Good video. My advice to everyone is to keep things simple. In the early 90s my MIDI setup was way too complex nessitating an extra MIDI out port on my Atari ST. All my synths and controllers were connected all the time. The complexity got in the way of the music. Now I just pick a couple of instruments and put them together as needed.
this surely has to be one of the most helpful videos on the whole of youtube - i'm considering whether an MPC One will be the right fit for what i need, and i think pretty much every concern i had is covered here. thank you!
One of the most well made informational tutorial on midi connectivity with the mpc stand alone software out there Hundreds of users could benefit from this video, I wish I saw this months ago Akai should be grateful
Great explanations of all aspects of midi configs This is without a doubt the most informative video explaining it all! Well done guys there's very little if not anything like this vid out there GREAT JOB MASSIVE THANKS👍
This is actually the best rundown of the new midi capability for the 2.8 firmware of the mpc series, better than akai’s! I really thank you for your hard work, it is so very well explained, with context and all! i found it even better than loopop’s one, and he sets the bar so very high! thanks again for this, your work is really appreciated!
@@OllieLoops can I attach a guitar , if the guitar has a usb cable? As I have a guitar with a normal Jack in one side and usb on the other. It was able to plug into my Scarlett interface. Loving your fabulous videos
@@LanzaMartineta thanks! Interesting. I don’t know that I’ve seen a guitar with a USB output. With that said, I don’t believe the MPC is setup to accept audio over USB. I could be wrong, so it’s worth a shot. But I would suggestion going from the guitar, into a DI, then into the audio input on the MPC. That should work just fine. You could then setup an audio track to record the guitar. I hope that helps.
Thank you. This is how Akai should make their tutorial videos. Akais video on how to connect a usb controller is 1:50 and all they teach is that you can play a melody with your usb keyboard. No words about midi learning or anything else. They should pay you for this.
Ooo I would have loved to see a follow-up discussing what you talked about last; audio routing through a mixer (how it is best done, how it is configured on the mpc, suitable mixer for hooking up the mpc with a few external synths etc)
Oskar, basically you connect each synth audio output to your mixer then the stereo output of the mixer to the MPC audio inputs. If you were playing live (instead of recording to the MPC) the MPC output would go to a pair of your mixer inputs and the mixer output would go to the PA system.
USB Host mode is powerful, and appears well implemented. That has sold me on making the One the hardware center for my gear. Great video- very well thought out.
This is absolutely fascinating actually. I drive a Dreadbox Erebus from a midi channel which is basically a sequencer and record back to an audio channel whilst messing with the oscillator filters etc. You can then layer the tracks with different settings and be very creative with it all. This is going to keep me amused for the rest of the year...lol
This was extremely helpful. I now have my AKAI MPC acting as a sound module for my 1988 AKAI EVI1000 ‘valve’ wind controller. I’m able to create very organic tracks on the fly while taking advantage of all the production features of the MPC. With my eclectic interests in ambient, acid house, space synth, and fusion jazz this seems to be a perfect match!
Wow. This was much needed and easy to understand. I’m staring to realize there is no right way to set things up. A mixer with 2 aux output channels for stereo routing is what I’m missing.
Thank you for such an extensive and clear explanation of MIDI on MPC v2.8. One question that has been asked multiple times on the Akai support forum is 'foot pedal control', and this too can be achieved with MIDI - specifically with MMC Play/Stop/Rec/etc messages. A USB (or DIN) MIDI foot pedal can send these into the MPC, either with a commercial unit (such as a Morningstar) or a DIY solution (my favorite is "OpenDeck" on GitHub).
Thanks! Although I haven't tested those controllers or a footpedal controller in general, if you can midi learn it, then from the controller's perspective, it should work. The midi learn feature is rather capable, but specifically can it do Play, Stop, Rec, I'm not 100% certain. Scrolling through the assignable parameters, I see Rec Arm, is an option. I see Song and Project's have assignable parameters too, but I'm not sure without further research. I can look into it and I'll comment back if I figure it out.
@@OllieLoops MMC is predefined, it will not need a 'MIDI learn'. There is a section in the MPC's MIDI preferences to receive (and/or send) MMC, once enabled that play button on your Keystep should function.
