Learn how to extend the MPC’s velocity switching capabilities to build drum kits with up to 20 dynamic layers!
MPC Tutorials, Tips & Tricks - Tutorials for Akai MPC Samplers
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.
Create Realistic Acoustic Drum Kits With Velocity Switching
Learn how to create realistic sounding acoustic drum kits in your MPC using 4 layer velocity switching.
How to Set Custom Time Signatures in MPC Sequences
Learn how to set custom time signatures in standalone MPCs and the MPC Software.
‘Bounce to Audio’ or ‘Flatten Pad’ Not Working? Here’s the Fix!
If ‘bounce to audio’ or ‘flatten pad’ has suddenly stopped working in your MPC, check this tutorial for the easy fix!
Lab Test: How Much Usable Memory is there in modern standalone MPCs?
How much RAM is actually available to use inside a standalone MPC? I did the geek-tests so you don’t have to!
Standalone MPC Disk Options: Which One Is Best?
Which type of ‘attached’ disk is the best option for a standalone MPC? In this article we’re going to look at the pros & cons of each type.
MPC 2.11 Tutorial: Sounds Browser 101
Discover the new Sound Browser, introduced in MPC 2.11 to provide a new alternative way of looking for plugin presets, kits & instruments.
Creating 8-Layer Keygroup Instruments in MPCs & the Akai Force
Learn how to create 8 layer keygroup instruments in the MPC & Akai Force
MPC Tutorial: How to Use The New ‘Note Off’ Feature
Learn some practical uses for the new ‘NOTE OFF’ feature introduced in MPC 2.10
MPC Bible Tutorial: Clone Plugins & Synths with Autosampler
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.
