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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 Feb 27, 2019 | 27

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.

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

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jul 17, 2018 | 12

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!

MPC Studio/MPC Renaissance Tutorial: Drum Layering & Sound Design Techniques

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jun 10, 2015 | 5

This free MPC Renaissance/MPC Studio tutorial teaches you how to layer drum sounds in the MPC Software & MPC Essentials using ‘Sample Layers’ and ‘Simultaneous Play’.

Low MIDI Note Chromatic Program Template

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jul 31, 2018 | 6

A free MPC template that allows you to output very low MIDI notes chromatically from your MPC pads. Suitable for MPC1000, MPC2500, MPC5000, MPC500, JJOS1/Free.

JJOSXL Tutorial: JJOSXL Shortcuts & Tricks

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jun 13, 2014 | 9

Learn all the hidden JJOSXL shortcuts and tricks to speed up your workflow as you navigate more efficiently around JJOSXL on the MPC1000 and MPC2500.