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2. Connect
Follow this sequence of steps whenever you use MPC Element with your computer:
1. Connect MPC Element's USB port to a free USB port on your computer, using a full-speed
or high-speed USB cable.
Windows users: The first time your computer detects MPC Element as a connected
device, you'll see some Found New Hardware dialog boxes. This just means MPC
Element is being recognized by your computer for the first time and is installing the
appropriate drivers. Wait until these dialog boxes have disappeared before continuing.
2. Optional: Connect any additional audio devices (e.g., mixers, monitors, microphones,
etc.) or MIDI devices (e.g., synths, drum machines, etc.) to your MPC Element or your
computer.
3. Open the MPC software. (The first time you open the software, you will be asked for
information required for authorization. Follow the on-screen instructions to authorize your
software.)
External MIDI Device
(drum machine, sequencer, etc.)
Any items shown here but not mentioned in the Box Contents are sold separately.
Monitors
(for main mix)
Important: Do NOT
headphones, monitors, etc.) to the 1/8" MIDI In or MIDI Out
jacks. Use the included 1/8"-MIDI adapters to connect MIDI
devices only.
Computer
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connect audio devices
Power
USB Audio
Interface
Microphone
(e.g.,