Any help appreciated, mpc to fast track to DAW inquiries

ayo.

so ive got my mpc, recording into the fast track pro aka outputs to the front of the fast track pro, then fast track pro usb to computer.

basically, im trying to get my sound, better than it is

im recording into audacity from the usb of the fasttrackpro, while playing sequences live on the mpc

.....if i want to keep recording the sequences, (scrolling to the next sequence, then to the next, then back to the first), etc live into the fast track, while recording live into my computer(audacity), am i going to need the protools m-powered edition? because im recording into audacity, and i thought i have all the preferences of sound as good as they can be, and the final loudness and quality of the sound is just not what i'd like it to be

so basically im wondering if i need the m-powered protools, and reassurance that i should get rid of audacity because it can only sound so good.. im a broke muthafukka., and barely copped the mpc and fast track pro i have, and im EAGER as fudge to get them sounding LOUD and clear, rather than just....still sounding pretty good, but comparing it to my favorite music, it just doesnt have that surrounding bassy, loud feeling..if you understand where im coming from

thanks alot anyone who can assist with this shiit..., peace!

Without being there to see what is going on it will be difficult to identify the problem, if there is one.

So far as Audacity is concerned, the software is a highly regarded open source audio editor with a feature set that rivals the leading 'paid for' audio editors. There is no problem with the Audacity sound engine.

Perhaps your problem is that you expect the output from Audacity to be as 'loud' and 'punchy' as a mixed and mastered commercial release.

Check that your levels (average, not peak) going into Audacity are as hot as possible without clipping.

The fast track just sucks straight up.

MPC Master Level? Mine is set to -6dB.

Could also try the Compressor on the MPC's Master Effect to boost levels a bit.