MPC X, MPC Live, MPC One & MPC Key 61 Forum: Support and discussion for the MPC X, MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC One & MPC Key 61; Akai's current generation of standalone MPCs.
By JRob Thu Jun 24, 2021 1:18 am
I've seen Youtube tutorials where they can see the name of other MIDI instruments connected by USB on the MPC One interface, but I can't make this happen for myself. The videos are from before firmware 2.9.1, which is what I have. Is this feature not available with 2.9.1 or might I have a bad MPC One? So far I've tried a Keystep 37 and a Yamaha Reface.
By misterflibble Sat Jul 03, 2021 10:23 am
I have a Retrokits RK-006 and was able to name each of the MIDI ports that are exposed by that device. Granted, those are physical MIDI ports but they’re exposed via USB MIDI.

The naming is in the settings for the MPC under the MIDI section.

Not sure if I’m answering your question but hth.