MPC-LiveXplore

TheKikGenUpdated Oct 24, 2026319 on GitHub

Firmware Mod
utility
bootstrap

MPC-LiveXplore is TheKikGen's research hub for the Akai MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC X, MPC One and Force: modified Akai update images that enable root SSH access, bootable images for the MPC-LiveXplore bootstrap, and a wiki that documents how the standalone MPC system works. With SSH enabled you can browse and edit the device's file system over the network, add arp patterns and chord progressions, and run community add-ons such as IamForce2, which starts the Force software on an MPC from an external card. The images install through Akai's normal USB update and stay until the next official update. Each image is built for a specific firmware version, and changing system files can leave a device unbootable, so follow the wiki closely.

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Installing third-party firmware can brick your unit and may void its warranty. Back up first and follow the project's instructions. Read the docs.

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