Import midi file MPC Live/MPC 2.0

Ive been using hookpad+. Ive exported a midi file and when I drop this into Ableton the three tracks are shown. How do I import a midi file into the live? If I go into controller mode I can get a file into it but its not recognised as anything.

Its either me being an idiot or Ive missed something. I also tried using the MPC 2.0 software on the pc but couldnt get the midi tracks in there either.

If someone could assist me that would be great.

Regards in advance
Peter

Let me look into this. I haven't done this yet. If no one helps you by tonight. It dhould be pretty simple.

ok cool let me know how you get on.

Should just load up, although some.midi files can be problematic. Make sure you save them correctly in the source application, the mpc should read type 1 and 0

Ok i will check it could be the hookpad file is wrong type.

Would you let me know how you got it into the mpc software the procedure that is.

Regards in advance

So l did the midi import to the 2.0 software only and it worked.

I did chords in Reason 9 exported those chords as a midi file. You should see the midi extension i.e. "Piano.mid".

I had my MPC Live in controller mode and opened the 2.0 software.

I took my midi file, dragged and dropped it into the SW in the midi sequencer and it popped up easy.

I used this to hear it.

Pb21 wrote:Ok i will check it could be the hookpad file is wrong type.

Would you let me know how you got it into the mpc software the procedure that is.

Regards in advance

Pb21 wrote:Would you let me know how you got it into the mpc software the procedure that is.

Just load it like any other file via the Browser or drag into MAIN mode.

Cool ok thanks for the instruction i will try that i looked to see what type the midi file from hookpad was and it says type 1, anyway i will put the software into m7di mode. If the live has the midi inside it on the drive what is the sequence for that to use it or does it have to be done with the computer?

Pb21 wrote:Cool ok thanks for the instruction i will try that i looked to see what type the midi file from hookpad was and it says type 1, anyway i will put the software into m7di mode. If the live has the midi inside it on the drive what is the sequence for that to use it or does it have to be done with the computer?

There is no special method, just navigate to it in the browser and load it like any other file. If it doesn't load it's a problem with the MIDI file.

Sorry for the late acknowledgement. Thank you for your advice.

Can you import a MIDI file, as shown in this thread, then setup as a MIDI OUT and send it to control a different hardware synth?

croomraider wrote:Can you import a MIDI file, as shown in this thread, then setup as a MIDI OUT and send it to control a different hardware synth?

Yes, it can be used to control any midi sound source

MPC-Tutor wrote:Yes, it can be used to control any midi sound source

Thanks!

Do you know if you can send MIDI OUT to control devices via USB as well?

Not yet...

croomraider wrote:

MPC-Tutor wrote:Yes, it can be used to control any midi sound source

Thanks!

Do you know if you can send MIDI OUT to control devices via USB as well?

Ok I'm' new to the mpc line I just got a live two days ago waiting for it to show up at my door now. But I bought the live for the stand alone feature I come from FL studio I have folders and folders of MIDI I made. Can I save those MIDIs on the hard drive of the live and use like an mpc expansion or do I have to load them in controller mode only?