MPC Series | Frequently Asked Questions
On the MPC, MIDI and the Pads are inextricably linked. Each pad is linked to a MIDI note, and when using a plugin instrument with a chromatic input, the pad...
Sat, 12 Oct, 2024 at 6:14 PM
One of the many customizable behaviors of the MPC Series includes the ability to change the dialog box that greets you when starting a new project. This can...
Wed, 31 Jul, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Some Akai Pro consoles and controllers have CV/Gate outputs which are designed to deliver approximately 5V using standard 1/8” (3.5 mm) TS cables. To ve...
Tue, 8 Oct, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Audio recording is disabled when receiving MIDI Clock sync. Please use MIDI Time Code to record audio while receiving MIDI sync. This can be adjusted fr...
Mon, 12 Aug, 2024 at 11:31 AM
MPC projects and plugin settings are saved seperately. If you select a factory preset for your plugin and make changes to its settings, then you save on...
Thu, 12 Sep, 2024 at 8:03 PM
We often advise customers to use USB to connect their MIDI keyboards to MPC Standalone consoles; this will trigger the MPC's inbuilt sounds. If you ...
Thu, 12 Sep, 2024 at 8:03 PM
If a USB MIDI keyboard or similar is connected to your MPC standalone console but you can't hear any sound, please check through the following informati...
Wed, 28 Aug, 2024 at 3:28 PM
1. Press the Menu button and select Channel Mixer. 2. Select the Pan tab in the bottom section of your display. 3. Tap the Automation Button in the ...
Thu, 12 Sep, 2024 at 8:02 PM
There are various ways to load your saved projects on the MPC standalone consoles; please see all methods below... Load a Recent Project Every Time You ...
Wed, 28 Aug, 2024 at 3:27 PM
1. Start by putting your sample onto a USB Flash Drive or SD Card, then connect the drive to your MPC. 2. Navigate to the Browse menu, then to the Pl...
Thu, 31 Oct, 2024 at 12:18 AM