MPC Release Notes

MPC 3.4.3 Release Notes

MPC 3 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.

Desktop Software

In controller mode MPC remains compatible with the MPC 2.15 desktop software. However, please note that projects created in Standalone Mode on version 3.4 are not backward-compatible with the MPC 2.15 desktop software.

Downloading the Firmware Update

To download the 3.4 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.

Ongoing Improvements

We deeply appreciate the feedback from our MPC 3 beta users. Two key areas—Time Signature Support and the MIDI Note Off issue—have been at the forefront of your input. Please rest assured that we are actively working to address these concerns in a future update.

Bug Fixes

Using Convert to Sequence in Song Mode no longer causes a crash
Using Audio Mixdown on separate tracks with returns now only contains audio for the specific track. Other tracks cannot be heard in the resulting audio file
Improvements made for handling large sample loading
Splice is now present in Browser shortcuts
Wi-Fi Firmware upgrade to improve connectivity issues
For MIDI tracks, in Track Edit the MIDI CC Filter parameter filters MIDI CC messages correctly
Keygroup parameters load with the correct defaults when creating a new Keygroup track or when updating the current track type to Keygroup
When editing insert effects in Sampler mode the Q-links now assign correctly when in Screen mode
Resolved an issue in Drumsynth Multi where adjusting certain parameters of one drumsynth would affect parameters of another
For Drum and Keygroup tracks, Layer Play “Random” is no longer biased towards Layer 1
Using “Convert to Keygroup” in Track Edit for a pad on a drum track now creates a legacy keygroup which retains the parameter settings from the Drum track

Known Issues

Larger projects from 3.4.1 can fail to load with memory error
Factory Drum content does not display in Sounds mode for MPC One, MPC One+ and MPC Keys 37
After loading a project from an external drive, if the drive has been force ejected and reconnected, saving the project can result in missing samples when the project is loaded
Single Solo behaviour sometimes cancels when switching between multiple tracks
If event automation exists, inserting bars before bar 1 causes tracks to be event-muted in that region
Event Mute cannot be assigned in Q-Link Edit / MIDI Learn
Toggling effects on/off on 2 or more simultaneously causes UI to become out of sync
Activations list not accurate on first startup after updating
Metronome does't sound when set to Mono Output
Multiple uses of Double Length with Events on Arrangement causes UI to freeze
Load to Pool not working for Splice files on external drives
Program Changes with LSB & MSB cause note conflicts
Track Length setting is fixed in copied sequences
Using number pad to set Bank MSB and Bank LSB values for a MIDI track results in wrong value being set

MPC 3.4.2 Release Notes

MPC 3 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.

Desktop Software

In controller mode MPC remains compatible with the MPC 2.15 desktop software. However, please note that projects created in Standalone Mode on version 3.4 are not backward compatible with the MPC 2.15 desktop software.

Downloading the Firmware Update

To download the 3.4 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.

