innovine wrote:i think the point is to be able to stop the mpc to do some edit, but leaving the rest of the gear running, and then somehow starting the mpc again at rigt right time. not sure how youd sync that tho.
Yes, this is one of the only logical work-arounds for having to stop the sequencer to record onto other tracks, quantize, etc. in a live performance situation where one does not want to destroy the musical flow every time they wish to add or change a musical idea on the MPC. I understand the desire to do so, because it lets the MPC's solid timing keep other devices clocking accurately while it executes processes that, under the current OS' require the sequencer to stop. The hard part is getting it to start in time again. Personally, I think you'll have an easier time looking to an external source, like a Link network.
http://circuithappy.com/themissinglink/This device does not yet put out midi clock, but it may soon. However, it will create a Link network, without the need of anyone opening up Ableton Live. Once there is a network created, you can use your phone to sync to the Link clock, just go to your App store, and search for "Link to MIDI". You'd need a $5 cable, and a USB to midi box, sending clock to the MPC.
If you or someone else are already using Ableton, you don't need the Missing Link, just the cables, USB-midi box (like a midisport, etc.), and your phone. Good luck!