Learn how to create realistic sounding acoustic drum kits in your MPC using 4 layer velocity switching.
MPC Studio & MPC Renaissance Tutorials
The MPC Renaissance is the flagship controller for the next generation MPC – the MPC Software. As well as the free MPC Renaissance and MPC Studio tutorials on this page, I’ve also written two entire books dedicated to MPC Studio & MPC Renaissance Tutorials; ‘The MPC Renaissance & MPC Studio Bible‘ (for MPC Software 2.x) and ‘MPC Renaissance & MPC Studio: Sampling Laid Bare‘ (for MPC Software 1.9) with hundreds of pages of hands-on tutorials covering everything you need to know about making beats on the MPC Renaissance & MPC Studio.
How to Set Custom Time Signatures in MPC Sequences
Learn how to set custom time signatures in standalone MPCs and the MPC Software.
Quick Tip: Re-Mapping MIDI Notes on MPC Drum Kits
Are your MPC Drum kits scattered randomly across the keys of your external MIDI controller? Check out this MPC tutorial for an easy fix! Suitable for MPC X, MPC Live, MPC Key, MPC One & MPC Software/MPC Beats
MPC Workflow Tutorial: How to Rearrange Pad Layout in MPC Finger Drumming Kits
Discover various workflows for efficient rearranging of pad layout in your MPC drum kits; suitable for all modern MPCs, MPC Software & MPC Beats.
The Complete Guide to MPC Expansion Packs
Everything you need to know about creating and using MPC Expansion packs! For the MPC X, MPC Key 61, MPC Live, MPC One and all MPC Software controllers.
Introduction To Chopping in the MPC Renaissance & MPC Studio (MPC Software 2.x)
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)
Out Now: The complete guide to the MPC Renaissance & MPC Studio running MPC Software 2.0!
MPC: Sampling Laid Bare – 1.9 Edition Update
The 7th Edition of our bestselling MPC Renaissance & MPC Studio tutorial book is now fully compatible with MPC Software 1.9.
MPC: Sampling Laid Bare – MPC Software 1.8.2 Edition
My MPC Software tutorial book, ‘MPC: Sampling Laid Bare’, has now been updated for MPC Software 1.8.2, with over 70 pages of extra content and hundreds of updates throughout the book!
MPC Renaissance, MPC Studio & MPC Element: Quick Set Up Guide
Just received your MPC Renaissance or MPC Studio (or MPC Element) and wondering ‘what next’? This tutorial covers the basics of getting your MPC hardware and MPC Software up and running– quick and to the point!