Akai is making the MPC a MANDATORY component in EVERY studio, no matter your DAW choice...they are almost there...Beef up the processor...team up with Brainworx or Melda Productions and create DAW grade effects and you will shift the Paradigm.
ZoooooM! They should add some of Airwindows plugins from Chris, excellent textures and colours that is already ported and running on Linux systems. But this update is a winnnnner
@@LewisSales for sure a winner!🔥🔥🔥 and this is an Aggressive update, a warning to its competitors that they mean business and they intend to stick around for the future.
My history: Mpc 2000xl Mpc 1000 Mpc 500 Mpc element Mpc studio Mpc studio black Mpc touch Mpc live 2.... From 2003 til 2021. This is by far the most jam packed software update Akai has ever done... SALUTE AND SHOUT OUT TO AKAI
Yeah! Now I can run my MPC One stuff into my Alesis 3630 with the kick drum going separately into the 3630's sidechain input ... proper oldskool house. ;) I bought an MPC One two weeks ago, and boom, it becomes a much larger system all of a sudden. (Not to mention the vocal pitch correction and harmonizer, and tons of more great synth sounds.)
I ordered the tascam 16 a week ago so I can input my 8outs from my 2000xl mpc and send it into the daw via usb from the mixer... now with this update.. if you got a X...live...or 1..this is game changing.. tascam gone sell a lot of these mixers now.. you can totally remove the computer with a set up like this..
I thought about getting a Model 12 to replace my Alto Live 1202. But I decided not to bother with the 12 nor the 16 when I saw they didn't have Send and Return jacks for my outboard effects gear(Alesis Quadrverb and Pioneer RMX-500. I had spent time researching how to use sends & returns jacks and wasn't about to purchase gear that didn't have them, especially at those prices. But Tascam does have a convoluted way of utilizing outboard gear if you want to go that route.
@@Mr.Taylor56 I have the Model 12. It has 2 aux sends, a stereo submix send and a pair of insert jacks on channels 1-2. I use my subs to send to my outboard HX Stomp guitar effects (reverb etc.). My aux sends to my DBX side-chain compressor. And my inserts to my “mastering” Fredenstein F200 stereo compressor. However, this costs me channels 1-2 as dedicated “return” channels. So only 4 stereo channels left to use as true inputs. Hope that was helpful.
@@Mr.Taylor56 I can see why you didn't purchase the mixer.. it doesn't fit your workflow..I m just using it for my mpc.. I can have a little fun without the computer.. dump all my sounds on the board and mix them down or if I choose I can send all the sounds into my computer via USB and futher process them or save them..and keep in mind I mainly got this for my older MPC'S "2000xl and 2500". It's just a way for me to detach from the mouse and keyboard sometimes..I also believe that sometimes a simple workflow like this can yield some of your most creative work..
@@Mr.Taylor56 The Soundcraft MTK’s may be a better choice with external gear. I had the MTK22 and it definitely had more sends. I can’t remember whether it had returns as well. I replaced my MTK22 with a Model16 because (a) I wanted to record without hooking up a computer and (b) it’s easier to see the state of the Tascam units because the buttons on the Soundcraft are small and densely packed. But of late I have been wanting to do dub mixes and the Model16 is a bit limited with the external effects all needing to come back in on existing channels. But this basically is what I’ve been looking for since getting an MPC One.
Thank you for this great feature. When will be 48kHz be possible? MPC does not recognize the interface if it runs on 48kHz what the hole Studio is working in?
@@caseybeach3935 unconsciously you predicted the future 😊😊... I was about to buy a vocal processor for live performance, but with 2.10 dont need it anymore.
My feature requests so far after two days with a live 2 (a couple seem like glaring design oversights tbh): Allow MIDI Setups to be saved as presets within MIDI Programs, with MIDI Port/channel/program change/cc settings/assignments included. MIDI Programs are currently pretty much useless. Give the Pad Perform settings an option for them to saved to either master project setting, or tied to a programs within the project. This would make it possible to have Pad Perform set to chords on one track, and a scale on another which would be really nice, and save on having to select everything all over again every time. Stop Pad Perform from forgetting it’s Root Note and Scale setting when switching back from progressions to notes. Add a search bar within the sample editor, it’s a pain trying to find your bounces/samples within the editor itself because it only have the drop down/scroll menu if you have sample heavy instruments within a project. Allow Sequence bounces to be named before they’re rendered.
This is ideal for me, I’m new to electronic gear and no totally vibing with software daw, just slow to begin for me, but I’m not new to music, this I can learn how to write and arrange full songs and don’t need much but hands on time and yt videos to get me going, not to mention, I can use my synths with this and add drop my samples into this from my pc, perfect, now I just need to sell my drumbrute impact and save up enough to get one of these bad boys!
I feel like MPC's song mode feature is severely underrated and might be the reason why they won't put an arranger mode in it. Clone your sequences, name them, record track mutes to each sequence accordingly, arrange the sequences in song mode, print the song into a sequence. Go to the sequence, choose to edit track mutes if you want, add more samples, more ideas, sequence it again in song mode. (and you still get to record automations)
@@keitomineproductions4133 Hello Bother. Thank you for the reply! I didn't get an MPC yet. I didn't get any drum machine/sampler/groove box yet. I'm not entirely sure what your tutorial enables you to do to be honest. If you could explain in layman's terms I'd be very grateful. I'm on the edge of an MPC purchase tbh so if you would help push me over the edge.. I'd be grateful xD
@@righteousbeats4941 I don't think that what he meant at what I took can you plug your USB to your PC and get 32 outputs directly to your daw standalone
Does anyone have a list of compatible "audio devices"? are there alternative mixers that work like the "Tascam"? I think AKAI needs to work on an official and definitive audio interface to expand the audio outputs of the MPC.
