This article explains the MIDI port names on your MPC Standalone device.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- MPC Pad & Keyboard Ports
- Physical 5-Pin MIDI In Ports
- Physical 5-Pin MIDI Out Ports
- Physical USB Ports
- Remote Port
- Related Articles
MPC Pad & Keyboard Ports
For controlling the MPC's Pads and Keyboard
| MPC Model | MPC Pad & Keyboard Ports |
| All MPC Standalone Models | MPC Keyboard, MPC Pads |
Physical 5-Pin MIDI In Ports
| MPC Model | 5-Pin MIDI Input Port as they appear in Input Ports |
| MPC X, MPC X SE, Live, Live II, Live III | MPC 1, MPC 2 |
| MPC Key 37, MPC Key 61 | MIDI Port |
| MPC One, MPC One + | MPC |
Physical 5-Pin MIDI Out Ports
| MPC Model | 5-Pin MIDI Output Ports as they appear in Output Ports |
| MPC X, MPC X SE | MPC A, MPC B, MPC C, MPC D |
| MPC Live, MPC Live II, Live III | MPC A, MPC B |
| MPC Key 37, MPC Key 61 | MIDI Port |
| MPC One, MPC One + | MPC |
Physical USB Ports
Note: This port will only be available on MPC's that feature Direct USB MIDI (MPC Live III and MPC Key 37)
| MPC Model | USB MIDI Input Port as they appear in Input Ports |
| MPC Live III | USB MIDI Port 1, USB MIDI Port 2 |
| MPC Key 37 | USB MIDI Port 1, USB MIDI Port 2 |
Remote Port
For Ableton Live Control or Wireless Remote MIDI control with a DAW
| MPC Model | Remote Port |
| All MPC Standalone Models | Remote |
Related Articles:
Akai Pro MPC Series | Configuring MIDI Ports for Multi-MIDI Control
Akai Pro MPC Series | Connecting the MPC to External Gear
Akai Pro MPC Series | Wireless Remote MIDI Control in a DAW
Akai Pro MPC Key 37 | Using The MPC Key 37 as a MIDI Controller
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