MPK49 Operator's Manual - rev1.1 - Just Music

A NOTE ABOUT USING THE MPK49 WITH SOFTWARE1. Make sure that the MPK49 and all external devices are connected and that the USBcable is connected to your computer before opening any software applications on yourcomputer with which you might want to use the MPK49. If the unit is not plugged inbefore, your software application might not recognize the MPK49 as an availabledevice.2. In your software application, you will need to set the MPK49 as a default MIDI inputdevice. This is usually done in the MIDI section of the Preferences menu.3. If you would like to use tempo-synced features, such as Note Repeat and Arpeggiator,you will also need to slave the MPK49 to a MIDI Clock generated by your softwareDAW. Make sure that your software is set up to send MIDI clock to the MPK49 and thatthe unit’s MIDI Clock setting is set to “External” (see Global Mode). This will ensure thatthe Arpeggiator and Beat Repeat are synchronized to the tempo selected in yoursoftware DAW.IMPORTANTThe operation of the MIDI OUT port changes depending on whether or not a USB cable isconnected to the MPK49.• USB cable connected:MIDI data from your computer is passed to the MIDI OUT port. When a USB cable isconnected, you should activate "MIDI echo" in your sequencer if you want the MPK49 tocontrol another external device.• USB cable not connected:Whatever you play on the MPK49 is sent to the MIDI OUT port.Note: If you have another device connected to the MPK49's MIDI IN port, that device'sMIDI information will be ignored.5