Operation Manual

Initial Setup

1. Software/Driver Download and Installation

To download and install the required drivers, VIP software application, and virtual instruments:

1. Go to akaipro.com and register your product. If you don’t have an Akai Professional account yet, you

will be prompted to create one.

2. Download the Advance Software Package.

3. Open the file and double-click the installer application: .exe (Windows) or .dmg (Mac OS X).

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Note: By default, VIP will be installed in [your hard drive] \ Program Files \ VstPlugins (Windows) or

Applications (Mac OS X). A shortcut will be created on your Desktop, as well.

To download additional plugins and audio content:

1. Open VIP.

2. In VIP, click Advance Content.

3. In the Advance Content panel, select and download the plugins and audio content you want to use with

VIP. Follow the on-screen instructions for each selection.

Important: When installing these plugins, we recommend installing them on your computer’s internal

hard drive rather than on an external hard drive.

2. Controller Setup

Here is just an example of how to use Advance 25 to your setup. Items not listed under Introduction > Box

Contents are sold separately.

Powe

(optional)

Computer

Expression Pedal

(optional)

Sustain Pedal

(optional)

External MIDI

Sound Module

(optional)