i just got my mpk 49, and i cant connect it to my computer. i have installed the editor software. i open up ableton and it doesnt register that it is there. i go to the preferences and it doesnt say thats it there at all. i cant work my problem out. help
Re: help with mpk49!
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:45 am
by Dub Mons
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someone must know. how do i connect my mpk49 to ableton suite? is their driver software i have to download?
Re: help with mpk49!
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:05 am
by Trebek
I have the same keyboard but I use Logic, but I know from the keyboard I believe you can choose what "preset" you want to use for each specific DAW. Not sure if Ableton is in there, but I found a tutorial on YouTube on how to control transport from keyboard an all that good stuff. So actually I took 1min and searched YouTube and found this. Google and YouTube can work wonders friend.
i really dont want to have to take it back to the shop. any help please?
Re: help with mpk49!
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:45 am
by wub
Have you installed any driver updates from the Ableton site?
Re: help with mpk49!
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:12 am
by Dub Mons
i think the problem is that it isnt connecting to the computer. there is no sign that it is connected when i plug it in
Re: help with mpk49!
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:13 am
by wub
Dub Mons wrote:i think the problem is that it isnt connecting to the computer. there is no sign that it is connected when i plug it in
Are you running it off an AC adaptor, or purely being powered from the USB?
Re: help with mpk49!
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:18 am
by Dub Mons
purely from usb
Re: help with mpk49!
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:21 am
by wub
Dub Mons wrote:purely from usb
Could be that your overloading your USB if you've got a lot of other devices running off USB as well. You could try unplugging all other USB items and see if it starts working then. A powered USB hub would be a long term fix to this.
Do you get the new hardware detected noise when you switch it on?
Re: help with mpk49!
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:23 am
by Dub Mons
im running it from my macbook, which doesnt have any other usb devices running from it
Re: help with mpk49!
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:34 am
by wub
Dub Mons wrote:im running it from my macbook, which doesnt have any other usb devices running from it
Try using a mains adaptor and see if that fixes the issue
Re: help with mpk49!
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:48 am
by Dub Mons
problem solved. seems that it was something to do with my user account on the computer...