for?
Connect an optional expression pedal to this input for adding expressive changes during performances.
How do I use the MPC Key 61 display?
- Tap a button or option to select it. Use the data dial or –/+ buttons to change its setting or value.
- Double-tap a button to access advanced editing options. In some cases, this will show a numeric keypad that you can use to enter a value (an alternative to the data dial or –/+ buttons). Tap the upper-left part of the display to return to the previous view.
- Spread two fingers to zoom in (into a section of a waveform, for example). Pinch two fingers to zoom out.
- The upper edge of the display shows the toolbar, which contains information about the current view (often the name of the current track, sequence, audio pointer position, etc.). Tap an item to select it.
- The lower edge of the display shows various buttons that you can use in the current view. Tap a button to press it.
- To return to a previous view, either tap outside of the window currently in the display or tap the left arrow () in the upper-left part of the display.
How do I get started with MPC Key 61’s array of built-in instruments?
- When MPC Key 61 is first powered on, press the Empty Project button on the Demo Screen to create a new project. Tracks 1–8 will automatically be populated with Plugin Programs in this new project.
- Press the Sounds button to open the Instruments menu. Alternatively, tap the Sounds icon when viewing the Main Mode on the display.
- On the Instruments page, you will see a list of the available plugins for MPC Key 61. Tap the plugin name to open the preset categories for the selected plugin, and then tap the category name to view the presets in that category. To move back to the previous page, tap the icon in the upper-left corner of the touchscreen.
- Tap the preset name to load it to the track. You can also use the arrows at the bottom of the display to move to the previous or next preset. To return to the Instruments home page, tap the X icon in the upper-left corner of the touchscreen.
- To return to Main Mode, press the Main button.
How do I edit a selected plugin preset?
- From the Instruments page, tap the Edit Instrument button at the bottom of the display to switch to Program Edit Mode, where you will see a graphical representation of the plugin interface. Alternatively, you can press the Edit button on the MPC Key 61 hardware at any time.
- Use the tabs at the bottom of the screen to view different pages of parameters for each plugin.
- Plugin parameters can be edited directly from the touchscreen, or you can use the Q-Link knobs to adjust the highlighted parameters. Tap the Q-Link button on the MPC Key 61 hardware to change which column of parameters the Q-Link Knobs currently control.
- To enable automation for recording parameter adjustments, tap the automation icon in the upper-right corner of the touchscreen. Alternatively, press the Automation Read/Write button on the MPC Key 61 hardware to toggle between the modes. When automation write is enabled, you can adjust parameters while you are recording or playing back for an expressive performance that can be saved and replayed. Set the automation state to read to play back your adjustments.
- To save your edited plugin preset, tap the save disk icon at the top of the display. To load a saved plugin preset, tap the folder icon at the top of the display.
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