This was everything I wanted and needed. Thank you! I've set my SPD SX to trigger pads on my MPC Live 2 so that I can perform my drum beats in via the SPD rather than using the MPC pads.
I found this video to be incredibly helpful for me. Thank you so much! Everything was explained clearly, and precisely and I learned a ton in 20 minutes. Subscribed 💯
This was great! Since I received the Live 2 I was searching for a fairly simple way to control AND record the audio from my Analog Four Mk2. I woke up to this when I refreshed my CZcams home page. I am curious about the setup screen though. What are the settings supposed to be for the SYNC and TRACK icons on the MPC? I’m still new to this but you make everything look really simple. If I could see a closeup of what the setup screen on the MPC looks like that might help. Thank you so much for doing this. Your editing and presentation is professional. Now if you could just pour all of that knowledge to me via mind meld, it would be awesome! lol Keep it up, sir! And now I shall subscribe!
Thanks for your comment. If you haven't see my MPC firmware 2.8 video, I would recommend checking that out. It has an explanation of the Midi Sync (Midi Multi Mode) Screen. It has a close of up of the screen and explains its features. Check that video out if you haven't. Also, I believe Akai updated the manual for 2.8 and that would be a good resource as well. I hope that helps!
Ollie Loops Oh, you do have a video covering that as a demonstration! I’ll check it out after I open the manual- which should have been my first stop. Thank you for the response and reminder of the importance of reading the manual! I see why people dig your channel!
Ollie Loops using the Mio from iconnectivity to get Midi over USB from One to iPad. I did a walk thru before the 2.8 update here: czcams.com/video/YeZr2A6xcFM/video.html
This is going to handy for me. I've ordered the MPC ONE, it should be due in stock at the retailer I use end of July, (hopefully)!!. I have 9 hardware synths and other gear but never had a sampler...looking forward to using the MPC ONE, and this video will help getting some of the synths synced up via usb midi so thanks for this. Cheers.
@@OllieLoops Yeah me too, looking forward it, just a pitty they are out of stock everywhere here, would have been great to have it at through out lockdown period. I'll be back at work way before it's available to me now....that just gives me Sundays to spend any real time with it...Sigh!!.
Great video, very detailed and unique, very impressive, thank you! Now a question from a newbie to the expert: What would be the ideal way to connect : 1. MPC Key 37 with Focusrite Scarlett2i4 1(st or 2nd gen, not sure) and a Roland Integra 7? I sort have managed to get some results but what I am looking to do is as follow: 1. Play and be able to hear and record sound from the Integra into the MPC as a MIDI track 2. Play and hear and record the native sounds on the MPC as a plugin track 3. Plug in Guitar + microphone in the Scarlet and play/hear/record in the MPC 4. Overall be able to add different sources and record a multi-track and multi sources project 5. Sound would ideally come out of the Scarlet but direct from the PMC Phones output is fine and fine too from the Integra Phones output This is how I imagine the ideal setup of course, the goal is to combine sources and record them all together on a different track or even perhaps, combine and mix some together too Might be easy, but as you seem to like challenge, I thought I'd ask! Many thanks indeed! 😬
Wowwwww! Thank YOU!!! You just saved me $1,500!!! I was gonna buy a Key 61, But I have a 1st Gen MPC Live and an Advance 49 (that's not supported on my mac M1 laptop... I've been looking for videos on if I can use my Advance 49 with my Live.... and it SHOULD work!!! Definitely earned a Subscriber!!! Thanks Again!!! #Salute
@@OllieLoops I've followed your example. For some reason, the onscreen faders don't move when I move the physical fader of my nano Kontrol. Any idea why that might be?
Gotcha. Well, if you’re able to control the parameter via a midi controller, that may actually be expected behavior. Input to the parameter is coming from another source, so the feedback loop (to the display) may not be programmed to account for changes from outside sources. That’s my best guess. I would think that that is a bug and you could report it if you wanted. Otherwise, know that the feedback on the display may not be accurate. I hope that helps.
