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MPC Software tutorials covering all aspects of Akai’s feature packed MPC Software an the free MPC Beats application.

Quick Tip: Re-Mapping MIDI Notes on MPC Drum Kits

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on May 29, 2021 | 1

Are your MPC Drum kits scattered randomly across the keys of your external MIDI controller? Check out this MPC tutorial for an easy fix! Suitable for MPC X, MPC Live, MPC One & MPC Software/MPC Beats

MPC Workflow Tutorial: How to Rearrange Pad Layout in MPC Finger Drumming Kits

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Dec 4, 2020

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

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!

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.

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.

Introduction To Chopping in the MPC Renaissance & MPC Studio (MPC Software 2.x)

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Mar 22, 2018 | 2

One of the most important skills an MPC beat maker can possess is the ability to chop samples – in this tutorial I take a look at the basics behind developing a quick chopping workflow using the ‘Regions’ chopping method.

Out Now: The MPC Renaissance & MPC Studio Bible (2.x Edition)

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jul 11, 2018 | 8

Out Now: The complete guide to the MPC Renaissance & MPC Studio running MPC Software 2.0!

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!