Did you know you can send/receive MIDI to a computer running the MPC desktop app from your MPC device wirelessly? I just found this out today and wanted to share. Hey one less cable to worry about! Thoughts? Anyone try it yet?

AI answer provided by gemini to validate my understanding

If you want to wirelessly send MIDI between your MPC X and a computer running a DAW (like Ableton Live, Logic, or Studio One), you can route it over your local Wi-Fi network.

  • Ableton Link: If your goal is just to sync the tempo and transport controls (Play, Stop, Record) with other software or devices on the same network, go to Preferences > MIDI / Sync and select Ableton Link under the Sync Receive/Send settings.
  • Akai Network MIDI: If you want full wireless MIDI control (playing actual notes, sending CC data) to and from your DAW, you will need to use Akai's desktop driver.
    1. Connect both your MPC X and your computer to the same Wi-Fi network.
    2. Download, install, and open the Akai Network MIDI Driver application on your computer (available via the inMusic Software Center).
    3. In the app, select your MPC X's IP address and Serial Number to establish the connection.
    4. On your MPC X, go to the MIDI / Sync preferences and set your MIDI ports to Remote.
    5. In your computer's DAW, select "Akai Network – MIDI" as your designated MIDI input/output device.
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