So I was trying to hook my Roland Fantom from its output 1 into the MPC Live’s input 1 so I can write notes into the MPC for it’s built in synths, from my fantoms keys. But also wanted to have another midi cable going from my MPC Live’s output 1, into my Korg Minilogue’s input so that I can also switch over to a midi track on my MPC and play/write notes with the sounds from my Korg, using my Fantom’s keys. This used to be no problem when I was using the Roland FA 06 but now that I’m using the Fantom it seems more complicated for some reason. I was trying last night, to have 2 separate tracks one using the hype engine and the other track as a midi channel to use my Korgs sounds but when I would switch over to the midi channel I would hear both the hype and the Korg when I press my fantoms keys. I just want to be able to switch back and forth tracks on my MPC to get to each sound individually like I used to be able to. EDIT: So I just had an idea, would it work easier this way if I routed the midi from my Fantom output 1 into my Korg Minilogues input, then go output from my Korg into my MPC’s Input? I might still hear both sounds at the same time but I would just have to turn down the volume of the Korg on my mixer when I’m writing notes on the Hype track, and then when I write out the notes for my Korg I’ll do it on my fantoms sequencer. then when I’m satisfied with the pattern I’ll just have to play it back alone and sample it immediately to put into an audio track on the project in my MPC. Either way I always had to sample my tracks from the Korg to get it into my project. The only difference is I was able to have those 2 separate tracks before on the MPC where I hit play and each individual track would play the perspective sounds assigned to each track. When if I do that now, when both tracks would have a different midi pattern and both tracks would probably be playing both sounds over both of those patterns, If that makes sense.
Man. This earned a like as well as a subscribe! Thank you so much! This is one of the more clear videos I’ve come across. Do you have any videos on MPC and Jupiter X or Juno x?
@@OllieLoops thank you! I may be attempting to do something that’s impossible? Lol so, the MPC, as you know, has a built in chord engine. I’m attempting to configure my setup to where I can record those midi notes and they also playback the sound(s) from my Juno at the same time and not just record the notes. However, I also want to have the option to record midi notes directly from the keyboard on the synth into the MPC, if I choose too. I’ll spare you the setups I’ve attempted because I think all of my settings on both devices were wrong. Thankfully, I have a feeling I’m really close and your video helped me understand maybe where I’ve went wrong.
@@0072gldnfngr At a high level, I would say that you would want to connect the two via USB, otherwise, you would need two midi (5) pin din cables, one from each input to output to connect the devices. Once you have that set, create a dedicated track and program on the MPC to correspond with the synth. Arm the track. If you program midi notes on the MPC, they should play on the synth. You can either route audio back to the MPC to a dedicated audio track, or to an external mixer. Because the midi track is armed, it should allow you to play notes on the synth which can be recorded into the midi track. I hope that helps.
@@OllieLoops that’s what I was trying but it didn’t work, so I’m standing in guitar center to purchase some better quality din cables. I’ll try it out and get back with you. I appreciate it.
@@OllieLoopsPDATE: Turns out, I didn’t fully understand my issue. Lol. 😅 Seems I’ll have to continue digging thru various threads on the Juno X. Pains of developing a hybrid setup I guess. All good. That said, your video was still extremely helpful in helping me understand Midi. I’ve never used it in a “DAWless” setup. My only question to you at this time would be, is it possible to record midi (in or out) to multiple tracks at once? For the sake of my workflow, I would like it if I didn’t have to “Duplicate” multiple tracks. If I have to, it is what it is. However, I figure it wouldn’t hurt to ask.
Awesome. I just got my One. Mpc max is my controller going into 9 new Behringer semi modular synths. This is gonna be bad ass. And i have the full akai pro mpc software
excellent video, the only thing you didn't cover was that some makes of synths require usb drivers for using usb such as Roland for example. however the midiplus 2x2 will help out in those occasions enabling 32 midi tracks via it's mdid to usb box.
@@OllieLoops Cool, you responded :) I might as well take my chances: can you tell me if it's possible to send notes to a synthesizer by using a MIDI USB keyboard that is connected to the MPC? Maybe you even showed it in this video and it went over my head. I can't seem to figure it out currently
@@user1756 hey, yeah that is possible. How is the synth connected? Basically, you need to set up your midi channels, routing and midi programs and you should be set. It's all in the video. Check it out and let me know if you're having trouble.
