Akai mpk61 - Manual (Page 12)

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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.
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!
The selected key and every key below it is considered Section "A." Every key above it is Section "B."
Alternatively, you can set the Split Point while 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." 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.
For each independent section of the keyboard, you can enable or
disable the pitch bend wheel, sustain pedals, the expression
pedal, the arpeggiator, and aftertouch. Use the [<] and [>] buttons
to toggle between the fields for "A" and "B."
You can also set the MIDI channel over which the notes will be
sent. Section A will always be sent over the keyboard's common
channel (which can be selected in Global Mode). You can set
Section B to send over 1-16A, 1-16B, or the common channel.