MPC-Tutor

20/07/2024

Out Now: I've just released a new update for the MPC Bible (Revision 22) which adds compatibility with the latest MPC firmware 2.15 and also fixes a few minor bugs.

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/268/mpc-bible/

Existing Owners:

If you have already purchased the MPC Bible you can download this update for FREE, directly from your customer account. Just download, unzip and replace your existing copy of the book.

Thinking about buying?

If you own any modern standalone MPC model and haven't checked out the MPC Bible yet, head over to MPC-Samples for more info - don't forget that for the next few days you can use the code SUMMER for an extra 25% discount.

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/268/mpc-bible/

The complete. hands-on tutorial course for Akai's standalone MPCs; the MPC X, MPC Key, MPC One and MPC Live!

19/07/2024

MPC Samples Summer Sale: 25% Off Everything!

https://www.mpc-samples.com/

The Summer Sale at MPC-Samples is now officially live with an extra 25% off every single product on the site.

This includes 25% off the MPC Bible, 25% off all our MPC Expansions and an extra 25% off all our already discounted product bundles.

To claim your discount simply apply the promo code SUMMER on the shopping cart page.

Our Summer Sale ends Wednesday 31st July, so start shopping now and save big on all our MPC expansions, instruments, kits and tutorials!

https://www.mpc-samples.com

03/05/2024

Out Now: MPC Bible Revision 21
https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/268/mpc-bible/

MPC Bible Revision 21 is now available! This a maintenance release which fixes a bunch of typos and bugs throughout the book, plus addresses some formatting issues in the EPUB.

A big thank you to Simon and Magnus for the detailed annotations and reports!

Existing Owners:

If you have already purchased the 'MPC Bible' you can download this update for FREE, directly from your customer account. Just download, unzip and replace your existing copy of the book.

https://www.mpc-samples.com/customer.php

Thinking about buying?

If you own any modern standalone MPC model and haven't checked out the MPC Bible yet, head over to MPC-Samples for more info!
https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/268/mpc-bible/

The complete. hands-on tutorial course for Akai's standalone MPCs; the MPC X, MPC Key, MPC One and MPC Live!

09/04/2024

Out Now: I've just released a new update for the MPC Bible (Revision 20) which adds compatibility for the latest MPC firmware 2.14.
https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/268/mpc-bible/

Existing Owners:

If you have already purchased the 'MPC Bible' you can download this update for FREE, directly from your customer account. Just download, unzip and replace your existing copy of the book.
https://www.mpc-samples.com/customer.php

Thinking about buying?

If you own any modern standalone MPC model and haven't checked out the MPC Bible yet, head over to MPC-Samples for more info!
https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/268/mpc-bible/

The complete. hands-on tutorial course for Akai's standalone MPCs; the MPC X, MPC Key, MPC One and MPC Live!

26/03/2024

Backup strategies for Standalone MPC & Force Users

Never lose any of your hard work with these essential MPC backup workflows.

08/03/2024

New Update: Electric Bass 1.5
https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/280/electric-bass-expansion/

I've just released a new update to my multisampled electric bass guitar expansion, ‘Electric Bass’, which now features 'sample chains' for instant loading of all instruments in standalone MPC and Force browsers (plus a few other tweaks & improvements).

This update is FREE for all existing owners - just log into your account and download:

https://www.mpc-samples.com/customer.php

If you're thinking of buying, find out more about Electric Bass here:
https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/280/electric-bass-expansion/

10 multisampled electric bass guitars for the MPC One, MPC Key, MPC X, MPC Live, Akai Force & all MPC Software controllers.

09/02/2024

Out Now: MPC Bible Firmware 2.13 Update
https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/268/mpc-bible/

I've just released an update for the MPC Bible (Revision 19) which adds compatibility for the recently released MPC firmware 2.13. It also adds support for the new MPC Key 37 and squashes a few minor bugs.

Existing Owners:

If you have already purchased the 'MPC Bible' you can download this update for FREE, directly from your customer account. Just download, unzip and replace your existing copy of the book.

Thinking about buying?

If you own any modern standalone MPC model and haven't checked out the MPC Bible yet, head over to MPC-Samples for more info!
https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/268/mpc-bible/

The complete. hands-on tutorial guide to Akai's standalone MPCs; the MPC X, MPC Key 61, MPC One and MPC Live I & II!

05/01/2024

New Hip Hop Expansion: Underground Crates Vol 2

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/348/the-underground-crates-vol-2/

The Underground Crates Vol 2' is the latest release in our series of boom bap and instrumental hip hop inspired expansions, featuring a creative blend of dusty drum kits, vinyl cuts, hip hop grooves and analog instruments.

Inside is a collection of original instrumental hip hop compositions built from a series of construction kits and MIDI sequences, all jam-packed with crunchy drums, thumping basses and vintage-style melodic one shots.