@@OllieLoops I rewatched and it was indeed explained in the video. I got it working now. Thank you! I subbed and I'm gonna check out your other videos this weekend :)
Thanks a lot for this video. Looking forward to get the update on the AKAI Force. But one thing is driving me crazy. Why is there no latency offset for each midi device. Right now you cannot compensate midi timing per device. It is really necessary to get midi clock offset in negative and positive direction per device.
Thanks. This explained why I couldn't see separate devices listed in MIDI/Sync - they only appear with MIDI over USB. Seems odd that with MIDI cable connection, your i/p port is "MPC" (the MPC's physical DIN), whereas in the same menu, you select the name of the external device as your i/p port when using MIDI over USB.
Finally, someone that explains in detail without pushing their own musical content. Bravo sir, and thank you! 👍👍
Thanks!
yeah you neeed to make more mpc videos brother, you have a gift at teaching and explaining!
Thanks James! Love your movies! I appreciate your support!
Dude this video was money!!!! I'm sure they're are many folks out there that are stoked to find it. Great work sir!!!!
Thanks dude! Much appreciated.
Good video. My advice to everyone is to keep things simple. In the early 90s my MIDI setup was way too complex nessitating an extra MIDI out port on my Atari ST. All my synths and controllers were connected all the time. The complexity got in the way of the music. Now I just pick a couple of instruments and put them together as needed.
this surely has to be one of the most helpful videos on the whole of youtube - i'm considering whether an MPC One will be the right fit for what i need, and i think pretty much every concern i had is covered here. thank you!
Thanks! What a nice comment. Glad you found this helpful.
One of the most well made informational tutorial on midi connectivity with the mpc stand alone software out there
Hundreds of users could benefit from this video, I wish I saw this months ago
Akai should be grateful
thanks!
Great explanations of all aspects of midi configs
This is without a doubt the most informative video explaining it all!
Well done guys there's very little if not anything like this vid out there GREAT JOB MASSIVE THANKS👍
This is actually the best rundown of the new midi capability for the 2.8 firmware of the mpc series, better than akai’s!
I really thank you for your hard work, it is so very well explained, with context and all!
i found it even better than loopop’s one, and he sets the bar so very high! thanks again for this, your work is really appreciated!
Wow. Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad it helped.
@@OllieLoops Mira Bo, I very much agree with you. This is the best rundown out here. Thank you for the concise and precise work!
@@xXC0deZer0Xx Thanks!
@@OllieLoops can I attach a guitar , if the guitar has a usb cable? As I have a guitar with a normal Jack in one side and usb on the other. It was able to plug into my Scarlett interface. Loving your fabulous videos
@@LanzaMartineta thanks! Interesting. I don’t know that I’ve seen a guitar with a USB output. With that said, I don’t believe the MPC is setup to accept audio over USB. I could be wrong, so it’s worth a shot. But I would suggestion going from the guitar, into a DI, then into the audio input on the MPC. That should work just fine. You could then setup an audio track to record the guitar. I hope that helps.
Finally someone that explains connections in a simple way...
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Finally a video that addresses both cables and settings... perfect 👍
Thanks! Glad it helped.
Your videos are nothing short of phenomenal.
Thanks! Much appreciated.
Best video about this matter. Period. Thank you so much!
Thanks!
This is a top notch production with great explanations and visuals. Great job! Very helpful and just what I needed. Thank you.
Thanks!
Thank you. This is how Akai should make their tutorial videos. Akais video on how to connect a usb controller is 1:50 and all they teach is that you can play a melody with your usb keyboard. No words about midi learning or anything else. They should pay you for this.
Thanks!
Ooo I would have loved to see a follow-up discussing what you talked about last; audio routing through a mixer (how it is best done, how it is configured on the mpc, suitable mixer for hooking up the mpc with a few external synths etc)
Good suggestion. We’ll see if we can add that to the queue.
@@OllieLoops Please do. Also if you could demonstrate the bluetooth capabilities of the Live 2 that would be great also! Thanks
smokey5100 we’ll see what we can do.
Oskar, basically you connect each synth audio output to your mixer then the stereo output of the mixer to the MPC audio inputs. If you were playing live (instead of recording to the MPC) the MPC output would go to a pair of your mixer inputs and the mixer output would go to the PA system.
