{"id":1768592,"date":"2021-04-09T13:27:53","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T13:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1768592"},"modified":"2022-09-23T15:22:41","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T15:22:41","slug":"akai-mpk2-setup-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/akai-mpk2-setup-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Akai MPK2 Setup Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Akai MPK2\nseries is a fully customizable MIDI controller that you can use with any DAW. It\nspeeds up your workflow no matter what software you use. In this guide, we\u2019ll\nshow you how to register, set up, and program the MPK2 for the first time. Follow\nthe sections below to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><a href=\"#Register-the-MPK2\"><strong>Register the MPK2<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Download-and-install-Software-Manager\"><strong>Download and install Software Manager <\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Activate-the-third-party-content\"><strong>Activate the third-party content<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Setup-and-connections\"><strong>Setup and connections<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><strong><a href=\"#How-to-sync-with-a-DAW\">How to sync with a DAW<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Register-the-MPK2\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Register the MPK2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you\nbegin, you\u2019ll first want to register the MPK2 with Akai. Upon registration,\nyou\u2019ll gain access to the MPK software, drivers, and a premium collection of\nsounds. Follow these steps to register your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/customer\/account\/productregistrations\/add\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Akai account<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have one, then click <strong>Create Account<\/strong> and fill out the necessary information.<\/li><li>On your account home page, click <strong>REGISTER NEW PRODUCT<\/strong>, enter the serial number, which is located on the bottom of the unit and is also printed on the back of the MPK owner\u2019s manual.<\/li><li>Click <strong>CHECK SERIAL<\/strong>, fill out the required information, then click <strong>REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/customer\/account\/productregistrations\/add\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/02\/AKAI-Registration-page-1-1024x447.png\" alt=\"AKAI Registration page\" class=\"wp-image-1766352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/02\/AKAI-Registration-page-1-1024x447.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/02\/AKAI-Registration-page-1-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/02\/AKAI-Registration-page-1-768x335.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2020\/02\/AKAI-Registration-page-1.png 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Click the image to register your AKAI MPK2<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button flat s blue\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Download-and-install-Software-Manager\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Download and install Software Manager<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Akai\u2019s Software\nManager app includes the installers for all of your bundled software and any\ndrivers. It uses your serial number to unlock everything, so all you need to do\nis launch Software Manager, connect your MPK2 to the computer, and then let it\ndo the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Go to the bottom of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/customer\/account\/index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Akai account page (opens in a new tab)\">Akai account page<\/a>, click the <strong>MPK2 software<\/strong>, then click the installer for your OS.<\/li><li>Navigate to the <em>Downloads <\/em>folder on your computer, launch the Software Manager installer file, and then follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li><li>During the installation process, you will be asked to connect your MPK and choose the software you wish to download.<ul><li>All instruments and sound packs will be located in the Software Manager, so feel free to download and install them anytime you\u2019d like.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Activate-the-third-party-content\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">Activate the third-party content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the free bundled software is activated through iLok. Once you register your hardware, Akai will deposit an iLok code into your account, which you can use to activate via iLok License Manager. If you don\u2019t have an iLok account, follow the instructions below. If you already have an iLok account, skip this section and continue to <strong><a href=\"#Setup-and-connections\">Setup and Connections<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Create-an-iLok-account\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Create an iLok account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilok.com\/#!registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"> iLok\u2019s registration page<\/a> and complete the registration form. <\/li><li>Please take note of your user ID and password, as they are case-sensitive.<\/li><li>Open the iLok Account Activation email and click on the verification link.<\/li><li>Download and install the iLok License Manager.<\/li><li>Launch the iLok License Manager app and sign in to your account.<ul><li><em>(Optional)<\/em> Connect an iLok and when prompted, and click <strong>Yes<\/strong> to register the dongle to your account.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilok.com\/#!registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2015\/03\/Create-iLok-account-page-1024x928.png\" alt=\"Click here to create an iLok account\" class=\"wp-image-1759852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2015\/03\/Create-iLok-account-page-1024x928.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2015\/03\/Create-iLok-account-page-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2015\/03\/Create-iLok-account-page-768x696.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2015\/03\/Create-iLok-account-page.png 1222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Click the image create an iLok account<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Activate-the-virtual-instruments\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Activate the virtual instruments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>In the My Products section of your Akai account, click <strong>SEE DETAILS, DOWNLOADS, AND OFFERS<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Go to the Software downloads section, then click<strong> GET ACTIVATION CODE<\/strong>. <ul><li>The serial number that is revealed will be your iLok activation code.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Launch iLok License Manager, click <strong>Licenses, <\/strong>then click<strong> Redeem Activation Code<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Copy and paste the serial number located in the Software downloads section, click <strong>Next<\/strong>, then follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li><li>All three virtual instruments are now activated.