I replaced the Focusrite interface with a Tascam Model 12 as in the Akai UA-cam videos and I still have crackles in the audio. if I have the Akai internal interface in the audio settings, it's OK - do you have such a problem?
I had the same problem which started with update 2.11.5. I tried updating to 2.11.6 hoping Akai fixed it, but no it’s still there. I had to downgrade back to 2.11.4 to remove the unwanted noise.
Hello Akai, I have a stability issue with the MPC ONE. I have a behringer UMC 1880 (class compliant) sound card and sometimes it is recognized and works perfectly with the MPC One and sometimes it is not recognized. Sometimes you have to restart the MPC for it to be recognized and it works and sometimes even doing exactly the same manipulation, it is no longer recognized. I have this problem only on the Akai Mpc One... Any idea?
Been reluctantly looking for a DAW for finalizing, glad I didn't jump. Amazing update! Any idea on how to have the model 12 simultaneously act as a PC (for soft synths) and MPC interface? Is it possible to split the model 12 USB output?
I am just curious about the following: do you need mixer this big to Connect a synth and Lets say a drumcomputer to the mpc one? Or is it also possible to do it with a smaller one? And what does it mean you can use the synth as an audiotrack?
Yeah I’m kind of bummed. I have a QU 32 with a fixed sample rate that I don’t think is compatible with my MPC X to utilize this awesome feature. At least in standalone.
@@mrautomatech2329 im in the same boat. I have the 24 but id trade it to be able to use the new upgrade. Any suggestions or do you think a patch for the x will come out
I've got an MPC X (8 outputs) but I'd like to have 2 or 4 additional outputs. I'd like to know if a 2/4 sound card would provide additional tracks (8+2 or 8+4) or if usb card is exclusive of internal outputs ?
question i have an interface connected standalone seeing all 32 ins and outs and want to know can i send my outs via adat into my apollo twin because when i connect it nothing happens
Thank you, that was info I needed, as the MTK documentation only lists ASIO, apple , and a dedicated driver is needed for Windows, it's not obvious it would work.
Using a compatible mixer in this way also helps negate the limitation of not having a traditional mixer window in the MPC itself (like what the Force has).
@@eige8299 you have to check to see if your device is “class compliant” or not. If it requires a driver to talk to a computer, chances are it won’t work. Class Compliant devices are often advertised as such.
So for example 2 where you have the mikrokorg and mini nova… You have audio out cables into the model 12 for each synth.. then you have the model 12 connected to the Mpc one via usb hub? Right now I have model 12, Roland fantom and skulpt synth..
Yeah, the USB Hub seems irrelevant in this example as the Model 12 could simply be directly connected, but I guess it's to show that you can use a USB hub (which you already did before 2.10.. the USB hub that is).
There aren't going to be many. You need a mixer with multi channel USB in/out and physical controls. Soundcraft also makes two of them in the Signature MTK line. Prices are comparable to the Tascam. You could also do something like pipe all the class compliant USB audio outs from the MPC-One to an iPad and use a cheap MIDI controller for your faders.
@@arvidedor you’ll have to research online before making a purchase. I just tried hiking up my Live to my Soundcraft Signature 10, and the results were so-so. I was able to get the output of the Live to show up on channels 9/10 which was cool. I need to see if I can send audio the other way soon. The Signature 10 only sums to a stereo pair afaik; it’s not multi-channel like the Tascam demonstrated here.
@@peterkadarmusic9728 that's the ten. The 12 MTK and 22 MTK do multi channel in and out over class compliant USB. And yeah, @arvidedor... You'll need to do some reading on product pages. Don't think you're going to find many options for less than $600, which is why you might want to consider going mixer without physical controls or iPad and use a MIDI controller. With an iPad, you open up a world of excellent plugins.
I have an MPC X and. a behringer x32 - and yes I can get the full fat 32 channels into the desk (32 inputs yay!!) but what I really want to do is maybe buy an 8 channel class complaint USB interface so I can have 8 outputs on TRS from the MPCX and then another 8 channels via USB and take those analog outs and plug them into the beghringer x32 via analog outs from the audio interface? Make sense? What I am asking is can I have internal 8 outputs AND usb audio outs from MPC X at the same time?
This is a great addition. With MPC just encouraging us to sample more, are we still limited in the total sample length available in one project? There was talk of streaming samples from disk, but I don't think that's done yet... Right? Like given for rocking a MiniNova!
Does anyone know? Can you use USB B of Key 37 to *output* the L/R audio of a sequence? Asking as my mixer (a Yamaha MG10XU) has a USB B 2input/2output that allows for monitoring signal while NOT sending that monitored signal to the stereo out (i.e. this allows monitoring MPC tracks while laying down vocals, guitar, bass etc thru mixer into MPC).
Very helpful video. Would you tell me if I can multirecord to the Tascam disc, using MPC5000 and Tascam Model mixer ? Using the MPC5000 USB out and the main outs plugged in the Tascam stereo IN's ? I just prefer to use my MPC5000 instead of buying MPC One.
Question: When using multiple synths/gear and a USB Hub, does each item (synth) need to be plugged into the USB HUB? In the video you have 2 synths but I don't see both of them (or any of them) connected to the Hub...only the MPC. Am I correct? Is only their audio cables connected to the mixer and nothing else? Is this the same for connectivity for all class-compliant mixers, not just the mighty Tascam?
I saw in the Synth content download PDF that it references Force OS 3.0.7 which isn't out yet. This leads me to believe that it's going to be coming to the Force soon.
@Tommie Burt Agreed. Having the extra I/O on the Force will be nice. I also want to explore an external USB midi interface because I'm not a fan of the 1/8" jacks for midi.
