The MPC Key 37 is the only MPC that has Direct USB-MIDI. This means you can use the MPC Key 37 as a MIDI controller in Standalone mode to trigger software instruments in any DAW.
To set this up, go to Menu > Preferences > MIDI / Sync
- Input Ports: Global, Control, Track (On)
- MPC Keyboard: Global, Control, Track (On)
- MPC Pads: Global, Control, Track (On)
- Output Ports: Sync, Track (On)
- MIDI Control Mode Output: USB MIDI Port 1
- Load a new MIDI Track
- Ensure that USB MIDI Port 1 is selected in the Output Port field
- Connect a standard USB cable to the MPC's USB-B port, the other end should go to your computers USB-A port
Once this has been done, you will then be able to use the MPC Key 37 as a MIDI controller to trigger software instruments in your DAW.
This set up can also be achieved wirelessly, please refer to the following article to learn more: Akai Pro MPC Series | Wireless Remote MIDI Control in a DAW : Akai Professional
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