Bug reports & end-user support for Akai's MPC Software 'controllers' including the new MPC Studio 2, the MPC Touch, MPC Renaissance & original MPC Studio and MPC StudioB lack.
By FRESHDRW Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:36 am
Hey there,

We all know the MPC Touch is not standalone, but I want to make my way around that limitation. I already know that it's technically usable as a MIDI controller if you plug it via USB, but for it to work without the need of a computer, a DC adapter is needed. That means I can't really use the MPC without plugging it in an outlet.
Really interested in using it while my laptop's inside my backpack.

The DC adapter is 3A center-positive 6V. I looked for an USB adapter with the same properties on Amazon and I found mostly 3A center-positive 5V cables. Does that difference matter that much? I'm not familiar with voltages but as far as I know, as long as I don't surpass the voltage the MPC shouldn't get damaged, but will it even turn on?

Appreciate any response and hope to be around this forum from now on, thank you.