Support and discussion for all of Akai’s modern standalone MPCs including the MPC X / X SE, MPC Live 1, 2 & 3, MPC One / One+, MPC Key 37/61.
By Tofereloto Mon Aug 17, 2020 7:23 pm
Hello all. My setup is very simple. 100% in the box. My main audio interface is the RME Digiface USB. Nostalgia is eating me just a bit now. I wanted to play with my old few hardware I still have, locked away in a closet. While looking for an ADAT option, like the Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic, I realized I could use the the MPC One as an interface instead, for only the few times I wanted to play and record my old gear. In my situation the OctoPre Dynamic would be a bit of a waste as I really don't need 8 I/Os all the time. Just a stereo input from time to time, then switch back to my Digiface USB when I am back 100% in the box. The investment would be close the Focusrite, but with a much more fun tool added to my minimalist arsenal. I've found one video of the MPC as an audio interface, but that was a while back. Now with 2.8 is there anything more added since that video was posted? Any feedback welcomed. Thanks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbqiXLiGtec
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By Lampdog Mon Aug 17, 2020 7:33 pm
Audio interface “only”?

Get a small 2chnl audio interface/mixer unless you needed the mpc also.
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By EnochLight Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:59 pm
Tofereloto wrote:Any feedback welcomed. Thanks.


The MPC Live and X can be used as audio interfaces while hooked to your computer. Not sure about the MPC One (maybe a One owner will chime in). That said, you already have a far superior interface - that RME Digiface is an awesome interface with superior low-latency performance. I'd just add a cheap Behringer ADA8200 or similar to your RME Digiface and call it a day if you need some analog XLR and TRS line-in.
By 40Beatz Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:38 pm
I use the Akai EiE Pro....Discontinued but a lot online
By Tofereloto Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:49 pm
EnochLight wrote:
Tofereloto wrote:Any feedback welcomed. Thanks.


The MPC Live and X can be used as audio interfaces while hooked to your computer. Not sure about the MPC One (maybe a One owner will chime in). That said, you already have a far superior interface - that RME Digiface is an awesome interface with superior low-latency performance. I'd just add a cheap Behringer ADA8200 or similar to your RME Digiface and call it a day if you need some analog XLR and TRS line-in.

Regarding the Behringer that unit is too expensive for what it is right now. It was a cheap solution 3 years ago.
I'll get the user manual for both Live and ONE and compare. Thank you all.