MPC Studio Masterclass Full 

You guys went all out with lots of training for this device and instrument and instrument and tool for the producers that is fabulous and it will help solidify your customer base. Great work.

I have an MPC Studio but, I just could never get started with it. This tutorial is just amazing it show just how to get started with the MPC Studio mk II. This is just fantastic. Thank you for understanding that everyone who wants to use these is not as experienced as others.

more complicated than ANYTHING ive ever tried UPDATE: gave it a day or two and now i love it.

Episode 1 - 1:32 Episode 2 - 8:08 Episode 3 - 12:59 Episode 4 - 18:27 Episode 5 - 23:53 Episode 6 - 27:27 Episode 7 - 30:27 Episode 8 - 35:13 Episode 9 - 40:15 Episode 10 - 49:15 Episode 11 - 56:07

Andy Mac is an excellent teacher, awesome musician and full of soul. He shows us the power and passion of these controllers by Akai. I recently purchased the MPC Studio and I am not looking back. The MPC studio is so powerful and allows one to create passionate music in any genre. What better way to start your songs with inspiration and set the stage for further processing with the DAW of your choice and then take it for final mastering. Simply put, the MPC Studio saves you the time of organizing your ideas in a DAW and launches you up to full blown sequences full of musical inspiration. It will take work, dedication and persistancy to learn this system but it is well worth it and what better way to learn but with the masterclasses provided to us by Andy on the Akai website. Oh, shoutouts to the man Ave McRee, Musician Paradise, SampleKings and my boy X.E.L. Ohhhh!

I was looking for this video yesterday... Thanks

This is a God Send! I'm in I purchased the Hardware MPC XL 2000 back in the day. It sat in the studio for a whole year before put into use. Now it's 2022 and Hardware & Software are working seamlessly together. This video opened my mind to another creative level. I just ordered the MPC Studio today. I should have it tomorrow. This was the final piece I needed to complete the Production Side of my song process. Christmas came three months early for me! My new album Brand Season 3 will be dropping before the year is out stay tuned! #johngreasy #ggmg #brandseasonvol3 #jiiibeats #wegone

Now that looks like a product for me, as not a musician, but enjoy messing around inside studio one with atom, this looks like a whole new level of ease and fun. As it is cheaper than MPC One and I am always tied to computer anyway, so seems like a no brainer present to myself at Christmas! The video is nice and in depth enough to encourage someone like me to go get it.

this tutorial is awesome whoever for those of us who never touched this before details need to be explained. As I follow along I am not getting the same results.

The controller is nice. Definitely for somebody who want to jump into the AKAI universe. Not recommended for users who have Live or X due to the new layout, no physical Q link dials and small screen. All in all good full detail tutorial on the device and software tips. Salute Andy.

That was wicked I am going to get this interface right now and begin my journey - been wondering what to do with my retirement and this might be it..... Thank You.

I love my MPC LIVE 2 first MPC I’ve ever owned thanks Akai !!!

Awesome ! I have an MPC One, it took me weeks to learn it. This MPC Studio looks like it is a lot of fun... and a lot easier to carry in my back-pack. Great info ! Thanks a lot.

I loved this tutorial thanks mate, mine is arriving in a couple of days can’t wait to make beats.It’s the first Akai I’ll be owning as a future Hip Hop producer I hope I’ll be making bangers.✌️

I Literally listen to this beat Every day for inspiration! Can't wait to get this good!

This is sweet. I had the original Studio, and it was so closely modeled after standalone models, which was cool. But this new model makes so much more sense as an MPC software controller. I might be tempted to cop one for the touch strip alone

Great info. I keep coming back to this lesson. Thanks.

This is very interesting, I am a diehard akai user….I just got mine yesterday and I’ve been feeling stagnant so maybe this “new workflow” might refresh my view on production

This was awesome Andy, thanks for taking the time to put this master class together which I imagine must have been quite fun :) I just need to wrap my head around the pad mute thing as it's quite new to me... coming from a Logic Pro dynamics of linear editing/ arrangement I find that having to memorize what's in each pad during that process quite challenging, but it's also a very interesting and hands on approach. I wrote full pop song using only my MPC Studio and learnt a lot during the process, which is why I'm considering buying the MPC One Plus, but making music without a DAW also gives me the fear of having to dive into the sub-menu of the sub-menu of the menu of the sub-menu... let's see :)

Very excited. Getting mine tomorrow from Sweetwater. My first time diving into the MPC world.

