Akai MPK49

hey people. ive gone through the seting up of the mpk stuff on the fourms and its ok but all my key comands have gone and now so is this only usefull for simple play and stop etc? also, do u have to go to settings and change the midi and sync setting everythim i wanna have this feature.
i hope this all makes sence to someone....????

Chris Crabtree wrote:
Which is the better way to go with Logic? The Kontrol 49 is already setup as a control surface in Logic, has lighted pads, the faders look more professional and they have displays to inform you of what they are assigned to at the moment.
The MPK49, well, doesn't have any of that but from what I've seen, many people still quite like it.
What should I get?
You should get the one you like the most.
This is another case for :
"Santo y Blue Demon VS Dracula y el Hombre Lobo"

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1. look to the right of the mode wheels, you will se the "performance controls" section in orange.
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Hello everybody.
I'm pretty new using Logic and mac anyway. I just got the logic 9 pro and also I have connected my Akai Mpk49 via USB. When I hit the A3 note and only this note I only get a hit every second time I touch the note. So every second time I wants to play the A3 note it's mute. When I change the octaves in whatever directions It follow the A3 note so its is not the key thats broken but some kind of midi setup problem. When I use Reason everything works fine so is there something in Logic I don't understand. ?? Also a problem when I hit the G3 note. but here it wont realease the key so it's continueing playing even after I release the key.
Please help..
Christian

Is there a Transformer object active in your Environment ( ⌘-8, *clicks & ports* layer)?
Are there any MIDI messages assigned to *Key Commands* in the *Controller Assignments* window ( ⌘-K )? If so, delete them.
If not:
Try trashing the preference files.
0. Export your custom Key Commands (if you have any) from the Key Command window
1. Quit Logic.
2. Find the file com.apple.logic.pro.plist here: 'yourdisk'/Users/'you'/Library/Preferences/
plus the file com.apple.logic.pro.cs
3. Drag them to the Desktop
4. Start Logic. It'll create a fresh .plist and .cs file. Now see if your problem is gone or not. If it is, you can trash the .plist and .cs file on the desktop. If it isn't, you can quit Logic and put the old .plist file back if you want your old settings back.
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Are there anyone who is using the Akai Mpk49 with Logic 8 ? Im trying to get it to sync together so i cant benefit the most out of the keyboard. I've set the mpk to external midi clock and logic as master.(but im not to familiar with logic preferences 100%). As long as internal is use in sync mode should it work?
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As for using configuring the note repeat feature of the MPK49 you need to set the unit to external sync, then from within logic on the menu bar select 'File' / 'Project Settings' / 'Synchronization' Then from within the Synchronization window select the 'MIDI' tab. Look under the 'Transmit MIDI Clock' section and make sure the checkbox is selected for a destination and that the 'Akai MPK49' is selected from the drop down.

Can You assign mpk49 faders and knobs to work with logics mixer?

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ive found out how to do it. Make sure your keyboard is correctly installed. Then click on what you want to control. So open up the mixer and click on the parameter you want to control. For example if you want to control volume click on the volume fader (the actual rectangular thingy with the value in the middle). Then press 'command L'. Then move the fader and it should say assignment learned. Click on 'learn mode' in the bottom right hand corner of the window. And that should be it. The mistake i made was i was just clicking on the channel strip and not a specific parameter. Do the same for pan etc.... not sure if you can control the inserts like compression etc.... hope this helps

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Hi,
just wondering what'd be better for producing beats with logic pro 8:
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thanks

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The new MacBook seems to recognise that something is plugged in, when I look in MIDI prefs in Ableton Live it finds a MIDI Device, but doesn't detect that it's an MPK as it should. I've also tried it in some standalone Native Instruments players and they won't find anything at all connected.
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Hi
Currently, there is no 'super easy' way to have MS change patches automatically, and definately NOT directly from Playback markers.
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I go into Preferences in Logic Pro 9 and click Midi>Sync Tab and change some things around so that my Akai MPK49 Midi Controller can function properly with Logic.
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MIDI Sync Project Settings
Remember "Project Settings" are settings saved in your song file.
Preferences are settings saved in the preference file.
Preferences and Project Settings are two different things.
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Save them to a template, called for example "My Startup Template". (File -> Save as Template)
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Logic -> Preferences -> General -> Project Handling
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I am currently running Logic Pro X on an early 2011 MBP 17 with an EiE Pro and Akai MPK49. I am looking move this setup to a desktop environment. Looking at the iMac versus the New Mac Pro. From what I can tell, my MBP(16G RAM) handles it pretty well which indicates that I don't really need the MP (maybe?). Since I am fairly new to Digital Audio (about a year in; hip hop/techno creation/mixing/production), I was wondering if there's anything that I'm not considering. Any thoughts? What are the setups that are working for you? Not made of money, but price is not a deciding factor just looking to get the right setup to suit my needs and allow for growth.

A set of quality speakers and earphones and you should be ready to go, I think.
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Dear Mates
I was wondering if you guys could take the time to tell me the synthesizers you suggest or use. I'm going to be working with rap beats / electronicy music. I'm leaning towards the 'Novation SL25 Compact,' but was also looking at models like 'M-AUDIO AXIOM 25 25-KEYBOARD USB MIDI CONTROLLER'. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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i have used the axiom. overall, i really liked it, but like most m-audio products it didn't last long. my bandmate has the novation and the build quality isn't so hot, but he hasn't had any problems with it yet.
i am currently using an akai mpk49 and really like it. built like a tank too. but i have not had it long enough to provide any real durability feedback. it's a bit more pricey than the axiom, but akai is generally known for good quality.
also note - none of these are "synths" in that they don't produce any sound. they are only controllers to work with soft synths or other hardware, and to also control DAW functions, etc. i think you knew that, but just wanted to clarify.
ps: just in case, for hardware synths, i don't think you can beat the virus for sheer range and horsepower. and for soft synths, i think zebra2 is the greatest thing ever made (it has retired more hardware than i care to think about), but it can be a bit daunting at first. all these recommendations depend on your own style, taste and needs of course.
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Inter Face

Howdy, just got my iMac and logic 8 sorted, now am after a midi controller and analoge/digital interface. Have checked out Apogee, looks good but does anyone use a Line 6 Toneport KB37. I saw one in the shop the other day and i use a compatible guitar setup and was wondering if this might be the go. Anyone? I know it's not apple gear but hey!

Will you be recording more than one stereo track at a time? If you need to, I would suggest looking at the Tascam 1641 - great unit.
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I have Logic Pro 8, AKAI MPK49, imac 10.6.3 OS X..
I have been trying to add a audio interface and somehow I lost any kind of input ability....
I went to my enviroment and hit the keys in the "click and ports" area, however; even when I hit the keys on my Caps Lock keyboard nothing happens.
Anyone have an idea what I could have done?
Thanks!

Thanks a bunch!!! I had the same problem and sure enough in the audio midi setup the input was set to mute. Hopefully I can remember this in the future!
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