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 luckyluca Mon Jun 06, 2022 9:35 pm
Hi, i’m a beginner, considering the mpc one.

I have three synths and wish to connect them to the mpc one and to use it to sequencedrums and playback drum backing whilst playing my synths live at home, as well as compose and record them on the mpc one.
I like synthwave electronic and soundtrack music.

I have speakers and headphones but no mixer yet.

What small mixer would I need in order?
I would ideally connect to it 3x stereo synths, headphones, speakers and the mpc one (both ways).

I would also like from time to time to unplug the mpc one in order to continue working on it on the sofa with headphones.

Thanks!
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By Kestudidbo Thu Jun 09, 2022 12:00 pm
I would get a Allen & Heath ZEDi 10 or ZEDi 10FX; most of Behringer mixer with USB Interface only have 2 USB bus out , the ZEDi have 1/2 + 3/4 out so you can have two stereo channels out from MPC, for example I like to use the 3/4 for Cue to phone purpose; great in jam or live situation.
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By cyber7 Thu Jun 09, 2022 12:28 pm
I personally run a M-Audio air 192|14 and it works like a charm...
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By Bradley Smith Sun Jun 19, 2022 6:41 pm
Moukey MAMX3. 8 channel stereo, made of metal and so cheap it's ridiculous. No fancy gimicks on there, just input levels and buttons to choose between stereo and mono on the channels. I use one for the same purpose as the OP. NOTE that the channels are all line level; no mic or instrument level inputs. Needs 5v MicroUSB to power it. Amazon have them.
By Christov Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:52 pm
Bradley Smith wrote:Moukey MAMX3. 8 channel stereo, made of metal and so cheap it's ridiculous. No fancy gimicks on there, just input levels and buttons to choose between stereo and mono on the channels. I use one for the same purpose as the OP. NOTE that the channels are all line level; no mic or instrument level inputs. Needs 5v MicroUSB to power it. Amazon have them.


Shit, you just solved a big problem for me there. I was looking for a basic mixer just to send signals into my MPC One, apart from my Mackie mixer which I use to get everything heard over my monitors. This would be great for that. Was looking into a patchbay but that seems to be a total overkill for my needs.

Definitly gonna put it on my wishlist! Thanx man, never heard of it.