MPC software to standalone project

I've never used the MPC software much but I'm wondering if it's possible to create a project in the MPC software (multiple sequences and programs, mute groups and slices, automation) and export the whole thing to stand alone for live performance?

I understand vsts wont export unless I bounce them to audio samples.

GoddamnSam wrote:I've never used the MPC software much but I'm wondering if it's possible to create a project in the MPC software (multiple sequences and programs, mute groups and slices, automation) and export the whole thing to stand alone for live performance?

I understand vsts wont export unless I bounce them to audio samples.

Yes, it can be done (sans VST as you said). But the MPC Software is really just a utility for actual MPC’s. I find it about as inspiring to work in as a state park outhouse. Do you have a hardware MPC to work on already? Say like the One, Live, or X?

There’s other limitations as well (such as audio track count and length)...

I feel you, I did try and learn the software for a bit, but it was a bit much to learn. I wasnt in the mood for learning a new DAW. I use ableton to make samples for my mpc.

I do have an mpc live with 2.7 ( all these bug posts dont make me wanna upgrade)

Just looking to see if it's worth it to try and use the software for the purpose of faster workflow and larger visuals.

GoddamnSam wrote:I've never used the MPC software much but I'm wondering if it's possible to create a project in the MPC software (multiple sequences and programs, mute groups and slices, automation) and export the whole thing to stand alone for live performance?

I understand vsts wont export unless I bounce them to audio samples.

The easiest way to learn the software, is to use the MPC in controller mode. Press a button on the MPC and see what registers in the software. The learning curve for the software is not much, if you already know how to use the mpc.

There are some guys on here, who uses the MPC Software and create quality compositions. I know how to use it and I can create on it without any issues if I need too. It's limited in it features, has some hiccups, but as I said before, it's 100% usable if you don't have other options.

Learn it and see what happens. That's the only way to ever truly know, what it can do for you.

+1 - if you know how to use the MPC in standalone mode you’ll save yourself a lot of time by using it in controller mode and observing what it does.

Bar VST plugins, the projects should be interchangable as long as the project doesn't break memory and CPU limitations in your standalone MPC. There are a few other minor differences though (e.g. warping in keygroup programs isn't available in standalone, software has the better warp algorithm, no REX file support in standalone etc) but for 99% of projects you should be fine.

I don’t mind the software since it has a better real-time stretch mode. The gui is very user unfriendly though...

Who thought the tag browser, and and tabs for the wave editor were a good idea?

GoddamnSam wrote:I feel you, I did try and learn the software for a bit, but it was a bit much to learn. I wasnt in the mood for learning a new DAW. I use ableton to make samples for my mpc.

I do have an mpc live with 2.7 ( all these bug posts dont make me wanna upgrade)

Just looking to see if it's worth it to try and use the software for the purpose of faster workflow and larger visuals.

Whether it's worth it or not is subjective. As a utility program, it's not really designed to be the center of your production, but many use it that way. It's convoluted and horrible to look at - it's basically a textbook case example of how NOT to design a GUI/UX. Using your Live in controller mode would be the easiest way to see what each feature does relatively speaking. Makes me wonder why Akai doesn't design a proper GUI/UX for the desktop software that mimics the TUI on the standalone MPC's.

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At any rate, enjoy!

EnochLight wrote:
Whether it's worth it or not is subjective. As a utility program, it's not really designed to be the center of your production, but many use it that way. It's convoluted and horrible to look at - it's basically a textbook case example of how NOT to design a GUI/UX. Using your Live in controller mode would be the easiest way to see what each feature does relatively speaking. Makes me wonder why Akai doesn't design a proper GUI/UX for the desktop software that mimics the TUI on the standalone MPC's.

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At any rate, enjoy!

Yeah it’s getting more convoluted by the day.

kaydigi wrote:Yeah it’s getting more convoluted by the day.

Seems that way!

Thanks for all the helpful replies everyone.
I'll try using controller mode and see if I can vibe with the software