MPC One + Tascam Model 12 Setup | How to Route Audio In & Out (Step-by-Step)

We know the challenge: You love the creative power of the MPC (Key 37, One, Live, etc.) but need more inputs and better mixing control for your live setup. This video is the definitive, step-by-step guide to merging the power of your MPC hardware with the multi-track capability of the Tascam Model 12 [00:08].

This is the essential tutorial for routing audio, managing inputs, and creating a robust hybrid production environment.

Key Setup & Configuration Steps

This video walks through every crucial setting to ensure seamless, lossless communication:

1. USB Connection: We start with the physical connection, ensuring you use the correct USB-A to USB-C ports for data transfer between the devices [01:07].
2. MPC Preferences: Configure your MPC hardware (Key 37, One, Live, etc.) to recognize the Tascam as the Audio Device, selecting the 32 Inputs and Outputs option to unlock multi-track capability [01:43].
3. Tascam System Menu: This is the most critical step! We show you how to start a new song with the required 44.1 kHz sample rate (to avoid USB mismatch errors) and configure the USB Audio settings for Multi-Input to PC [02:30, 05:53].
4. Audio Return Routing: We explain the importance of routing the PC Return (from the MPC) back to your desired channels on the Model 12 (using Channels 1 and 2 or Main in the example) so you can hear your mix [06:06].

The Power of Multi-Tracking

Once configured, we demonstrate how this setup instantly expands your workflow:

• 10-Input Mixer for MPC: The Model 12 transforms into a dedicated mixer for your MPC, allowing you to manage up to 10 inputs simultaneously—far more than the MPC’s built-in inputs [08:45].
• Targeted Audio Routing: We show you how to route individual MPC Plugin Tracks (like keys) to a single Model 12 channel (e.g., Channel 2) and how to route other tracks (like drums) to separate channels [11:19, 12:12].
• Advanced Bluetooth Recording: As an innovative bonus, we demonstrate how to use the Model 12’s Bluetooth input (Channels 9/10) to stream a backing track from your phone and then record that track directly into an MPC Audio Channel, all while managing the audio flow with the Live/PC Return slider [13:31, 17:43].

This is the essential deep dive for hybrid producers looking to use their Model 12 to gain multi-channel input, external mixing control, and professional routing capabilities for the MPC.

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