I really appreciate your help 🙏🙏🙏

Great Great tutorials as always!! Thanks Andy!!

back again at the academy - i got a little bit of the way but going around the lecture again.

awww i cant beleive how good this is, just starting out on this platform but im well buzzing

I've just got this because of the Touch Strip. This makes it better than MPC Touch or anything else that goes beyond using expansions and making beats. For real music production this is essential and I can't wait for a "Touch 2" with the Touch Strip.

someone help, when I press (record, play) and press on the pads they don't record onto the track I can just hear the beat I'm pressing. I'm referring to the part at 9:40

Amazing!!!thank you so much Andy needed this!!!you are very appreciated!!

Can’t wait to get my hands this for my studio nice peace of gear to have

Only found out this was a 'thing' yesterday afternoon, and mine's just been delivered.

I can’t open the FILE. MPC beats always writes some files are missing (Hype, Air half speed, Air vocal tuner)…

I like and appreciate this video of the master class very much thank you!

Hi, I am trying to follow the masterclass with the project file, but nothing is recorded in the sequence when pressing any pads. The sound is heard, the metronome ticks, but nothing in the sequence is recorded. I can draw notes in the sequence and when I start a new project, everything works, but not with the project file. Any idea? Thanks and best, Arjen

So this is excellent. Brand new to MPC World... trying to follow along, and all the progressions are grey'd out, no matter what I select.

Thanks for this absolutely stunning masterclass. Unfortunately, I am not able to record midi on sequence 3 in the project files.

I’ve been a One user and let me say, the studio 2 is fun as shit. Nothing beats it for speed the only time you need a mouse and screen is when loading samples and naming things and that is 100x better than menu diving on a stand-alone unit.

I own the mpc x but I might just buy this

Oh wow, theres even an included pro-level MIDI chord pack! All I need to do is just drag and drop in my DAW!

It's not a bad idea to go with the Studio controller and software as it is a very modern workflow for producers of many genres. The controller itself is a bit limited probably because Akai wanted it to stay within the low price range but all in all it definitely worth to try. Just learn how to operate software with mouse first - learn where and what you can do and then connect controller to speed up the workflow and use pads for performances.

Andy Mac Can Make anything sound good! When you're dope! You're Just DOPE!

Damn right I'm going to get me one too! this is sure nifty! going go get busy right now!

Getting the studio mk2 to get a taste of the MPC workflow. The goal is to eventually get the Live 2/Live 3 if it comes out in the meantime!

Thank you for your time

Thanks guys!! I just picked up the AKAI APC 40 and the MPK mini... this is my next purchase

Thank you! Excellent walkthrough!!

Just got mine today. First MPC been a daw user now keen af to learn this.

The Studio Mk2 is a very good option indeed particularly when you weigh in it comes with the MPC software. The negative feedback from some reviewers is partially unwarranted. I bought one and I have a MPC One already. At the same time, it represents missed opportunities: 1) It is very competitive with the Mikro Mk3. That's where it should've been marketed as instead of being called a Studio Mk2. Calling this a Studio Mk2 builds consumer expectations this unit was not designed to meet. The layout doesn't match the Studio so you're not going to seamlessly move between a Studio and this. 2) The screen is too small for a Studio but ok for a Mikro Mk3 competitor. Again, proper marketing matters. Names mean things to consumers and they may build expectations based on a name. 3) The touch slider seems of limited utility over using the space for 4 Q-links. Change is good at times but it is unclear that this change makes working with the device any better. Just different and not always as convenient. For a Mikro Mk3 competitor, it probably isn't a big deal but as a Studio replacement, it's problematic. 4) The button arrangement doesn't match existing devices. That's not a problem if you're planning not to sell this to existing customers. They would have to learn any set up. Existing customers who have muscle memory built up for a MPC may resent having to do things differently. 5) The default key mapping of pads and buttons make the Studio Mk2 of minimal value as a MIDI controller outside of the MPC software. That could change in time with key maps. Good product for the price though. The instructional videos are great. The Studio Mk2 is a good device with a competitive feature set. It probably should've been called something different being that it is something different. Surely, it's no MPC Studio in function or features.