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/ilok-license-manager-tutorial\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2018\/11\/iLok-Quickstart-Hero-Image.png);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">iLok Setup Guide<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\">Learn more about how to set up your iLok.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button flat s blue\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Setup-and-connections\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft noUnderline customh2 swheader\">Setup and connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MPK2 series MIDI controller\nisn\u2019t just a standard MIDI controller. It\u2019s unique in that it not only functions\non its own, but it also has built-in control presets that allow you to control\ndifferent functions for some of the most popular DAWs and the bundled software\nyou received. You can even sync it with external MIDI devices to further expand\nyour studio or live setup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MPK2 series is primarily\nbus-powered, meaning no additional power supply is required. The only time you\nneed a power supply is when using it in conjunction with external hardware.\nFollow these steps to set up your MPK2. Also, be sure to check out Akai\u2019s video\nbelow on how to sync it with external devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Connect the USB cable from the MPK2 to the computer or powered USB hub.<\/li><li>Navigate to your computer\u2019s device settings to ensure that the MPK2 is recognized.<ul><li><strong>PC:<\/strong> Navigate to <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>, then click <strong>Sound, video and game controllers<\/strong>&nbsp;to verify it\u2019s listed.<\/li><li><strong>Mac:<\/strong> Go to <strong>Applications<\/strong>, then click<strong> Utilities and System Information<\/strong>. Verify it\u2019s listed in the USB section.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Akai MPK2 Series - Syncing to External MIDI Devices\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FimEnoOL2c0?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Akai MPK2 Series \u2014 Syncing to External MIDI Devices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"How-to-sync-with-a-DAW\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader darkBlueHeader alignLeft underline customh3 swheader\">How to sync with a DAW<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The MPK2 series includes presets\nthat you can load to control various functions within popular DAWs and virtual\ninstruments. You just need to load the preset on the MPK2, update the DAW\u2019s\nsettings, and then you\u2019ll be all set! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The instructions are different for each DAW and virtual instrument, so visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noterepeat.com\/products\/akai-professional\/mpk-2-series\/407-akai-mpk2-complete-preset-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>MPK2 Complete Preset Overview<\/strong><\/a> for specific instructions on updating the settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noterepeat.com\/products\/akai-professional\/mpk-2-series\/407-akai-mpk2-complete-preset-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/AKAI-MPK-Preset-Page-1024x791.png\" alt=\"AKAI MPK Preset Page\" class=\"wp-image-1768609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/AKAI-MPK-Preset-Page-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/AKAI-MPK-Preset-Page-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/AKAI-MPK-Preset-Page-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/AKAI-MPK-Preset-Page.png 1162w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Is-your-MPK2-not-recognized\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Is your MPK2 not recognized?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your MPK2\nisn\u2019t being recognized by your computer, disconnect and reconnect it. If that\nstill doesn\u2019t work, try a different port. Also, be sure to check out our guide\non resolving MIDI issues on PC and Mac for more troubleshooting steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/resolving-midi-device-issues-on-pc-and-mac\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2019\/03\/MIDI-troubleshooting-guide.png);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Resolving MIDI Device Issues on PC and Mac<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button flat s blue\">Return to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Additional-AKAI-resources\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-customheader blackHeader alignLeft underline customh4 swheader\">Additional AKAI resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/inmusicbrands.force.com\/akaipro\/s\/article\/Akai-MPK2-Series-Frequently-Asked-Questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Akai MPK2 Series FAQ<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/inmusicbrands.force.com\/akaipro\/s\/article\/Akai-MPK2-Series-Complete-Download-Unlock-and-Setup-in-MPC-Essentials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Akai MPK2 Series Complete Setup in Essentials<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/amfile\/file\/download\/file\/532\/product\/16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"499\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MPK225-Manual.png\" alt=\"MPK225 Manual\" class=\"wp-image-1768622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MPK225-Manual.png 499w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MPK225-Manual-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MPK225-Manual-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/amfile\/file\/download\/file\/532\/product\/16\/\" target=\"_blank\">MPK225 User Guide<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/amfile\/file\/download\/file\/542\/product\/21\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"499\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MPK249-Manual.png\" alt=\"MPK249 Manual\" class=\"wp-image-1768623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MPK249-Manual.png 499w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MPK249-Manual-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MPK249-Manual-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/amfile\/file\/download\/file\/542\/product\/21\/\" target=\"_blank\">Akai MPK249 User Guide<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/amfile\/file\/download\/file\/559\/product\/41\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MPK261-Manual.png\" alt=\"MPK261 Manual\" class=\"wp-image-1768624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MPK261-Manual.png 500w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MPK261-Manual-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/04\/MPK261-Manual-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/amfile\/file\/download\/file\/559\/product\/41\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Akai MPK261 User Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1768617,"template":"","categories":[142726],"tags":[67197,54779,54216,77857,326139,142663],"storecat":[],"itemids":[61869,61870,61868],"manufacturers":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- 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