MPC 2.14 Software Update

Compatibility

MPC Software is compatible with macOS Sonoma, Monterey and Ventura, and Windows 10 and 11.

Downloading the Software Update

To download the MPC 2.14 Desktop Software Update, log into your inMusic profile, or update within MPC 2 when prompted.

New features

Stem Seperation

The latest update in the MPC desktop software introduces a powerful Stem Separation capability.

Now, you can easily split any track into distinct stems: vocals, bass, drums, or other instrumental elements. With this feature, isolate vocals for your own acapellas, discover new drum breaks with the Drum stem, or utilize the ‘Other’ stem to craft melodic instrumental content for creative manipulation.

Simply head to AkaiPro.com to purchase the MPC Stem Separation feature.

After acquiring your Stem Separation license through the MPC desktop software follow these steps

  • Go to Preferences
  • From the Activation tab Download and Activate the Stem Separation feature.

Performing Stem Separation:

Assigning Four Stems to Sample Pool:

  1. Drag any song into the sample pool via the desktop GUI.
  2. Access Sample Edit and initiate the stem separation process from the GUI's Sample Edit mode functions panel. In the popup, select which stems you wish to render into new audio files using the Vocal, Bass, Drums, Other buttons.
  3. Ensure the 'Assign to Pad' checkbox is unticked.
  4. Enable 'Use Trimmed Sample' to trim the source sample between Start and End points before the stem separation process. If unticked, MPC will maintain any existing slices in the new stemmed samples.
  5. Click 'Do It.'

Assigning Four Stems to a Single Drum Program Pad:

  1. Drag any song onto a pad of a drum program via the desktop GUI.
  2. Access the stem separation process by clicking the 'Create Stems' icon in the GUI Grid/Wave/List toolbar or using the shortcut in the GUI Sample Edit mode functions panel.
  3. In the popup, choose the stems you want to render into new audio files using the Vocal, Bass, Drums, Other buttons (for now, leave all four stems selected).
  4. Utilize the Program and Pad fields to assign the new stems to a program and pad.
  5. Tick the 'Assign to Pad' checkbox to automatically assign the stems to the chosen pads' four layers. Unticking loads the stems into the sample pool exclusively.
  6. Similar to the previous process, decide on 'Use Trimmed Sample' based on your preference.
  7. Click 'Do It.'

Now, manipulate and explore different stems by adjusting the four sample layers' volume levels.

Editing Start and End Points for All Four Layers Simultaneously:

  1. Access the GUI program edit panel and enable 'Edit All Layers', the parameter can also be found in the GUI Wave panel.
  2. Modify sample parameters like Start and End points or layer-specific automation parameters such as Semi or Fine tuning. Changes made here will apply uniformly to all four layers.

Experiment freely with the Start and End points on Layer 1, knowing that these adjustments will be mirrored across all four layers simultaneously.

MPC 2.14 Firmware Update

Compatibility

This release is for MPC Key 37, MPC One+, MPC X Special Edition, MPC Key 61, MPC One, MPC Live II, MPC X and MPC Live hardware.

Downloading the Firmware Update

To download the 2.14 Firmware Update, use the online updater or navigate to MPC Software & Firmware Downloads and select the appropriate download.

For instructions on installing these updates, please visit our support page here.

The MPC Stems feature is currently only available in the Desktop Software update. MPC Stems for standalone is coming soon.

MPC 2.13 Software Update

Compatibility

MPC Software is compatible with macOS Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma and Windows 10 and 11.

Downloading the Software Update

To download the MPC 2.13 Desktop Software Update, log into your inMusic profile, or update within MPC 2 when prompted.

MPC 2.13 Firmware Update

Compatibility

This release is for MPC One+, MPC X Special Edition, MPC Key 61, MPC Key 37, MPC One, MPC Live II, MPC X and MPC Live hardware.

Downloading the Firmware Update

To download the 2.13 Firmware Update, use the online updater or navigate to MPC Software & Firmware Downloads and select the appropriate download.

For instructions on installing these updates, please visit our support page here.

