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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 | 14

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 | 4

Everything you ever needed to know about MPC X, MPC One & 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 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!

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

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

6 essential MPC X, MPC One & 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 Feb 14, 2020 | 30

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

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

In this MPC X, MPC One & 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.

MPC Renaissance, MPC Studio & MPC Element: Quick Set Up Guide

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jul 17, 2018 | 13

Just received your MPC Renaissance or MPC Studio (or MPC Element) and wondering ‘what next’? This tutorial covers the basics of getting your MPC hardware and MPC Software up and running– quick and to the point!

Building a Drum Kit With the MPC Renaissance, MPC Studio & MPC Element

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jun 10, 2015 | 3

Make a simple but very usable drum kit in the MPC Software using drum multisamples chopped from a live drum break.

MPC4000 Jog Wheel Encoder Replacement

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Nov 28, 2013 | 6

If your MPC4000 jog wheel no longer functions correctly, it’s probably time to get the encoder replaced. This step-by-step tutorial describes exactly how to perform the task – warning, soldering skills required!

MPC Renaissance & MPC Studio Firmware Update Problems

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Dec 3, 2013 | 11

If you are having problems updating your MPC Renaissance or MPC Studio firmware, make sure you check out the resources in this post!