Set up MPC 2 Software with Logic Pro X Channel Routing

[@god-of-gamblers]

Awesome! Anything Logic + MPC Live is helpful and appreciated. (also, your 909 and DX/DMX videos have become video-manuals for me, and I return to them whenever I forget something w/those boxes... Thx for taking the time! You’re a very clear teacher.)

[@tonelab]

Thanks for your generous feedback! ..had plenty of time in 'lockdown' to do a few more clips.. so it's been a pleasure 🙏🏼🤓

[@57muzic]

I haven't started using my Mpc with Logic yet, cause I'm new to the Mpc family and want to get an authentic feel for the unit; but I have heard a lot of talks online about problems with running both together, thanks for assuring me, that the issue is just a like of knowing how!

[@MRSTU1210]

Cool subbed

[@tonelab]

Thanks! ..you might also dig the sub-channel kzbin.info 🙏🏻

[@Phrozen716]

Can you make a video .. with you routing the track

[@tonelab]

I route the Programs that are featured on each Track @ 2mins kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJC5hmWohpyemq8feature=shared&t=123

[@ulitalivaa6047]

How about using my MPC as an interface when I want to record vocals over a beat can you make a video on how to do that?

[@tonelab]

First, the MPC has to be in Controller Mode. Then, go into Logic's 'Preferences' Menu > Devices 'tab'. Change the Output AND Input Devices to 'MPC'. Then connect your MPC outputs to your Mixer / Speakers and connect your Microphone to the MPC's XLR input, adjust gain.. Configure a Logic Audio Track's 'Input' to be the MPC.. Hit Record in Logic and SING!🙏🏻

[@ulitalivaa6047]

@@tonelab thank you

[@さんだーくん]

Thank you for the great video. I'd like to ask how to set-up MPC software as a plugin in Logic. I installed MPC software and tried to put into Logic. However, both are completey separate now. How can I deal with?

[@tonelab]

You're welcome 🙏🏻 The Software application is separate to the plugin. So, you need to make sure you installed the AU. If you're not sure, run your installer again.. choose 'custom install' and choose 'only' the AU plugin. Once your installation has successfully completed, restart your Mac. Open Logic, go to Plugin Manager.. and re-scan your Plugins. The MPC Plugin should be visible in this list of plugins. If it is, make sure it is 'checked / ticked' and then follow the tutorial as I do, from the beginning 🙏🏻

[@doktahyde]

howcan I control the logic transport from the mpc?\

[@tonelab]

You visit Option-K (Key Commands) search for 'Play', click 'Learn'.. hit 'Playstart' on the MPC.. now do the same for 'Stop' 👍🏼

[@stevea9984]

"assuming you've installed the au plugin" whoa back up. What is the AU Plugin I need for MPC Live II? :)

[@tonelab]

Comes with the MPC Software Installer.. You can run it, choose 'Custom' and you should be presented with the option to install a VST, an AU or an AAX (ProTools) 👍🏼

[@RasTuft]

@@tonelab Is this why I only have Mono or Stereo output options when I open up MPC in Logic ProX as a plugin? (thanks for any help)

[@tonelab]

@@RasTuft If you've got Monterey OS (or Windows 11) you're probably not going to be having much luck (I'm sure that will change with time.. but, those OS' are still on Akai's 'not supported list' at this time) 👍🏼

[@Qbair]

Just recently downloaded the MPC Beats software and it doesn’t show up on AU Instirments. Any idea as to why?

[@tonelab]

Sometimes you have to do a re-scan under the Logic plugins (if you haven't already done that). You can check that the AU is actually in the plugins folder too.. do that first, then if it is.. do a plugin re-scan, if it's not.. try re-installing and then re-scan 👍🏻

[@Qbair]

@@tonelab I’m gonna try this as soon as I get home. Thank you for the timely response!!!!’b

[@tonelab]

@@Qbair No problem, hope that works out for you 🙏🏻

[@Rojozproduction]

@@tonelab if it’s not in the plug-ins folder where would it be?

[@tonelab]

@@Rojozproduction If it's not there.. it's unlikely it's installed.. so, I'd go for 'Custom' install of the plug-in.. choose only the AU plugin.. install it, restart your Mac. Then open Logic, go to your plugin manager.. if you don't see it, re-scan.. if you still don't see it, it's most likely a compatibility issue 👍🏻

[@cdot803]

How do I actually record the audio into Logic? I see how to route the tracks

[@repoman5581]

sound good... hey do your kicks hit with the same intensity when recorded in logic as they are on the mpc.. i have been going back and forth to FL studio and like how easy it is to make the kicks really hit hard... couldnt do that in Logic but I really dont want to record into FL as I find it has to many steps but logic is very easy for me... would just transfer the track to fl and master or mix the drums.. drives me crazy....

[@mrbarsHBINC]

Awesome Post Man Thanksgiving

[@tonelab]

Thanks for chiming in 🙏🏼

[@mrbarsHBINC]

@@tonelab peace I have a question do I have to import the stems with this process because it’s not picking up when I press record

[@tonelab]

@@mrbarsHBINC well it's more or less a 'workflow' choice.. I prefer to import the parts in rather than record-into-Logic, because.. if you route into an AUX track, Logic can't record audio onto AUX tracks.. which means you have to route 'out of the AUX into a buss' ... THEN record the buss as audio, which I find a little bit 'circular'. So, I just drag/drop the parts using the Export feature 👍🏼

[@mrbarsHBINC]

@@tonelab kopy thanksgiving keep doing ya thing 💪🏾

[@jwillbassist]

What about sending midi over instead of audio...is that possible.?