Is it wrong to say I think I love you for these vids?
Haha. I’m happy that you like them.
@@OllieLoops I liked too, please add more videos about midi keyboards and other gears
USB Host mode is powerful, and appears well implemented. That has sold me on making the One the hardware center for my gear. Great video- very well thought out.
Thanks. Have fun!
This is absolutely fascinating actually. I drive a Dreadbox Erebus from a midi channel which is basically a sequencer and record back to an audio channel whilst messing with the oscillator filters etc. You can then layer the tracks with different settings and be very creative with it all. This is going to keep me amused for the rest of the year...lol
Thanks for your comment. Sounds like a great setup. Have fun!
This was extremely helpful. I now have my AKAI MPC acting as a sound module for my 1988 AKAI EVI1000 ‘valve’ wind controller. I’m able to create very organic tracks on the fly while taking advantage of all the production features of the MPC. With my eclectic interests in ambient, acid house, space synth, and fusion jazz this seems to be a perfect match!
Awesome! Have fun!
Wow. This was much needed and easy to understand. I’m staring to realize there is no right way to set things up. A mixer with 2 aux output channels for stereo routing is what I’m missing.
I did give myself a high five! lol please keep making these kind of videos, this is making it much easier for me to wrap my head around the MPC.
Thanks for your comment. There’s more videos in the works. Stay tuned.
This is the best Tutorial on the midi layout as said in previous comments
Thanks!
Give myself a high five?you deserve the high five very informative video
✋ thanks!
Thank you for the practicle way of demonstrating the connections and functionality of the MPC .
You’re welcome.
I just wanted to say thank you 🙏🏾 this cleared up a lot of confusion I was having with trying to record midi to audio tracks. Keep up the great work
Thanks. Glad it helped.
I wish I could resubscribe and press like multiple times. Best tutorial on midi and mpc I’ve seen, hands down. Thank you for this!
Thanks! Much appreciated.
I cannot express enough how this video was helpful!
Thanks! Glad it helped.
Thank you for such an extensive and clear explanation of MIDI on MPC v2.8. One question that has been asked multiple times on the Akai support forum is 'foot pedal control', and this too can be achieved with MIDI - specifically with MMC Play/Stop/Rec/etc messages.
A USB (or DIN) MIDI foot pedal can send these into the MPC, either with a commercial unit (such as a Morningstar) or a DIY solution (my favorite is "OpenDeck" on GitHub).
Thanks! Although I haven't tested those controllers or a footpedal controller in general, if you can midi learn it, then from the controller's perspective, it should work. The midi learn feature is rather capable, but specifically can it do Play, Stop, Rec, I'm not 100% certain. Scrolling through the assignable parameters, I see Rec Arm, is an option. I see Song and Project's have assignable parameters too, but I'm not sure without further research. I can look into it and I'll comment back if I figure it out.
@@OllieLoops MMC is predefined, it will not need a 'MIDI learn'. There is a section in the MPC's MIDI preferences to receive (and/or send) MMC, once enabled that play button on your Keystep should function.
@@burnerphone361 thanks! 😀
Great video. Answered midi questions I had for 20 years.
Glad it helped.
Best explanation, thanks! This is how any tutorials should look like.
Thanks!
Better explained than in the official channel. Well done.
Glad it helped.
easily the best explainer ive seen yet on this. ive saved to play list. invaluable info, thanks ive been scratching my head for weeks.
Thanks! Glad it helped.
11:28 is such a blessing from mpc
Dude that’s incredible video, finally now I have route my stuff. Thanks Bro, U made my Day 🏆🎹🙏👊🏻
Thanks.
This was everything I wanted and needed. Thank you!
I've set my SPD SX to trigger pads on my MPC Live 2 so that I can perform my drum beats in via the SPD rather than using the MPC pads.
Awesome! Happy to help.
That's a sick setup. Assuming you're using drum sticks, those two are a fun combo.
I found this video to be incredibly helpful for me. Thank you so much! Everything was explained clearly, and precisely and I learned a ton in 20 minutes. Subscribed 💯
Awesome! Thanks for your support.
Perfect mate.
This is just the video I have been looking for...
Subbed!
