MPC500 & Ableton

Tortoise · Post by **Tortoise** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:42 pm

Hey,

Trying to hook up my new MPC500 to use it together with Ableton.
So maybe you guys can help out cause I can't get it right:

i've connected it with USB, but inside Ableton it is not detected, so I can't midimap it etc. I installed the latest OS from AKAI, but is there something more I need to do in order to get it to work?

Also it would be nice to hear from you about the ways you use the MPC and Ableton together.

anamexis · Post by **anamexis** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:15 pm

the MPC500 doesn't do MIDI over USB, so you're out of luck there.
To use it as a controller, you will have to run it through a MIDI interface.

Tortoise · Post by **Tortoise** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:19 pm

Thanks! I just realized that, I'm waiting for my midi interface to arrive anyday now.

logic_user99 · Post by **logic_user99** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:02 pm

I've only just started sync'ing my 500 up with Live, but so far it's running a dream. It works on all level; triggering sounds in Live, being triggered by Live, or just straight sync & record to an audio track.

I love my 500!

bynoe · Post by **bynoe** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:51 pm

If you like the 500 you should try the 1000 with JJ Os. Rocks!