We've also included a library of additional multisampled analog instruments including bass, pads, strings, leads and keys, with pre-mapped Q-LINK macros for real-time control of FX and lofi grit.

The Underground Crates Vol 2 is fully compatible with all modern standalone MPCs, Akai Force, MPC Beats and MPC Software. There's even a legacy MPC version for MPC1000/2500/500/5000 & JJOS.

Launch Offer: Save 20%, Ends Wednesday 10th January

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/348/the-underground-crates-vol-2/

Dusty hip hop kits, boom bap grooves and sampled analog instruments for MPC and Akai Force

27/11/2023

New free MPC expansion!

Rusty Drums is an acoustic drum kit expansion featuring the multisampled recordings of an old & rusty, hand-made drum kit from 1980s Eastern Europe. A nice live sounding kit with plenty of grit and character!

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/345/rusty-drums-free-mpc-expansion/

Best of all, 'Rusty Drums' is completely FREE! Just add it to your cart and check out as normal - there's no charge and no payment details needed.

And don't forget the MPC-Samples Black Friday Event is currently live, with 40% off all our premium MPC expansions and tutorials, with promo code BLACKFRIDAY - sale ends Wednesday!

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/345/rusty-drums-free-mpc-expansion/

A fully multisampled acoustic drum kit for MPCs & Akai Force.

15/11/2023

Out Now! 'The Modern Session Kit' Acoustic Drum Kit Expansion

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/344/the-modern-session-kit/

Our latest release in our popular series of acoustic drum kit expansions featuring a multisampled 2010 Gatton 'Corian' drum kit, with ready-to-play ‘snapshot’ kits and an extensive multi-genre MIDI groove library so you can easily create realistic acoustic drum performances in MPC and Akai Force.

There's 48 unique drum articulations included, with multiple snares, cymbals, four toms and a huge 24" kick drum, all recorded with up to 12 velocity layers and matched with over 230 MIDI grooves and fills covering styles such as hip hop, vintage soul, indie, rock, pop, trap, drum & bass, chill hop, alt rock and metal.

The Modern Session Kit is compatible with any modern MPC including the MPC X, MPC X SE, MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC Key, MPC One / One+, Akai Force, MPC Software and the MPC Beats App. Legacy versions of the kits are also provided for MPC1000/2500/500/5000.

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/344/the-modern-session-kit/

Multisampled acoustic drum kit expansion with ready-to-play snapshots and MIDI grooves for all modern MPCs and Akai Force

03/11/2023

Free Update: MPC Acoustic Guitar Expansion:
https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/307/mpc-acoustic-guitar-free/

Our free guitar expansion now uses 'sample chains' for instantaneous loading and clutter-free projects. We've also added the MIDI used in the browser demo, plus a few other small optimisations.

If you already have the previous edition, simply download 1.1 from the link in your File Bank:

https://www.mpc-samples.com/customer.php

If you don't have this yet, MPC Acoustic Guitar is completely FREE and compatible with all MPCs and the Akai Force. Simply add to your cart and check out, no payment needed. Download link will be waiting for you in your account.

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/307/mpc-acoustic-guitar-free/

A fully multisampled acoustic steel string guitar for MPCs & Akai Force.

10/10/2023

New MPC Tutorial - 8 layer drum kits using simultaneous play

Use Simultaneous Play To Build MPC Drum Kits With 8 or More Velocity Layers!

08/09/2023

New Piano Expansion Updates!

I've just released the latest free updates for my two popular MPC piano expansions, Electric Keys and The Piano Suite, both now featuring our unique 'sample chain' tech to super-charge instrument loading times in standalone MPCs and the Akai Force.

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/324/electric-keys-2-mpc-expansion/

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/325/piano-suite-2-mpc-expansion/

Both expansions feature incredibly detailed recreations of many vintage and modern electric and acoustic pianos, each utilising up to 8 velocity layers to perfectly capture the dynamics and nuances of the original instruments.

By using the same techniques we originally introduced in the 1977 Session Kit, each instrument now loads almost instantaneously on an MPC (2 or 3 seconds each on the notoriously sluggish Force browser!).

Existing 2.0 Owners:

If you already own Piano Suite 2.0 or Electric Keys 2.0 you can download the updated 2.1 edition for FREE from your File Bank.

https://www.mpc-samples.com/customer.php

Thinking of Buying?

Both expansions are available individually or as part of our discounted bundle, The MPC Instrument Collection 3

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/290/mpc-instrument-collection/

18/08/2023

Just Released! MPC DX7 is our latest MPC instrument expansion, built from a combination of FM synth sounds from the mighty Yamaha DX7 and a mix of analog oscillators, sample layers and MPC FX.

