I’ve written a few posts on my musical instrument setup. I’ve learned that it isn’t as easy as I thought it would be. There are so many variables that it makes it hard to land on any one configuration. Currently, I am making my setup focused on the hardware, not the computer. However, I have the computer connected to a Scarlett 2i2, which is connected to my 18i8 audio interface that’s connected directly to the MPC.

After working with the setup from my previous post, I ran into issues with the dawless abilities. I’ve created a new setup that involves keeping the computer in the loop, so I can add VSTs and other benefits. I decided to connect the Scarlett 18i8 to the computer so I can still have sound coming from the computer. I then plugged the Mixer and MPC into it so I could record in my DAW.

I have been working diligently to find the perfect hardware setup that will allow me to just sit down and jam out, recording the “performance” in case something good comes out of it. My “eureka” moment was when I was sitting there with two separate clocks running thinking, “How do I synchronize all of this and make it all work together?” That’s when I remembered that the MPC and Bitwig Studio both support Ableton Link.