On your MPK Mini MKII, hold down the PROG SELECT button and press Pad 5 (Prog 1) to select preset 1 on your MPK.This will send the preset information to the first preset/program on the MPK. On the left side of the editor, click on Send under Program 1.The preset settings will then be loaded into the editor. Select the file named mpc.mk2 and click Open. Select File > Open and navigate to the unzipped folder from Step 1.Close all other audio/MIDI software (including MPC Essentials), connect your MPK Mini MKII to your computer, and open the editor software.Please make sure to unzip the folder to your desktop once the file has completed downloading. Download The MPK Mini MKII MPC Mapping file from this link.In order to make sure that your hardware pads will trigger the pads in the software, we want to load a new preset on to your MPK Mini MKII. The best way to use the included sample content is with the pads on your MPK Mini MKII. Please make sure that you have downloaded and installed the editor from the links below:
Akai Pro MPK Mini MKII - How to Download, Install and Unlock the Included Softwareĭuring this guide, we will also be using the MPK Mini MKII editor to load a preset file on to your MPK Mini MKII.For a complete walk through, please make sure to go through the guide below before continuing: This guide walks through where to find those content packs and how to use them.īefore diving into the sample content, you will first want to make sure that your MPK is registered to your Akai Pro account and you are up and running with the MPC Essentials software. Along with MPC Essentials, the MPK Mini MKII comes with three content packs to help you get started producing beats and making music. The MPK mini MKII is an ultra-compact controller designed for the travelling musician and desktop producer.