Dear AKAI Staff I’ve just updated my Mpc One to the 2.10 firmware and I’ve bought a Zoom Live Trak L-12. I’ve found and selected the Zoom in the Audio Device section of the Mpc and flagged the 32 input/output option. Then I’ve tried to assign the outputs to different channels in the mixer, yet from my Zoom I can’t hear any sound (from the monitor out or from the headphones). I can only hear something when I switch on the Usb Return buttons on the mixer. There’s something I’m doing wrong, but I can’t understand what and where. The same thing happens when I connect the Mpc to my Scarlett 18i20. Am I missing something with the Mpc or with the audiointerfaces? Thank you for a kind answer.
Where is the audio coming from at the 2:50 mark? There's nothing plugged into the Tascam, and you're not playing audio on the MPC...You just set all the pad outputs from a midi drum program to the tascam and then went into audio and armed empty audio tracks...what am I missing here?
mpc x standalone > outs into model 12 > model 12 usb to pc > Reaper? If I follow your set up how do I then route to pc for reaper recording? to each his own, I don't know.
@@nickbarry2243 yes but at this point you need instant track mute and regualr track mute to be assigned to program and not general, cause instant track mute is perfect for this trick u seggest, but for kit hit no, it makes weird cuts
@@deepeightyeight I totally get what your saying. Another method to mute and unmute audio tracks from the screen... Although the workflow is crunchy you can pull up Track Mix. Defaults to Programs. Change to Audio Tracks. Click Mute tab. You get all your audio tracks in one view but can't use pads to mute. Screen only. Maybe that could be helpful for your live arrangements using audio tracks.
@@nickbarry2243 yeah but in that scenario the mute button is tiny and i can't mute other tracks simultaneously... i don't get why they can't add this on track mute page, i mean is just possible to assign a midi control and using an external controller, but cannot do in track mute, in insane.... anyway the trick i use right now on my mpc live is assign filter cutoff or mute to a q-links so it works, but i don't get it why they can't allow us to use audio track in track mute page, it would be a 10 minutes job for them, but is 3\ years is going on.... a big question
Hi I got a question Is this Demo THE livelooping feature as far as I understand it? There was a short casual sentence at the end of the demo mentioning „live dawless jammin….“
can anyone explain why you would want to use the tascam model 12 with your mpc, is this just to track out into the tascam without using a computer or is the main reason for using the model 12 with an mpc something else? He's recording out of the mpc into the tascam, and then back into the mpc....... why? Trying to get my head around this.
Having a multiple 12/10 usb input/output interface such as the Tascam model 12 allow you to record multiple tracks simultaneously. As for return back to the Tascam, it allow you to "mix" in the Tascam using its faders and eq etc. This is just what I am thinking of doing at the top of my head.
@@lespaul1323 I believe the audio (unless I am missing something) is sent back to the mpc pre-fader so volume adjustments won't be sent. You can set it up to be sent after the compression and eq though
@@444levels9 If you don't use the audio track or the sampling function, the only thing I can think of is if you have external outboard gear like synth, drum machine etc. and use it like a regular mixer less the usb connection if you wish.
In the first example recording mixer passes back into the mpc, this is always pre-fader so it won't record your individual volume mixing, just the eq and compression back into the mpc?
I’m assuming that I can do a similar setup with my zoom L12 since I have the same usb connection? I realize that the Tascam model 12 has more features.
@@snowbarnes I hope so because that would be crazy if Force had that ability. What I want to know at this point is if you can plug live into a mixer like a DJ mixer that has USB inputs that was sent out a stereo channel to a mixer channel. Because I have a denon mixer that if I could send out the stereo channel into a channel that that would just be crazy. Do you know if you can do that or not?
The PDF that comes with the Synth content references Force OS 3.0.7. This update isn't available yet from the site so that leads me to believe that it will be coming to the Force soon.
Tascam better send that model 12 to Ave, ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they send it to you. If I can use a model 24, OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That will be a game changer.
Yeah nice feature!.. But how does the MPC recognize the names of the synths that are only connected with aux cables into that mixer? And if we want to also record the midi signals of the synths besides audio, should we then also connect the usb`s of those synths into that usb hub?.. That said it is still not very clear how the best routing setup looks like to be most versatile and 'non' destructive, this video only shows the software side not the hardware wiring - I assume we also need midi signals to be able to sequence with the clock and be able to adjust and or manipulate notes on the fly or in post - instead of recording wave only.. (I see this recording waves only, actually mostly benefitting vocals the most I guess) Or what am I missing here?!..
I connect my mpc mpk studio mpk 2 to my mpc one and it sees it but no midi info from pads or leds . I hope akai would fix their own products to work with this in the future I did report this to akai support for a solution maybe midi din will work and will try but what about those led feedback and mpc control ? ?
There isn't a list available of compatible audio interfaces but class-compliant devices should work. Please reach out to our support team at akaipro.com/support for additional assistance.
MPC , please fix the scratching glitch sound anomalies when using usb to the tascam model 12. It makes this video functionality unusable. I have the new flagship Keys 61 and love everything about it except my lost ability to cleanly record setting up with multitrack recording 😢
Unfortunately doesn't seem to work with audio interfaces that have a fixed sampling rate that doesn't match that of MPC's. Case in point, got an Allen Heath QU32 mixer/audio interface which uses fixed 24bit@48kHz for recording. Connecting it to MPC Live 2 shows up in the interface selection drop-down but selecting it shows "Error: 44100 may not be a supported sampling rate on the external device. Code -22".
@@lespaul1323 I've reached out to Akai to ask about this. The MPC itself can change its sampling configurations (when connected in controller mode) so hopefully it's not a fundamental limitation to be able to connect interfaces w/ sampling rates other than 44.1kHz. Will update if I hear anything back.
