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 B-Wise Tue May 27, 2025 10:44 pm
mpc_fan_2022 wrote:Yes, it's going to drop any seconds now...

People, let AKAI take their time and cook something good instead of looking at your watch.

Granted that AKAI shouldn't be announcing release dates just for marketing sake.

I like that they give a timeline, tho, I wouldn't expect them to always be on time. :mrgreen:
By Johnnyboyy187 Wed May 28, 2025 12:46 am
Hey hey! New to the MPC community and hardware. Thank u for forgetting to lock the back door and letting me sneak on in here. No But for real, I need this software because i figured why bother learning the 2. software when i got my 37 a few months ago if 3.0 desktop comin out so soon. There’s no reason to think in a couple days Akai is gonna be like, “Hey, about this 3.0 desktop software, we said release in May of 2026!.. Not 2025!, you all must have misheard!“. right? Followed by a lecture about paying attention instead of talking or something.? Ha I joke but u know what im sayin. They would have said it if we were a no go for takeoff right? My bags are packed and I’m to begin boarding. :smoker: :lol: :smoker: lol
Hey thanks again everyone.
By jpeg Thu May 29, 2025 10:17 am
IndigoBeatz wrote:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSLA0Yao1arMgA_ZBEL0Lgw/community?lb=UgkxE_toKCXInFyQ3Pf9ENMhTIbZUDdR2rL2

Guess the software IS coming today :P


Bolo come thru wid da info once again, lmao
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By Mike Boogie Thu May 29, 2025 2:03 pm
Well, the page is LIVE!!! VST3 and some new options.
I'll let someone else post the release notes.
By Lex Luthor71 Thu May 29, 2025 2:17 pm
Release Notes:

Advanced Keygroup Synthesis Engine

Improved synthesis capabilities for enhanced sound design

Mod Matrix: Added bipolar/unipolar switch for greater modulation control
Note Counter:
Added a second Note Counter
Extended range: Now supports up to 64 steps
MPC Help System Enhancements

From the Mode Menu, tap the Question Mark icon to open a popup with a QR code linking directly to the MPC Manual
The Startup Wizard now includes a Help screen featuring a QR code to guide new users to the MPC Manual
Bug Fixes

Record Arm for multiple tracks is retained when project is saved and loaded
In Track Edit for a Drum/Keygroup Track, Samples can be assigned to layers for multiple pads when selected in Edit Zones
Track Mute state is copied with Copy Sequence
Mute Automation is no longer written to tracks after saving and loading a project
Solo behaviour is retained when changing current track
Event Mute can now be assigned to Q-links
Undo works correctly after recording mute automation
With Event Mute automation present, inserted bars now retain the mute state
Resolved an issue where sound occasionally cuts out for Hype plugin on certain presets
Freeze no longer occurs when Sample size is set to 1
Factory Drum content now displayed correctly for certain devices
Renaming a sample to a name already in use is now prevented
Loading a project with a solo'd track no longer causes a crash when entering Track Mute
Pad colours no longer persist in Browser after using Copy Pad
Q-Link assignment names refresh correctly after updating track names
Track mutes still trigger correctly when switching modes
Known Issues

Activations list not accurate on first start up after updating
Larger projects from 3.4.1 can fail to load with memory error
In Create Stems, tapping a pad changes the sample that is being processed
Toggling effects on/off on 2 or more simultaneously causes UI to become out of sync
Using Bounce to Audio Track does not mute the original track
Metronome doesn't sound when set to mono output
Multiple uses of Double Length with Events on arrangement causes UI to freeze
Load to Pool not working for Splice files on external drives
Setting external drive as the temp file location causes saving issues if the drive is disconnected and reconnected
Track Mute automation at 1:1:0 is not copied with Copy Bars
Using “Sudden” in Next Sequence mode can break track mutes per sequence
Momentary Track Mute button does not work for certain devices
Arrangement stops when changing internal track types while in sync mode
Loading a drum track into an existing project and using Save does not save the samples for the loaded track. Save As does save the samples to the project
Pressing HW buttons whilst a pop-up is open in the New Project Dialog can cause a crash
Progress bar occasionally hangs on the screen when loading a project with multiple plugins. Can be dismissed with a swipe gesture

https://www.akaipro.com/mpc-release-notes
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By jaymack Thu May 29, 2025 3:08 pm
DESKTOP BETA
Akai Pro introduces the Beta release of MPC3 desktop software, allowing users to harness the power of their computers with a significant upgrade in both workflow efficiency and feature depth.

This release brings a streamlined approach to music production through an all-new 1:1 track architecture, VST3 support, Main Mode, XL Channel Strip, Disk Streaming, Advanced Keygroup and Drum Track improvements, Automation on Master Track and Submixes, and much more.