2.8 is Here and you might actually like this update...

Seriously, you might actually like this update...

We're happy to announce MPC 2.8 Firmware and Software update. With expanded USB MIDI Device support, enhanced MIDI Routing options, MultiTrack Arm & Record and so much more, prepare for a supercharged workflow. Visit akaipro.com to learn more. #akaipro #akaimpc #mpcone #mpclive #mpcx #musicproducer #beatmaker #stayhome #makemusic

I mean, it's definitely a step in the right direction. A little disappointed that the new standalone plugins didn't appear this time, though. Clearly they're saving that for 3.0, which won't drop until the end of 2020 if we're lucky.

I'm actually pretty impressed with what's pushed in this update. I hope they fix some of the common bugs as well (looking at the software mostly personally).

The downside though? I just promised myself less than a month ago that I wasn't re-wiring the studio again for a long time, but I already want to map my Peak and my Roland Boutiques now.
- Unreall

No rush Unreallystic... you can redo the cables in a month or two still

"Here" = Thursday, May 14th

D3V1L15H wrote:"Here" = Thursday, May 14th

Heh... that explains why I still see 2.7.2 in my downloads.

TubeDigga just completed a pretty cool in-depth feature overview of 2.8.

good that they did these updates before the plugins. It's pretty neat we get serviced with free updates and more to come.

Mannn....I Really Like What Im Seeing.

Sooooo We'll need a Hub in order to make use of that Multi Midi feature? Im kinda confused


Nevermind i just watched Tube Digga's video

Looking good, lots of very nice workflow updates. Cascading MIDI has given my an idea for my next expansion

This update looks amazing. I don’t care about the external midi features but the internal track routing, retrospective record, track change shortcuts, q link overlay, and pad perform on any screen are going to be amazing for workflow.

Very happy to see things adding up! No how about a better TrackView like they teased, but hopefully not as ugly as that one. If they could make the automation better to edit/apply that would be nice. Something like Ableton Live with the Dots on a Line, instead of a bunch of bars like a step sequencer view... It makes for smoother more precise transitions during automations.

Really could care less about "Akai Plugins" I do not want them. Waste of MPC Ram.

BeatWilson wrote:Really could care less about "Akai Plugins" I do not want them. Waste of MPC Ram.

If you don't load them, they take up ZERO MPC ram...