How to Use MPC Ebook Tutorial Files
All of our MPC ebooks feature hands-on, step-by-step tutorials which encourage you to recreate all the examples in your MPC while you read. This article shows you how to install those tutorial files onto your MPC disk.
If you also need help downloading and installing our ebooks onto your device, check out our separate guide 'How To Install MPC Ebooks To Any Device'.
Downloading and Extracting The Book Files
Go to your MPC-Samples File Bank and download the book zip file to your computer. Double click the zip file to open it with your systems default zip extration app. Enter the extracted folder:
The above screenshot shows all the files that come with the MPC Bible. All example project files are contained within the 'Tutorial Files' folder. As you read through a chapter you'll be asked to load specific files into your MPC - those files will be found in that chapter's tutorial folder.
The instructions for copying the 'Tutorial Files' folder to your MPC vary depending on your MPC model:
Standalone MPCs (MPC X/Live/One)
First we need to connect your MPC disk to your computer using one of two methods.
Method 1: If you are using an SD card or USB drive you should eject it from your MPC system by tapping on the 'eject' icon to the right of your attached MPC disk - this will avoid any data corruption on your drive.
It is now safe to remove the drive from your MPC. Now take it out of the drive and insert the disk into a spare USB port or SD card slot on your computer.
Method 2: Alternatively you can connect the USB-B port at the back of their MPC to a spare USB port on their computer. Then in your MPC, go to MENU and hit the ‘MPC Chip’ icon at the top of the screen:
Now select ‘ENTER CONTROLLER MODE’. At this point you will see your MPC disk appear as a removable disk in your computer.
Whichever method you choose, once the MPC disk appears in your computer, simpy drag (or copy/paste) the ‘Tutorial Files’ folder to your preferred location on your MPC disk (e.g. the 'root' location).
To load tutorial files, go to the BROWSER, select the Places tab on the left of the screen and tap on your MPC disk. Now use the top bar to navigate to the ‘Tutorial Files’ folder.
You can see a permanent shortcut to this location by holding down SHIFT and hitting SET; choose one of the shortcut folders at the top right of the screen.
MPC Software
Drag the tutorial files folder to a preferred location on your computer, for example, on your Desktop or your ‘MPC Documents’ folder located at ‘Documents > MPC’.
Open the MPC Software, open the File Browser and navigate to the location where you copied the Tutorial Files folder.
You can set a shortcut by holding down the shift key on your keyboard and tapping on one of the shortcut folders at the top of the browser.
If you are using an MPC Touch, you can browse to your tutorials folder from your hardware and touchscreen using the same method as the MPC X/Live above.
If you are using an MPC Studio/Renaissance, press the BROWSER button and use the cursor keys to navigate to your ‘Tutorial Files’ folder. Press SET (F4) to choose a suitable shortcut location.
MPC1000/2500/500/5000
Put your CF card in your MPC and connect the MPC to your computer via a USB cable. Go to SAVE > USB (or DISK > USB in the MPC5000), and if needed, hit MOUNT. Your MPC Disk should now appear in as a removable drive in your computer. Copy the ‘Tutorial Files’ folder to your MPC disk and then eject the disk from your computer.
To load the tutorial files for a particular chapter, go to the LOAD screen in your MPC and navigate to the sub folder that relates to the chapter you are reading. Use the cursors/data wheel to select the required file and hit DO IT to load.
MPC2000XL
Remove the disk from your MPC, be it a floppy, zip disk or CF card – let’s assume you have a CF card. Attach a USB CF card reader to your computer and put the MPC Disk into it. Transfer the ‘Tutorial Files’ over, eject the disk and put it back in your MPC.
Now go to the LOAD screen, navigate to your tutorials folder and enter the sub folder for the chapter you are currently reading. Select the required file using the cursors/data wheel and hit DO IT to load.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve lost my book – can you send me another copy?
You can re-download your book and the tutorial files 24/7 from your File Bank. If you have any problems, simply get in touch and we’ll sort it out for you.
I don’t see a sub folder for some of the chapters, where are they?
Some introductory chapters in the book do not require tutorial files, so don’t worry, all the files you need are definitely there.
Do I have to use the tutorial files?
Not, not at all, it’s completely optional to recreate the step-by-step examples – some producers prefer to just read through the book, other like the hands-on approach. Simply choose the learning method you prefer.