New features

MPC now supports MPC Key 37

Feature improvements

  • On standalone you can now set a project to be automatically loaded after startup. To set an auto load project, go to Preferences > Project Load/Save and use the Auto Load File field. To clear it, tap the X button.
    • If the Preferences > Project Defaults > New Project Dialog is set to Off then the project will be loaded on startup.
    • If the preference is not set to Off, then choosing Empty Project from that dialog on startup will result in the following:
      • If there’s an auto load project, MPC will load the auto load project.
      • If there’s no auto load project, MPC will create an empty project.
      • If there’s an auto load project, hold SHIFT and press Empty Project, to bypass the autoload and create an empty project.
    • MPC Key 61 and Key 37 now have a chord function.
      • Play a chord on the keybed and then press SHIFT + LATCH to enter Chord Mode. Now any key pressed on the keyboard plays the learned chord shape transposed to the pressed note. Note the first note pressed in a chord is the ‘home’ note with respect to the transposition.
    • On standalone you can now download plugin content to the internal drive. From Preferences > Activate Plugins go to the Content Download Drive section and change the selected drive to Internal.
    • The shift state of the UNDO button, REDO, now has clearer visual feedback. Whilst holding SHIFT:
      • If you can redo an operation, the button is lit full bright.
      • If you cannot redo an operation, the button is lit dim.

    Stability and reliability

    • MPC Software will now launch successfully on Windows computers with CPUs that have a very large number of cores e.g. AMD Ryzen Threadripper series chips.
    • An issue that caused the Wi-Fi enable/disable button in Preferences to be inaccessible has been corrected.
    • Graphics for instrument expansions now appear correctly in Sounds pages.
    • An issue that caused the MPC Key 37 keyboard to become unresponsive has been corrected.

    Known issues

    • Some users of MPC Software with macOS Sonoma on some Intel-chip Macs may experience the software GUI becoming transparent. Apple advise updating to 14.3 or higher to fix this problem.

MPC 2.12.3 Software Update

Compatibility

MPC Software is compatible with macOS Monterey and Ventura, and Windows 10 and 11.

Downloading the Software Update

To download the MPC 2.12.3 Desktop Software Update, log into your inMusic profile, or update within MPC 2 when prompted.

MPC 2.12.3 Firmware Update

Compatibility

This release is for MPC One+, MPC X Special Edition, MPC Key 61, MPC One, MPC Live II, MPC X and MPC Live hardware.

Downloading the Firmware Update

To download the 2.12.3 Firmware Update, use the online updater or navigate to MPC Software & Firmware Downloads and select the appropriate download.

For instructions on installing these updates, please visit our support page here.

Stability and reliability

  • macOS - Waves plugins can once again be scanned and instantiated.
  • A crash that could occur when scrolling through the Activate Plugins window has been resolved.

MPC 2.12.2 Software Update

Compatibility

MPC Software is compatible with macOS Monterey, Ventura, and Windows 10 and 11.

Downloading the Software Update

To download the MPC 2.12.2 Desktop Software Update, log into your Akai Pro user account or through MPC 2 when prompted.

MPC 2.12.2 Firmware Update

Compatibility

This release is for MPC One+, MPC X Special Edition, MPC Key 61, MPC One, MPC Live II, MPC X and MPC Live hardware.

Downloading the Firmware Update

To download the 2.12.2 Firmware Update, use the online updater or navigate to MPC Software & Firmware Downloads and select the appropriate download.

For instructions on installing these updates, please visit our support page here.

New features

Plugin improvements

  • AIR plugin effects now have new GUIs for an improved editing experience.

New plugin effects

  • AIR Chorus is a compact but powerful plugin for classic chorus warmth and depth.
  • AIR Multitap Delay is a versatile, creative delay plugin with a wide range of applications from subtle stereo delays to complex repeating patterns.
  • AIR Expander is a vital dynamic processor that can be used to reduce and remove the unwanted quieter elements of your tracks.
  • AIR Spectral (MPC Desktop Software only) – dig deep into the spectral elements of your sound with this unique spectral processor.
  • AIR Vintage Filter is a powerful filter plugin for bringing those classic analog filter sounds to your tracks, perfect for synths, guitars, plus loads more.

Stability fixes

  • AIR Jura: corrected behavior of EQ parameters when changing preset.
  • AIR Jura: removed artifacts when changing the Reverb Modulation Amount parameter.
  • MPC One+: users will no longer see “Places” shortcuts disappear from the Browser when ejecting external storage media.
  • Plugin activation has been made more robust worldwide.
  • Temp file handling for storage drives has been improved when rebooting a unit.
  • On Windows, users currently experiencing an issue where MPC Software will not launch without administrator privileges should locate and delete this folder on their installation drive: ProgramData\Akai\MPC\Sentry. This issue has been resolved for all new installs of MPC Software.

MPC v2.12.1 Release Notes

Firmware

This release is for MPC One+, MPC X Special Edition, MPC Key 61, MPC One, MPC Live Mk2, MPC X and MPC Live hardware.

