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MPK249 Setup Guide

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The Akai MPK2 series controllers combine deep software integration, enhanced workflow, and core

technologies from the iconic line of MPC workstations. The MPK225, MPK249, and MPK261 are engineered to

be all-in-one controller solutions for comprehensive interfacing and manipulation of virtual instruments, effect

plugins, DAWs, and more. This guide walks through how to setup the MPK2 series controller with Ableton

Live.

MPK2 Series Hardware Setup

1. First, connect the Akai MPK2 series controller to an available USB port on your computer using the supplied

cable and power the controller on.

2. Press the PRESET button and use the data dial to scroll to Preset: 1 LiveLite. Press the PUSH TO

ENTER knob. Note: The presets, preset names, and order of presets may vary depending on the specific model.

3. Press the GLOBAL button to enter the Global settings menu. Press the right arrow key until the display

reads Clock Source: Use the rotary knob to select External.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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MPK249 Setup Guide Technical Support If you have any pre/after-sales questions, the Akai Pro support team are available to help! Ask a question here on Amazon to collaborate with other users and receive direct responses from Akai Pro. To connect directly with our Amazon Support team, please email - amzsupport@akaipro.com The Akai MPK2 series controllers combine deep software integration, enhanced workflow, and core technologies from the iconic line of MPC workstations.
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4. Hit the right arrow key until the display reads Save Globals. Press the PUSH TO ENTER knob to save the settings. The display will flash . When this is complete, the display will read . 5. Press the PRESET button to return to the preset screen. Ableton Live Lite Software Setup 1. First, connect the Akai MPK2 series controller to an available USB port on your computer using the supplied cable, and launch Ableton Live Lite. 2. Next, open the Ableton Live Lite Preferences window.
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. Select the MIDI / Sync tab from the left side of the window. Within the MIDI Ports section, adjust the settings as suggested below: Next to Input: MPK249, toggle On the button in the Track, Sync and Remote columns as shown in the image below. Next to Output: MPK249, toggle On the button in the Track, Sync and Remote columns as shown in the image below. 4. Next, at the top of the window under Control Surface, choose MPK49 from the drop-down list in row 1.
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Virtual Instruments and Plugins Note for Windows users only: If you have difficulty locating your plugin in your PlugIns category within Ableton Live Lite, be sure Ableton Live Lite is reading plugins from the correct location where your plugin is installed. To do this: 1. Open the Preferences menu in Ableton Live 9 Lite MAC: Select Live > Preferences or use the key command shortcut - [Command + comma] PC: Select Options > Preferences or use the key command shortcut - [Control + comma] 2.