why is it that i can trigger reason from my M-Audio midi keyboard, which is "midi'd" into my mpc 2500, but i cant trigger reason from the mpc itself???

Did you set it up in Reason so that it would recognize the mpc-2500?

Joe

i tried to...in the preferences right? i didnt see an option for Akai MPC2500 tho. How should i go about doin that?

Right, in the preferences choose "other." Then below that, choose the best selection that describes your device. Good luck!

Joe

ahhhh!!! this $h!#isnt working!!!

Did you install the drivers for the mpc? To check to see if it's installed, go to "Device Manager" on your computer. If you don't see it under "sound and video" (or something like that) or if it has a yellow mark, then the computer doesn't recognize it. Try reinstalling the mpc drivers, or go to their site and try different drivers. If you have xp, I can show you how to get to the device manager. Hang in there. I found this by googling: How to use mpc-2500 with reason.

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/rap-h...eason-4-a.html

There are more links as well.

Joe

im actually using Mac OS X 10.5.5.
Why would the midi keyboard trigger the sounds from reason no problem while its while hooked to the mpc via midi?? To me thats kinda strange but maybe theres a update or driver issue with reason thats not allowing it to recognize a mpc2500...

Because Reason is getting the signal from your keyboard, not the mpc. Sorry but I know nothing about a mac. You need to figure out if the mac has the drivers installed. Don't know how to do this on a mac. Once the mac recognizes the mpc, then it shouldn't be a problem. Maybe someone else who uses a mac can be more of a help. Did you check out any of the links I posted?

Joe

ahhh after about 2 weeks i finally got it goin..but now the d@mn midi notes are sticking!!! if it aint one thing its a m*#!@f^(&!n notha!!!