Downloading the Update

To download the 2.12.1 Firmware Update, navigate to the MPC product page and click on Downloads to find the Mac and PC download links:

For instructions on installing the update, please visit our support page here.

New Features

  • Stability and performance enhancements

Known issues:

The following issues have been confirmed by Akai Professional to be present in this and previous versions of MPC firmware. We are actively working on a resolution to these issues.

  • In some cases, MIDI note-off messages can be sent to the wrong MIDI channel when received from multiple sources simultaneously.

MPC v2.12 Release Notes

Firmware

This release is for MPC One+, MPC X Special Edition, MPC Key 61, MPC One, MPC Live Mk2, MPC X and MPC Live hardware.

Downloading the Update

To download the 2.12 Firmware Update, navigate to the MPC product page and click on Downloads to find the Mac and PC download links:

For instructions on installing the update, please visit our support page here.

New Features

MPC now supports MPC One+ hardware.

Known issues:

The following issues have been confirmed by Akai Professional to be present in this and previous versions of MPC firmware. We are actively working on a resolution to these issues.

  • In some cases, MIDI note-off messages can be sent to the wrong MIDI channel when received from multiple sources simultaneously.

MPC v2.11.10 Release Notes

Firmware

This release is for MPC X Special Edition, MPC Key 61, MPC One, MPC Live Mk2, MPC X and MPC Live hardware.

Downloading the Update

To download the 2.11.10 Firmware Update, connect to the Internet with your MPC, go to Preferences > Info, press the Update F-key and select Online Update.

Stability and reliability

MIDI Tracks

  • MIDI notes on MIDI Channel 16 are now recorded correctly

The following issues have been confirmed by Akai Professional to be present in this and previous versions of MPC firmware. We are actively working on a resolution to these issues.

  • In some cases, MIDI note-off messages can be sent to the wrong MIDI channel when received from multiple sources simultaneously.

MPC v2.11.9 Release Notes

Firmware

This release is for MPC X Special Edition, MPC Key 61, MPC One, MPC Live Mk2, MPC X and MPC Live hardware.

Downloading the Update

To download the 2.11.9 Firmware Update, navigate to the MPC product page and click on Downloads to find the Mac and PC download links:

For instructions on installing the update, please visit our support page here.

Stability and reliability

MIDI Path

  • The same MIDI note can now be played from more than one controller when the note filter is enabled

Plugin Effects

  • Vocal Harmonizer - Note parameter value increments made from control surface hardware are now correct

Plugin Instruments

  • OPx4 - LFO Delay and Fade parameters now respond correctly to different modulation sources

Preferences

  • Cancelling a software update via USB will no longer generate a popup that claims no file was found

Sample Edit

  • Performance has been improved when using the touchscreen to zoom into waveforms in Track Edit and Sample Edit

  • Converting slices to a drum track no longer creates multiple undo events

  • Chopping a sample into a specific number of regions now makes those slices accurately

Sampler/Looper

  • Assigning a sample or a resample to pad has been repaired

Step Sequence

  • When adding a new parameter, the correct pad focus will be shown

Wi-Fi/Ethernet

  • Units will now shut down correctly when shut down immediately after establishing a network connection

Known issues for this release

The following issues have been confirmed by Akai Professional to be present in this and previous versions of MPC firmware. We are actively working on a resolution to these issues.

  • In some cases, MIDI note-off messages can be sent to the wrong MIDI channel when received from multiple sources simultaneously.

MPC v2.11.8 Release Notes

Firmware

This release is for MPC One, MPC Live Mk2, MPC X, MPC Live and MPC Key 61 hardware.

Downloading the Update

To download the 2.11.8 Firmware Update, navigate to the MPC product page and click on Downloads to find the Mac and PC download links:

For instructions on installing the update, please visit our support page here.

Stability and reliability

  • Stability when using external audio interfaces via USB has been improved

MPC 2.11.8 Firmware (Only) Update

Firmware

This release is for MPC One, MPC Live Mk2, MPC X, MPC Live and MPC Key 61 hardware.

Downloading the Update

To download the 2.11.8 Firmware Update, navigate to the MPC product page and click on Downloads to find the Mac and PC download links:

For instructions on installing the update, please visit our support page here.

Stability and reliability

  • Stability when using external audio interfaces via USB has been improved.

 

MPC v2.11.7 Release Notes

MPC 2.11.7 Desktop Software and Firmware Update

Compatibility

MPC 2.11 Desktop Software is now compatible with macOS Ventura and Windows 11.