@@franklease1033 That's a good question. From QU reference manual: "The driver is ASIO 2.2 compliant and supports standard WDM/DirectX Windows interfaces including MME and DirectSound". Also, the brochure states the following: "The interface is class-compliant on Mac OS X making it truly plug ‘n play and will be recognized straight away by any DAW supporting Core Audio, including Logic, Cubase, Reaper, and Pro Tools. An ASIOTM and WDM compatible driver is available for Windows computers." Given the above one would assume that on Windows/OSX QU series is class-compliant but the question is can the same be inferred for linux OSes which MPC's firmware is a derivative of (see: github.com/TheKikGen/MPC-LiveXplore/wiki/How-to-activate-the-linux-serial-console)?
Great video and an amazing update. Are the "audio passes" (back into the MPC via USB) of the individual tracks (originally from the MPC) post-compressor, EQ & fader on the TASCAM Model 12? It appears that the Model 12, unlike the 16 & 24, has a "USB Audio Mode," in which "MULTI INPUT" and "STEREO MIX" can be selected. However, I cannot seem to find if the separate input tracks are "pre" or "post-comp/EQ/fader" (covered ~2-3min in video). Any input is greatly appreciated.
You can assign in the Model 12's Menu if you want each channel/track to be pre or post comp & EQ. Something you can't do on the Model 16 or 24. Sadly it's not post fader tho.
How strange that I can't record Audio output from MPC to computer via USB. Yes I can save my track as wav and send it to my computer but such a limitation looks strange...
Anyone out there have a proper setup tutorial/setup video with the Tascam 12 in particular? I've got a few issues I need to work out on the setup. Holler...
Akai is making the MPC a MANDATORY component in EVERY studio, no matter your DAW choice...they are almost there...Beef up the processor...team up with Brainworx or Melda Productions and create DAW grade effects and you will shift the Paradigm.
ZoooooM! They should add some of Airwindows plugins from Chris, excellent textures and colours that is already ported and running on Linux systems. But this update is a winnnnner
@@LewisSales for sure a winner!🔥🔥🔥 and this is an Aggressive update, a warning to its competitors that they mean business and they intend to stick around for the future.
@@bigdap100 and I’m here for it…hear that @Akai✊🏾🙌🏾‼️
Melda and Brainworx can smd. The effects of the MPC are crazy good.
Probably for every serious musician for that price. It's a cheap PC + Audio card price range. Question is why not buying? Gonna buy very soon lol
My history:
Mpc 2000xl
Mpc 1000
Mpc 500
Mpc element
Mpc studio
Mpc studio black
Mpc touch
Mpc live 2.... From 2003 til 2021. This is by far the most jam packed software update Akai has ever done... SALUTE AND SHOUT OUT TO AKAI
Ghey
My history:
MPC2000xl
This is a first for hardware. I’m not sure where to start there are so many possibilities. Never saw this coming!
totally! Best I've seen in 2in/2out with standalone hardware. This is truly amazing!
@@bolttracks I love my new MPC One, but other hardware has added class compliant audio over USB that has more than two channels.
Maschine+ had this, so it was just a question of time, when Akai is doing the same.
Yeah! Now I can run my MPC One stuff into my Alesis 3630 with the kick drum going separately into the 3630's sidechain input ... proper oldskool house. ;) I bought an MPC One two weeks ago, and boom, it becomes a much larger system all of a sudden. (Not to mention the vocal pitch correction and harmonizer, and tons of more great synth sounds.)
This is an amazing update! Thank you Akai.
RME Babyface Pro works good, I had to figure out how to put the Babyface into CC mode for the MPC One to recognise it. Pretty great feature!
I ordered the tascam 16 a week ago so I can input my 8outs from my 2000xl mpc and send it into the daw via usb from the mixer... now with this update.. if you got a X...live...or 1..this is game changing.. tascam gone sell a lot of these mixers now.. you can totally remove the computer with a set up like this..
Sounds about right #TascamModel12 #SoundDevicesMixpre10
I thought about getting a Model 12 to replace my Alto Live 1202. But I decided not to bother with the 12 nor the 16 when I saw they didn't have Send and Return jacks for my outboard effects gear(Alesis Quadrverb and Pioneer RMX-500.
I had spent time researching how to use sends & returns jacks and wasn't about to purchase gear that didn't have them, especially at those prices. But Tascam does have a convoluted way of utilizing outboard gear if you want to go that route.
@@Mr.Taylor56 I have the Model 12. It has 2 aux sends, a stereo submix send and a pair of insert jacks on channels 1-2. I use my subs to send to my outboard HX Stomp guitar effects (reverb etc.). My aux sends to my DBX side-chain compressor. And my inserts to my “mastering” Fredenstein F200 stereo compressor. However, this costs me channels 1-2 as dedicated “return” channels. So only 4 stereo channels left to use as true inputs. Hope that was helpful.
@@Mr.Taylor56 I can see why you didn't purchase the mixer.. it doesn't fit your workflow..I m just using it for my mpc.. I can have a little fun without the computer.. dump all my sounds on the board and mix them down or if I choose I can send all the sounds into my computer via USB and futher process them or save them..and keep in mind I mainly got this for my older MPC'S "2000xl and 2500". It's just a way for me to detach from the mouse and keyboard sometimes..I also believe that sometimes a simple workflow like this can yield some of your most creative work..
@@Mr.Taylor56 The Soundcraft MTK’s may be a better choice with external gear. I had the MTK22 and it definitely had more sends. I can’t remember whether it had returns as well. I replaced my MTK22 with a Model16 because (a) I wanted to record without hooking up a computer and (b) it’s easier to see the state of the Tascam units because the buttons on the Soundcraft are small and densely packed. But of late I have been wanting to do dub mixes and the Model16 is a bit limited with the external effects all needing to come back in on existing channels. But this basically is what I’ve been looking for since getting an MPC One.
MPCs - These ARE the droids we've been looking for
Thank you for this great feature.
When will be 48kHz be possible?
MPC does not recognize the interface if it runs on 48kHz what the hole Studio is working in?
