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

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Aug 6, 2018 | 1

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!

5 Essential MPC Live Upgrades & Accessories

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on May 16, 2018 | 3

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

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

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

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.

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

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on May 17, 2018 | 33

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 X?

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Dec 10, 2017 | 6

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 Live Projects: The Complete Lowdown

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Oct 26, 2017 | 4

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

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

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jul 31, 2018

Use the MPC Live and MPC X to build a life-like acoustic drum kit using round robins chopped from a live break!

MPC X & MPC Live: 6 Essential Tips & Shortcuts You Need To Know!

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Sep 17, 2018

6 essential MPC X & MPC Live tips and shortcuts guaranteed to speed up your standalone MPC workflow in no time! 

The Complete Guide to MPC Expansion Packs

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Oct 4, 2018 | 13

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

MPC X & MPC Live Tutorial: Creating The Clap From Hell!

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Sep 5, 2018

In this MPC X & MPC Live tutorial we’ll learn how to create a grimy layered clap using a range of sound design techniques, all entirely within PROGRAM EDIT mode.