Standalone Vs Controller Mode - Beginners Should Know

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MPC Controller Mode vs Standalone
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[@tireewatson6737]

Thank You My Bro for your insight. It really helps me to understand. May GOD continue to bless you with the knowledge for us to comprehend

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome

[@kingdru_562]

I'm looking to get this set up and thought I needed an audio interface.......good info

[@GhettoStyles]

No problem. You can use this with an audio interface or you can use it AS your audio interface.

[@kingdru_562]

Thx for the feed back. New subscriber to your channel.

[@tylergates4075]

I originally got this for standalone use to be away from computers but I ended up also really liking controller mode. Its like working in standalone, but having a blown up version of the MPC screen a glance away. I really like the MPC software. The live2 is the best drum machine.

[@GhettoStyles]

Agreed!

[@thefunkymunky9084]

Nice Vid-you continue to distinguish yourself as one of the best Explainers on KZbin. Really clear and comprehensive. And: I like the beat a lot!

[@GhettoStyles]

Thanks!

[@DIRTYLOW]

Man giving up star sight game you always inspiring and helping fam keep going vertical with it

[@GhettoStyles]

The mission doesn’t stop!

[@donjezza]

haha the bit at the end where you just walk away from your gear had me cracking up

[@GhettoStyles]

It wasn't ready to leave yet 😆

[@sansmojo]

Thanks so much!

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome

[@nolidcreations]

Haha done made it back... I enjoyed this GS, and it was so cool to see how to use the MPC as an interface.. Especially with the microphone, definitely gonna try that..🙏🏿💪🏾💯💜

[@GhettoStyles]

It’s worth trying

[@HammyHavoc]

Eloquent and well-rounded perspective. Love this channel.

[@GhettoStyles]

Thank you!

[@robertgrant3908]

this brother's info is quite simple and straight forward. I really appreciate it.

[@GhettoStyles]

Thanks!

[@matthewgaines10]

Taking it to the streets. This is some great info for first timers.

[@GhettoStyles]

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[@DennisForero]

Master. Your energy is amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome!

[@kl33tus]

Yo, your mpc vids have been helping me out for a while now. Thanks for steady posting fire big bro

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome. Glad I can help.

[@lindasson]

This is an EXCELLENT demonstration GS, and I'm a Maschine Plus guy, but the video kept me locked in! Great job fam!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@GhettoStyles]

Thanks. I still have the MK3. That might be as close as I get to Maschine Plus lol.

[@lindasson]

@@GhettoStyles LOL!!!!

[@mikoajczeski1272]

@@GhettoStyles Which one is better?

[@GhettoStyles]

@@mikoajczeski1272 depends on the user but I prefer controller mode because it gives me as many tracks as my computer can handle with all of my VSTs. My computer has 64GB of Ram and an ultra fast 12 core processor that runs the MPC in controller mode. In standalone toy have an i7 processor and 2GB of ram but if you are a sample based producer only then it could be all you need.

[@mikoajczeski1272]

@@GhettoStyles your computer is a beast. And what do you think about maschine?

[@james740il]

Great video. Your videos are very informative and easy to follow. Thanks!

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome!

[@stevenb9209]

Great video! I have always thought you can't use MPC inputs in controller mode, so interested to try this out! Thanks man.

[@GhettoStyles]

They definitely work. I controller mode you can also use the MPC as an audio interface.

[@jefflopinot9870]

I love this video. Takin’ it to the park.

[@GhettoStyles]

Enjoy the weather!

[@benedictndaminangngam]

Perfect explanation,thanks

[@GhettoStyles]

No problem

[@patbank05]

You always dropping knowledge Kool vlogz keep up the good vibez bless 🙌 🎶 🎵

[@GhettoStyles]

Big up

[@biggwillbeats4384]

😃2nd‼️😈 Side not regarding ssd I installed it’s a great thing…I also corrupted that ssd by not proper ejecting from computer when in controller mode back to standalone… I have several external hd s attached to desktop, you must eject all external drives when disconnecting MPC from computer…was relatively cheap 🤔$50. Samsung 500 gb ssd. Lesson learned.

[@GhettoStyles]

Salute!