This update has changed the game in a real way💯💯💯
2.10 = Super Standalone Mode👍👌🙌
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@@caseybeach3935 indeed...
@@jaykiass I just bought a tascam model 12 like 4 months ago, super happy I did now haha
@@caseybeach3935 unconsciously you predicted the future 😊😊... I was about to buy a vocal processor for live performance, but with 2.10 dont need it anymore.
Behringer Wing works with the force perfectly!
You can't imagine how great this is. I have an XR18 connected to my computer but tomorrow I'm connecting it to my MPC live 2 👍👌
My feature requests so far after two days with a live 2 (a couple seem like glaring design oversights tbh):
Allow MIDI Setups to be saved as presets within MIDI Programs, with MIDI Port/channel/program change/cc settings/assignments included.
MIDI Programs are currently pretty much useless.
Give the Pad Perform settings an option for them to saved to either master project setting, or tied to a programs within the project.
This would make it possible to have Pad Perform set to chords on one track, and a scale on another which would be really nice, and save on having to select everything all over again every time.
Stop Pad Perform from forgetting it’s Root Note and Scale setting when switching back from progressions to notes.
Add a search bar within the sample editor, it’s a pain trying to find your bounces/samples within the editor itself because it only have the drop down/scroll menu if you have sample heavy instruments within a project.
Allow Sequence bounces to be named before they’re rendered.
This is ideal for me, I’m new to electronic gear and no totally vibing with software daw, just slow to begin for me, but I’m not new to music, this I can learn how to write and arrange full songs and don’t need much but hands on time and yt videos to get me going, not to mention, I can use my synths with this and add drop my samples into this from my pc, perfect, now I just need to sell my drumbrute impact and save up enough to get one of these bad boys!
They just went crazy! Bout to cop that model 24 and go crazy myself!
Fwiw you can’t print eq’s out of the model 24
@@soundgrounding record it back in as audio
This would transition perfectly into an arranger mode with disk streaming and 32 audio tracks to record all those inputs, 😉
Is there an arranger mode on MPC to launch multiple tracks (Kick/Snare/Bass/Perc/Horns/etc etc) like on the force?
@@cavemansam8400 Nope. Closest thing you're getting is song mode and track mutes.
And to be honest, that's more musical than the force's arranger mode
I feel like MPC's song mode feature is severely underrated and might be the reason why they won't put an arranger mode in it.
Clone your sequences, name them, record track mutes to each sequence accordingly, arrange the sequences in song mode, print the song into a sequence. Go to the sequence, choose to edit track mutes if you want, add more samples, more ideas, sequence it again in song mode.
(and you still get to record automations)
@@keitomineproductions4133 Hello Bother. Thank you for the reply! I didn't get an MPC yet. I didn't get any drum machine/sampler/groove box yet. I'm not entirely sure what your tutorial enables you to do to be honest. If you could explain in layman's terms I'd be very grateful. I'm on the edge of an MPC purchase tbh so if you would help push me over the edge.. I'd be grateful xD
So excited for this... I almost stood up and shouted yeah baby!
Yeah baby
Serious question? Can you plug usb from MPC to computer and I/O with a DAW directly?
This!!!
Yes. You can "print" the audio to the DAW. All your mixing is done in the MPC.
@@righteousbeats4941 I don't think that what he meant at what I took can you plug your USB to your PC and get 32 outputs directly to your daw standalone
@@certifiedbeatz Ah. Got it. Ill have to try that and see.
You can use the MPC as a Vst in Your DAW. I use FL studio and it works.
This is what I've been waiting for for my Live 2. Ive been doing it the manual way 😂😂😂😂
We are now totally In the Future 🤯🤯🤯
Erm, I definitely am... I'm reading this 2 days later
Can you integrate a class compliant interface with the MPC and a computer daw at the same time?
No. Only one host can control a class compliant interface.
Aw how I love my MPC Live 🥰Thanks Akai ❤️
Tascam owes Akai royalties just off this video alone.
Proud owner of an MPC Live. I knew it. GAME OVER!
Does anyone have a list of compatible "audio devices"? are there alternative mixers that work like the "Tascam"? I think AKAI needs to work on an official and definitive audio interface to expand the audio outputs of the MPC.
I replaced the Focusrite interface with a Tascam Model 12 as in the Akai UA-cam videos and I still have crackles in the audio. if I have the Akai internal interface in the audio settings, it's OK - do you have such a problem?
I had the same problem which started with update 2.11.5. I tried updating to 2.11.6 hoping Akai fixed it, but no it’s still there. I had to downgrade back to 2.11.4 to remove the unwanted noise.
Same issue here.😢 I just posted my comment and issue here too. This bug sucks !
can I connect them both to a usb hub and it will work that way ? Or do they have to be connected directly to each orher ?
The best software upgrade for the year goes to Akai 👍🏽💯💯👍🏽 Keyboard magazine and Electronic musician
Hello Akai, I have a stability issue with the MPC ONE. I have a behringer UMC 1880 (class compliant) sound card and sometimes it is recognized and works perfectly with the MPC One and sometimes it is not recognized. Sometimes you have to restart the MPC for it to be recognized and it works and sometimes even doing exactly the same manipulation, it is no longer recognized. I have this problem only on the Akai Mpc One... Any idea?
This is mind-blowing.
If you wanted to record vocals, what else would you need besides a mic? Thanks!
akai we need list b for the cash goes ,please make list of class compliant mixers and interfaces
Been reluctantly looking for a DAW for finalizing, glad I didn't jump. Amazing update!
Any idea on how to have the model 12 simultaneously act as a PC (for soft synths) and MPC interface? Is it possible to split the model 12 USB output?
I think that’s just sealed the deal for me
Yeah, they mean business methinks
I am just curious about the following: do you need mixer this big to Connect a synth and Lets say a drumcomputer to the mpc one? Or is it also possible to do it with a smaller one? And what does it mean you can use the synth as an audiotrack?
