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 Tutsi Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:31 pm
Hello, I would like to output the 32 tracks of the MPC ONE digitally via a sound card - or other - to record them simultaneously in my daw.
Do you know if it is possible?

Thanks a lot for your answers.

Musically Arthur.
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By Monotremata Mon Jul 24, 2023 7:05 pm
You find a USB audio interface that has enough outputs for 32 channels and hope it's class compliant and works with the MPC.. I cant think of any off the top of my head, best you're probably going to get is around half that with 16-20 using a Behringer UMC1820 with an ADAT converter of some sort..
By Tutsi Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:07 pm
I have a Behringer UMC1820 but it's only 8 adat + 2 spdif... (I don't prefer to use Behringer converters).

I saw this Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 (16 Adat and 2 spdif is already better) apparently the Focurites work, unlike the Motu and RME.

The ideal card for me would be the RME Digiface USB but I did not find sufficient information on this card…

In fact I would like to enter my daw via the adat of my 4 Orpheus Prism.

Sorry for my english.
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By Ultros Wed Jul 26, 2023 5:09 am
Agony. Basically buy two expensive interfaces.. a pile or cables.. send your signal through two interfaces and pile-o-cables.. inadvertently transform your signal in the process. Heh.
By Certified Beatz Thu Jul 27, 2023 1:35 am
Ultros wrote:Agony. Basically buy two expensive interfaces.. a pile or cables.. send your signal through two interfaces and pile-o-cables.. inadvertently transform your signal in the process. Heh.



Sounds about right ... I was going to buy the MOTU 16A and try it but out of stock I'm sure it won't work.. imagine paying $1500 for what the $2300 X should be able to do?
By B-Wise Thu Jul 27, 2023 2:07 am
It would be a good business move if Akai either made their own audio interface or got some other company to make 1 just for the MPC & Force. They could even make them come with different In & output options up to 32 ins/32 outs with 2 headphones outs.

Would anybody buy that if the price was right & it worked?
What else would you add to make it the best audio interface for the Akai devices?