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By JohnRye Wed Sep 09, 2020 2:49 pm
Hi, new MPC user here. Trying to use my MPC to trigger Ableton instruments on my PC, but it appears that the computer isn't receiving any midi signal (using the USB midi port on the MPC). I've been able to connect my synth to the PC control Ableton and that worked fine, so it's looking like it's an isolated issue for the MPC. I downloaded a Midi diagnostics tool to confirm no signal being received by the computer.

What should i do? TYIA!
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By bees80 Fri Sep 11, 2020 6:13 am
MIDI Improvements
MPC now supports multi-MIDI control, making MPC the ultimate MIDI sequencing studio centerpiece. In addition to
getting the most out of the MIDI DIN ports on your MPC hardware, you can now use your hardware's USB ports to
connect class-compliant MIDI devices such as USB keyboards, MIDI interfaces and USB-to-CV modules, allowing
you to dramatically increase the MIDI input and output capabilities of MPC.
Note: To use multiple USB MIDI devices with standalone MPC, we recommend using a high-quality, powered USB
hub.
Configuring MIDI
To configure the MIDI Inputs and Outputs, go to Preferences > MIDI / Sync.
The Input Ports section displays all available MIDI input ports in a list. Tap the keyboard icon to rename a port to a
custom name. This is particularly useful when using multiple devices connected to a single MIDI interface or hub, as
you can name the ports according to the devices connected to them. The custom port names will be reflected
throughout the internal software.
Next to each MIDI input port are the Master, Control and Track buttons:
• When Master is enabled, MIDI data from this port will always go to the current track. The MPC Pads are an
example of a device that is always Global.
• When Control is enabled, MIDI data from this port will be sent to MIDI Learn.
• When Track is enabled, this MIDI port will appear in the list of available track MIDI Inputs.
The Output Ports section displays all available MIDI output ports in a list. Tap the keyboard icon to rename a port
to a custom name.
Next to each MIDI output port are the Sync and Track buttons:
• When Sync is enabled, the MIDI output port will send MIDI sync messages according to the type set in the
Preferences menu under MIDI / Sync > Sync Send > Send.
• When Track is enabled, the MIDI output port will appear in the list of available track MIDI Outputs.
By default, the Track Enable Ports When Discovered option is set to On so that when any MIDI device is plugged
in, the Track option is automatically enabled so the ports can be selected as an available MIDI input or output.
To configure the MIDI Input and Output for a track:
1. In Track View, use the MIDI Input and Channel fields
to set the desired MIDI input port and channel. For
tracks where the Program type is set to MIDI, you
can also set the MIDI Output port and Channel.
2. In Main Mode, open the channel strip by tapping the
eye icon. Set the channel strip view to Track by
tapping the bars icon and then use the MIDI
Input/Output Ports, Input/Output Channels and/or
Send To fields to configure the MIDI settings.
3. In Channel Mixer Mode, set the Mixer field at the top
of the touchscreen in the toolbar to MIDI Tracks, and
then use the Channel Strip to adjust the MIDI
Input/Output Ports, Input/Output Channels and/or
Send To fields to configure the MIDI settings
By JohnRye Fri Sep 11, 2020 6:36 am
These are my settings.

Input ports: everything off

Output ports: everything on
Enable Midi ports when discovered: on

Sync Send
MIDI Machine Control (MMC) Send: On
Sync Output: MIDI Clock
MTC Frame Rate: 30 non-drop

It's connecting to my computer fine, but I can't detect any midi signal.
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By bees80 Fri Sep 11, 2020 6:49 am
You need to setup ableton for incoming midi signals from the MPC and then select the incoming midi channel from the MPC on the track.

Lots of youtube video's about it, have a look!
By JohnRye Fri Sep 11, 2020 7:16 am
Yup, I have ableton setup correctly as well. I'm able to control ableton with my synth just fine, so i don't think there's an issue there. I'm also using a diagnostics tool to detect incoming midi signal. The synth shows up just fine, but the MPC is *crickets*.
By JohnRye Fri Sep 11, 2020 9:00 pm
I've watched videos, read posts, nothing seems to address what I'm talking about. Signing up for this forum was kinda my hail mary.