Ongoing Improvements

Bug Fixes

In Keygroups, Aftertouch / Pressure to Filter parameters are no longer broken after duplicating the track
Activations and Splice pages in the preferences no longer display “attempting to connect to network” when already connected and online
“License Error, Reactivate” issue that causes licenses to deactivate no longer occurs on startup
“Unable to save samples” error no longer occurs when saving the project after using a bounce function. The sample saves correctly with the project.
Auto Sampler now records audio correctly after adjusting the inputs
AKP files now load correctly
Resolved an issue with the Pad mode not updating correctly when moving between Sample Edit, Track Mute and Main Mode
Slices converted using “New Drum Track Using Slices” now retain source BPM
Copy Bars and Delete Bars now default to the current sequence
Internal file paths no longer appear in popup messages
Audio tracks are now audible after looping when loop start is not set to bar 1
Character limit popup shows when saving a track which exceeds the limit
Tapping a pad selects it in the “Assign to Pad” field when creating stems
Shutdown time is no longer increased when Wi-Fi is off
Pad Mute pads light up to reflect the current tracks playback only
Audio and Event track mutes now have different names in the automation lanes
“Remove sample” TUI icon no longer appears in Track Edit for Drum/Keygroup layers without samples assigned
“Bounce to Audio Track” no longer saves a copy of the bounced audio to MPC Documents > Exports
After using “Drum pads to stems”, Save > Audio Mixdown with “Separate tracks” toggled on, saves audio for each track correctly
Event Mute automation is retained after using song mode, “Convert to sequence” and then using Copy Bars
Keys are retained for samples after using Convert functions on slices to create new samples
Resolved an issue where using Undo after Processing a sample that has just been created with Create Stems would also undo the creation of stems
Adjusting Program Change for a MIDI Track no longer affects the Program change value for other MIDI tracks in the project
In track mute mode, assigning track groups via the TUI now displays the group number correctly
Ableton Live Set export now works correctly and exported files load without issue
Copy Track function on Arrange and Track View's callout menus have been renamed to Duplicate Track as this is the function that occurs when this is used
Resolved an issue where certain MIDI data would not be deleted when recording over existing data in the arrangement
Error no longer occurs when reselecting a user plugin for Mellotron
End Markers now appear correctly after using manual chop in Sample Edit
Changing the loop status for a sample in a loaded project now saves the new status correctly with the project

Known Issues

If event automation exists, inserting bars before bar 1 causes tracks to be event-muted in that region
Event Mute cannot be assigned in Q-Link Edit / MIDI Learn
Toggling effects on/off on 2 or more simultaneously causes UI to become out of sync
Activations list not accurate on first startup after updating
Metronome doesn't sound when set to Mono Output
Multiple uses of Double Length with Events on Arrangement causes UI to freeze
Load to Pool not working for Splice files on external drives
Program Changes with LSB & MSB cause note conflicts
Track Length setting is fixed in copied sequence after using Copy Sequence
PC MSB LSB wrong value when input by the number pad.

MPC 3.4.1 Firmware Update

MPC3 represents the next evolution in standalone music production, with over 100 new features harnessing the power of Native Instruments acclaimed Play Series plugin instruments and Expansion Series libraries, redefining the future of creative possibilities.

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MPC v3.4 Beta 3 Release Notes

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.

Desktop Software

In controller mode MPC remains compatible with the MPC 2.15 desktop software.

Beta 3

New features

Track Mute: Event vs. Audio Mute

Track Mute now offers greater flexibility with a new option to toggle between Audio Mute and Event Mute for supported track types. This enhancement applies to tracks containing both MIDI events and an audio path, including:

Drum Tracks
Plugin Tracks
Keygroup Tracks

For MIDI and CV tracks, Event Mute will always be applied, while Audio Tracks will always use Audio Mute, regardless of the selected option.

Event Mute silences new MIDI events but allows any currently playing events to ring out naturally.
You can seamlessly switch between Event Mute and Audio Mute via the Track Mute Toolbar, giving you more control over how your tracks behave during muting.

Export Drum Pads as Separate Stems

Exporting individual drum pad stems is now more streamlined, allowing greater flexibility in mixing and post-production. You can render an audio stem for each pad with events in a drum track. To export drum pads as stems:

Load a drum kit and record your pattern into the MPC sequencer.
With the drum track selected, press MENU and then choose SAVE.
In the SAVE selector, choose Drum Pads as Stems.
Specify your preferred audio format and destination for the stems.
Hit EXPORT to render your stems for easy mixing in your DAW.

Faster Sample Loading

Improved Performance: Sample loading now runs on a background thread, significantly reducing load times for programs, tracks, and projects.
Streamlined Program Handling: Replacing programs and samples is now more efficient, especially when loading a new program file into a track that already contains existing samples.