[@phunkfarm]

Awesome vid. Thanks for taking the time and being patient enough for us new owners. If my Macbook is hooked up to its sound system via, can I take a cord (Stereo 1/4" Y cable > 1/8" ) out of my MPC and go into the headphone jack of my Macbook and use this jack as the input source so I can play and listen to the MPC along side the Macbook to audio out without an audio interface just for writing and monitoring purposes? Also the only DAW you mention is MPC watch all makes sense but what if you use a DAW like Logic? What would the work flow and settings be in terms of writing beats using Logic (or any external DAW) alongside MPC (I want to add MPC drum groove in my logic track I did back in the day.) Thanks bro.

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome

[@IanGodchild]

Thanks mate 👍

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome

[@AssaltMusicProduction]

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[@GhettoStyles]

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[@AssaltMusicProduction]

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[@GhettoStyles]

@@AssaltMusicProduction I appreciate you! Thanks for the love!

[@Antonio_Ortiz]

5:43: #facts. Earned a sub.

[@GhettoStyles]

Appreciated!

[@leogolive]

I’m loving my new MPC X! I only use it in standalone because that’s why I bought it. I have Maschine if I wanna work the other way. I also have Studio One on the DAW side of things. I have an external SSD drive, plus a thumb drive and SD card as well so I got plenty storage and everything. You’re right about it really being a computer. I would say the MPC is actually the true definition of hybrid. It’s a computer with actual hardware all in one. The regular Maschine is nothing but a paperweight until you plug it into the computer. It won’t do shit! I chose the X because I’m not really into going outside and making music lol! When I’m outside I do outside shit! 😂

[@GhettoStyles]

The X is definitely a powerhouse. I still think it has room for improvement but it’s in a class of its own.

[@leogolive]

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[@GhettoStyles]

@@leogolive appreciated!

[@soundgrounding]

Love how you go super basic and specific up to the complex. When you record in controller mode through the MPC, is it recording to the computer or the actual MPC?

[@GhettoStyles]

It depends. For example if you have a SSD or a SD card or whatever you chose to use installed in your MPC you can still use that storage location in Controller Mode. That is what I do. You can save it to the computer if you want to but I keep everything on the 2TB SSD I have installed inside my MPC. In the case of the MPC One it will be an External Drive, an SD Card, or a Flash Drive.

[@BrimTrim-zp2np]

Perfect

[@darkaeons21]

Your videos help me out a lot. I was just wondering Is there a way to download hybrid 3 on a mpc stand alone or is that program just for the computer? It's a free download when you buy a mpc. Thxs.

[@GhettoStyles]

It is a free download for the MPC. Currently it is only available on a computer but I can’t rule out standalone hopefully one day.

[@Jnuna535]

My biggest issue is I feel like I wasted my money on the MPC-X. IMO using Beats software and an MPD218 you have the pads and the software making the X obsolete.

[@GhettoStyles]

If you feel like that makes the X obsolete then you might not be using the X properly. It gives you a built in audio interface and a lot of I/O the MPD does not have with a built in drive bay for storage and it is expandable through USB.

[@freejazzbone]

very informative, thank you. Could the MPC One be used in controller mode with Cubase for MIDI and used as an audio interface?

[@GhettoStyles]

All of the current MPC can also be used as audio interfaces for any DAW. Cubase happens to be my DAW of choice. When using the MPC with Cubase there are multiple ways to do it. #1 you can have the MPC in controller mode and you can open the MPC software inside of Cubase as a VST or a Rack Instrument. You can select the MPC as the audio interface as well which will run all audio through the MPC and you can set that up however you want in your Cubase I/O settings. You can also have the MPC in standalone and use a MIDI track in the MPC to a MIDI track in Cubase using USB MIDI, Standard MIDI Cables, or wireless WIFI Network MIDI. It is very versatile in that regard. In my current setup I’m using Cubase with a Scarlett 18i20 interface but I have a Cubase template setup that automatically opens the MPC software in controller mode as a rack instrument.

[@freejazzbone]

@@GhettoStyles thank you very much for the explanation, yes, I saw the VST MPC64 i think it's titled, will try that out, thanks again GS!

[@corncob_say]

So are you using MPC Beats for the software? I have MPC live 2 and MPD 226 I use the MPC Beats for the MPD 226. Havn't had the MPC live 2 hooked up to pc yet.

[@GhettoStyles]

Bro if you own any of the new MPCs including the Live 2 the FULL 2.0 Software comes with it for free. All you have to do is download it from your account to your computer and activate it. Unless you bought the Live 2 second hand you already own the full software and TONS of free sounds and instruments.