I hope Akai will come up with a list of compatible class compliance audio interface/mixer. I am thinking of buying Allen& Heath QU24
Yeah I’m kind of bummed. I have a QU 32 with a fixed sample rate that I don’t think is compatible with my MPC X to utilize this awesome feature. At least in standalone.
@@mrautomatech2329 im in the same boat. I have the 24 but id trade it to be able to use the new upgrade. Any suggestions or do you think a patch for the x will come out
Following.
I've got an MPC X (8 outputs) but I'd like to have 2 or 4 additional outputs. I'd like to know if a 2/4 sound card would provide additional tracks (8+2 or 8+4) or if usb card is exclusive of internal outputs ?
Your audio interface will replace the internal sound card, not aggregate the devices.
How is it with the studiolive 32 from presonus?
question i have an interface connected standalone seeing all 32 ins and outs and want to know can i send my outs via adat into my apollo twin because when i connect it nothing happens
So is latency compensation needed for the round-trip to a USB mixer and back? Just curious 🤔
I love you, Akai!
It would be great to support usb mic and use the Mpc One main outs at the same time :)
Great update , thank you very much !
I think they said that'll work now?? he def mentioned mics
Is the MiniNova connect midi through usb or 5 pin ? I can’t get my Live to recognize my Nova
Looking for same answer. Doesn't exactly look like the 5 pins are in so I was also curious, as I cannot get my One to recognize my Mininova via USB
Hello
Where can I find a list of Mixers that are compatible with MPC ONE, please?
How about the ZOOm L-8 (its USB Class compliment)
I tried plugging my Zoom L8 into the MPC X but I received a message saying "The USB device is not supported".
This is by far my favorite upgrade,cant Waite to test it out on my soundcraft MTK12,am excited,hope its what i expect🤸♀️🕺🥳
Just tried it..so easy to set up..this just 🎯🔝 the value of my MTK 12 and my old live 1👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
@@overduemedia7508 thx 4 the update!
Thank you, that was info I needed, as the MTK documentation only lists ASIO, apple , and a dedicated driver is needed for Windows, it's not obvious it would work.
Using a compatible mixer in this way also helps negate the limitation of not having a traditional mixer window in the MPC itself (like what the Force has).
WICH ONE ARE COMPATIBLES? , i just BOUGHT A ZOOM LIVE TRAK L-8 and it doesnt work...
@@eige8299 you have to check to see if your device is “class compliant” or not. If it requires a driver to talk to a computer, chances are it won’t work. Class Compliant devices are often advertised as such.
So for example 2 where you have the mikrokorg and mini nova… You have audio out cables into the model 12 for each synth.. then you have the model 12 connected to the Mpc one via usb hub? Right now I have model 12, Roland fantom and skulpt synth..
Yeah, the USB Hub seems irrelevant in this example as the Model 12 could simply be directly connected, but I guess it's to show that you can use a USB hub (which you already did before 2.10.. the USB hub that is).
@@FernandoDCDuarte yeah I want to achieve audio over usb so I don’t have to connect audio out cables from my Tascam 12 into the inputs of the Mpc x.
I think the usb hub was for the synths since they can be controlled via usb.
@@TheKillamusiQ Well the MicroKorg can't be controlled by USB, as it has no USB port. The Novation can though.
I would LOVE some kind of list of compatible mixers (besides the ones seen in the video)
There aren't going to be many. You need a mixer with multi channel USB in/out and physical controls. Soundcraft also makes two of them in the Signature MTK line. Prices are comparable to the Tascam.
You could also do something like pipe all the class compliant USB audio outs from the MPC-One to an iPad and use a cheap MIDI controller for your faders.
@@strangersun7721 how do i find out the mixers that have multiple io usb
@@arvidedor you’ll have to research online before making a purchase. I just tried hiking up my Live to my Soundcraft Signature 10, and the results were so-so. I was able to get the output of the Live to show up on channels 9/10 which was cool. I need to see if I can send audio the other way soon. The Signature 10 only sums to a stereo pair afaik; it’s not multi-channel like the Tascam demonstrated here.
@@peterkadarmusic9728 that's the ten. The 12 MTK and 22 MTK do multi channel in and out over class compliant USB.
And yeah, @arvidedor... You'll need to do some reading on product pages. Don't think you're going to find many options for less than $600, which is why you might want to consider going mixer without physical controls or iPad and use a MIDI controller. With an iPad, you open up a world of excellent plugins.
@@strangersun7721 good to know, thanks!
I have an MPC X and. a behringer x32 - and yes I can get the full fat 32 channels into the desk (32 inputs yay!!) but what I really want to do is maybe buy an 8 channel class complaint USB interface so I can have 8 outputs on TRS from the MPCX and then another 8 channels via USB and take those analog outs and plug them into the beghringer x32 via analog outs from the audio interface? Make sense? What I am asking is can I have internal 8 outputs AND usb audio outs from MPC X at the same time?
This is a great addition. With MPC just encouraging us to sample more, are we still limited in the total sample length available in one project?
There was talk of streaming samples from disk, but I don't think that's done yet... Right?
Like given for rocking a MiniNova!
Does anyone know?
Can you use USB B of Key 37 to *output* the L/R audio of a sequence?
Asking as my mixer (a Yamaha MG10XU) has a USB B 2input/2output that allows for monitoring signal while NOT sending that monitored signal to the stereo out (i.e. this allows monitoring MPC tracks while laying down vocals, guitar, bass etc thru mixer into MPC).
How do you then route all outputs to the DAW from the mixer? You said it can be done at the beginning, but never demonstrated it.
Very helpful video. Would you tell me if I can multirecord to the Tascam disc, using MPC5000 and Tascam Model mixer ? Using the MPC5000 USB out and the main outs plugged in the Tascam stereo IN's ? I just prefer to use my MPC5000 instead of buying MPC One.
