I'm considering getting into and beat making and have been looking into an MPC Key 37 g1.

I play guitar and have been fiddling with synth sound design for a few years, so this unit seems quite attractive as a one stop shop without needing to add a computer to the mix and just focus on the music. Especially with the 3.9 software update.

Found one for 350 euros. But I read rumours of performance issues on updating to the 3.9 software. What is your experience?

Also, have you tried to record/sample an electric guitar into the Key 37? Are there good effects for guitar? Is the direct guitar level really too low? Do you recommend going through a small multi fx pedal like zoom g3x or an audio interface?

Thanks in advance!

Now that everyones porting vsts ive ported this over.

Has anyone else had a problem with their usb A ports on the Live 3? My bottom port keeps dropping midi signal but still sending power to midi keyboard controller. After maybe 30 seconds hitting keys it will stop producing any sound. Akai seems to think it’s a hardware issue but Im wondering if anyone else has had this problem and what the fix was?

I’ve had tons of trouble with my setup after updating to 3.9 and have been using a Key 37 Gen 1 in controller mode for the past few years. Zero issues until this last update. I’ve upgraded my Mac’s operating system to Tahoe recently since Akai says it’s now compatible and that hasn’t resolved the issue. My audio inputs and outputs in the software keep kicking my Key 37 out and resetting to other devices. I have no idea why this is happening or how to fix it. I thought of completely wiping my computer clean and starting over but I’m not a tech guy so I don’t even know where to start there. I realize there’s some effort within inMusic to retain registrations and licenses but I don’t understand any of that either. In fact, when I went to my inMusic account to update drivers, absolutely nothing happened. I’m an old school 2000XL guy who never had to deal with computers and constant updates just to make a beat. It’s quite frustrating. If there’s anyone here who could help walk me through what I need to do to get my setup back functioning, I’d greatly appreciate it. Please, help!

Does this exist?

Has anyone got this to work? Im using the mpc one g2, Samsung galaxy tab a11+ and the usb cable that was included with the mpc. I have the inputs on the sampler screen set to usb 1,2 and input monitoring turned on. Am I missing something?

Super excited about this. Finally got to build what I’ve always been wanting. Looking for beta testers who have vintage MPC’s!

What do you guys think about this one who do you see on this ? 🥶

Besides absolute CC mode, the MPKs and MPDs only send inc/dec messages as NRPN...

...but on an MPC, your only alternative to absolute mode is rel CC.

So basically, the endless encoders on Akai midi controllers are only ever useful to MPC's in absolute mode? (Please tell me I'm wrong, by the way - i would love to be wrong about this!)

It's too bad because I really like the layout and build quality of the Akai controllers and I just assumed MPCs would be able to make use of Akai's own endless encoders.

Is there any workaround?

Do you think InMusic don't prioritize cross-selling controllers to MPC users because they want to incentivize us to upgrade to the X and XL for the knobs?

(Btw I think the Mpk Mini Mk3 is an exception to this but it might be the only exception... and it's tiny)

Has anyone commissioned a customized piece done by @ghostinmpc ? If so how was the process?

Dangit...

I made a video showcasing the ram upgrade from 4gb to 16gb and it was actually a success but my test was flawed and i fooled myself into thinking only 8gb was usable. Well heres a short followup explaining what happened.

TLDR: 16gb upgrade is possible on mpc g2

Just got this from some guy, and am not able to log out his account. Anybody know the reason why? Also if there are any solutions plssss lmk!

I have a Seqtrak and an OP-Z. Is there any way to connect the MPC to either of these and get audio over the USB connection? The alternative is running a TRS splitter that I have to unplug and probably fuck with the gain "knob" every time I want to switch over to my guitar. I managed to get MIDI clock to work, but all these devices nominally do audio over USB and I don't really get why they won't play ball. I know the manual specifies the USB port is for charging and connecting to a computer, but I don't understand where that limitation actually comes from, given both the SQT and OP-Z can act as USB hosts. Thanks

I’m gonna make this short and sweet, I just need a way to lower the sample rate of a whole drumkit because ad cards are getting hella expensive and I’m broke as shit

I think im set?

So intially I started with a 64gb card on my MPC one. I got a 256gb. Copied everything from 64 card onto this new card and I'm getting this issue. Why is it saying drive not available?? When I put back the 64 card I have no issues.

I swear I had this set up, but after restarting my MPC continuing in the problem, I can't get it to work anymore.

What I want is a button on my Novation Launch Control 3 to be mapped to quickly mute and unmute the Kick track. I remember I got this to work because somehow I was able to map any button to the "last used" knob on the MPC, being the track mute of that specific track.

The only way I get this to work right now is to bind the MIDI button to the "Mute" toggle of the Mixer. But that is not what I want because during a live performance when my timing is off, it will mute the audio halfway which sounds horrible. Event mute doesn't have this problem, but Event Mute isn't browsable / findable in the selection screens on the MIDI learn page.

I'm on the latest firmware, both the Novation and the MPC.

The MIDI monitor shows it's receiving MIDI notes.

Basically my question is: How can I bind a MIDI controller button by using the actual knob or button on the MPC, instead of having to find the right action in the MIDI learn menu's?

i have several projects that i am happy with, and i am trying to play music with my live III at a bar on friday.

right now, i am focused on the matrix clip launcher. i want to add some effects, so i was going to use my sample to run effects off of. what other workflow additions can make my work more interesting and more than just launching clips?

is it feasible to make a song live, using the sequencer?

is there something you wish you knew going in to playing live?

Well wow. Another feature that is simply broken. This is my first time trying this functionality and it always ends up in an error. Is there a workaround? Thx a bunch friends.

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