Manual

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Important Notes
Read the included safety & warranty manual before using MPC Live.
Before getting started and connecting devices to MPC Live or turning the hardware on/off, make sure all devices are
switched off.
To use MPC Live in Controller Mode (to control the MPC software):
Before installing the MPC software, make sure your computer meets the system requirements described at
akaipro.com. This applies whether you’ll use MPC software as your host software or as a plugin in another digital
audio workstation (DAW).
Before connecting MPC Live to your computer, install the drivers and software. Visit akaipro.com to download the
latest versions. Refer to the Installation section for more information.
Setup
1. Connection
Here is just an example of how to use MPC Live in your setup. Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents
of your included quickstart guide are sold separately.
Remember to remove the protective film from the MPC Live touchscreen!
To use MPC Live in Standalone Mode, just power it on! If this is the first time you’re using MPC Live, its battery will
be only partially charged. We recommend connecting it to a power outlet, using the included power adapter, to
charge it fully. You can use MPC Live as its battery charges.
Note: We highly recommend checking akaipro.com for any available updates to the MPC Live software/firmware
and/or drivers.
To use MPC Live in Controller Mode, continue to Step 2. Installation.
Computer Turntable
Powered Monitors
Power (optional)
SD Card
USB
drive