how do i get my mpc to track out with this set-up ?

i have:
-mpc 1000
-Focusrite - Saffire 6 USB Audio Interface

-abelton 6 and logic 9

i was able to get it to sync with abelton(even tho i prefer logic),but i can quite understand how to track out in ableton. if someone could explain it would help alot.

Main outs from MPC to those combo jacks on the front of the interface. Leave 48v phantom turned off.

Provided the audio interface is installed properly which I'm sure it is if you're already using it, those two inputs should show up as inputs in Ableton. Go to Preferences/Audio/Input to be sure. Also make sure Input and Output are checked off in the view options in Live. Have a track receive audio from 1+2, arm it and record.

ok so that raises a few questions:
1. so does that mean i dont have to connect via midi cable in the back of the focusrite? because i assume ur referring to the "main mix out" of the mpc to those 2 jacks on the front?

2.what settings should i have on the mpc?

It's important you have it clear the distinction between audio and MIDI and their respective cables. The MIDI are just to send and receive data when to trigger sounds, but no sound goes over MIDI, just instructions.

On your first question, no you don't have to the MIDI cable(s) hooked up but doing so opens up a lot more options to use your computer and MPC together. The second part of your question, yes you understood me correctly. The jacks on the interface are combo jack that accept microphones or 1/4" plugs. The 48v switch is to provide power to a mic so that's why you should leave it off when using 1/4" cables.

Without MIDI cables you could just press record in Ableton and record the MPC's output. If all you need is the recording and don't mind trimming off the silence at the beginning of the recording this would be fine. But in most cases you want the MPC to be in sync with your PC through MIDI. Then you can have the MPC control VST's, MIDI programming in the computer control the MPC, and have the ability to record sounds from the MPC that are triggered in sync with sounds you may have in the computer.

http://www.akaipro.com/syncableton

Ableton is probably a good environment to learn this stuff as it's very easy to follow the audio and MIDI tracks.

ok! i got it! just went and got the cables lol

2 quick questions

1. i know the input is the focusrite,but what would the output be in albelton? or will it already b selected?

2.and since abelton is in sync with my mpc already, i assume the settings on the mpc are already correct?

mnindie wrote:ok! i got it! just went and got the cables lol

2 quick questions

1. i know the input is the focusrite,but what would the output be in albelton? or will it already b selected?

2.and since abelton is in sync with my mpc already, i assume the settings on the mpc are already correct?

If you mean the MIDI input and output in Live's preferences, it should be listed Focusrite/Saffire MIDI I would guess.

ok i got it working...
quick question tho,lets say i make a sequence with 8 tracks

how to i get those into ableton and have them match up?

mnindie wrote:so i got sound and midi to go into ableton but i can figure out how to get to record

Create an Audio track in Live. Set the audio track to record the Saffire's 1+2 inputs.

If you want to keep your Live setup neater you could also use Live's External Instrument feature. It's nice because it handles Audio and MIDI in one track and can be saved so you don't have to set it up all the time.

Probably just try the first way for now, especially if you only need the audio out of the MPC. If you need the MPC's MIDI recorded too, just make a MIDI track and set it to receive the Saffire's MIDI In. Again I'm assuming the MPC is set as the MIDI master.