MPC ONE - How To Connect & Record External Hardware Synths

A video about how to connect, use, & record external hardware synths to the AKAI MPC ONE, Live, or X. These workflow tips will broaden your use of the MPC in standalone or with the software! There are 2 types of hardware synths. So it's important that you watch the whole video in it's entirety. Leave a comment below if you have any questions.

Synths used in this video
Sonicware Liven
https://amzn.to/3gApHoF
Sonicware Liven Xfm (not in the video but it's an updated version)
https://amzn.to/3uwJv4j

Arturia Microfreak
https://www.zzounds.com/item--ARAMICR...

*MIDI & Audio cables
MIDI cables (black)
https://www.zzounds.com/item--HOSMID3...
or
https://amzn.to/3ss7eQt
MIDI cables (red)
https://www.zzounds.com/item--HOSMID3...
or
https://amzn.to/3HCjSmx
(please note when buying cables to account for length!)

Audio Cables
TRS insert cables 1/4 inch
https://www.zzounds.com/item--PGHPYIC...

Stereo break out audio cable (1/4 to 1/8th inch "3.5mm")
https://www.zzounds.com/item--HOSHMPY...

Dual 1/4th audio cables (bka instrument cables)
https://www.zzounds.com/item--HOSCPP2...
or
https://amzn.to/34pJqF2


Buy the MPC One or Live ii here
Get it here (affiliate link that helps support this channel at no additional cost to you)
MPC ONE Retro Edition
https://www.zzounds.com/item--AKAMPCO...
or here
https://imp.i114863.net/yRqVAv

or the original MPC ONE
https://www.zzounds.com/item--AKAMPCO...
or here
https://imp.i114863.net/d6M0W

or the MPC LIVE ii Retro Edition
https://www.zzounds.com/item--AKAMPCL...

or the MPC LIVE ii Original version
https://www.zzounds.com/item--AKAMPCL...

My MPC YouTube Playlist
MPC ONE Playlist (includes beginners guide)
   • AKAI MPC One Tutorials  

MPC Live ii Playlist (includes beginners guide)
   • AKAI MPC LIVE ii Tutorials  

My Audio Interface setup
Audiofuse Studio (big studio)
https://www.zzounds.com/item--ARAAFUS...
Audiofuse
https://www.zzounds.com/item--ARAAUDI...
UA Apollo Solo
https://www.zzounds.com/item--UADAPOL...
Microphone Aston Origin
https://www.zzounds.com/item--ASTORIG...

0:00 setting up MIDI options
1:51 connecting MIDI cables (sending MIDI OUT/IN)
3:58 audio cables & receiving audio
6:05 recording MIDI to the MPC
6:24 program change/selecting presets
7:08 receiving MIDI
8:18 USB MIDI
9:19 recording some drums
10:11 preparing a drum program for recording
11:10 using the looper to record MIDI tracks
14:03 processing audio & time stretching
15:15 continuing the workflow


My website (follow me on social media or send direct questions)
https://djavemcree.net/

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