# 3. MIDI Connectivity (C1-xMP1)

<div align="left" dir="ltr" id="bkmrk-important%3A-for-mac-a"><table><colgroup><col width="624"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td><p class="callout danger">IMPORTANT: For Mac and Windows, disable the MIDI IN/OUT for the C1-xMP1 in your DAW</p>

<p class="callout danger">Do not rename the C1-xMP1 in MIDI Studio on the Mac</p>

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</div>#### MacOS

System Report &gt; USB Tree

![](https://kb.mpmidi.com/storage/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/1745498235-qctjBcfbbUJf7Ok7.jpg)

If the C1-xMP1 does not show in the System Report check this [guide](https://kb.mpmidi.com/books/mp-controller-documentation/page/10-mac-c1-xmp1-not-showing-up-in-the-system-report)

**MIDI Studio**

![](https://kb.mpmidi.com/storage/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/1745498236-f954N52gAkqRV46c.jpg)

If C1-xMP1 shows in the midi studio but it is not online disconnect the MIDI cable from the controller, delete the C1-xMP1 icon and connect it again.

It should appear online. If it does not appear online, see [this guide](https://kb.mpmidi.com/books/mp-controller-documentation/page/1-mac-controller-not-connected-message)

#### Windows

Device Manager

![](https://kb.mpmidi.com/storage/uploads/images/gallery/2025-04/1745498236-6EEtx9GqmIpmSF5m.jpg)

If the C1-xMP1 does not show in the Device Manager, check this [guide](https://kb.mpmidi.com/books/mp-controller-documentation/page/1-windows-controller-not-connected-message)