Question: When using multiple synths/gear and a USB Hub, does each item (synth) need to be plugged into the USB HUB? In the video you have 2 synths but I don't see both of them (or any of them) connected to the Hub...only the MPC. Am I correct? Is only their audio cables connected to the mixer and nothing else? Is this the same for connectivity for all class-compliant mixers, not just the mighty Tascam?
Excellent, thank you @Akai Professional
Great Video, thx !!!
I setup my 12 to Multi Input but the MPC X got a signal only on Input 11/12. Any Solution ?
I didn’t quite understand how you connected the microkorg with the MPC. My microKorg don’t have a USB port. I’m mea to this. Help!
Is there a list of "Class Compliant" mixers / audio interfaces It is not working with my Zoom L-8. Yet.
Same here.
It’s a great time to be alive and own a MPc..
Same functionality for Force??
Maybe, akai is focused on mpc stuff mainly though
I saw in the Synth content download PDF that it references Force OS 3.0.7 which isn't out yet. This leads me to believe that it's going to be coming to the Force soon.
@Tommie Burt Agreed. Having the extra I/O on the Force will be nice. I also want to explore an external USB midi interface because I'm not a fan of the 1/8" jacks for midi.
Which midi controller are you using
Dear AKAI Staff I’ve just updated my Mpc One to the 2.10 firmware and I’ve bought a Zoom Live Trak L-12. I’ve found and selected the Zoom in the Audio Device section of the Mpc and flagged the 32 input/output option. Then I’ve tried to assign the outputs to different channels in the mixer, yet from my Zoom I can’t hear any sound (from the monitor out or from the headphones). I can only hear something when I switch on the Usb Return buttons on the mixer. There’s something I’m doing wrong, but I can’t understand what and where. The same thing happens when I connect the Mpc to my Scarlett 18i20. Am I missing something with the Mpc or with the audiointerfaces? Thank you for a kind answer.
Hi, how many simultaneous outputs are possible at a time? Can all 32 be used at once?
How do you interconect the MPC with 2 sytnhs and an audio interface with 2 inputs an 4 ouputs?
Where is the audio coming from at the 2:50 mark? There's nothing plugged into the Tascam, and you're not playing audio on the MPC...You just set all the pad outputs from a midi drum program to the tascam and then went into audio and armed empty audio tracks...what am I missing here?
what audio are you "re-routing" from the tascam i guess is the question
mpc x standalone > outs into model 12 > model 12 usb to pc > Reaper? If I follow your set up how do I then route to pc for reaper recording? to each his own, I don't know.
ok fantastic update, but please put audio track on track mute, otherwise u cannot arrange live!
You can resample audio tracks and then assign them to pads thus allowing the muting capabilities we want natively with audio tracks
@@nickbarry2243 yes but at this point you need instant track mute and regualr track mute to be assigned to program and not general, cause instant track mute is perfect for this trick u seggest, but for kit hit no, it makes weird cuts
@@deepeightyeight I totally get what your saying. Another method to mute and unmute audio tracks from the screen... Although the workflow is crunchy you can pull up Track Mix. Defaults to Programs. Change to Audio Tracks. Click Mute tab. You get all your audio tracks in one view but can't use pads to mute. Screen only. Maybe that could be helpful for your live arrangements using audio tracks.
@@nickbarry2243 yeah but in that scenario the mute button is tiny and i can't mute other tracks simultaneously... i don't get why they can't add this on track mute page, i mean is just possible to assign a midi control and using an external controller, but cannot do in track mute, in insane....
anyway the trick i use right now on my mpc live is assign filter cutoff or mute to a q-links so it works, but i don't get it why they can't allow us to use audio track in track mute page, it would be a 10 minutes job for them, but is 3\ years is going on.... a big question
Hi I got a question
Is this Demo THE livelooping feature as far as I understand it?
There was a short casual sentence at the end of the demo mentioning „live dawless jammin….“
No, this is a demonstration of MPC One supporting class compliant audio interface devices to expand I/O.
can anyone explain why you would want to use the tascam model 12 with your mpc, is this just to track out into the tascam without using a computer or is the main reason for using the model 12 with an mpc something else? He's recording out of the mpc into the tascam, and then back into the mpc....... why? Trying to get my head around this.
Having a multiple 12/10 usb input/output interface such as the Tascam model 12 allow you to record multiple tracks simultaneously. As for return back to the Tascam, it allow you to "mix" in the Tascam using its faders and eq etc. This is just what I am thinking of doing at the top of my head.
@@lespaul1323 I believe the audio (unless I am missing something) is sent back to the mpc pre-fader so volume adjustments won't be sent. You can set it up to be sent after the compression and eq though
@@lespaul1323 Correct dude. It's also an example of what can be achieved routing your mix back into the MPC.
@@lespaul1323 what if you don't use the 8 mpc audio tracks, then what would be the best use case for this?
@@444levels9 If you don't use the audio track or the sampling function, the only thing I can think of is if you have external outboard gear like synth, drum machine etc. and use it like a regular mixer less the usb connection if you wish.
I have a H4NPro mic that is class compliant, but does not show up as an audio interface on the MPC. Any suggestions?
In the first example recording mixer passes back into the mpc, this is always pre-fader so it won't record your individual volume mixing, just the eq and compression back into the mpc?
I see a mininova in the video, mine was never detected by the MPC one, it's my only device not detected on USB...how come?
I’m assuming that I can do a similar setup with my zoom L12 since I have the same usb connection? I realize that the Tascam model 12 has more features.
From what he says at 3:10 thru 3:50- it looks like I can do a similar setup👍🏼🔥
As long as the mixer is class-compliant (not needing a special driver to work).
Yes it is class compliant....thanks!!
Can you use the Akai outputs at the same time as the external audio interface inputs?
