Firmware 2.0.3 Available

I've had no problems with the enclosed blue USB cable!
I updated with a USB drive still stuck in the back of the unit.
I did get an update error message! Said "please plug in the power" but the MPC was on!

Forgot it was only on via the internal battery!
Mains power - updated in about a minute no problems! In-fact, one of the easiest firmware updates I'm had to do.

Sync display BPM problem not fixed
Akai have know about this one for a while!

CFM01 wrote:I

Forgot it was only on via the internal battery!
Mains power - updated in about a minute no problems! In-fact, one of the easiest firmware updates I'm had to do.

Sync display BPM problem not fixed
Akai have know about this one for a while!

Good idea.

Danoc wrote:So you must have to cut it back on to reconnect?

When mine restarted after the update, all was well and good - the drive was back on.

And yes, it did tell me to plug in - wouldn't do it on battery power.

Good to know, though, that you can update without ejecting that drive!

No worries or blah blah blah on my end, Danoc. You've been helpful and friendly - I was trying to be, too. Just on the road today and running like crazy. Home now and glad to be. Time to turn on and play!

I was so excited for this, and am still excited about this. I had a thread a couple weeks ago on this very thing, I was missing options most folks had like the simple ability to save my damn prrograms. Update...viola! I can save programs now. Looking at the numbers though, it changed my firmware from 1.8.Whatever to 2.0.3, AND it updated my Control surface v from 1.05 to 1.08. I'm super stoked about this, I had gotten really down in the dumps with my purchase as not being able to save Programs was a big deal as I try to build my libraries. I was even thinking of selling my unit and moving to the OP-1.

so happy about this...
-Unreall

Unreallystic wrote:I was so excited for this, and am still excited about this. I had a thread a couple weeks ago on this very thing, I was missing options most folks had like the simple ability to save my damn prrograms. Update...viola! I can save programs now. Looking at the numbers though, it changed my firmware from 1.8.Whatever to 2.0.3, AND it updated my Control surface v from 1.05 to 1.08. I'm super stoked about this, I had gotten really down in the dumps with my purchase as not being able to save Programs was a big deal as I try to build my libraries. I was even thinking of selling my unit and moving to the OP-1.

so happy about this...
-Unreall

I love the MPC, But if I lost it AND my OP-1 in a fire, I'd replace the OP-1 first. That's what it means to me.

For consideration....

Icepulse wrote:I love the MPC, But if I lost it AND my OP-1 in a fire, I'd replace the OP-1 first. That's what it means to me.

For consideration....

I wanted the OP-1 first, but wanted pads and didn't like the recording setup. In hindsight, the OP-1 is arguably a better purchase as I'm using the iPad right now for synthesis/sampling. I've just decided to put the OP-1 back on my "target" list, but its got a few things ahead of it (new set of monitors, 4k screen for studio, etc).
- Unreall

Bro, there is an option in the LIVE to SOFTWARE EJECT the internal hd/ssd that's user installed. Bean head..

Danoc wrote:You gotta eject the SSD internal drive just to update? So then you gotta open up the bottom pull the SSD out then put it back in to reconnect?

Nah I will stay where I am. I'm good!

marctronixx wrote:
If you have an internal ssd installed, "eject" it. Any USB thumb drives, remove them.

thumbs up I am glad you did it. I just down loaded it, but I won't put it in just yet!

CFM01 wrote:I've had no problems with the enclosed blue USB cable!
I updated with a USB drive still stuck in the back of the unit.
I did get an update error message! Said "please plug in the power" but the MPC was on!

Forgot it was only on via the internal battery!
Mains power - updated in about a minute no problems! In-fact, one of the easiest firmware updates I'm had to do.

Sync display BPM problem not fixed
Akai have know about this one for a while!

Hey sour neck, I don't care about ejecting I don't have a drive to put in, I use usb connected drives only. How many times do I have to tell yall that? So it doesn't matter to me Booga Drawls!

marctronixx wrote:Bro, there is an option in the LIVE to SOFTWARE EJECT the internal hd/ssd that's user installed. Bean head..

Thanks for sharing, that's great it works, I will probably try on the weekend! You're a cool dude!

Blue Monster 65 wrote:

Danoc wrote:So you must have to cut it back on to reconnect?

When mine restarted after the update, all was well and good - the drive was back on.

And yes, it did tell me to plug in - wouldn't do it on battery power.

Good to know, though, that you can update without ejecting that drive!

No worries or blah blah blah on my end, Danoc. You've been helpful and friendly - I was trying to be, too. Just on the road today and running like crazy. Home now and glad to be. Time to turn on and play!

matt underwood wrote:hm "Fixed an issue with internal SATA drives disconnecting" they say. okay.. so why my mpc live is still disconnecting my internal SSD?? it even disconnect my usb sticks now when I use them in controller mode!! WTF AKAI?!!!!!!!!


EDIT: ok on the mpc itself my ssd seems to work now.. but when i connect it to my mac in controller mode, I'm unable to move files from my mac to my mpc ssd or from mpc ssd to my mac. as soon i start to move files around my ssd disconnects.

2nd EDIT: I totally forgot that my mac is running on a beta OS 10.12.6.. probably is that the issue and not the issue from akai's side. stupid me

Yes sir! Akai's firmware is not up to your 10.12.6 if you can l suggest to go back. You have to give them and othet programs to catch up. I never update immediately like that l wait a few months.

matt underwood wrote:

matt underwood wrote:hm "Fixed an issue with internal SATA drives disconnecting" they say. okay.. so why my mpc live is still disconnecting my internal SSD?? it even disconnect my usb sticks now when I use them in controller mode!! WTF AKAI?!!!!!!!!


EDIT: ok on the mpc itself my ssd seems to work now.. but when i connect it to my mac in controller mode, I'm unable to move files from my mac to my mpc ssd or from mpc ssd to my mac. as soon i start to move files around my ssd disconnects.

2nd EDIT: I totally forgot that my mac is running on a beta OS 10.12.6.. probably is that the issue and not the issue from akai's side. stupid me

ice pulse your shit is dope.

I can hear the difference with that track. thats really clean daw type stuff, thats the op1 right? really organic sounding.

I am unsure as it seems to throw me off some. those samples I wouldnt usually hear so clean.

Cockdiesel wrote:ice pulse your **** is dope.

I can hear the difference with that track. thats really clean daw type stuff, thats the op1 right? really organic sounding.

I am unsure as it seems to throw me off some. those samples I wouldnt usually hear so clean.

100%. Thanks for the props.

One query - how do you guys enter update mode? I know I got to go the preferences screen, then via shift enter the menu for the update mode. My MPC asks me if I really wanna restart in update mode. I hit yes. It's shutting down, end. Nothing. When I restart it, it's just back again as usual. But no update mode... Any ideas?