r/mpcusers • u/mpctutor • 8d ago
New Instrument Expansion Release! This one has been a long time in the making and a real labour of love for me, so I'm very proud to finally announce the release of MPC P-Bass.
This instrument expansion features a deeply multisampled Fender Precision Bass guitar recorded with multiple playing articulations with up to 7 velocity layers and 4 round robins to perfectly capture the nuance and tone of the original instrument.
All instruments take full advantage of the latest MPC3 features such as advanced keygroups and complex mod matrix programming to create an eclectic collection of presets and MIDI patterns covering a broad range of bass sounds & grooves.
Each instrument comes with an extensive array of editable options, all easily controlled with dedicated Q-LINK macros for a near plugin-like experience. Configure natural sound FX such as string squeaks and fret release noises, adjust guitar tone & FX and even change the entire character of an existing guitar performance with the turn of a dial, from soft and gentle to hard and 'buzzy'.
MPC P-Bass is built for any standalone MPC running MPC3.9+, MPC Software 3.9+ and Force 3.9+. It also features a dedicated MPC Sample edition with multisampled 'Starter' projects and a 16 LEVEL one shot library. Please note that MPC2 is not supported in this release.
Multi-Buy Offer: Buy MPC P-Bass with any other product or bundle & get 15% off your entire order.
r/mpcusers • u/Dull_Credit4495 • 9d ago
I'm a software engineer with over 28 years of experience, and recently I've been reverse-engineering the new free Akai MPC2000 and the new MPC2000XL operating system using Ghidra, as well as emulating the sampler to better understand how its firmware interacts with the hardware.
During my analysis, I found some potentially concerning behavior, including CPU loops that continuously poll hardware without an apparent timeout. Under certain conditions, such as a peripheral failing to respond, these routines could leave the CPU repeatedly executing instructions instead of progressing normally.
This can potentially increase processor activity, power consumption, and heat generation. The risks also include system freezes, memory corruption, and unpredictable behavior.
Now, here's my main concern.
I'm absolutely not against using AI to develop custom operating systems for MPCs or other vintage hardware. AI can be an incredibly useful development tool.
However, I'm seeing more people attempting low-level firmware development without necessarily having the experience required to understand what the generated code is actually doing.
And that's where things can become dangerous.
We're not talking about building a website or writing a simple application. We're dealing with assembly, machine instructions, memory addresses, interrupts, and direct communication with physical hardware.
AI models also have far less publicly available training material for niche, decades-old embedded architectures compared to modern high-level programming languages. This makes blindly trusting generated assembly code particularly risky.
The problem isn't AI. The problem is using AI-generated code without having the technical knowledge to properly review, debug, and validate it.
A firmware modification that appears to work perfectly during normal operation could still contain subtle bugs that only appear under specific hardware conditions.
And remember, we're dealing with machines that are nearly 30 years old. Some components are already aging, and there's no reason to introduce unnecessary risks.
My advice is simple: be cautious about installing custom operating systems unless they've undergone serious technical review and extensive testing.
That means proper reverse engineering and code inspection using tools like Ghidra, testing in an emulator, checking memory access and hardware interactions, and eventually validating the firmware on real hardware under controlled conditions.
Just because an OS boots and its new features work doesn't mean it's safe or reliable.
I'm all for innovation, and keeping these legendary samplers alive.
But when software directly controls hardware, proper engineering and testing should never be optional.
I'd be interested to hear what other MPC developers and owners think about this.
RNK - Sw Engineer & Beatmaker.
r/mpcusers • u/Brother_Margaret • 7h ago
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This is the kind of stuff I make with my MPC. I’ve owned, I think, 5 iterations of the MPC; the workflow has always been very, very intuitive to me.
r/mpcusers • u/Full_Drummer_9022 • 8h ago
Should I trade my MPC 2500 for a MPC X here are a few shots of my MPC 2500 Customized.
FEEDBACK PLZ.
r/mpcusers • u/bdkfifbendodb • 4h ago
👇ova heaa
r/mpcusers • u/Upper_Shelter_3215 • 5h ago
Well after a ton of research and waiting for the right price! I got a key 37 and A Numark PT01 turntable to go with it! Any tips or anything else I need to go with these two that I need to get going? Any and all input is greatly Appreciated! Thank you to everyone all the suggestions where amazing!
r/mpcusers • u/viavermont • 9m ago
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Trial run (it was late so had to keep it quiet) of a new setup I made yesterday with codex.
