Support and discussion for all of Akai’s modern standalone MPCs including the MPC X / X SE, MPC Live 1, 2 & 3, MPC One / One+, MPC Key 37/61.
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By a strange glow Mon May 31, 2021 8:40 pm
I'm running Big Sur (11.2.3) on a mid 2014 iMac, and a retro edition Live II with 2.7.1.

- Is it true that future firmware editions have usb midi out now?

- Is it worth it to upgrade the firmware? Should I risk the potential hassle?

- Is it possible to go back to an earlier version, if this doesn't work for me?

Thanks <3
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By Lampdog Mon May 31, 2021 10:00 pm
Yes, it’s no problem to go back to previous versions as long as you have the previous OS files.

Try any OS you like.
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By NearTao Mon May 31, 2021 11:29 pm
I support the migration to 2.9.1 myself... though my advice... if you load your older 2.7.1 projects, don't save with firmware 2.9 with them or you won't be able to go back. Either backup your files from your MPC, or make sure that you save to a new file/folder.
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By Lampdog Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:56 pm
And yes, I'm using MPC X, 2.9.1

Korg usb midi -> 4 port USB 3.0 Powered hub
Moog usb midi -> 4 port USB 3.0 Powered hub

4 port USB 3.0 Powered hub -> MPC X (master/sequencer/clock)