[@corncob_say]

@@GhettoStyles didn't get around to activating yet . I did try to do mpc live with mpc beats and it saw it had to do the learn midi thing, so I went no further. I really dig the 226 and being able to tap in beats with both machines. Hadn't got to the record scratch thing on the 226 got a long way to go. Thanks .......

[@GhettoStyles]

@@corncob_say the Live work’s flawless with both MPC BEATS and the 2.0 software. No MIDI Learn necessary. You do need to install the MPC Live driver on your computer and switch it to controller mode though. It will work exactly the Same as standalone.

[@nolidcreations]

3rd, but I am at work sooo.. I'll be back lmbo... 😅

[@biggwillbeats4384]

Get that paper‼️😃

[@GhettoStyles]

It will be here when you’re ready.

[@nolidcreations]

@@biggwillbeats4384 Lol, right💰💪🏾💯😅... nice to see you..

[@jmfhsmith4923]

This explains a lot. But I have a question. I like to make some beats with my Boss DR-660 and I know I can sync that up and use it to trigger drums in the MPC, but could I still do that in controller mode, or would I need a separate midi interface?

[@GhettoStyles]

You can 100% do that in controller mode without changing anything with your current connections except to connect the MPC to the computer 🖥️ with the included usb cable.

[@jermaineflowers1538]

Does the sound in controller mode sound any different? MPC makes the drums sound great in standalone....

[@GhettoStyles]

In controller mode the sound still comes from the MPC. There is no change.

[@jermaineflowers1538]

@@GhettoStyles bet preciate it bruh 👌👌

[@jilly_beats]

Can you tell me if I can load a sample into MPC Software running as a plugin in fl studio and then chop the sample on the mpc live 2 in controller mode? couldnt find infos about this topic. thanks man

[@GhettoStyles]

Yea you can.

[@jilly_beats]

@@GhettoStyles yeah thats cool. Would be a major plus as this would be my go to set up is it the same behaviour for the mpc one plus? I actually thinking of adding an mpc to my setup....not sure if One+ or Live 2

[@GhettoStyles]

@@jilly_beats yes it’s the same. All of the current MPCs have the same operating system.

[@jilly_beats]

@@GhettoStyles thanks man. really appreciating your help 💯 And does it work like "drag n drop" a wave file from your computer into the mpc 2 software (running as plugin in fl studio)?

[@GhettoStyles]

@@jilly_beats you can drag samples directly into the MPC sample editor or to a pad. I will say that some FL Studio samples seem not to be compatible if you drag from FL Studio or the FL Studio parent folder.

[@LilHendoMrFoolstyle]

I just got the mpc live 2, but when I put it in controller mode, it stays on searching for pc. I can access my SD card and also see it as an interface but. I can't use it as a controller. What am I doing wrong.

[@GhettoStyles]

How To Fix MPC Looking For Computer And Won't Connect kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5evhIiubduNjsk

[@moorbilt]

Before formatting an SD on MPC it says it will disable "standalone functionality" and enter controller mode. What does that mean for an SD? What exactly will that do to my standalone process?

[@moorbilt]

You communicate very clearly and though you may have answered this in your video here i want to be sure what iam doin.

[@GhettoStyles]

It won't change anything from your standalone process at all. If it is a new SD card you should format it and it will work in both controller mode and standalone. Once it is done you can always switch back to standalone afterwards. Just be aware if the SD card is not blank formatting the SD card will delete everything on it.

[@moorbilt]

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[@rhezombra30]

Exelent video, easy to understand but for some reason I can find the projects that I have in my mpc only recognize the files that are in my computer, any recommendation for that problem, I have a external memory in my mpc where i save all my projects but nat even recognize the internal memory I don't know what to do. moneone please 🙏 help me

[@GhettoStyles]

When you say internal memory are you referring to the built in storage or did you add a hard drive of some capacity?

[@rhezombra30]

@@GhettoStyles I add it a hard drive buen when swit to controller mode the computer don recognize it just show pc storage

[@GhettoStyles]

@@rhezombra30 ok. if you added a hard drive and have the MPC connected to the computer in controller mode through the BLUE USB cable that came with the MPC then your computer should automatically see the MPC Drive and long as the drive has been formatted using exFAT.

[@rhezombra30]

I will try it today after work thank you for your time and help your the best . Your videos are dope ( just to mention my mpc comes with black cable not blue I don't know if that has nothing to do with my problem 😁)

[@GhettoStyles]

@@rhezombra30 cool. Most of them are blue except the MPC One and the Key 61 but it works the same on all.

