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MPC Live can work fully in stand alone. However, if I want to use my virtual instrument library on my computer I can put it into standalone mode. This is also the best situation if I want to record down instruments that require a multiple channel audio interface. For example recording live drums. This video shows how to set up your MPC Live on the hardware to be a controller.