No, You need to select one or the other.
Will the MPC One sync to the Model 12/16/24's Midi Time Code through USB?
Will the force have an update like this?
I heard it’s in beta 👀
@@snowbarnes I hope so because that would be crazy if Force had that ability. What I want to know at this point is if you can plug live into a mixer like a DJ mixer that has USB inputs that was sent out a stereo channel to a mixer channel. Because I have a denon mixer that if I could send out the stereo channel into a channel that that would just be crazy. Do you know if you can do that or not?
The PDF that comes with the Synth content references Force OS 3.0.7. This update isn't available yet from the site so that leads me to believe that it will be coming to the Force soon.
I can’t wait! Supa hype (no pun 😂)
How is the latency?
Any estimation when this is coming to force?
They dropped force
@@boimesa8190 damn did they really?
@@boimesa8190 Evidence of this?
@@boimesa8190 lol that's hella false
The rumors about the next Force update is going to take it into God mode.
Oh Shh!!! I need that mixer today!!!
Tascam better send that model 12 to Ave, ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they send it to you. If I can use a model 24, OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That will be a game changer.
frfr
I wish everyone luck. It was hard enough getting this mixer since the microchip shortage. Got mine last month.
Yeah nice feature!.. But how does the MPC recognize the names of the synths that are only connected with aux cables into that mixer? And if we want to also record the midi signals of the synths besides audio, should we then also connect the usb`s of those synths into that usb hub?.. That said it is still not very clear how the best routing setup looks like to be most versatile and 'non' destructive, this video only shows the software side not the hardware wiring - I assume we also need midi signals to be able to sequence with the clock and be able to adjust and or manipulate notes on the fly or in post - instead of recording wave only.. (I see this recording waves only, actually mostly benefitting vocals the most I guess) Or what am I missing here?!..
Hey Akai, just put 4 xlr/line inputs with phantom power on a future mpc. Pretty please.
Can you still use the internal effects of the Akai when u use an usb audio interface ?
I connect my mpc mpk studio mpk 2 to my mpc one and it sees it but no midi info from pads or leds . I hope akai would fix their own products to work with this in the future I did report this to akai support for a solution maybe midi din will work and will try but what about those led feedback and mpc control ? ?
any other links that breakdown how to connect a dreadbox, modwave, or Roland 404 mkII
Can somebody who owns the X share what they think of these updates, like would you get the X now with the connectivity options available now?
Absolutely amazing!
I have an audent Evo four bus powered interface and it’s not showing up in the audio devices menu, can you help?
What expansion is that being used for the video
is there a list of mixer / audio interfaces that we know work with the MPC / Force?
There isn't a list available of compatible audio interfaces but class-compliant devices should work. Please reach out to our support team at akaipro.com/support for additional assistance.
@@AkaiProVideo it is not true. most of them are not working but crackling instead.
MPC , please fix the scratching glitch sound anomalies when using usb to the tascam model 12. It makes this video functionality unusable. I have the new flagship Keys 61 and love everything about it except my lost ability to cleanly record setting up with multitrack recording 😢
Akai. Sort it for all motu devices please
Unfortunately doesn't seem to work with audio interfaces that have a fixed sampling rate that doesn't match that of MPC's.
Case in point, got an Allen Heath QU32 mixer/audio interface which uses fixed 24bit@48kHz for recording. Connecting it to MPC Live 2 shows up in the interface selection drop-down but selecting it shows "Error: 44100 may not be a supported sampling rate on the external device. Code -22".
Hi, can let us know if there is any success there after? I am looking to purchase the 24 channel model. Thank you very much.
@@lespaul1323 I've reached out to Akai to ask about this. The MPC itself can change its sampling configurations (when connected in controller mode) so hopefully it's not a fundamental limitation to be able to connect interfaces w/ sampling rates other than 44.1kHz. Will update if I hear anything back.
@@hexogenn Thank you.
Is the Allen Heath qu series class compliant?
@@franklease1033 That's a good question. From QU reference manual: "The driver is ASIO 2.2
compliant and supports standard WDM/DirectX Windows interfaces
including MME and DirectSound". Also, the brochure states the following: "The interface is class-compliant on Mac OS X making it truly plug ‘n play and will be recognized straight away by any DAW supporting Core Audio, including Logic, Cubase, Reaper, and Pro Tools. An ASIOTM and WDM compatible driver is available for Windows computers."
Given the above one would assume that on Windows/OSX QU series is class-compliant but the question is can the same be inferred for linux OSes which MPC's firmware is a derivative of (see: github.com/TheKikGen/MPC-LiveXplore/wiki/How-to-activate-the-linux-serial-console)?
Great video and an amazing update.
Are the "audio passes" (back into the MPC via USB) of the individual tracks (originally from the MPC) post-compressor, EQ & fader on the TASCAM Model 12? It appears that the Model 12, unlike the 16 & 24, has a "USB Audio Mode," in which "MULTI INPUT" and "STEREO MIX" can be selected. However, I cannot seem to find if the separate input tracks are "pre" or "post-comp/EQ/fader" (covered ~2-3min in video).
Any input is greatly appreciated.
You can assign in the Model 12's Menu if you want each channel/track to be pre or post comp & EQ. Something you can't do on the Model 16 or 24. Sadly it's not post fader tho.
Can this be done with the MPC X to Tascam Model Series ( have the 12 now) thanks in advance
Where did you connect the audio from the synths?
Into the mixer
getting mine soon, really hoping this works with my X18.
How strange that I can't record Audio output from MPC to computer via USB. Yes I can save my track as wav and send it to my computer but such a limitation looks strange...
What about the new Mackie Onxy 24 with the MPC X
Does this work similar in the soundcraft signature 22 MTK
Anyone out there have a proper setup tutorial/setup video with the Tascam 12 in particular? I've got a few issues I need to work out on the setup. Holler...