One of the most important skills an MPC beat maker can possess is the ability to chop samples – in this tutorial I take a look at the basics behind developing a quick chopping workflow using the ‘Regions’ chopping method.
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.
Convert Plugins into ‘Standalone’ MPC Instruments – The Easy Way!
This has been my most requested MPC X & MPC Live tutorial ever – how to create ‘standalone’ MPC instruments from your favourite plugins. Check out my unique 3 minute workflow!
Lab Test: How Much Usable Memory is there in the MPC Live, MPC One & MPC X?
How much RAM is actually available to use inside a standalone MPC? I did the geek-tests so you don’t have to!
MPC X, MPC One & MPC Live Projects: The Complete Lowdown
Everything you ever needed to know about MPC X, MPC One & MPC Live projects, but were afraid to ask!
MPC X, MPC One & MPC Live: 6 Essential Tips & Shortcuts You Need To Know!
6 essential MPC X, MPC One & MPC Live tips and shortcuts guaranteed to speed up your standalone MPC workflow in no time!
MPC Renaissance, MPC Studio & MPC Element: Quick Set Up Guide
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
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’.
