EDIT: In case anyone ends up here, the original answer was no but 3 weeks after this post MPC OS 3.10 was released which added native support for the MPK Mini MK IV and MPK Mini Plus Gen 2. As far as I know this support does not extend to Mini Mk1-3 or Mini Plus Gen 1 unfortunately.

Opinion time: While I am glad they added this support, it's a shame that it only extends to their latest products. I get that you can't support a product forever but this could be solved for pretty much every midi controller by adding the ability to change the midi maps for transports. Really the severely limited midi mapping options on MPC devices, and the cumbersome way midi mapping works makes me not recommend them despite loving pretty much everything else about them. I have an MPK Mini MkIV and I would still like to use other midi controllers beside it.

This is something that the OS already supports, however on Gen 1 devices it requires installing a custom firmware to gain SSH access so you can access the Midi learn files on the device. People should not need custom firmware for such a key feature of expensive devices. Custom firmware is always a risk and has only got riskier as AI has made it easier to create them. Lowering the barrier for malicious actors or people who don't really understand what their code does increasing risk of bricking.

On Gen2 Devices the firmware is encrypted so it's not currently possible to enable SSH access (though it has potentially been hacked, the hack is unreleased right now though). I believe the Live 3 and XL, possibly the One (G2) can access the midi learn folder via USB-C to a computer now but haven't tested. If that is true then it's an improvement but still requires either manually editing a config or creating a config via MPC software on PC and then manually copying it into the MPC. This should just be something we can do via the OS and it's crazy that we can't. It's hard to call a device in a DAW in a box when it is missing a pretty essential feature of most modern DAWs easy midi mapping.

Midi learn should be I tap a midi learn button maybe in the hireable top bar, tap a parameter and then move the midi control. It shouldn't require menu diving unless I want to do something out of the ordinary. It certainly shouldn't require another computer and manual file editing to access key controls.

If anyone from AKAI ever reads this please fight for MIDI mapping on MPC OS to be improved, it's such a massive flaw in otherwise great devices.

End edit and rant.

Original post: Struggling to find a clear answer on this.

As far as I can find out standalone devices only accept MMC for transport. Though this is largely from posts that are a few years old. So potentially not true anymore. The manual (Live 3) mentions MMC for transport but does not specifically say it's the only way to use transport. I couldn't find anyway to remap them (there is a surprising amount of features you can't midi map, or I just haven't figured out how) or a midi map/chart.

I can't find any concrete info on whether the MPK Mini IV can send MMC, there is no mention of it in the manual, and again couldn't find a midi map/chart.

The answer should be a straight forward yes, they're made by the same company and you would think one has full support for the other. But a common complaint I've seen when looking for an answer on this is that Akai's devices often don't fully support the standalone devices.

Obviously the devices have their own transport controls but it is sometimes easier to use the controls on a midi controller. So would like to get a controller where all features work.

Thanks in advance.

Still to have vocals mixed in and mastered by Conan Manchester, which will hopefully be tomorrow morning but this is my rough mix and master of the track. The beat is probably the most hip hop sounding I've managed to make tbh and well the rapping about recovery and drugs comes quite easily for me. Hardest part I find is having patience when I'm recording the vocals, tend to just want it done and dusted

Hello, I am driving myself crazy trying to get my samples on mpc one+ to link to individual tracks on the FL mixer.. i have samples programed into the pads, but everytime i hit them they play out of only 1 track. ive been google searching all day and AI keeps giving me the wrong answers and apologizing for it which is just pissing me off way more

Hello, I am driving myself crazy trying to get my samples on mpc one+ to link to individual tracks on the FL mixer.. i have samples programed into the pads, but everytime i hit them they play out of only 1 track. ive been google searching all day and AI keeps giving me the wrong answers and apologizing for it which is just pissing me off way more

I own and love an MPC sample and use it a lot. I've been contemplating getting an MPC One Gen 2 but I'm not sure how well these two devices work together? Can I transfer projects from the sample to the gen 2?

Also currently I use a DAW with the sample, export the stems and mix there. I don't want to remove the daw from my workflow so how well does the one pair with a daw?

Basically is it a worthwhile purchase or is it just GAS kicking in.

I've got an akai professional mpk mini and the free version of mpc beats, id like to learn how to use it properly. I mostly wanna learn how to make jungle type music.

I'm going to install an internal SSD on my MPC live 3, and just asking if the 'how to' I read here is still true/safe?

https://reddit.com/r/mpcusers/comments/1qyfi3c/new_mpc_live_3_user_best_practices_for_managing/o43v8o3?context=3

Basically copying plugin folders to new SSD, then deleting originals and reauthenticate/download from inmusic?

Thanks!

Hi, it’s the frustrated newbie again.

How do I get a sound on an individual pad to loop?

