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

MPC tutorials for all Akai MPC owners, giving you the MPC tutorials, tips and tricks you need to quickly become a more creative MPC beat maker. Most of the tutorials here are adapted from my award winning MPC tutorial books available to download instantly from MPC Samples.
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.
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.
Learn how to create your own expansions for the Akai Force without using the MPC Software. Also useful for MPC X & MPC Live owners.
Harness the power of subtractive synthesis in your MPC to design your own sounds and instruments!
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.
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!
Just bought an MPC Live? Then check out these essential MPC Live upgrades and add-ons!