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/338/mpc-dx7-fm-synth-expansion/

The result is a set of truly unique basses, leads, keys, strings, percussion, plucks and pads which seamlessly blend modern and retro timbres.

Each instrument also includes a full set of pre-mapped MPC Q-LINK macros so you can easily adjust and further shape each instrument, with separate controllable sub, noise and harmonic layers and adjustable lofi, modulation and ambience FX controls.

MPC DX7 is compatible with any modern MPC including the MPC X, MPC X SE, MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC Key, MPC One / One+, Akai Force, MPC Software and the MPC Beats App.

Launch Offer: Save 25% - Ends Sunday August 27th!

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/338/mpc-dx7-fm-synth-expansion/

MPC instrument expansion featuring a stunning blend of modern and retro timbres with the FM synthesis sounds of the Yamaha DX7 combined with analog oscillators and MPC FX.

23/06/2023

Just Released! 'Crush': Fabric XL Plugin Presets

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/336/crush-fabric-plugin-presets/

'Crush' features 80 custom designed presets for Akai’s Fabric XL synth plugin, utilising a mix of subtractive synthesis, layering and modulation, giving distinctly analog, lo fi and cinematic vibes.

The library contains an eclectic mix of deep, complex layered electronic patches including basses, guitars, keys, leads, pads, percussion, plucks, strings and sound FX.

Crush is compatible with any modern standalone MPC, the Akai Force and the MPC Software running the Akai Fabric / Fabric XL plugin. It can also be used with the VST/AU version of Fabric XL.

A demo version is also available which contains a selection of patches from the library (download from the product page).

Launch Offer: Save 20% - Ends Wednesday, 28th June.

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/336/crush-fabric-plugin-presets/

Crush - The first custom preset library created for Akai's Fabric XL MPC synth plugin.

13/06/2023

So inMusic have acquired Moog of all companies. Thoughts? New Akai analog synths? Moog MPC plugins? Or just some changes to the Moog product line?

We're excited to share the news that Moog Music has officially joined the inMusic family. Read more about the partnership in this letter from our President, Joe Richardson.

05/05/2023

Out Now: Vintage Organs 1.5 Edition

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/278/vintage-organs-mpc-expansion/

We've just released a big update to our Vintage Organs expansion, now with 95 instruments multisampled from 5 iconic tonewheel and combo organs; the Hammond B3, the Elka Panther, the Farfisa Compact, the Hammond A-100 and the Vox Continental.

Vintage Organs 1.5 is a FREE update for all existing Vintage Organs owners - just download the new version from your File Bank.

Thinking of buying? Get Vintage Organs 1.5 for a 30% discount until Wednesday 10th May:

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/278/vintage-organs-mpc-expansion/

Vintage Organs 1.5 features five iconic tonewheel and combo organs fully multisampled for all modern MPCs & Akai Force.

04/05/2023

New Tutorial: Create Realistic Acoustic Kits With Velocity Switching

An introduction to 4 layer velocity switching techniques for all modern MPCs

28/04/2023

My thoughts on the new MPCX SE:

The MPC X SE is here. Let's take a look at what's new, and what's stayed the same....

28/04/2023

Just Released! ‘Funk Drum Patterns’ features 325 funk drum grooves in MPC pattern format which can be paired with any drum kit to create complete drum performances in an MPC or Force.

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/335/funk-drum-patterns/

Create complete drum tracks that sound just like a real funk drummer, packed with natural feel and groove.

The expansion is highly optimised for all our multisampled acoustic kits and also contains mappings suitable for the DrumSynth plugin, Akai factory kits, GM kits and any other custom or third party drum kits.

Funk Drum Patterns is compatible with any modern MPC including the MPC X (and MPCX SE!), MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC Key, MPC One, Akai Force, MPC Software and the MPC Beats App.

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/335/funk-drum-patterns/

Funk drum patterns in MPC MIDI pattern format, for MPCs and Akai Force.

21/04/2023

First retailer 'accidental' leak of the next MPC X release:

https://www.newgroove.it/vendita/akai-mpc-x-limited-edition/

Translation:
Main differences with MPC X 'standard' version: - double the RAM and capacity of the integrated SSD (4GB and 32GB respectively); - all plugins included, including MINI D and Flavour Pro; - RETRO colouring

11/03/2023

Just Released! 'Melodic Percussion' is our latest acoustic instrument expansion featuring an inspiring collection of mutisampled pitched percussion instruments, melodic MIDI patterns and custom MIDI chord progressions created for all modern MPCs and the Akai Force.

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/334/melodic-percussion-mpc-expansion/

Inside there’s 72 multisampled percussion instruments including vibraphones, celestas, harps, xylophones, marimbas, bells, chimes, steel drums and kalimbas.

Melodic Percussion is compatible with any modern MPC including the MPC X, MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC Key, MPC One, Akai Force, MPC Software and the MPC Beats App.

