User Guide (English)
Introduction
MPC Element brings powerful music-making capability to your computer in a slimline design
that's made to produce. You get cutting-edge features, including MPC Note Repeat and Swing,
along with the all-new MPC Essentials software—decades of music production expertise
calibrated so you can make music that rises to the top.
Box Contents
MPC Element
USB cable
1/8"-MIDI adapters (2)
Support
For complete system requirements, compatibility information, product registration, and the
latest information about this product, visit akaiprompc.com.
For additional product support, visit akaipro.com/support.
Quick Setup / Connection Diagram
1. Install the Software and Drivers
Before connecting MPC Element to your computer, follow these steps:
IMPORTANT: We highly recommend temporarily disabling your computer's anti-virus
software. Some anti-virus programs can slow down or interfere with the installation of the
drivers. Remember to enable it again after the installation is done.
Windows:
1.
Download
the
akaipro.com/essentials.
2.
Unzip the file you downloaded.
3.
Double-click the .exe installer file.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and drivers. (You will be asked to
connect MPC Element to your computer during the installation.)
Mac OS X:
1.
Download
the
akaipro.com/essentials.
2.
Unzip the file you downloaded.
3.
Double-click the Install MPC Essentials file.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and drivers.
MPC Essentials Software and Driver (download)
User Guide
Safety & Warranty Manual
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