MPC adds native support for running on Macs with Apple Silicon processors.

Desktop Software

The MPC 2.11 desktop software includes MIDI maps for popular Ableton, Arturia, Korg, M-Audio and Native Instruments controllers.

Firmware

This release is for MPC One, MPC Live Mk2, MPC X, MPC Live and MPC Key 61 hardware.

Downloading the Update

To download the MPC 2.11.7 Desktop Software Update, log into your Akai Pro user account or through MPC 2 when prompted. For instructions on installing the update, please visit our knowledge base article here.

To download the 2.11.7 Firmware Update, navigate to the MPC product page and click on Downloads to find the Mac and PC download links:

For instructions on installing the update, please visit our support page.

New Features

  • You can now download and install internal plugin instruments and effects from the MPC desktop software in the Preferences > Activate Plugins tab.

  • MPC desktop plugin GUIs can be resized (please note this does not apply to the legacy Akai insert effects such as Akai Reverb Large).

  • Presets saved in the VST versions of plugins can now be loaded in the MPC internal versions (and vice versa). These will also appear in the User presets drop-down menu.

Other improvements

  • MPC user guides are now online

Stability and reliability

  • Bounce to Sample no longer gets stuck halfway through

  • Pinch-zooming on waveforms is now smooth and responsive

  • Program Edit envelope filter selection now matches between GUI & TUI

  • The same note can now be played simultaneously on multiple tracks

  • Multiple notes can now be played simultaneously when using 16 Levels on a polyphonic program

  • Crash no longer occurs when switching between Track Group and Track Mute during playback

 

MPC v2.11.6 Release Notes

MPC 2.11.6 Desktop Software and Firmware Update

Compatibility

MPC 2.11 Desktop Software is now compatible with macOS Monterey and Windows 11.

MPC adds native support for running on Macs with Apple Silicon M1 and M1X processors.

Desktop Software

The MPC 2.11 desktop software includes MIDI maps for popular Ableton, Arturia, Korg, M-Audio and Native Instruments controllers.

Firmware

This release is for MPC One, MPC Live Mk2, MPC X, MPC Live and MPC Key 61 hardware.

New Plugins

  • Adds support for Mini D & Flavor Pro

MPC v2.11.5 Release Notes

MPC 2.11.5 Desktop Software and Firmware Update

Compatibility

MPC 2.11 Desktop Software is now compatible with macOS Monterey and Windows 11.

MPC adds native support for running on Macs with Apple Silicon M1 and M1X processors.

Desktop Software

The MPC 2.11 desktop software includes MIDI maps for popular Ableton, Arturia, Korg, M-Audio and Native Instruments controllers.

Firmware

This release is for MPC One, MPC Live Mk2, MPC X, MPC Live and MPC Key 61 hardware.

Downloading the Update

To download the MPC 2.11.5 Desktop Software Update, log into your Akai Pro user account or through MPC 2 when prompted. For instructions on installing the update, please visit our knowledge base article here.

To download the 2.11.5 Firmware Update, navigate to the MPC product page and click on Downloads to find the Mac and PC download links:

For instructions on installing the update, please visit our support page.

Stability and reliability

  • Certain Splice samples that would not load in previous releases, will now load correctly
  • The Splice subfolders By BPM, By Instrument, By Key, and By Tag will now appear in the browser
  • Samples in all Splice subfolders can now be auditioned
  • Splice ‘All Your Samples’ subfolder will now be populated with all synced samples
  • Freeze can no longer occur when syncing Splice samples and performing certain actions
  • MPC X Data Dial no longer increments in values of 2 when using in controller mode with Windows
  • Text now displays correctly when running MPC in macOS 13 Ventura
  • Hype, Mellotron, Solina and Odyssey downloads now work correctly in the Activate Plugins page
  • Hype macro values have been corrected
  • OPx-4 FX slide-out menus no longer have empty slots
  • OPx-4 envelope loop options are now indexed correctly
  • Duplicating a plugin program will now retain edited values
  • Freeze no longer occurs when shutting down/quitting with a combo box open on the TUI
  • Next Sequence mode will now show sequence names on the MPC GUI pads
  • Download button no longer erroneously appears when using multiple drives in the Activate Plugins page
  • External drive selection is now retained in the Activate Plugins page if it is removed before shutdown
  • Arpeggiator no longer stops when changing plugin presets
  • MID
I Learn factory maps are now indexed correctly