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This was great! Since I received the Live 2 I was searching for a fairly simple way to control AND record the audio from my Analog Four Mk2. I woke up to this when I refreshed my CZcams home page. I am curious about the setup screen though. What are the settings supposed to be for the SYNC and TRACK icons on the MPC? I’m still new to this but you make everything look really simple. If I could see a closeup of what the setup screen on the MPC looks like that might help. Thank you so much for doing this. Your editing and presentation is professional. Now if you could just pour all of that knowledge to me via mind meld, it would be awesome! lol Keep it up, sir! And now I shall subscribe!
Thanks for your comment. If you haven't see my MPC firmware 2.8 video, I would recommend checking that out. It has an explanation of the Midi Sync (Midi Multi Mode) Screen. It has a close of up of the screen and explains its features. Check that video out if you haven't. Also, I believe Akai updated the manual for 2.8 and that would be a good resource as well. I hope that helps!
Ollie Loops Oh, you do have a video covering that as a demonstration! I’ll check it out after I open the manual- which should have been my first stop. Thank you for the response and reminder of the importance of reading the manual! I see why people dig your channel!
Excellent video! Thank you for the demonstration and tutorial
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Fantastic video legend. Cheers from Australia
Thanks! Cheers
this the best video on midi great job 👏
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exactly what I was looking for ... thank you so much 🙏
You’re welcome. Enjoy.
Thanks for your Video, you helped me a lot with the Midi / Audio Routing of my external Keyboard and MicroFreak
Awesome! Glad it helped. Enjoy.
A very well made and informative video, just what I was looking for :)
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thank you!! I've been looking for a tutorial like this for days now. awesome work
Thanks! Glad you found it.
Amazing video I look forward to seeing many more
Thanks.
Great mpc content, more please
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Very good video- thank you, stay safe and inspired!
Thanks! Glad it helped.
this is theeeee perfect video. everything you need to know. on point...
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Fantastic video. Thanks for showing us the power of the ONE 👊🏼🙏🏼
Thanks! It’s a powerful machine.
Ollie Loops yep. Digging the 2.8 update a lot. I love using it to sequence all the great iPadOS synths.
echo opera Nice! How are you connecting to your iOS device, out of curiosity?
Ollie Loops using the Mio from iconnectivity to get Midi over USB from One to iPad. I did a walk thru before the 2.8 update here: czcams.com/video/YeZr2A6xcFM/video.html
Thank you for sharing this thoroughly excellent information and video.
Thanks! Appreciate it.
Nicely done mr loops
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Man this has saved me so many headaches. Thank you so much for this!!
Thanks! Have fun.
This is going to handy for me.
I've ordered the MPC ONE, it should be due in stock at the retailer I use end of July, (hopefully)!!.
I have 9 hardware synths and other gear but never had a sampler...looking forward to using the MPC ONE, and this video will help getting some of the synths synced up via usb midi so thanks for this.
Cheers.
Awesome! I hope you get your MPC soon. Enjoy!
@@OllieLoops Yeah me too, looking forward it, just a pitty they are out of stock everywhere here, would have been great to have it at through out lockdown period.
I'll be back at work way before it's available to me now....that just gives me Sundays to spend any real time with it...Sigh!!.
nice!!! just learned how to connect my Fantom G6 with my MPC LIVE! thumbs up!
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Wonderful information. Great video also.
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This was very helpful. Thank you
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Great video. Very useful. Thanks.
Thanks! Glad it helped.
Great video, very detailed and unique, very impressive, thank you!
Now a question from a newbie to the expert: What would be the ideal way to connect : 1. MPC Key 37 with Focusrite Scarlett2i4 1(st or 2nd gen, not sure) and a Roland Integra 7? I sort have managed to get some results but what I am looking to do is as follow:
1. Play and be able to hear and record sound from the Integra into the MPC as a MIDI track
2. Play and hear and record the native sounds on the MPC as a plugin track
3. Plug in Guitar + microphone in the Scarlet and play/hear/record in the MPC
4. Overall be able to add different sources and record a multi-track and multi sources project
5. Sound would ideally come out of the Scarlet but direct from the PMC Phones output is fine and fine too from the Integra Phones output
This is how I imagine the ideal setup of course, the goal is to combine sources and record them all together on a different track or even perhaps, combine and mix some together too
Might be easy, but as you seem to like challenge, I thought I'd ask!