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/334/melodic-percussion-mpc-expansion/

Multisampled percussion instruments, MIDI patterns and MIDI progressions for MPC and Force

15/02/2023

'Bounce to Audio' or 'Flatten Pad' Stopped Working? Here's the Fix:

If 'bounce to audio' or 'flatten pad' has suddenly stopped working in your MPC, check this tutorial for the easy fix!

03/02/2023

1977 Session Kit: Snapshots & Kits Walkthrough
https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/333/the-1977-session-kit/

03/02/2023

1977 Session Kit Expansion Overview. More info: https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/333/the-1977-session-kit/

03/02/2023

Out Now: The 1977 Session Kit
https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/333/the-1977-session-kit/

The 1977 Session Kit is our latest acoustic drum it expansion, featuring a fully multisampled 'Premier Elite' drum kit, ready-to-play snapshot kits covering a wide range of genres and a MIDI library packed with grooves and fills.

This is our first expansion to feature drums recorded with up to 12 velocity layers for the most realistic sounding acoustic drum kits ever built for the MPC and Akai Force!

The 1977 Session Kit is compatible with any modern MPC including the MPC X, MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC Key, MPC One, Akai Force, MPC Software and the MPC Beats App. Legacy versions of the kits are also provided for MPC1000/2500/500/5000.

Launch Offer: Save 25%, ends 12th February

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/333/the-1977-session-kit/

A complete session drummer inside your MPC, featuring a fully multisampled acoustic drum kit, snapshots and MIDI grooves for all modern MPCs and Akai Force

04/01/2023

2.11.7 Bug (User Plugin Presets Missing)

Just to confirm (just in case you think it's a problem only with your MPC), there's a bug with 2.11.7 (standalone only) that has made user plugin presets disappear, affecting all screens where presets can be selected (sounds browser, program edit, Main). This has been mentioned by several users on MPC-Forums.com and I'm experiencing it as well.

User presets are still there on your internal drive (in 'MPC Documents'), but they are not visible in the plugin itself. Also any 'favorites' that point to a user preset no longer function.

Controller mode/MPC Software is fine BTW.

28/12/2022

MPC 2.11.7 Released
https://www.akaipro.com/mpc-release-notes

Compatibility:

MPC 2.11 Desktop Software is now compatible with macOS Monterey and Windows 11.
MPC adds native support for running on Macs with Apple Silicon M1 and M1X processors.

New Features

You can now download and install internal plugin instruments and effects from the MPC desktop software in the Preferences > Activate Plugins tab.

MPC desktop plugin GUIs can be resized (please note this does not apply to the legacy Akai insert effects such as Akai Reverb Large).

Presets saved in the VST versions of plugins can now be loaded in the MPC internal versions (and vice versa). These will also appear in the User presets drop-down menu.

Other improvements

MPC user guides are now online
Stability and reliability
Bounce to Sample no longer gets stuck halfway through
Pinch-zooming on waveforms is now smooth and responsive
Program Edit envelope filter selection now matches between GUI & TUI
The same note can now be played simultaneously on multiple tracks
Multiple notes can now be played simultaneously when using 16 Levels on a polyphonic program
Crash no longer occurs when switching between Track Group and Track Mute during playback

MPC 2.11.5 Desktop Software and Firmware Update

22/11/2022

Free Analog Synth Expansion:
https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/332/analog-synth-odyssey-free-edition/

Featuring 22 multisampled analog synth instruments, originally recorded from 6 different classic synths and fused with the FX, filters and envelopes of the MPC. Suitable for all modern MPCs running MPC 2.10+, MPC Software/MPC Beats and Akai Force (3.1+).

These instruments are taken from our new 'Analog Synth Odyssey' bundle (save 33%):

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/331/analog-synth-odyssey/

A free MPC instrument expansion featuring the sound of the legendary analog synths

28/10/2022

Out Now: Hip Hop Drum Patterns Expansion

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/330/hip-hop-drum-patterns/

'Hip Hop Drum Patterns' features over 330 hip hop grooves in MIDI pattern format - just pair with your favourite kits to provide a library of fully editable hip hop drum performances for any modern MPC and the Akai Force.

The expansion covers a mix of drum styles including straight, swung, laidback and 'drunken' and works 'out of the box' with all our drum kit expansions (Dirty Drummer, MPC Drummer etc), the DrumSynth plugin and most Akai factory kits - full set up instructions are also included for custom & third party drum kit support.

Hip Hop Drum Patterns is compatible with any modern MPC including the MPC X, MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC Key, MPC One, Akai Force, MPC Software and the MPC Beats App.

https://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/330/hip-hop-drum-patterns/

Hip Hop drum patterns in MPC MIDI pattern format, for MPCs and Akai Force.