Discover various workflows for efficient rearranging of pad layout in your MPC drum kits; suitable for all modern MPCs, MPC Software & MPC Beats.

Tutorials, articles and news for the MPC Live II and the original MPC Live, Akai’s portable touchscreen standalone MPCs! Learn how to use the MPC Live with MPC-Tutor’s complete MPC Live tutorial guide, ‘The MPC Bible‘.
Discover various workflows for efficient rearranging of pad layout in your MPC drum kits; suitable for all modern MPCs, MPC Software & MPC Beats.
Learn how to connect and configure MIDI controllers with the MPC One/Live/X, including multiple controller set ups.
A new update for the ‘MPC Bible’ is now live, with support for MPC firmware 2.8 & the MPC Live II. This is a free update for all existing owners!
In the market for a new standalone MPC? In this MPC buyer’s guide I compare Akai’s three touchscreen standalone MPCs – the MPC One, MPC X and MPC Live II
Out Now: The latest edition of the MPC Bible features full support for the new MPC One, making this the complete guide to Akai’s range of standalone MPCs.
Looking for your first MPC? The MPC one is here and it’s probably perfect for you.
Experiencing oddness after upgrading your MPC firmware? Check out these troubleshooting quick tips that should get you back up and running in no time!
Learn how to set up and use the MPC’s most slept-on feature, the Patched Phrase.
Use the MPC Live, MPC One and MPC X to build a life-like acoustic drum kit using round robins chopped from a live break!
Harness the power of subtractive synthesis in your MPC to design your own sounds and instruments!