Akai MPC Element - Manual (Page 3)

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User Guide (English)
Introduction
MPC Element brings powerful music-making capability to your computer in a slimline design
that's made to produce. You get cutting-edge features, including MPC Note Repeat and Swing,
along with the all-new MPC Essentials software—decades of music production expertise
calibrated so you can make music that rises to the top.
Box Contents
MPC Element
MPC Essentials Software and Driver (download)
USB cable User Guide
1/8"-MIDI adapters (2) Safety & Warranty Manual
Support
For complete system requirements, compatibility information, product registration, and the
latest information about this product, visit akaiprompc.com.
For additional product support, visit akaipro.com/support.
Quick Setup / Connection Diagram
1. Install the Software and Drivers
Before connecting MPC Element to your computer, follow these steps:
IMPORTANT: We highly recommend temporarily disabling your computer's anti-virus
software. Some anti-virus programs can slow down or interfere with the installation of the
drivers. Remember to enable it again after the installation is done.
Windows:
1. Download the latest version of MPC Essentials for Windows from
akaipro.com/essentials.
2. Unzip the file you downloaded.
3. Double-click the .exe installer file.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and drivers. (You will be asked to
connect MPC Element to your computer during the installation.)
Mac OS X:
1. Download the latest version of MPC Essentials for Mac OS X from
akaipro.com/essentials.
2. Unzip the file you downloaded.
3. Double-click the Install MPC Essentials file.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and drivers.
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