Thanks for the rundown. I also tried the mpc with it as the interface, but I also experienced the issue of pops and clicks. Until they sort that out I’m happy in my workflow where i mix everything in the mpc and track out using the trs cable outputs. You can get a really good mix in just the mpc it’s such a slept on thing that not many people try. Also don’t know if you tried this but I set up an external reverb pedal on outputs 5/6 of the live 2 and on the return set that to output through 1 and 2. Now I can set the reverb pedal to 100% wet and use the individual sends in the mpc just like you can in a daw. Great channel appreciate your content
Great rundown, I gave up on standalone mode a long time ago(MPC One og). I’m still cursed with “authorization” of my paid stuff every time I turned the thing on.
One thing I’ve found with the Mpc using this method is that any fx placed on an audio track are on the output of the audio track . So you can’t record the wet signal. That’s not the case on the force. Also with the most recent Hakai firmware you can adjust the buffer size on the standalone unit.
Does the Akai ‘allow’ an external audio interface to act as the clock master? Not for midi, but for audio. Did you ever try the Audio4c from iConnectivity with the clock set to external (USB port1 or 2) so the MPC would considered to be the clock master?
Hey Teffy thanks for your content… I am a novice MPC one+ user… I have not yet hooked up my external gear.. was thinking of getting a mixer but not sure now I need one… I could do with a more detailed individual guide… you do things do fast I can’t keep up… even with repeating. I have six external synths… could you do a vlog on connection as a starter… grateful if you could. Love from North Wales
There are loads of videos documenting these kinds of things, and each person comes up with different solutions depending on their gear. I use a Behringer RX1602 V2 as the sub-mix for synths going into my MPC. keeps the footprint small, and with 16 channels (8 stereo pairs) there's room for a lot of toys.
Kinda off topic, but do you still use your octatrack? I've found that the digitakt workflow just clicks with my brain and I know the OT has its quirks and is a different beast, but do you think it's a good "step forward" as something to dive in to deeper? Kind of just wondering if you would recommend "graduating" to the OT from the Digitakt (I would still keep my DT and use it with the octa)
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).
To my understanding, it's not advised to run an audio interface through a hub which sucks in this particular situation for me as I only have one USB out on my One Plus. That may be where the clicks and pops are coming from. Just a heads-up
People really don't understand the incredible power of 32 channels with a class compliant usb mixer. I don't think there is any other piece of gear out there that can give you the power of multifx send returns and multitrack recording when is used that way
Nope, I'm sticking to my mixing desk, guitar pedals and hardware synths. My MPC is just for samples and midi sequencing. No plugins, no latency, no clicks, no pops, no updates, no licenses, no activation codes and no internet. Just me making music without a computer and nobody can stop me, unless there's a power cut.
Exactly how I use the mpc live with my bass station, fantom and hydra synth
Using the behringer XR18 compact mixer. Works like a charm. No clicks and pops 18 IN 18 OUT. The size of a convers-shoebox. 😁
I love the way you always record long sequences.
Thanks for the rundown. I also tried the mpc with it as the interface, but I also experienced the issue of pops and clicks. Until they sort that out I’m happy in my workflow where i mix everything in the mpc and track out using the trs cable outputs. You can get a really good mix in just the mpc it’s such a slept on thing that not many people try. Also don’t know if you tried this but I set up an external reverb pedal on outputs 5/6 of the live 2 and on the return set that to output through 1 and 2. Now I can set the reverb pedal to 100% wet and use the individual sends in the mpc just like you can in a daw. Great channel appreciate your content
Gr8 overview for further integrating a setup into a sequencing sound engine. 👾
Running a load of gear in via an external mixer and using the MPC as the midi brain works quite well in a lot of situations.
Happy New Year to you, as well! Still watching the MPC with interest, but it's still mostly on the GAS side of the equation for me.
(And Zzounds' server farm is apparently getting hammered by the weather pretty hard right now, so they've taken the site down. Yikes!)
Beat came out hard! 💪🏿
Nice honest review. I wish you had a deal with Sweetwater because they offer a free 2 warranty.
Great rundown, I gave up on standalone mode a long time ago(MPC One og). I’m still cursed with “authorization” of my paid stuff every time I turned the thing on.
Thanks! Yeah the auth system can be super buggy at times. Especially with OS updates!
One thing I’ve found with the Mpc using this method is that any fx placed on an audio track are on the output of the audio track . So you can’t record the wet signal. That’s not the case on the force.
Also with the most recent Hakai firmware you can adjust the buffer size on the standalone unit.
Havent watched yet, but i just wanted to let you know that i really like your shirt!
Does the Akai ‘allow’ an external audio interface to act as the clock master? Not for midi, but for audio. Did you ever try the Audio4c from iConnectivity with the clock set to external (USB port1 or 2) so the MPC would considered to be the clock master?
Ahh here he is!
Hey Teffy thanks for your content… I am a novice MPC one+ user… I have not yet hooked up my external gear.. was thinking of getting a mixer but not sure now I need one… I could do with a more detailed individual guide… you do things do fast I can’t keep up… even with repeating. I have six external synths… could you do a vlog on connection as a starter… grateful if you could. Love from North Wales
There are loads of videos documenting these kinds of things, and each person comes up with different solutions depending on their gear.
I use a Behringer RX1602 V2 as the sub-mix for synths going into my MPC. keeps the footprint small, and with 16 channels (8 stereo pairs) there's room for a lot of toys.
I am curious, what are the 2 stands you are using for the micro freak and the peak?
Thanks for that. What about the OMNI note off bug! Does that bug you?
Kinda off topic, but do you still use your octatrack? I've found that the digitakt workflow just clicks with my brain and I know the OT has its quirks and is a different beast, but do you think it's a good "step forward" as something to dive in to deeper? Kind of just wondering if you would recommend "graduating" to the OT from the Digitakt (I would still keep my DT and use it with the octa)
I wish there was a video just like this except with a Maschine+😅
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).
why not route the different keyboards audio directly into the mpc?
To my understanding, it's not advised to run an audio interface through a hub which sucks in this particular situation for me as I only have one USB out on my One Plus. That may be where the clicks and pops are coming from. Just a heads-up
Any prefferred USB Hubs? 3.0 minimum?
More RAM or being able to upgrade it would be nice as well.
People really don't understand the incredible power of 32 channels with a class compliant usb mixer. I don't think there is any other piece of gear out there that can give you the power of multifx send returns and multitrack recording when is used that way
True but they need to fix the pop & clicks that so many others are dealing with.
Is there a digital download pdf on how to set up?
Nope, but I should make one! Thanks for the inspiration.
Nope, I'm sticking to my mixing desk, guitar pedals and hardware synths. My MPC is just for samples and midi sequencing. No plugins, no latency, no clicks, no pops, no updates, no licenses, no activation codes and no internet. Just me making music without a computer and nobody can stop me, unless there's a power cut.
NPC…. 😀