MPC Tutorials For Akai MPC Samplers by MPC-Tutor. The Original MPC Tutorial Site

MPC tutorials for Akai MPC samplers from MPC-Tutor. The original MPC tutorial site which since 2002 has been bringing you practical, hands-on MPC tutorials as well as MPC articles, MPC resources and MPC sounds for the MPC Live, MPC X, MPC Software, MPC Renaissance, MPC Studio, MPC1000, MPC500, MPC5000, MPC2500, JJOS, MPC2000XL and all other legacy MPCs. After checking out all the free MPC tutorials here, head over to MPC-Samples.com and check out my range of critically acclaimed MPC Tutorials & Courses as well as picking up some MPC drum kits, MPC instruments and expansions for all models of MPC.

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Out Now: ‘Vintage Organs’ Expansion

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jul 9, 2018

MPC Expansion featuring multisampled recreations of two classic organs, the B3 and the Continental, containing 50 ready-to-play instrument patches for the MPC X, MPC Live, MPC Studio, MPC Renaissance & MPC Touch.

Introduction To Chopping in the MPC Renaissance & MPC Studio (MPC Software 2.x)

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Mar 22, 2018

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.

Out Now: The MPC Renaissance & MPC Studio Bible (2.x Edition)

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Jul 11, 2018 2 Comments

Out Now: The complete guide to the MPC Renaissance & MPC Studio running MPC Software 2.0!

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

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

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 Comments

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 Comments

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 Comment

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!