Many thanks indeed!
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I can help you out for a small consultation fee. If you’re interested, please email me. Thanks.
Thanks for this video, very helpful.
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Thank you ! Very helpful video !
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Explained perfectly.. thank you...
Awesome! Glad it helped.
Great explanation of midi. huge thumbs up
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This is so cool and demystifying! Thank you! ✨
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Super helpful! Thanks so much.
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Man your channel is like a cool after school special lol. Good stuff man.
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Wowwwww! Thank YOU!!! You just saved me $1,500!!! I was gonna buy a Key 61, But I have a 1st Gen MPC Live and an Advance 49 (that's not supported on my mac M1 laptop... I've been looking for videos on if I can use my Advance 49 with my Live.... and it SHOULD work!!! Definitely earned a Subscriber!!! Thanks Again!!! #Salute
Awesome! yeah, use what you have first. Hope you get that up and running! #peace
@OllieLoops tried it the other night... works.pretty well... just needs some fine tuning... Thanks again
Very professional video 👍
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thanks a lot!!!!!! superusefull!!!! (especially the midi mapping part!)
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Excellent as usual!
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Thanks for this, I thought all my gear didn't work properly but it was just me, lol
I'm happy it helped. Enjoy!
Thanks! Time saver.
Thanks!
This is a godsend
Glad it helped.
Love the information! 💯💯🔥
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Sweet man thank you! You handled all my questions 💯
Happy to help.
You are a king showing this theory Thanks keep sharing the knowledge
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I found this really useful. Thanks!
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@@OllieLoops I've followed your example. For some reason, the onscreen faders don't move when I move the physical fader of my nano Kontrol. Any idea why that might be?
Hmmm, so the sound changes but the faders on the display don’t follow, is that correct?
@@OllieLoops That's correct.
Gotcha. Well, if you’re able to control the parameter via a midi controller, that may actually be expected behavior. Input to the parameter is coming from another source, so the feedback loop (to the display) may not be programmed to account for changes from outside sources. That’s my best guess. I would think that that is a bug and you could report it if you wanted. Otherwise, know that the feedback on the display may not be accurate. I hope that helps.
I am back a year later, still using this video as a review
awesome! glad you're still finding it useful.
Excellent tutorial. Thank you.
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Now i know what I'm doing this weekend..thanks!
Have fun!
this is such a damn good video
Thanks!
excellent video. thank you
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really hope this update comes to the force
So I was trying to hook my Roland Fantom from its output 1 into the MPC Live’s input 1 so I can write notes into the MPC for it’s built in synths, from my fantoms keys. But also wanted to have another midi cable going from my MPC Live’s output 1, into my Korg Minilogue’s input so that I can also switch over to a midi track on my MPC and play/write notes with the sounds from my Korg, using my Fantom’s keys. This used to be no problem when I was using the Roland FA 06 but now that I’m using the Fantom it seems more complicated for some reason. I was trying last night, to have 2 separate tracks one using the hype engine and the other track as a midi channel to use my Korgs sounds but when I would switch over to the midi channel I would hear both the hype and the Korg when I press my fantoms keys. I just want to be able to switch back and forth tracks on my MPC to get to each sound individually like I used to be able to.
EDIT: So I just had an idea, would it work easier this way if I routed the midi from my Fantom output 1 into my Korg Minilogues input, then go output from my Korg into my MPC’s Input? I might still hear both sounds at the same time but I would just have to turn down the volume of the Korg on my mixer when I’m writing notes on the Hype track, and then when I write out the notes for my Korg I’ll do it on my fantoms sequencer. then when I’m satisfied with the pattern I’ll just have to play it back alone and sample it immediately to put into an audio track on the project in my MPC. Either way I always had to sample my tracks from the Korg to get it into my project. The only difference is I was able to have those 2 separate tracks before on the MPC where I hit play and each individual track would play the perspective sounds assigned to each track. When if I do that now, when both tracks would have a different midi pattern and both tracks would probably be playing both sounds over both of those patterns, If that makes sense.
Thanks a lot, very very very well explained
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Excellent video thx
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Super helpful
Awesome!