Going to play a set for a small party, just a hobbyist. So my general idea is create a Spotify playlist and route through xy filters. Create loads of different tracks with audio samples chopped up I can add live.
I asked codex build an html with 15 video loop samples that you can manually toggle but change with song. Then kaleidoscope effects features and about 10 foreground visuals like ink dots or oils drops that you can toggle and modulate linked to the q-links. Plan to project this onto a wall.
Really impressed how quickly it came together. I’ve had the live 2 for less than a year, I had been stalling with progress and yesterday was the first day I’ve plugged into my PC.
Will try to update with a better video but honestly was really hyped I wanted to share.
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r/mpcusers • u/Cap10NRG • 3h ago
This is for any MPC or the Akai Force
r/mpcusers • u/Cap10NRG • 3h ago
Just sharing a tipe to help everyone out if they are having issues since upgrading. This is for all MPCs and the Akai Force
r/mpcusers • u/LifeatUncleArnies • 9h ago
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Found this sample last night and continued messing with it this morning.
r/mpcusers • u/gordymichael • 4h ago
Hey anyone able to tell me if it’s even possible to play directly into a Live 2 from the Triton? I don’t have midi cables but I’ll get them if it will work. I used to run the triton into an sp404sx through the headphone input and then out through the RCA and into the MPC but the quality was no bueno. Anybody got tips or workarounds? Thanks.
r/mpcusers • u/ImpressionFamiliar25 • 6h ago
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r/mpcusers • u/MrDBNoble • 7h ago
Today marks a major milestone for SelahOS development.
On October 17, 2026, we successfully connected the Akai MPC Studio mk2 to MPC 3 running on SelahOS.
This goes beyond basic MIDI support. The MPC software is communicating with the hardware, synchronizing pad colors, updating the controller display, and maintaining a stable bidirectional connection.
The breakthrough comes through SelahConnect, our creative-hardware compatibility framework.
Our broader goal is to make SelahOS a platform where musicians and producers can use more of their existing equipment without being limited by the absence of official Linux support.
The current implementation has passed an initial six-minute stability test with hundreds of messages exchanged and no reported errors. There is still more testing ahead before we consider it production-ready.
We’re keeping some of the implementation details internal while we develop and validate the compatibility technology, but we wanted to share the working hardware and celebrate the milestone with the community.
What audio interface or MIDI controller would you like us to investigate next?
SelahOS — Pause. Reflect. Create.
#SelahOS #LinuxAudio #AkaiMPC #SelahConnect
r/mpcusers • u/agsjoen • 1d ago
Installed a new lcd screen today.
The old one was burnt out for the second time, already cleaned it at some point.
It came back with vertical stripes. So I ordered a new one from marunio UK.
Happy days!!
r/mpcusers • u/No-Leather1253 • 13h ago
Has anyone had issues exporting sessions from their mpc one+ to the sd card and the folder is blank? This has been happening with my sessions transferred from the mpc sample only for some reason…. The session loads on my mpc one+ but it doesn’t export the stems and the folder is empty when I load the sdcard on my computer. Please help! Thank you.
r/mpcusers • u/AdCareful3077 • 8h ago
I have a MPC Key 37 and I want to connect it so I can use the keyboard with the Live 2. I want the Live 2 to be the master board in this setup. I am connecting the two via a usb-b cable. Anybody know how I can do this?
r/mpcusers • u/NateSedate • 1d ago
They just started a big sale. I got Fabric for $49.
Might go back and get the stereophonic bundle. It's like $25.
r/mpcusers • u/Aathee • 17h ago
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Some fun jams on my MPC
r/mpcusers • u/SpasmoFrankenFuck • 1d ago
New track released. Looking for a vocalist or collaborator. I mostly do EBM, Industrial and Post punk style music. My Youtube had other tracks produced with the MPC Sample. Hit me up if interested.
r/mpcusers • u/Woo352 • 20h ago
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Original stuff
