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The MPC X is Akai’s latest flagship standalone MPC, running MPC Software 2.0 – learn how to use the MPC X with MPC-Tutor’s complete MPC X tutorial guide, ‘The MPC X & MPC Live Bible‘.

MPC Patched Phrase Tutorial – The Forgotten Loop?

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Nov 15, 2019

Learn how to set up and use the MPC’s most slept-on feature, the Patched Phrase.

MPC Live & MPC X Tutorial: Build an MPC ‘Cycle’ Kit From A Chopped Drum Break

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Nov 9, 2019 | 1

Use the MPC Live and MPC X to build a life-like acoustic drum kit using round robins chopped from a live break!

Beginners Guide to Subtractive Synthesis in MPCs

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jun 7, 2019

Harness the power of subtractive synthesis in your MPC to design your own sounds and instruments!

Out Now: ‘MPC Bible’ 2.5 Update For MPC X, MPC Live & MPC Touch

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Nov 9, 2019 | 3

MPC-Tutor’s bestselling ‘MPC Bible’ tutorial course for MPC X, MPC Live & MPC Touch has now been updated for MPC 2.5 – free update for all existing owners.

MPC Bible Tutorial: Clone Plugins & Synths with Autosampler

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jun 6, 2019 | 1

In this MPC X & MPC Live tutorial I’m going to take a look at the new Autosampler feature of MPC Firmware 2.3 which allows you to ‘clone’ your favourite VST/AU instrument patches so they can be used as standard ‘keygroup’ programs in standalone mode.

Reduce Memory Drain & Boot Time in the MPC Live & MPC X

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Aug 6, 2018 | 1

MPC Expansions look great in the browser but their thumbnail images can drain system memory and slow down boot time – in this guide we’ll learn how to avoid all these issues!

The Complete Guide to MPC Expansion Packs

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Feb 27, 2019 | 28

Everything you need to know about creating and using MPC Expansion packs! For the MPC X, MPC Live and all MPC Software controllers.

Convert Plugins into ‘Standalone’ MPC Instruments – The Easy Way!

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jan 11, 2019 | 40

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!