Akai boss never regret

Nice 👍🏾. Off subject, can you guys add the arranger from the Akai force to the MPC? Would help out a ton.

by far the hardest tutorial beat ever god damn

Incredible !🔥

a cool feature that is missing imo is browsing for plugins on the controller

I can't get this to run at all after updating to Windows 11, I didn't think this thing would be so complicated that it doesn't activate while inside it's own software. I had the live 2 and got this for my brother and got it to work once on my PC and after the jump it refuses to install it's own update, always ends prematurely with no results. His PC is good cause he only ever had this but for me double dipping I can't get it to work and I've completely uninstalled everything and reinstalled and nothing

Definitely looking into getting me one very soon 🔜

Anyone know if this has a midi mode to use just the controller in another daw? I’m aware of the VST function of the software, but was wondering if you can use the controller without the software

Superb Andy !!!

My Main question is how to get the files into the expansion folder for MPC beats

I love the Master Class, However, when I try to load the *.xpj project files into MPC 2 software, it fails to load because it is missing the following plugins: Hype and Odessey

I have a live 2 retro. If studio went retro I’d buy on payday.

fantastic lecture💪

How do you program a 32 step sequence in step sequencer mode? It only allows 16 steps. All other MPCs allow it by hitting pad bank A b c d to toggle to the next step.

Hope someone can help me with the next doubt: Can I sample stuff from RU-vid or Spotify using this MPC ?

does anyone know how to actually record the touch pad effects been trying alllllllll day to figureit out

Loading the project files tells me Im missing plug ins. Why? How do I resolve?

Even though the lesson is very comprehensible, it seems that none of the notes I play on the pad are recorded. The sequence is running for sure and only when I click with my mouse on the tabs in the software notes chart I get a loop of the chords and eventually a beat. If there's a technical issue i'm missing i'd appericiate any help.

Is there any way I can either record directly into the Mpc sound files, or download them individually load them into pads so that they stay resident then the MP'C is switched off? I then want to take it to a gig, hit one pad and have the sound clip play. Is that possible? I can use Ableton to set the MPC up but don't want a computer on the stand.

2.10 broke the masterclass file making it so nothing is armed during the session

Can't get the mpc studio software to record and play back what I'm playing on the pads live ?

You never showed how to arm tracks for record on the the MPC studio mkii Please how do you arm tracks for record on the MPC studio mkii?

Awesome tutorial! I just ordered my Akai MPC Studio II! I have a PreSonus audio interface. Can I have that plugged into my PC at the same time as I have the MPC Studio II plugged in? Can I then connect my synth and sample from my audio interface directly into the MPC? Will audio from the MPC be run through the audio interface or do I need to change something in the preference settings?

I cannot find a section that would explain how to create a keygroup from a sample, so you can play it in a key as a melody. This is very simple on MPC standalone, but very difficult with Studio mk2.

MPC Beats project is missing plug in files. Can i access this if I am using windows 10?

Hello. I get stuck at 15:10 as my pads don't light up when on progressions. Any help?

Why has there been no "masterclass" for the MPC X? You do them for all the lower end products, but for your absolute most expensive product, you don't do one? Would be nice for those of us that have invested thousands in a single one of your products to have a "masterclass," as well. Just a suggestion.

Hi everybody. In Part 3 with the Plugins I have no sound when I press the button. Do I have to download a extra file? Only at Rhodes El Piano I have some noise.

I would like to know the real difference between the Mpc Studio Black that Akai released in 2016 and the MPD26? & the LCD light on the new MPC studio is to small

It tells me my audio device doesnt work, and i dont know how to cange it, or repair it

So I just purchased my MPC Studio, however I can not use it because iLok will not install. It completely freezes my computer, requiring a cold shutdown. I've searched all over the internet and see loads of people having this same issue with no solution. Can I run the MPC software without iLok? This is very discouraging. Has anyone experienced this? Akai, any help?

