I hate to be this guy with this problem, but for the love of Dilla, why can't I make a beat in MPC without my speakers crackling and distorting???
MPX8 also comes with a free Loop Library download from Akai Pro, plus a large library of standard samples built in, which can be used for live performance in front of a crowd, on a radio show, or for in-studio production. Key Features: Add sound samples from a standard SD or SDHC card (sold separately) 8 velocity-sensitive and pressure. Download C-Media AC97 Audio Device Driver 5.12.1.22 for XP (Sound Card). Choose to select the location of the new driver manually and browse to the folder where you downloaded the driver About Sound Card Driver: Usually, Windows operating systems apply a generic audio driver that.
Let me not waste anyones time:Primary use for MPC: Sample chopping from .wav files - No Vinyl...yet...
(Specs & Gear):
MPC STUDIO BLACK (Recently purchased New from Amazon)
Macbook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010)
2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
8 GB Memory (I upgraded from a 4GB)
Operating On: macOS Sierra (Version 10.12.6)
Using included software with MPC Studio
Speakers:
Yamaha NX-E200
(Wired to a Yamaha RX-E200) Stereo Receiver
All RCA cables have been replaced and tested)
OUTPUT: RCA to AUX - Headphones Jack (as of right now)
Now lets deduce together...I have:
1. Tested audio coming from sources outside of MPC (itunes, Youtube, iphone Aux, etc.) and hear NO DISTORTION.
2. Reinstalled software and audio drivers
3. Purchased a Scarlett Solo 2/2 audio interface (which yes, is set up correctly)
4. Closed all other background running programs while running MPC
5. The volume is not 'too loud' or clipping anywhere...and by anywhere, I mean: Stereo volume knob, macbook output volume, scarlett solo output monitor, faders, everything...nothing but nice medium-low bouncing green indicators on all tracks & programs in MPC.
6. I even bought 3-prong plug adapters to make sure I wasn't experiencing just a faulty connection in the outlet its plugged into.
7. I set up (separately, and at separate times) Multi-output device settings in Mac's Audio/Midi Setup.
8. I also tried running an aggregate system from my sound card as well.
9. I have tried every possible sample rate and bit adjustment possible. NO LATENCY just POPPING!
10. I have hooked the MPC up to different stereo inputs and have the same response from it. Maybe I can go 10 mins max before it starts popping again..on a good day.
11. For all the I.T. people there, yes, I also tried unplugging it and plugging it back in.
12. Zero Snap is ON.
13. Even the expansion packs and AKAI prof. samples included with purchase pop and click at any given moment.
14. The crackling and distortion happens at all different times and is not consistent or in line with the track, so I know its not poor sample quality to blame.
15. The distortion is even coming through my headphones...take the entire stereo set-up out of the equation.
16. Looking into USB 3.0 right now because that is where the internet has brought me...but c'mon...a USB is not going to be my solution?...is it? And even if it is the solution then:
a.) Akai you should include it with the hardware purchase because all said and done after dropping all this money for superior hardware and software, an upgraded USB should be a freebee or at least come out and tell us we need it.
b.) what the H else could it be???...
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Because I'm just trying to make beats that make you feel what I'm feelin' and this popping, clicking **** is making me sadder than before I even knew about choppin beats.
Please...MPC community...I need you...please help me...
It’s highly important to have the drivers for an audio or network device as without them they might not work correctly or they might not work at all. And some audio problems happen when you did not update your C-Media driver. Here we will discuss the two most common way to update C-Media drivers.
Methods:
Method 1: Update C-Media Drivers With Device Manager
The first way is to update it by Microsoft Windows, which is an easy way and needn’t download third party software.
1. Right click the Start Menu and choose Device Manager in the list.
2. Locate the C-Media device in the pane. Usually you can find it when you expand Sound, video, and game controllers.
3. Right click it and select Update Driver.
4. In the window, there will be two options as the picture.Choose the first one Search automatically for updated driver software, Windows will search your computer and the internet for the latest driver software for your device. You just need to follow its instructions to update the driver.
And it will remind you if your computer has already installed the latest driver software.
These are steps of the first method.
Method 2: Update C-Media Drivers Automatically
You need to download a professional driver download utility tool which can help you download and update device drivers, such as Driver Booster. This method can save time for you.
Driver Booster, an automatically drivers download and update tool, can help users to get the latest graphic driver, audio driver, USB driver, mouse driver etc with one click. And as the best driver scanner, it can detected the most outdated and missing drivers for your computer.
Besides the driver function, it supports to download and update the game components such as Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable, OpenAL, etc.
1. Download and install Driver Booster step by step, after that, run it on your computer.
2. Click Scan. After it finishing scanning, it will tell you how many devices need updated drivers.
3. Then there will be a list, and you can find C-Media Device among them. Next you just need to find the C-media device and click Update to update the driver. Or if you’d like to update them all, choose Update Now.
Your C-Media Driver can be updated quickly after finishing these steps.
Method 3: Install Compatible C-Media Drivers
The next method is a little similar to the first one. When there is no C-Media Audio driver but your device is C-Media PCI Audio device, you can install the compatible device driver such as High definition audio driver or Realtek HD audio driver.
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1. Right click the Start Menu and go Device Manager>Sound, Video and game controllers > C-Media Device > Update Driver.
2. Choose Browse my computer for driver software.
3. Then click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
4. Check Show compatible hardware. Then it will show compatible device in the box and you can choose the version you’d like to update to. Click Next.
5. Choose Yes when the warning window appears for it is normal.
After this process, you have updated your C-Media driver.
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All these above are the three ways to update C-Media Drivers. And these ways can be applied to not only C-Media Drivers but other device drivers. You can choose one way you prefer.
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