MPC X best savings location

Hi,

I'm new to this forum so i apologize in advance for my lack of social behavior..if required.
I'm a MPC user (2000) since it came out.. then moved to studio and now gladly owns an mpc X. I first thought i would only use it in standalone mode because of its accelarated workflow very similar to computer workflow.. i realized that song edition was not that easy and that i needed to use the software to get some sort of a real DAW..which seems to be the case (i used logic a lot but tend to try to only use MPC if possible)..
i have one question , maybe it has been debated already but i didn't find any answer..
When i make a beat in standalone mode (that's what i do.. i dont use soft for beatmakinf purposes)..i save it in the internal memory or a usb hard drive..
But when i turn to controller mode i don't seem to have access neither to the internal drive nor to the external drive pluged to the mpc.. on the other side.. if my file runs from my cpu i can't seem to be able to reach it if i only want to work in standalone...
What do i have to do ? Save only on an external drive and unplug from the x to plug in my cpu everytime i want to go controller mode ?
it's like i'm missing something here..

thank you

peace

You can't access the 16GB internal drive, but you should see an attached USB drive appear in your computer when you connect in 'controller mode'. If it doesn't, try a different USB cable, the blue cable that comes with the X/Live is known to be problematic.

Thank you !!
I think mine could be one of that kind.

install an SSD drive. 64GB is plenty. less than 100 dollars.

also, respectfully ask that you do a search here. lots of info on these items. they have been on the scene for a number of months...