Reviews

MPC One vs MPC Live vs MPC Live Mk II – Which One Is Best For Me?

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Feb 14, 2020 | 5

Looking for your first MPC, or maybe it’s time to upgrade your MPC Live? Should you get the new MPC One, the MPC Live or wait for an MPC Live Mk 2?

Lab Test: How Much Usable Memory is there in the MPC Live, MPC One & MPC X?

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Feb 14, 2020 | 14

The MPC X & MPC Live both have 2GB of RAM inside them, but how much of this is actually available for sampling?

Decksaver MPC Touch Cover Review

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Nov 18, 2016 | 1

Give your MPC Touch some much needed protection with this tough polycarbonate cover from Decksaver.

Akai MPC Touch Review: Hands-On With The Touch UI & MPC Touch Hardware

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Aug 21, 2017 | 7

In this hands-on MPC Touch review I take a close look at the latest MPC Software controller from Akai, uniquely sporting a 7 inch touchscreen and the latest pad technology. Is this the innovative and…

MpBlaze Review: MPC File Conversion Made Easy

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jan 14, 2016 | 7

A simple to use file conversion and renaming application written specifically for legacy MPCs users.

MPC Touch Preview: The Best MPC Software Controller?

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Aug 21, 2017 | 7

Please note that this preview was written before the MPC Touch was actually released – I have now written a complete hands-on review of the Akai MPC Touch including a closer look at the new Touch…

MPC Renaissance & MPC Studio: Loading Legacy MPC Projects Pt 2 (MPC Software 1.2)

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jun 10, 2015 | 6

In this article I take a look at whether your old MPC4000 and MPC2000XL beats will load in version 1.2 of the MPC Software. I also revisit MPC1000/2500 support to highlight a new bug.

MPC Renaissance Review: The Hardware

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jul 17, 2018 | 6

In this MPC Renaissance review, I specifically concentrate on the hardware itself, including build quality, design, features and improvements over previous flagship MPCs.

MPC Renaissance Review – Loading Legacy MPC Projects & Beats (MPC Software 1.0)

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jan 30, 2016 | 11

The first true in-depth MPC Renaissance Review – discover how your old MPC beats and projects will load in the new MPC Renaissance and MPC Software OS 1.0.

JJOS Review: The ‘Free’ JJOS For Akai MPC1000 & MPC2500

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jul 12, 2013 | 22

A review of the free JJOS, which is without question an essential update for all MPC1000 and MPC2500 owners.