1. Connect the MPD218 to your computer via the provided USB cable.
2. Press and hold PROG SELECT while pressing PAD 1.
3. Open MPC and navigate to Preferences
- On Mac, this is done by clicking on the program's name (MPC 2.0/MPC Beats) in the Menu Bar, then Preferences.
- On PC, this is done by clicking Edit, then Preferences.
4. Navigate to the MIDI/Sync tab.
5. Click and highlight the Master, Control, and Track options for your MPD218.
6. Select the Midi Learn 
tab in the bottom right corner (or press ctrl+shift+L).
7. Click the dropdown menu, then select Factory > Akai > MPD218.
