Standalone Vs. Controller Mode - Akai MPCX User Manual

Standalone vs. Controller Mode

MPC X can function in two ways: Standalone Mode and Controller Mode.
To enter Standalone Mode, do one of the following:
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If MPC X is not connected to a computer, simply
press the power switch to power it on.
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If MPC X is connected to your computer and you
want to keep your MPC software open, press Menu
to enter the Menu, and then tap the monitor/cable
icon in the upper-right corner. When the Switch to
Standalone Mode window appears, tap Standalone
to continue. Your project will remain open on your
computer, and you can continue to work on it
independently from the project shown in your MPC X.
(If you tap Cancel, you can continue using MPC X in
Controller Mode.)
•
If MPC X is connected to your computer and you
want to close the MPC software, simply close the
MPC software on your computer. When Looking
for computer appears on MPC X's touchscreen,
tap Standalone. If the Restart as Standalone
window appears, tap Yes to continue. (If you tap
Cancel, you can reopen your MPC software and
continue using MPC X in Controller Mode.)
In Standalone Mode:
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An MPC chip icon will appear in the upper-right
corner.
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MPC X is not communicating with a computer over
a USB connection.
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Any files (projects, samples, etc.) that you save or
load are in MPC X's internal hard drive or a
connected USB drive or SD card.
•
Plugin programs are disabled.
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