Akai MPC Live II and MPC Live Tutorials

MPC Live & MPC X Tutorial: Build an MPC ‘Cycle’ Kit From A Chopped Drum Break

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Feb 14, 2020 | 1

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!

Beginners Guide to Subtractive Synthesis in MPCs

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

Harness the power of subtractive synthesis in your MPC to design your own sounds and instruments!

Out Now: ‘MPC Bible’ 2.5 Update For MPC X, MPC Live & MPC Touch

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Feb 14, 2020 | 6

MPC-Tutor’s bestselling ‘MPC Bible’ tutorial course for MPC X, MPC Live & MPC Touch has now been updated for MPC 2.5 – free update for all existing owners.

MPC Bible Tutorial: Clone Plugins & Synths with Autosampler

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Feb 3, 2021 | 9

In this MPC X, MPC One & MPC Live tutorial I’m going to take a look at the MPC Autosampler which allows you to ‘clone’ your favourite VST/AU instrument patches so they can be used as standard ‘keygroup’ programs in standalone mode. 

Reduce Memory Drain & Boot Time in the MPC Live, MPC One & MPC X

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Feb 14, 2020 | 3

MPC Expansions look great in the browser but their thumbnail images can drain system memory and slow down boot time – in this guide we’ll learn how to avoid all these issues!

The Complete Guide to MPC Expansion Packs

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Feb 3, 2021 | 41

Everything you need to know about creating and using MPC Expansion packs! For the MPC X, MPC Live and all MPC Software controllers.

5 Essential MPC Live Upgrades & Accessories

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on May 16, 2018 | 4

Just bought an MPC Live? Then check out these essential MPC Live upgrades and add-ons!

Convert Plugins into ‘Standalone’ MPC Instruments – The Easy Way!

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Feb 3, 2021 | 41

This has been my most requested MPC X & MPC Live tutorial ever – how to create ‘standalone’ MPC instruments from your favourite plugins. Check out my unique 3 minute workflow!

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 | 18

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

MPC X, MPC One & MPC Live Projects: The Complete Lowdown

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

Everything you ever needed to know about MPC X, MPC One & MPC Live projects, but were afraid to ask!