If you have an MPC X or MPC Live, Firmware v2.1 or later must be currently installed.

The Firmware Update will also be made available in your Akai account under the Software Download section in Your Registered Products. You'll find download links for the Firmware Updater for Mac, PC, and USB. To download the Firmware Update, navigate to the MPC product page and click on the Downloads tab.

Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Otherwise, your MPC will notbe able to connect to the computer.

IMPORTANT! If there is a red, downward-facing arrow to the left of Install/Update MPC Driver, click on the button to update your hardware driver.

Click on Update MPC Software to run the MPC 2.9.1 installer.

Find the icon for your MPC model and click on it.

Follow the prompts to unzip the installer's contents. If you are a PC user, right-click on the MPC-v2.9.1 zip and select Extract All.

Once the download completes, navigate to your computer's Download folder.

Click on the link for your operating system to download the MPC 2.9.1 installer.

Scroll down to the Software Downloads section and click on NEW: MPC 2.9.1.

The window will expand to reveal your included software.

Find your MPC model in the available list and click on SEE DETAILS, DOWNLOADS, AND OFFERS.

Click on SEE ALL YOUR PRODUCT REGISTRATIONS.

Enter your login credentials and click Sign In.

Navigate to and click on Account at the top right.

You can download the MPC 2.9.1 Desktop Software Update directly from your Akai Pro account.

MIDI Multi: All MPC MIDI Ports will now appear as expected in Preferences when using Controller Mode.

This release is for MPC One, MPC Live II, MPC X, MPC Live hardware.

The MPC 2.9.1 desktop software includes MIDI maps for popular Ableton, Arturia, Korg, M-Audio, and Native Instruments controllers.

This guide will walk through the software and firmware update process for compatible MPCs. The MPC 2.9.1 desktop software update adds MIDI maps for popular Ableton, Arturia, Korg, M-Audio, and Native Instruments controllers, as well as improvements to the Multi-MIDI functionality. Solution home Akai Pro | Compatibility and Updates Akai Pro | Updates and Release Notes Akai Pro | MPC 2.9.1 Desktop Software and Firmware Update

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