Is anyone else having trouble loading the Project files? I keep getting error messages. I signed for the iLok account, downloaded the files, but everytime I drag them to the MPC program it does not work. Appreciate any assistance.

hi there,i downloaded project,but if it stop ,tempo is 96,but if i play it tempo is about 117,maybe i got setupet someting vrong?

Help ! Always when I open the MPC STUDIO 2 software in standalone the time is blocked at 120 bpm! If I try to change the tempo, it accepts the changes but when I try to play or record something, the tempo forcibly freezes always at 120 bpm ..! Can anyone help me ?

my Mac is not giving me that preview for the programs what should I do?

any idea why my automations wont export the way I have them set up? sometimes they record in correctly when exporting, sometimes they screw up and dont automate correctly when exporting.

So I can run this, and the MK3 25 keyboard at the same time without conflicts? What if I want to run this MPC and the MK3 and also use my MK3 to control my vocoder and harmonies on my Boss VA500? It uses either audio or midi for tracking harmonies and such. Also I assume I can control Ableton as well?

I'm 13 minutes in and 2 things, you didn't mention how to arm the track to record, and when it came to the file for progressions, you didn't explain how to load it in, as it didn't upload automatically with the project files. LOL..I tried dragging and dropping it into the project but no success.

Hi guys, im pretty new in this world of MPC, I got my MCP Studio and im starting but when I'm in the minute 9:37 and I press record and start the software don't record my beats, the grid is empty even when the metronome is counting and im doing the beats, I was starting very good but I don't know if im doing something wrong or what.....someone can help me please? thanks!

If someone can help me, when i switch to bank B nothings there and i have no clue how to add things to different banks it just says its there already and asks to replace it

I'm having a hard time with this masterclass I am following along making the project but I don't have the Hype plug in it seems to be loaded but when I use the plug=in i get no sound. can anyone help here. i have loaded everything for the masterclass and all the aditional content available when I purchased my MPC Studio

i wish he would of showed him mixing it in the software

3:38 plz help why won't it work for me i installed it, reinstalled it, loged in and out but no matter what i do it won't slide it in. I'm starting to loose my shit but I gotta keep calm plz help i beg

So to properly follow along, I would need to buy the gold dust kit?

Does anyone have the memo explaining why the word “using” has been replaced by “utilising”?

Damn I like listen do Andy Mac.

Master class project is missing files. What can I do?

My tempo tap isn't working to change the BPM. When I hold it and use the data wheel, my temp isn't changing

Can you all do one of these for the Akai Force and MPC X? I’m looking to purchase the Force then MPC X and will be a completely new user and would love to have something like this to reference from. Thanks!

Ciao, sono Giuseppe Pellegrino, innanzitutto vi faccio i miei complimenti per questa macchina meravigliosa e per i video che avete creato per noi utenti :-). Ho appena acquistato un Akai MPC Studio 2 :-D davvero eccezzionale !!! Ho però un problema, posseggo anche un presonus faderport classic... Come daw utilizzo Cakewalk by bandlab... Il mio problema è che se configuro l'mpc studio 2 dentro Cakewalk, e voglio usare anche la faderport classic, il sistema mi da problemi e non funziona tutto nella maniera corretta. Soprattutto la faderport risulta che è più configurata con Cakewalk. A mio parere è un prolema di ingressi e usciote midi. Innanzitutto quali porte midi dovrei utilizzare per l'Akai MPC studio 2 ? Per favore, potete aiutarmi ? Come faccio a utilizzare la faderport classic insieme all' Akai MPC Studio 2 dentro cakewalk ? Grazie infinite se mi risponderete :-)

this one is insane! better than MASCHINE

Very Good Tuto, even for a french guy... That's great ! I am hesitating between MPC Studio and Maschine Mikro MK3... What would you advise me, in full sincerity of course ? I'm largely an adult but beginner, isn't that too ambitious ?

files are corrupted or something. Will NOT load. Getting error

the link to download does not work. please repeat