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 hands-on MPC tutorials as well as MPC articles, MPC resources and MPC sounds for the MPC Live, MPC X, MPC One, Akai Force, MPC Software, MPC Touch, MPC Renaissance, MPC Studio and all legacy MPCs. After checking out all the free MPC tutorials here, head over to MPC-Samples.com for our range of critically acclaimed MPC Tutorials & Courses and MPC Expansions.

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The Complete Guide to MPC Expansion Packs

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Feb 14, 2020 30 Comments

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

5 Essential MPC Live Upgrades & Accessories

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on May 16, 2018 4 Comments

Just bought an MPC Live? Then check out these essential MPC Live upgrades and add-ons!

‘MPC X & MPC Live Bible’ 5th Edition Update

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

The definitive guide to the Akai MPC X & MPC Live gets it latest update for MPC firmware 2.2.1, now with over 600 pages of MPC X & MPC Live tutorials!

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 2 Comments

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 8 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 Jan 11, 2019 40 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 One & MPC X?

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Feb 14, 2020 16 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 One & MPC Live Projects: The Complete Lowdown

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Feb 14, 2020 4 Comments

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 Tutorial: Creating The Clap From Hell!

By MPC-Tutor, last updated on Feb 14, 2020

In this MPC X, MPC One & 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.