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 ravmitterhoff Tue Apr 21, 2026 6:26 pm
I am trying to connect my Morningstar MC8 Pro to my MPC Live 3. When I connect it via USB C it does not show up in my list of "input ports" on my MPC, but when I click on my MC8 Pro the current sequence stops playing so it appears that something is coming through.

1. Why isn't it listed?
2. Why is it stopping my current sequence?
2. How do I set the midi channel for the MPC?
By Delphinus Tue Apr 21, 2026 6:43 pm
Have you tried a USB C output (Morningstar) to the USB A input (Live 3) with the appropriate wire?

I have a few things in the studio that require that.
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By Ultros Wed Apr 22, 2026 7:53 pm
ravmitterhoff wrote:Wow, thanks that worked! But now how do I set the midi channel for the MPC?


midi program > track view > set output channel. make sure to enable monitor on your audio track (that you want to capture into) because once you switch to the midi program track the audio will cut out otherwise.