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!
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.
Building a Drum Kit With the MPC Renaissance, MPC Studio & MPC Element
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Akai MPC 500: Loading Files
This Akai MPC 500 tutorial covers the basics of loading files and folders into your MPC 500.
MPC & Ableton Live Tutorial – Transferring MPC MIDI Sequences to Live
Learn how to import MPC MIDI sequences into Ableton Live as clips – this tutorial is suitable for all standalone MPCs.
MPC5000 Tutorial: MPC5000 Drum Manipulation Techniques
Discover ways in which you can manipulate and grime up your drum samples using just an Akai MPC5000.