Bug Fixes

[NEW] Occasional hang that was seen on startup and update has been resolved
[NEW] Crash no longer occurs when exporting Looper to Audio Track after reordering tracks
[NEW] Loading an MPC2 project from the Recent field will load correctly and no longer show an empty project
[NEW] Mute automation is no longer locked in after using Explode Track
[NEW] Sample start and end points are now retained on loading
[NEW] Playback latency no longer occurs when loop brace is set beyond independent track length
[NEW] When the maximum number of tracks is reached the “Load to new track” button is now greyed out in the browser
[NEW] ‘Send To’ is no longer removed from I/O after reordering receiving track
[NEW] Resolved an issue where certain MP3 files caused the TUI to hang
[NEW] Resolved an issue where certain NFTS drives would not appear
[NEW] Q-Link Focus now updates correctly for MIDI tracks in track edit on Screen Mode
[NEW] List Edit transients are correctly muted at 001:01:000
[NEW] In Convert to New Drum Track pop-out the Create Events hit box placement has been corrected
[NEW] Improvements have been made to the loading times for larger programs and keygroups
[NEW] Project title is retained with _import appended to the file name when loading an MPC2 project
[NEW] Resolved cosmetic issue with grid lines during playback and when adjusting zoom levels

MPC 3 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.

Desktop Software

In controller mode MPC remains compatible with the MPC 2.15 desktop software.

Downloading the Firmware Update

To download the 3.4 Firmware Update, use the online update feature.

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

Beta 2

New features

Track Mute Per Sequence

The MPC 3 update introduces a highly requested feature—Track Mute Per Sequence, allowing users to have different tracks muted per sequence for more dynamic and customizable arrangements.

How to Enable Track Mute Per Sequence:

Access Track Mute:
- Navigate to the Track Mute screen.
Enable Track Mute State Per Sequence:
- Tap the settings icon in the top right corner.
- In the popup menu, turn Track Mute State Per Sequence to On.

This feature allows you to create unique mute setups for each sequence, providing greater flexibility in live performance and arrangement creation. You can now switch between sequences with different muted tracks, enhancing creative control over your music.

Sliced to Audio Track

This MPC 3 update introduces a powerful new feature allowing users to export a Sliced Audio sample directly to an audio track. This feature is designed to maintain the original bar-beat-pulse (BBP) start and length positions of audio regions, making it easier to slice unwarped audio and adjust sequence tempos without altering the audio content within the regions or introducing time stretching artifacts.

How to Use the Sliced to Audio Track Feature on a drum break:

Prepare the Drum Break:
- In Sample Edit Chop, trim a drum break so it's a whole number of bars in length.
Slice the Drum Break:
- Use the Threshold or Manual slicing methods to add slices for each drum hit.
Convert to Audio Track:
- Hold the SHIFT hardware button and press the CONVERT f-key on the TUI.
- In the Convert or Assign popup, select Audio Track from Samples in the Convert To field.
Assign the Sample:
- To assign the sliced audio sample to an existing audio track, untick the Create New Track option.
- To preserve the sound of individual drum hits and avoid introducing timestretching artifacts, make sure Warp Enabled is unticked.
Set Length:
- Adjust the Bars field to match the length of your drum break, then press DO IT.

Result

The sliced audio sample is added to the selected audio track as a series of sliced regions.
You can adjust the sequencer tempo (slow down or speed up) while the drum hits retain their bbp start and length. The audio content inside the regions will adapt in length, allowing tempo changes without introducing artifacts associated with timestretching.

Stem Seperation - Minor algorithm improvements for better audio quality and stem separation. Note: These improvements result in increased processing time on standalone devices.