A very good video!
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Man. This earned a like as well as a subscribe! Thank you so much! This is one of the more clear videos I’ve come across. Do you have any videos on MPC and Jupiter X or Juno x?
Thanks! I appreciate that. I don't currently have anything with the Jupiter or Juno. What are you trying to do? Maybe I can help.
@@OllieLoops thank you! I may be attempting to do something that’s impossible? Lol so, the MPC, as you know, has a built in chord engine. I’m attempting to configure my setup to where I can record those midi notes and they also playback the sound(s) from my Juno at the same time and not just record the notes. However, I also want to have the option to record midi notes directly from the keyboard on the synth into the MPC, if I choose too. I’ll spare you the setups I’ve attempted because I think all of my settings on both devices were wrong. Thankfully, I have a feeling I’m really close and your video helped me understand maybe where I’ve went wrong.
@@0072gldnfngr At a high level, I would say that you would want to connect the two via USB, otherwise, you would need two midi (5) pin din cables, one from each input to output to connect the devices. Once you have that set, create a dedicated track and program on the MPC to correspond with the synth. Arm the track. If you program midi notes on the MPC, they should play on the synth. You can either route audio back to the MPC to a dedicated audio track, or to an external mixer. Because the midi track is armed, it should allow you to play notes on the synth which can be recorded into the midi track. I hope that helps.
@@OllieLoops that’s what I was trying but it didn’t work, so I’m standing in guitar center to purchase some better quality din cables. I’ll try it out and get back with you. I appreciate it.
@@OllieLoopsPDATE: Turns out, I didn’t fully understand my issue. Lol. 😅 Seems I’ll have to continue digging thru various threads on the Juno X. Pains of developing a hybrid setup I guess. All good. That said, your video was still extremely helpful in helping me understand Midi. I’ve never used it in a “DAWless” setup. My only question to you at this time would be, is it possible to record midi (in or out) to multiple tracks at once? For the sake of my workflow, I would like it if I didn’t have to “Duplicate” multiple tracks. If I have to, it is what it is. However, I figure it wouldn’t hurt to ask.
pretty amazing video. thank you.
Best video I have seen on the midi capabilities of the 2.8 update. Excellent stuff!
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Really great video !
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iNCREDIBLE uSEFULL vIDEO thanks a lot
Awesome. I just got my One. Mpc max is my controller going into 9 new Behringer semi modular synths. This is gonna be bad ass. And i have the full akai pro mpc software
Sweet! have fun!
excellent video, the only thing you didn't cover was that some makes of synths require usb drivers for using usb such as Roland for example. however the midiplus 2x2 will help out in those occasions enabling 32 midi tracks via it's mdid to usb box.
Great point. I think Akai makes a point to say it works with class compliant USB devices.
Quality content. You helped a lot.
Glad it helped!
Incredibly useful video, thank you so much
Glad it helped!
@@OllieLoops Cool, you responded :) I might as well take my chances: can you tell me if it's possible to send notes to a synthesizer by using a MIDI USB keyboard that is connected to the MPC? Maybe you even showed it in this video and it went over my head. I can't seem to figure it out currently
@@user1756 hey, yeah that is possible. How is the synth connected? Basically, you need to set up your midi channels, routing and midi programs and you should be set. It's all in the video. Check it out and let me know if you're having trouble.
@@OllieLoops I rewatched and it was indeed explained in the video. I got it working now. Thank you! I subbed and I'm gonna check out your other videos this weekend :)
Glad it helped! Enjoy.
Awesome!... Thank You!!
You’re welcome
Thanks a lot for this video. Looking forward to get the update on the AKAI Force. But one thing is driving me crazy. Why is there no latency offset for each midi device. Right now you cannot compensate midi timing per device. It is really necessary to get midi clock offset in negative and positive direction per device.
Thanks. This explained why I couldn't see separate devices listed in MIDI/Sync - they only appear with MIDI over USB. Seems odd that with MIDI cable connection, your i/p port is "MPC" (the MPC's physical DIN), whereas in the same menu, you select the name of the external device as your i/p port when using MIDI over USB.
Yeah, the naming convention is a bit odd, but once you know you know.
THANKS FOR THIS TUTORIAL
You're welcome!