[@didnotplay]

Hey man. thanks, this was really helpful. There's one problem I still have though... When I am in controller mode, I cannot get the "clips" (sequencer mode) to play the same as they would in standalone mode.. Normally, in standalone, I would hit pads in a "clip" kit and they start playing loops; but for some reason in controller mode, when I hit pads in a clip kit nothing happens. I'm using logic pro x by the way; every regular kit works.. just not the sequence loops for some reason. If you could help me that would be amazing!

[@GhettoStyles]

Essentially everything works the same in controller mode and standalone. I’m not exactly sure what you mean when you say the “clips” won’t play. The MPC does have a “Clip Launcher” function for playing loops in a way similar to Ableton but that is totally different from a sequence. Sequences are like the house for everything inside the beat. Sequences are very powerful. Each sequence could be an entire beat if you want it to be from start to finish or each sequence can be a specific part of a beat. Sequences play when you hit the play button on the MPC not from hitting pads unless you are using the “Next Sequence” function.

[@didnotplay]

@@GhettoStyles Hey man. Thank you so much for your response - I'm quite new to the AKAI MPC world and finding it all a bit daunting haha; so I really appreciate you taking the time to respond to my comment. Yes sorry I now realize my question was a bit confusing as a sequence is a different thing in the MPC; what I meant was indeed the "clip launcher" function you mentioned. There's a few "clip launching" kits I like, and I can play them fine in standalone mode, or even in controller mode within the MPC software on my mac... But for some reason when I try to do the same thing in Logic Pro (using the MPC software as a plugin), nothing happens when I hit the pads.. The loops just don't get activated and no sound comes out (whereas other regular "non clip launching" drum kits work fine) If you could help it would be amazing as this problem is driving me crazy haha! Btw I've watched a few of your vids and finding them really helpful! Thanks for the great content man!

[@GhettoStyles]

@@didnotplay Ok cool. I understand now. First thing to remember when using the MPC as a plugin is the DAW is in total control of the MPC. In your case it is Logic. Some of the normal MPC functions work slightly different when used as a VST for instance the transport controls will start and stop playback in the MPC ONLY and not the DAW unless you change your MIDI routing. Now to the Clip Launcher. It does work in Logic when used as a VST but as you said if you load your Clip Set and hit the pads nothing seems to happen. The important step your are missing is in Logic because Logic is the MASTER. You have to set your loop length (if you don't want it to go on forever) and start play in Logic. Once Logic is playing then you can hit the pads on the MPC and launch your Clips and they will play in sync with the DAW at whatever tempo the DAW is set to.

[@didnotplay]

@@GhettoStyles Thank you so much for explaining this to me. I literally spent hours last night trying to figure this out, and I didn't think once to just hit play in Logic lol. You are a true legend! And thanks again for your great informative content! You've gained a new subscriber. Much love bro

[@GhettoStyles]

@@didnotplay not a problem at all and thanks for subscribing.

[@loendz]

People always talk about standalone but if I open the software on my laptop it is standalone

[@GhettoStyles]

I mean if it’s just a laptop with nothing connected to it technically it is but what it really refers to is having a MPC that is not connected to a computer in any way. A lot of people will die by using it like that. You will never hear that from me.

[@michaelwalston2438]

I am more into long form composition with orchestra, synth, keys and guitars (acoustic and electric) rather than music that is broken down into short bars and loops. I also do singer songwriter stuff. But I watched your video all the way through because you are such a good teacher. I may as well admit I am not well versed in computers. I am not opposed to learning a daw but I'm interested in mpc because it looks like the key 61 has a lot of good sounds and it appears to be the only hardware thing on the market that has its own daw. I have been wishing Korg would release a native Kronos daw I could use with my prized Kronos but I don't think that looks like it is happening soon. My Kronos is 88 key weighted, I love how it feels and sounds, but I have yet to wrap my head around its sequencer and audio recording, both of which capabilities I need. It is common wisdom among keyboard players that if you can afford it you should have one board weighted and one unweighted, this is why I am so interested in mpc key 61. Kronos does have aftertouch but despite its price I simply don't have the strength to use it, at its lowest setting you still have to mash it like hell. Another reason to want a second keyboard. Alternative to mpc I could just start investing in software like crazy and a relatively cheap controller board. I dunno. Just watching this video I think I can really respect your take on it all. So what advice do you have for me?

