{"id":1776856,"date":"2023-02-21T14:11:25","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T14:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&p=1776856"},"modified":"2023-02-21T14:56:31","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T14:56:31","slug":"akai-mpc-key-61-firmware-update-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/akai-mpc-key-61-firmware-update-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Akai MPC Key 61 Firmware Update Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Akai will release firmware updates periodically for your MPK Key 61, which often include new features and address potential bugs in the current version. So, this guide will show you the three different methods to perform a firmware update to your MPC Key 61. Follow the instructions below to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Check Firmware Version<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  2. Wireless Firmware Update<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  3. Update Firmware from a Computer<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  4. Update Firmware Using a USB Thumb Drive<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Check Firmware Version<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    TIP: <\/strong>We highly recommend checking and updating the MPC firmware when you first take the workstation out of the box to ensure you\u2019re running on the newest firmware right off the bat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Before updating the firmware, it\u2019s always good practice to check if the version that\u2019s currently installed on the workstation matches the latest version listed on the website. If it does match, there\u2019s no need to update the firmware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Go to the downloads section at the bottom of the MPC Key 61 product page<\/a> and check the latest version. It should be listed as MPC 2.XX.X.<\/li>
    2. On your MPC Key 61, press MENU<\/strong>, select PREFERENCES<\/strong>, then tap INFO<\/strong>. You\u2019re good to go if the version matches the latest version on the website. If it doesn\u2019t match, follow the instructions below to get up to date.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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      \"Akai<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Click the image to download the Akai MPC Key 61 firmware<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Wireless Firmware Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      IMPORTANT: <\/strong>You must have a stable Wi-Fi connection during the firmware process, or the firmware update will fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Your MPC Key 61 can connect to your local Wi-Fi network, making firmware updates simple. Wirelessly updating your firmware is the easiest method, as it\u2019s just pressing a few buttons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. If you aren\u2019t already connected to your local Wi-Fi, Press MENU<\/strong>, select PREFERENCES<\/strong>, and tap WIFI<\/strong>.<\/li>
      2. Select your Wi-Fi network and password (if applicable) and wait until it\u2019s connected.<\/li>
      3. Go back to the Preferences <\/em>page, press INFO<\/strong>, then press UPDATE<\/strong>.<\/li>
      4. Select Online Update<\/strong>. If there is a new version, you\u2019ll be prompted to update.<\/li>
      5. Press UPDATE NOW <\/strong>and select RESTART<\/strong>. The MPC Key 61 will then go through the firmware update process.