Akai MPK249 Beginner's Guide (Logic Pro X, M1 MacBooks)

A quick tutorial on how to use the Akai MPK249 for beginners. I also show you guys how to connect to the M1 Pro MacBook Pro that a lot of you guys in my last video were asking about.

I cover how to set up your Akai MPK249 with Logic Pro and midi map it.

Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00 - 0:15
M1 MacBook Connection Issue: 0:15 - 1:11
Setting Up In Your DAW: 1:11 - 2:01
MIDI Mapping With Logic Pro: 2:01 - 2:33
Transport Controls: 2:33 - 3:38
Outro: 3:38 - 4:00

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DAW: Logic Pro X
Keyboard: Akai MPK249
Laptop: MacBook Pro 14' (M1 Pro)

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[Braddie]

upwards back at it again with another banger of a video

[marimoonshot]

exactly what i needed. thank you so much!

[alexhinde]

Thanks for video. I got stuck at the mapping part. Could do with more of a breakdown on how to do this exactly. Thanks!

[MadiMcPherson]

Thank you sooo much you're a life saver!!!!

[TheArpage]

I don’t have these issues and I use a Anker 7+3 port powered USB hub. My MPK249 works flawlessly on my Mac Mini and 14” Macbook Pro.

[bpproductions]

Thanks Bro! Please do post more tips i've got the same controller :)

[marvoinfo]

I was able to test this controller in a store with my apple usb3 adapter and putting it in low power mode. Pretty cool. This was a while back. I forgot what the velocity sensitivity for piano was like.

[RRRSoulEvan]

mpk249 not workin and the part where about the midi. it only shows all, logic virtual in. no port a or other optins. I'm getting aggravated how did this happen and not before

[davidmhuey]

This was really helpful. Do you have a way to get note repeat. Arpeggiator, latch loop, tap to all work?

[BronsonWoodMusic]

Does anyone know of any actual classes for the MPK 249? I find these videos helpful, but I'd really love an in depth class.

[bakaliaros]

Thanks for your videos! 👏
Q: Did you manage to sync the tap tempo?
…I’ve tried a lot of things but nothing works!

[fredaria]

Thanks for the video! Unfortunately, this doesn’t work with MPK261. What is your OS version?

[DocFirewire]

I bought a cheap USB-C to USB-B Cable on Amazon and it works perfectly for my MPK261 attached to my 16" M1 Pro Macbook, so I guess it also works for the MPK249. No need for a Hub or anything.

[eMwAlex]

Hi, can you make a video with Akai Mpk249 to show how you make a music (4 to 6 Tracks) live performance with Logic? I make shorts on YouTube and wish to perform live with mpk249 and logic and record it live for my Shorts. Tnx a lot Alex

[dineshsthanki]

Hi can you make the same video for setting up the. Controller with Ableton live. Thanks

[electrosativa]

Hi bro. Nice video. I can’t to set change program from akai to Logic virtual instrument. Any idea? Thx

[baiden]

Make sure your usb hub has external power cause if u plug it in straight in won’t supply power it’s just be in low mode but if u have external power it should light up the whole keyboard and it will automatically connect

[whnzmmr]

Bro I'm very frustrated but your video gives me hope. I've bought a MacBook Pro M1 Pro and since then, it's not recognizing my AKAI MPK249. I bought a USB B to USB C dongle/adapter and it didn't work. So I went to the Apple Store today and bought a different dongle/adapter from Apple itself and it's still not working. Am I forced to sell my keyboard and get one from an other company? I don't hope so.

Thanks in advance!

[jamesb]

Could you do a video mapping, more in depth?

[ChelseaMcintosh]

When I pushed scan to add my mpk249 it won’t scan.
I tried doing it manually and clicked scan but wouldn’t work . Do you know how to fix it