[@GhettoStyles]

The first thing I have to say is sorry for the delay. I'm just now seeing this comment. I try to respond to everyone but I get a lot sometimes. Next I don't think you will have a hard time playing the MPC Key 61. The keys are not fully weighted but they do feel pretty good to me. I have had keyboard that feel a lot worse and springy. I cannot remember the total recording/sequence limit but I believe it to be around 4 hours. Please don't quote me on that. It's been a long time since I looked at that spec line. If you are unfamiliar with the MPC there will probably be a learning curve but the good thing is that for the most part the MPC Key 61 works the same way the other MPCs work like the MPC X, Live 2, Live, and the MPC One. What that means is many tutorials on the other MPC Devices you might find will be applicable to the MPC Key 61 with the exception of different button layouts. The underlying software is the same across these devices. The MPC Key 61 is also a sampler just like the other MPCs and it has 8 audio tracks in Standalone that you could record vocals or live guitars to if you want. As far as recreating an orchestra it is possible but it will probably take a few workarounds if you are going to be working in Standalone. In standalone the MPC Key has 8 MIDI tracks and 8 Audio tracks. You can utilize more tracks if you take the time to bounce your MIDI tracks to audio then change that MIDI track to a different instrument. This is a crude workaround for more tracks but in theory you could get up to 1028 tracks this way. It is a lot of work to do this though. If you would like to try out the Akai ecosystem for a lot less than the Key 61 you could get a small MIDI Keyboard for under $200 and either get the FREE version of MPC BEATS or pay $100-$200 on the full version of the software depending on if you catch it on sale and get a similar experience I think the Key 61 is a great device but I won't tell you to rush out and buy one but if you are familiar with the MPC work flow it is almost a no brainer.

[@looseenz3473]

Peace fam..✊🏿..I seriously need your help. I have the mpc live, apc40, zoom L12, keylab essential 49, hp laptop with abelton 11 software and analog lab4. Trying to find a good workflow within abelton's software. My 2 sons both play instruments obe is a percussionist, the other a saxophonist, I play native American flute, some keys, and acoustic guitar. I'm having issues making all this work. Especially for recording the acoustic and wind instruments. I purchased abelton 11 main for the unlimited audio tracks but the setup has truly given me gray hairs. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[@GhettoStyles]

First of all salute to you and your musical 🎶 family. Secondly I do have Ableton but I’m not very good with it. My DAW of choice is Cubase however I have heard and seen great things with Ableton. Depending on exactly how you want to record all of these instruments you can have an extremely extensive setup with Ableton and just about ANY DAW. If you want to record all of these instruments simultaneously you will need a hefty mixer or an audio interface with a lot of inputs. Sax 🎷guitar and Flute can be recorded with one microphone 🎙️. Piano 🎹 is usually recorded with a stereo pair of microphones 🎤 and drum 🥁 sets I have seen with up to 12 microphones on bigger sets. The DAW can be set to record all of these instruments simultaneously if you have a capable mixer/audio interface and your computer can handle it. Otherwise you can record each instrument one at a time with a smaller more cost efficient audio interface.

[@looseenz3473]

Indeed, I have a zoom L12 as my mixer/ audio interface which would let me record us simultaneously while we jam out. It's a standalone device all by it self but this abelton 11 is very powerful. I'm used to Daws but I broke down and got the mpc live for its bells and whistles. It's the L12 and the Live I'm trying to get cooperating inside of abelton 11 software. I just finally got the mpc live to work as a plugin in the software. The idea would be to have the live in control mode and micing all the instruments through the zoom L12.

[@GhettoStyles]

@@looseenz3473 ok. In that case you can use the L12 as your audio interface like you planned. Once that is selected with Ableton all of the L12 inputs and outputs for your various microphones. Then connect your MPC with the blue USB cable and put it in controller mode and open it on an instrument track as a plugin. You will then have access to every single device input and the MPC.

[@lilclick11]

Standalone all day

[@TheWiseGuys101]

Hey man quick question, I was using my MPC in controller mode, while in controller mode connected to my PC I changed the name of file folder containing a few projects. After re-naming it the folder disappeared along with the projects. Is there any way I can locate the mentioned folder and projects? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

[@GhettoStyles]

The renamed folder should still be there unless you changed the file extension. In most cases you can sort folders by alphabetical order to find them.

