Akai MPC X Tutorials

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!

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

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on May 17, 2018 | 33

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 X?

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Dec 10, 2017 | 6

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 Live Projects: The Complete Lowdown

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Oct 26, 2017 | 4

Everything you ever needed to know about MPC X & 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 Jul 31, 2018

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

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 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! 

Out Now: The MPC X & MPC Live Bible

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jul 11, 2018 | 1

Out Now: MPC-Tutor’s complete guide to the Akai MPC X & MPC Live featuring dozens of hands-on beat making projects for beginners and advanced MPC users!

Official : MPC Software 2.0 – Specs, Features & Screenshots

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on May 10, 2017 | 28

In a busy day for everyone in the MPC community, Akai have now released full details of the new MPC Software 2.0 update. Here’s the nitty gritty: New graphical interface Audio track recording (128 in…

Official: MPC X and MPC Live Specs, Photos & Pricing

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Aug 21, 2017 | 14

The official specs and pricing for the new standalone MPCs have arrived!