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 Sonicware Liven Xfm (not in the video but it’s an updated version) Arturia Microfreak *MIDI & Audio cables MIDI cables (black) or MIDI cables (red) or (please note when buying cables to account for length!) Audio Cables TRS insert cables 1/4 inch Stereo break out audio cable (1/4 to 1/8th inch ““) Dual 1/4th audio cables (bka instrument cables) or *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 or here or the original MPC ONE or here or the MPC LIVE ii Retro Edition or the MPC LIVE ii Original version *My MPC YouTube Playlist* MPC ONE Playlist (includes beginners guide) MPC Live ii Playlist (includes beginners guide) *My Audio Interface setup* Audiofuse Studio (big studio) Audiofuse UA Apollo Solo Microphone Aston Origin 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) #AKAI #MPC #MIDI