[@TheWiseGuys101]

@GhettoStyles all I did was rename the folder and poof its gone

[@GhettoStyles]

@@TheWiseGuys101 you can’t see in in Standalone in the MPC or you can’t see it on the computer? And are you using a Windows computer or Apple?

[@TheWiseGuys101]

@@GhettoStyles I can't see it in either one, using pc. I only have six folders on the drive

[@GhettoStyles]

@@TheWiseGuys101 Try to create another folder with that same name. If it says there is a file conflict or something to that effect the folder is still there. I would also check to make sure that folder was not hidden by accident.

[@phunkfarm]

Also anyone...I found out how to go to my Live2 system settings to set up my MPC to control my DAW transport In terms of PLAY>STOP>FF>RR, etc to use the Live as the master controller but Ive spent an hour looking for the page to save the new setting. Every time I turn my MPC off it defaults to factory mode which won't trigger my DAW. HOW DO YOU SAVE THE ADJUSTED SETTING so every time I use the MPC it auto triggers my DAW without me having to go through the adjustments over and over? Please be detailed because Ive been through every page looking for "SAVE SYSTEM PARAMETERS". Nothing. And further please show me in the manual where it tells you how to do this. A 12 pack of your favorite beer if you can point to the explanation. I did scour the manual before I bothered you.

[@GhettoStyles]

What DAW are you trying to control? That information would be helpful. If it is the MPC Software on the computer then you simply just switch the MPC to CONTROLLER MODE aka COMPUTER MODE.

[@phunkfarm]

@@GhettoStyles Im using Logic and I got the Live2 to sync the transport, what I cant do is save the changes I made inside the MPC system menu so it's the new default. I cant find the "Save system" page to lock in the new changes so I dont have to go through the parameters every time I'm ready to start.

[@GhettoStyles]

@@phunkfarm ok. First I do have a few videos showing some things you can do with the MPC and logic. If you want it set the way you are trying to use it you probably won’t be able to get the most possible out of the MPC. Now if you still want to use it like that you just create a project file and save it as a template. You can then set it as your default template if you like. Otherwise to use the full capabilities of the MPC you can control logic with the MPC in standalone like in this video: Using The MPC as a MIDI Controller for Logic kzbin.infoq1YzDQtVQU0?feature=share. Also in addition to that the MPC can be opened in CONTROLLER MODE as a VST inside of Logic. There is really many ways to use it.

[@phunkfarm]

@@GhettoStyles Got it. I wasn't so interested in triggering Logic like you did but more interested in using the MPC as the transport master to sync the song I wrote in logic previously to my MPC drum track. I just want them to talk.

[@GhettoStyles]

@@phunkfarm in that case you can sync it with the MPC in Standalone like I shown in that short video through MIDI cables and in the MPC you will need to turn on MIDI Machine Control (MMC) and turn or receive MMC and send MIDI clock. Make sure MIDI ports are set to SYNC. As long as your connections are correct it will work. All of this is in the MPC in the MIDI/SYNC tab in PREFERENCES.

[@alstreetrapbeatprofessiona4659]

Great video but don’t leave your equipment😂😂😂

[@GhettoStyles]

🤣🤣😂 it was standing alone

[@MessengerOfFate]

Man I'm having trouble getting set up in the MPC With my Mini😭

[@GhettoStyles]

The MPK Mini 3?

[@GhettoStyles]

Once it is connected go to Preferences and to the MIDI/SYNC tab and make sure the MPK is set to CONTROL and TRACK.

[@MessengerOfFate]

@@GhettoStyles Yes I'm messing with it straight out the Box And the programs I was allowed to download I'm guessing I'm gonna have to get some record in software I could see I won't be able to do much straight out the Box.

[@MessengerOfFate]

@@GhettoStyles I'm more used to doing live recordings with multi track software In live instruments. I could see I'm probably gonna have to download some softwareOr another recording software that might have some bundles in it

[@GhettoStyles]

@@MessengerOfFate what exactly is your setup? The MPK mini 3 is just a controller and does not generate it’s own sounds. However the MPK mini play does. They both come with some software but I can help better if I knew what hardware devices you might be trying to use with it.

[@paserpase2870]

Who that on the beat Alvin Simon & Theodore L😂L

[@oO5Dynasty]

First!

[@GhettoStyles]

Speed racer!

[@jaixiviii]

I was literally waiting for a ghost scene at the end!

[@GhettoStyles]

@@jaixiviii man I had one! You just reminded me I forgot to put it in 😂😂😂