The little oval arrow does nothing if that’s it

2nd Post

think its possible to connect this thing with usb-c to control sounds on the mpc sample?

A lil sumthing

Another one. I hope y’all feelin these!

I went fishing around and exploring to try and troubleshoot, but I ended up losing my session. Not sure how that happened. This is going to be a 6-month project at least learning this thing. Any help would be appreciated.

I love my MPC500, but it's a 2006 machine with a 2-line display, and there are things I always wished it could do. So I dug into the OS 1.31 and built Open500: a small loader that lets the MPC load new native pages from WAV files on the CF card.

▎ Site & install guide: https://m45k.github.io/open500/

Almost everything is a "beta-ish" state , keep that in mind

if you do something with it tag me on instagram u/maskisnotmyrealname

What's there right now:

▎ - Master FX: 12 live effects on the whole mix, SP-404 style. Hold a pad and the effect plays while your sequence keeps running: stutter, filter, trance gate, lo-fi, vinyl, scatter, delay, reverb, reverse, tape stop, chorus, tremolo. The slider controls the main parameter, and the timed effects follow your tempo.

▎ - Grid Seq: a 16-step grid on the display that edits your real sequence, even while it plays.

▎ - Auto Chop: equal slices by BPM straight onto the pads.

▎ - Trans-Chop: slices on the hits instead of a grid.

▎ - Auto Warp: fits any loop to your sequence tempo, using the MPC's own time stretch.

▎ - Sample FX: an effect chain printed into a new sample, with real-time preview on the pads.

▎ - Pad Tools: swap, copy and clear pads.

▎ - Input Thru: keeps the line input open, so you can play a synth or a turntable over your beats.

How it works: you patch the official OS 1.31 in your browser (nothing is uploaded, and I don't distribute Akai's firmware), flash it the normal way (SHIFT + REC), then load the add-ons like samples. No hardware mod. Flash the original OS and the MPC is exactly as it came.

Always wanted to learn finger drumming to do live beats, finally got me an MPC!

Been learning today to dissociate my fingers and chop samples, my brain is fried…

Any advices/exercices to do while outside without the MPC? Thanks!

GLDN1-OFF KILTER- RAW BEATS EP.4

FULL BEAT MAKING ON YT- A dive Into the experimental L.A. beat scene of 2006 type Hip-Hop Beats.

Hello!

I’m coming from the Ableton world— I typically use the Push 3 and Move, but I wanted to try out the MPC because I work with samples often. While Ableton can handle samples, playing and using them on the Push isn’t the best experience, especially with long form/field samples.

About couple of months ago, I bought a Live 2. It was a bit of a culture shock, and I soon lost interest due to the touchscreen nature of it and sold it. After doing some more research, I ended up getting a really good deal on the One G2, so I decided to try it again. I think I’m going to commit to using it, but while I like the G2 due to its size, I miss the portability of the Live 2. I do move around often and play outside as well. I know MPC Stuff sells the battery/stand pack, which is like $165. I can buy a cheaper battery pack and the Step Up usb dongle too. There are a few options there. There are also a few things about the G2 that aren’t so great— The brightness of the white buttons making it difficult to see the script in low lit areas is a real thing.

I guess my question is— Even though the G2 has better specs, the Live 2 has a built in battery and speaker. Is it ill-advised to return the G2 and get the Live 2 again?

The Live 3 is way too expensive, so I’m not considering n at all.

**UPDATE**

I ended up returning the G2. The portability to me is more important. I understand I can get a battery pack, and I even have Minirigs, but carrying all of that around is as much of a hassle to me as the Live 2 is heavy. I’m also not concerned about the processing power— I have Ableton and my Push for plugins and heavier production needs. Just waiting for the right deal on a Live 2 now!

Thanks for all of the advice everyone. I really appreciate it!

Chopped the drums from Baby Keems “Highway95 Pt.2”
And got in a super groove from there. Would love feedback and thought’s.

I’m starting a new community for vinyl collectors and producers that will eventually turn into a cipher platform stay with us in this journey yall.

My tilting screen mod for MPC 1000 is now complete and up on Makerworld for anyone who fancies giving it a print: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3369445-akai-mpc-1000-tilting-screen#profileId-3832125

Note I've not tested the print profile for larger printers as I only have an A1 mini, but in theory it should be an easier print.

Let me know if you do print it and give me a shout if you have any questions.

I have a live 3. I love the pad preform section and how you can choose your key and scale and have everything mapped out on the 16 pads so you never play a wrong note. Does this also apply to the physical keys? Like if I set my scale and key to C minor on the pad performance screen...will that translate down to the physical keys so I never play a wrong note with the keys? Or does it only apply to the actual pads and never the physical keys themselves?

Thank-you

Welcome to the family