Bug Fixes

Fixed track/pad mute latency when reading automation or using TC quantize within Track/Pad Mute modes
Arpeggiator is now enabled when the Arp button is pressed
Can now select Arrangement tab in Main Mode with the Channel Strip panel open
Load FX Rack button for Buses in Main Mode now opens correctly first time
Sample Edit now opens with the last sample you selected displayed
Double tapping full screen faders now resets the value to default
AIR Expander is now present
Crash no longer occurs when entering banks E-H in Next Sequence mode

Known issues

In rare cases, user units will hang during startup following a firmware update. This can be resolved by restarting the unit.
Users may need to re-log in to their inMusic accounts when restarting their MPC
In Activations a license error can occur which deactivates previously activated plugins
Whilst offline, unit startup can take longer to complete
Manually logging out of a user’s inMusic account does not always work first time, resolves on the second attempt or after restarting the device
Loading an MPC2 project from the Recent field will load an empty project
Crash when Exporting Looper to Audio Track after reordering tracks
Playback latency when loop brace is set beyond independent track length
Sample start and end points are not always retained on saving
When recording to a loop that starts beyond the track’s length (when set independently) notes occasionally do not play back at the start of the loop
Metronome doesn't sound when set to Mono output
Pad Perform has duplicate notes on pads 8 and 9 after loading a project
Load to Pool is not working for Splice files on external drives
Program Changes with LSB & MSB cause note conflicts
No visual feedback of triggered pads on Pad Mute
Tempo events cannot have decimals when created in List Edit
List Edit transients are not muted at 001:01:000
'Send To' removed from I/O after reordering receiving track
In Convert to New Drum Track pop-out the Create Events hit box placement is misaligned
Sequence locators display at the nearest bar and not at the set location
Track Length setting is fixed in copied sequence after using Copy Sequence
PC MSB LSB wrong value when input by the number pad
MPC3 Ableton Live Set export is not working correctly

MPC 2.15.1 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 2.15.1 Desktop Software Update, log into your inMusic profile, or update within MPC 2 when prompted.

MPC 2.15.1 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 2.15.1 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

Stem Seperation - Minor algorithm improvements for better audio quality and stem separation. Note: These improvements result in increased processing time on standalone devices.

MPC 2.15 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 2.15 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

Stem Seperation

The latest update in MPC introduces powerful Stem Separation capability on standalone.

Stem Tracks:
- Split any track into distinct stems: vocals, bass, drums, or other instrumental elements.
- Isolate vocals for acapellas, discover new drum breaks with the Drum stem, or use the ‘Other’ stem for crafting melodic instrumental content for creative manipulation.
Purchasing and Activating Stem Separation:
- Visit www.akaipro.com/stems to purchase the MPC Stem Separation feature. Important: If you have already purchased Stems for Desktop you do not need to purchase again for Standalone. Your existing licence is valid for 3 devices.
- After acquiring your Stem Separation license, follow these steps to activate it on your MPC standalone device:
  - Access Preferences:
    - From the MODE MENU, go to Preferences.
  - Activate and Download:
    - In the Activation tab, find the MPC Stems entry.
    - Activate and then download the Stem Separation feature.
Performance Considerations:
- RAM Usage:
- The stem separation process requires approximately 200MB of RAM of free memory, plus additional memory to create the stemmed samples.
Efficiency and Quality:
- On-device stems are created using the zPlane Stems Efficient algorithm, desktop MPC uses zPlane Stems Pro for highest quality.

Stability and reliability

A missing project reload dialog following improper unit shutdown has been restored.
Drum programs' Drum FX parameter changes are now saving correctly.

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:

Drag any song into the sample pool via the desktop GUI.
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.
Ensure the 'Assign to Pad' checkbox is unticked.
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.
Click 'Do It.'

Assigning Four Stems to a Single Drum Program Pad:

Drag any song onto a pad of a drum program via the desktop GUI.
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.
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).
Utilize the Program and Pad fields to assign the new stems to a program and pad.
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.
Similar to the previous process, decide on 'Use Trimmed Sample' based on your preference.
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:

Access the GUI program edit panel and enable 'Edit All Layers', the parameter can also be found in the GUI Wave panel.
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