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The Akai MPK2 series controllers combine deep software integration, enhanced workflow, and core technologies from the iconic line of MPC workstations. The MPK225, MPK249, and MPK261 are engineered to be all-in-one controller solutions for comprehensive interfacing and manipulation of virtual instruments, effect plugins, DAWs, and more. This articles walks through how to setup the MPK2 series controller with Ableton Live 9.
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MPK2 Series Hardware Setup
Plugin Source Ableton Setting Machine
Make sure you've installed the plug-in to the correct location. Live supports VST2 and VST3 on Windows and VST2, VST2 and AU on Mac. Make sure that you've installed the correct version of the plug-in to the correct plug-in folder. Open Live's Preferences → Plug-ins. Check the plug-in folder locations. .Note that Ableton Live 10+ only supports 64-bit meaning the plug-in path should be set to where this content is located and not the path for 32-bit plug-ins. Hit Rescan or close and reload Live. The plugins will now be present in Live's Plug-Ins area.
Ableton Live 9 Lite Software Setup
Virtual Instruments and PluginsAdjusting Ableton Live 9 Lite Plugin Sources
Note for Windows users only: If you have difficulty locating your plugin in your Plug-Ins category within Ableton Live 9 Lite, be sure Ableton Live 9 Lite is reading plugins from the correct location where your plugin is installed. To do this:
Default Plugin Installation LocationsAIR Hybrid 3 Default Installation Locations:
Windows:
32-bit: C:Program Files (x86)VstPlugins 64-bit: C:Program Filesvstplugins Mac: (AU): Macintosh HD > Library > Audio > Plugins > Components (VST):Macintosh HD > Library > Audio > Plugins > VST ![]() SONiVOX Twist 2 Default Installation Locations:
Windows:
32-bit: C:Program Files (x86)SONiVOXVstPlugins 64-bit: C:Program Filesvstplugins Plugin Source Ableton Setting Mac ProMac: (AU): Macintosh HD > Library > Audio > Plugins > Components (VST):Macintosh HD > Library > Audio > Plugins > VST SONiVOX Eighty Eight Default Installation Locations:
Windows:
32-bit and 64-bit: C:Program Files (x86)SONiVOXVstPlugins Mac: (AU): Macintosh HD > Library > Audio > Plugins > Components (VST):Macintosh HD > Library > Audio > Plugins > VST Hybrid 3 Setup
Hardware Setup
Press the PRESET button and use the data dial to scroll to Preset: 3 Hybrid. Press the PUSH TO ENTER knob.
Software Setup
Twist 2 Setup
Ableton Live Plugins Download![]() Hardware Setup
Press the PRESET button and use the data dial to scroll to Preset: 4 Twist 2. Press the PUSH TO ENTER knob.
Software Setup
SONiVOX EightyEight Ensemble 2Hardware Setup
Press the PRESET button and use the data dial to scroll to Preset: 5 Eighty8. Press the PUSH TO ENTER knob.
Software Setup
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