MPC Forums - MPC Tips, Tricks & Support For Akai MPC Samplers

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Essential Reading
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No unread posts MPC-Samples.com News & Announcements
All the latest news from the MPC-Samples network
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2529 Posts 		by sduck
Feb 28th, 2026 5:21 am
No unread posts Forum Support, Guidelines & Feedback
Read the forum guidelines and post all your comments, questions and suggestions about MPC-Forums.com
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3937 Posts 		by Lampdog
May 23rd, 2026 2:34 pm
MPC Help, Advice & Discussion
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No unread posts MPC X, MPC One, MPC Live & MPC Key
Support and discussion for all of Akai’s modern standalone MPCs including the MPC X / X SE, MPC Live 1, 2 & 3, MPC One / One+, MPC Key 37/61.
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99965 Posts 		by Lampdog
Jun 3rd, 2026 9:10 pm
No unread posts MPC Sample
Forum dedicated to the new portable standalone MPC, the MPC Sample.
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927 Posts 		by Septimo
Jun 3rd, 2026 5:23 pm
No unread posts MPC Software & MPC Beats App
MPC Software & MPC Beats Forum: Bug reports, feature suggestions and discussion for the MPC Software and the free 'MPC Beats' application for Mac/PC. If you have hardware-specific questions, please post in the relevant MPC sub-forum.
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9252 Posts 		by MPC-Tutor
May 27th, 2026 12:01 am
No unread posts Getting Started With MPCs
New to the MPC production world? Got a music production question that's not really specific to any particular MPC? Try your luck here and get help from our experienced members.
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51940 Posts 		by mobiusoneotb
Apr 25th, 2026 5:59 am
No unread posts Akai Force
Akai Force Forum: Everything relating to the Akai Force, the iconic 64 pad, clip-based standalone sampler/groovebox from Akai.
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7230 Posts 		by B-Wise
Jun 4th, 2026 12:15 am
No unread posts MPC Studio, MPC Touch & MPC Renaissance
Bug reports & end-user support for Akai's MPC Software 'controllers' including the new MPC Studio 2, the MPC Touch, MPC Renaissance & original MPC Studio and MPC StudioB lack.
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60712 Posts 		by Analogue
May 8th, 2026 8:30 am
No unread posts MPC1000/2500 JJ OS
Forum to discuss all matters relating to the MPC1000 and MPC2500 operating systems created by 'JJ' (all versions).
Subforum: JJOS Bug Reports & Feature Requests 		8686 Topics
65274 Posts 		by elmacaco
Jun 2nd, 2026 5:47 pm
No unread posts MPC1000
Post your questions, opinions and reviews of the MPC1000. This forum is for discussion of the OFFICIAL Akai OS (2.1). If you wish to discuss the JJ OS, please use the dedicated JJ OS forum
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112659 Posts 		by HYSTYRYX
May 31st, 2026 10:37 pm
No unread posts MPC2500
Post your views and questions about the Akai MPC2500
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44093 Posts 		by CCP
May 10th, 2026 1:59 pm
No unread posts MPC500
Reviews and questions about the entry-level MPC500
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27126 Posts 		by Moewitzki
Apr 22nd, 2026 1:59 pm
No unread posts MPC5000
MPC5000 reviews, bug reports and fellow user support on the most recent standalone, hardware MPC from Akai
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16974 Posts 		by Donnan
Sep 16th, 2025 1:04 am
No unread posts MPC2000xl, MPC2000
Technical questions for the MPC2000xl and the MPC2000
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115302 Posts 		by Ricooo
May 26th, 2026 7:34 am
No unread posts MPC4000
Exchange tips and tricks for the Akai MPC4000
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54734 Posts 		by wavejockey
Mar 28th, 2026 11:41 am
No unread posts MPC3000, MPC60
Share your knowledge on these two classic MPCs
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54108 Posts 		by jabberwalky
May 28th, 2026 2:39 pm
No unread posts iMPC & iMPC Pro
Discuss Akai's iOS apps iMPC & iMPC Pro
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1855 Posts 		by Wul
May 13th, 2026 10:51 am
No unread posts MPC Comparison Forum
Can't decide which MPC to choose? Read these resources or post your questions here.
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15294 Posts 		by Rub
Nov 3rd, 2025 9:27 am
No unread posts MPC Customisation & Studio DIY Projects
The place to share knowledge about upgrades, mods, customisations and all other cool DIY projects for MPCs and other music equipment.
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5188 Posts 		by personM
Mar 26th, 2026 5:58 am
Other Studio Equipment
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No unread posts Studio Set Up & Gear Advice
For discussion about setting up your studio and advice on the gear and equipment within it.
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153300 Posts 		by Setsuna
May 29th, 2026 7:46 pm
No unread posts Other Samplers, Beat Boxes & Synths
Forum for all other samplers & synths such as Maschine, MVs, Akai S & Z series, Roland, Korg, OP-1, analog synths etc.
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17190 Posts 		by Reliikki
May 14th, 2026 5:15 pm
No unread posts DAWs & Mobile Apps
Sub-forum for discussion about the DAWs and mobile apps that you use with your MPCs
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4816 Posts 		by v00d00ppl
Mar 24th, 2026 7:02 pm
No unread posts Akai MP/LP MIDI Controllers
Support and chat about Akai's range of MIDI controllers, including the MPD. MPK and LPD
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1380 Posts 		by dethrok
Jan 18th, 2026 9:01 pm
No unread posts The Wheels Of Steel - DJ & Turntablism
Dedicated to all things DJing from gear, tricks, tips, mods, news and reviews
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621 Posts 		by JAM
Jun 13th, 2025 8:49 am
Production Skills
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No unread posts Production Techniques
Discuss the various methods you use in music production, from compressor settings to equipment type.
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113822 Posts 		by SKANDALOOX
May 29th, 2026 3:03 am
No unread posts Live MPC Skills
Share tips, tricks, gear set ups and videos relating to the use of MPCs in live performances including MPC finger drumming, MPC scratching, using MPCs with decks, computers and other instruments.
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1653 Posts 		by Tom Ellard
May 14th, 2025 5:03 am
No unread posts Beat Battles
Submit your beats to our regular battles - the winner starts the next battle!
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12517 Posts 		by texasrida1
Dec 11th, 2024 9:15 pm
No unread posts Your Music & Beats
Showcase your own beats and get constructive feedback from fellow MPC producers
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7234 Posts 		by SKANDALOOX
Jun 4th, 2026 2:14 am
No unread posts Crate Diggers
Talk and share knowledge on rare records, sources of new samples, vinyl, diggin, etc
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41846 Posts 		by realwillhayes
May 28th, 2026 6:22 pm
No unread posts The Biz
Talk about the music biz - marketing, promotions, contract law, copyright etc...
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6363 Posts 		by BKLYN
Mar 19th, 2026 11:30 am