[@tonelab]

Yeah, similar process but you drag the next little icon to the right of the audio-icon on the MPC 2-plugin 👍🏼

[@jwillbassist]

@@tonelab Would be nice if we can sequence midi directly into Logic using the mpc plugin as a sound module.

[@wadewilliams1892]

Hi Did you buy the gold MPC X golden or customised it? Thanks

[@tonelab]

Hey Wade, nah these are real Akai issues.. there was a limited run to about 200 or thereabouts a little over 2 years ago now 👍🏻

[@wadewilliams1892]

@@tonelab thank you for the reply Looks great Was considering but want something special maybe with a unique version. Thanks

[@Selahsmuzik]

I brought a MPC X today.. when I pull the AU in Logic scroll to MPC. Only Mono, Stereo, and 5.1 surround sound shows up. Do you know how to fix to so I can use 16 multi channel to record into Logic

[@tonelab]

Yeah, that's a bit of a doozy.. would I be correct if I said you're either using Monterey or Windows 11?! (I hope you're not!) 🙏🏻

[@Selahsmuzik]

@@tonelab I have Mojave 10.14.6

[@tonelab]

@@Selahsmuzik Oh, well that's good news! ..because that's usually what happens on Monterey (which Akai does not support at this time) .. so, what I can suggest is.. re-install the plugin.. do a custom install and select only the AU plugin.. restart your Mac, open Logic, re-scan the plugin folder and try again.. lemme know, yeah?! 🙏🏻

[@Selahsmuzik]

Mines is not working frustrating I have done everything you said on KZbin hmmmm you think you can help out I know I’m asking a lot but know not even akai can help me my Maschine works perfectly…. I just wanted to get back to using a MPC

[@tonelab]

Yeah, see my previous message about the order of installs.. give that a shot 👍🏼

[@thepocketdolls7109]

Can you write midi ( like chords) directly into logic using the mpc chords pads ?

[@tonelab]

Not directly.. which is very annoying, but you can 'drag & drop' the MIDI of your Chord Pads out of your MPC into Logic using this method (just drag the next tiny icon I grab in this clip and you've got a workaround) 👍🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmmTk2aded6Fa5I

[@thepocketdolls7109]

@@tonelab Thanks a lot yes I saw that video, its frustrating, there is not a single hardware chord generator like the MPC, I have the Komplete Kontrole and it only work inside Komplete, thanks for the answer

[@tonelab]

@@thepocketdolls7109 yeah, I hear you.. so there is a 'brute force' method.. where you just run your MPC-MIDI-out into your MIDI interface-that your DAW/Logic is using.. and 'sync' your MPC to Logic.. if you do this.. you can use the chord memory on the MPC-standalone mode.. and it will fire out MIDI to what ever is at the receiving end.. more or less.. so, if the Chord generator is what you really want more than anything else.. you don't really have to miss out, you could just kinda patch in a pair of MIDI's in/out of your MPC and leave the USB connected at the same time.. and just jump from 'standalone' to 'controller mode'.. as you need your chord generator etc 👍🏻

[@thepocketdolls7109]

@@tonelab That will be my Sunday project, thanks

[@thepocketdolls7109]

This was easier then expected. you can just use the midi out as an external instrument (the midi sign on the Mac track)and it work just fine PLUS you are not even in remote. because I prefer using logic then the MPC software for composing. it's better then Komplete Control chord generator, that you need to stay inside Komplete to make it work. it's so simple that it's weird nobody made a video about this. Thanks a lot again for pointing me into this direction.

[@allinthemind2006]

Hi when i select mpc instrument i dont get the multi output option. I only get mono, stereo and 5.1. Any help is appreciated

[@tonelab]

Try re-installing the .AU plugin by doing a Custom Install and install nothing ..other than the MPC 2 Plugin, restart your computer then try again 👍🏼

[@SamBartBell]

@@tonelabI’m having the same issue. Just reinstalled the software from the In-Music website but it didn’t fix the issue. Maybe it’s because I didn’t do a “custom” install? I’m unclear how to do that.

[@SamBartBell]

Just tried it again. No dice. Could it be a Catalina problem?

[@allinthemind2006]

@@SamBartBell yea didn’t work for me either. I gave up. Im keeping my mpc live and DAW separate . Logic will be the main session and i will record my mpc beats and stems in analog.

[@SamBartBell]

@@allinthemind2006 I actually did figure it out! I went into the plug in manager in Logic and reset and rescanned all the Audio Units(well selected to do that-you’ve actually got to restart the computer and reopen Logic then wait for it to do the rescan but that got it going for me. Hope it works for you too. Little bit time consuming but such a relief to see the Multi-Output option finally show up:)

[@smp-seanmilesproductions3784]

I returned my MPC X cause know one could help me…. I wish I didn’t return it… sad

[@miguelclaudio6338]

How does this guy didn't understand that had to start with the plugin!!