MPC Series | Frequently Asked Questions

MPC | The Pads Activate Without Being Pressed
This issue is often caused by debris getting trapped beneath or around the pads; it can easily be resolved with a can of compressed air. Make sure your ...
Mon, 7 Oct, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Akai Pro MPC | How do I reset preferences?
To reset your MPC to the default preferences, simply head to the preferences page from the main menu. This opens on the 'info' tab, with an option i...
Tue, 8 Oct, 2024 at 10:22 AM
MPC Standalone | How To Route The Metronome To Different Outputs
Click the MAIN button, then tap the METRO button. In the CLICK/METRO screen, tap the OUTPUT dropdown menu to select the outputs you'd like to r...
Fri, 11 Oct, 2024 at 3:40 AM
MPC Desktop | How To Automate On/Off For Any Plugin
If your plugin lacks an On/Off, Wet/Dry or Mix parameter and cannot be automated, we've got you covered. Please follow the steps below... 1. Click C...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2024 at 8:09 PM
MPC Standalone | Why Can't I Connect Bluetooth Headphones?
The MPC standalone consoles are designed to receive MIDI over Bluetooth, as seen in this video. However, Bluetooth inherently introduces latency when ha...
Tue, 29 Oct, 2024 at 7:50 PM
MPC Standalone | 8 Audio Track Limit Workaround
If you want to playback more than 8 recorded audio tracks, export your audio tracks as .wav files, then re-import them as "samples".  1. Go to...
Tue, 29 Oct, 2024 at 7:51 PM
MPC X | Why are the main outputs quieter than additional outputs?
On the MPC X and X SE, there are multiple output ports, for connections to monitors, external mixers etc. It is important to note, that the additional outpu...
Wed, 30 Oct, 2024 at 12:50 PM
MPC 3 Standalone | How To Split Or Layer Any Keyboard Using Samples
1. Go to Main > New Track > Keygroup. Repeat this again to create 2 keygroups. 2. Go to Browse and select a sample, then tap the Load button. R...
Mon, 4 Nov, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Why Won't The MPC 3 Beta Activate On My MPC Standalone Console?
This issue occurs if there is a mismatch between the email address used to download the MPC 3 Beta and the email address used to sign in on your MPC console...
Mon, 4 Nov, 2024 at 7:15 PM
MPC Beats | Why Is The Metronome Silent After I Press Record?
The metronome has customizable settings, allowing users to control when it is audible and when it is silent.  To configure the metronome so that it is a...
Tue, 5 Nov, 2024 at 2:41 AM