I need help transfering an MPC sequence into ProTools

Hi,

I hook the MPC to my mac via USB and it shows up on the desktop no problem.

When I open my desired sequence file from the MPC (on my desktop), I see all the WAV files of each individual sample. I'm able to drag these individual WAV files right onto the ProTools track and the sample plays without a problem. There are also 2 other files that are grey, one with the kit I used and the other that has the name of my file.ALL. I can't drag and drop this grey file into the PT session as I can with the WAV's. When I double click the grey file, my mac says 'there's no default application to open this document.'

So let's say my file/sequence consists of 3 tracks that I programmed in the MPC - how do I transfer them to ProTools?

Thanks!

Pro Tools doesn't read MPC files (except for WAVs and maybe midi). You need to track the beat as audio!

Thanks for that tip!

Now, what is the most efficient way for the MPC/Mac/PoTools to communicate? I tried a USB cable and can't get a signal. Then I tried a 1/4 inch cable from the MPC phones jack into the DI input of my MBox2. This seems to work, but is there another way I should be doing this, like a midi cable or connecting to the back of the MPC somehow?

Also on the bottom left of the MPC screen under "TYPE," should I be selecting "DRUM" or "MIDI?"

Thanks

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