Akai MPC 2000XL Tutorial : Chopping & Slicing Samples

Learn how to use bass lines to beef up a hip-hop or rap beat you made with an Akai MPC 2000XL.

Part 2: Learn how to use the interface of an Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine to make hip-hop beats & sounds in this free tutorial video.

Smoothbeats of the Sound Scientists demonstrates how to chop a sample and lay down a beat live.

Akai Professional's top product specialist Andy Mac came down to Sonic Towers recently and gave us a demonstration of the new MPC Renaissance.

This video tutorial will show you how to use commercial samples with a Akai MPC 1000, with JJ OS 1 installed. Starting with a variety of sample collections such as Urban Ammunition from Zero-G and Tribal Tech House from Sample Magic, you are shown how to first make a selection of drum hits, convert ...