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Akai MPCX Software w/ HD Interfaces
Hey Gang,
In theory, is it possible to get Akai MPCX software to load the HD Driver? The Akai software has worked well with 5 other interfaces. But when I try my Omni I get "Error Opening Device Driver". Is it a "no go" for software such as this (because the Omni works fine with Nuendo) or am I doing something wrong? I've tried both TB and PCIe. Also, I use an Asus Prime II running Windows 10 if that matters. Thanks for any suggestions, -mike |
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Re: Akai MPCX Software w/ HD Interfaces
How is the OMNI connected? Is Windows using the OMNI(or card) as its "Default Playback Device"(if yes, then change that to the on-board sound card and try again).
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Re: Akai MPCX Software w/ HD Interfaces
Hey Albee, let me make sure we're on the same page... as you know Windows cannot be set to Avid drivers, so this is not an issue. Or am I misunderstanding?
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Re: Akai MPCX Software w/ HD Interfaces
I'm referring to the situation where Windows takes control of the interface, so no other program(including Pro Tools) can access the hardware. I wasn't sure if you were aware of that, or if it matters on HDN or HDX. Sadly, I know zip about MPCX Software. My experience with Akai has not been very good here. I bought an Akai Advance 61 with their VIP software that is supposed to all opening other VI's inside the VIP plugin for total control from the keyboard, but it doesn't work very well(can't load several of my VI's) and causes serious midi glitches on some others. I've had to resort to connecting a midi cable and not running the Akai software at all. Have you checked if Akai has a forum for users with problems?
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Re: Akai MPCX Software w/ HD Interfaces
Man Albee, thanks for the info. You answered two more questions I had. Your gonna laugh but I have a 61 I haven't even opened yet. I got so frustrated with the NI Maschine sequencer but loved the Komplete Kontrol platform, that on a whim I got the MPCX. The sales guy assured that VIP would load all my Maschine Expasions so well, I wouldn't even miss it. So have you tried VIP lately? The updates are supposed to be much better. And yes, I have posts on the Akai forum and Gear Slutz.. 0 replies on both, and only you on this one. So I guess my problem is very unique. Anyway I'll keep experimenting and again, thanx for the info.
mike |
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Re: Akai MPCX Software w/ HD Interfaces
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Re: Akai MPCX Software w/ HD Interfaces
Again something I didn't think about, It's been so long since I used a 5 pin, I forget that they may be better then USB in some cases. Will keep that in mind.
Thanks-a-bunch bro. mike |
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Re: Akai MPCX Software w/ HD Interfaces
In this case, you can actually use both connections. Since the keyboard is bus-powered(I didn't buy the optional power supply), I still have the USB cable connected, I just use the midi input path in Midi Studio setup. I can easily ALSO have the USB connection available for times when I might want to use the VIP plugin(assuming my keyboard chops ever become good enough to suck)
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