Beat Making MPC500

MusicTech Magazine 'Choice' Award Winner (8/10)
"If you don’t own this, you’re probably not getting the most out of your MPC!"

So, you’ve bought an MPC 500, you’ve gone through the manual and know what all the buttons do…so what next? You want to make beats, right? But how do you actually use an MPC to quickly produce those killer beats you’ve always dreamed of?
‘Beat making on the MPC 500’ is the definitive tutorial guide for all Akai MPC 500 producers looking to quickly and effortlessly unlock the massive creative possibilities of the MPC 500:

• Discover how to create phatter sounding beats, make thicker & grimier drums, learn expert sequencing tricks and flip your samples just like the pros
• Learn how to completely change the groove and feel of sampled drum breaks, create your own unique drum kits, and build your own breakbeats that sound just like a real drummer
• Uncover the secrets of MPC multisampling and turn your MPC into a virtual bass guitar or piano, create your own instrument loops and riffs
• Find out how to build complete beat & songs, record to multitrack equipment,  and use effects correctly when creating master recordings for record label demos.

There's 44 tutorials in total, each one expertly written in a clear, easy to follow style assuming no prior technical knowledge whatsoever, all covering 'real world', practical situations.

Currently in its second revision, ‘Beatmaking on the MPC 500’ stands as the only comprehensive written work about the Akai MPC 500 sampler.  Its author Andy Avgousti (widely known as 'MPC-Tutor'), has long been recognised as a leading expert in the Akai MPC 500 community and is founder of MPC-Forums.com, the largest MPC community on the net with over 50,000 members. 

"'Beatmaking on the MPC' is a guide that shows you how to be creative with something rather than just how the buttons work. It’s thoughtfully structured and written in concise yet authoritative language - it covers an awful lot of ground, so there’s plenty here for users of all levels, from beginners to experts. If you don’t own this, you’re probably not getting the most out of your MPC!"
Excerpt From MusicTech Magazine Review, July 2008

"I've had my MPC for about a month now, and can knock out a nice sampled beat pretty easy...but theres so much i dont know, stuff that i want to do, that i was doing before and it was frustrating. So i got that (ebook) and started going thru it and its ****** brilliant!  This book is quality...im a happy customer - I'd reccomend it 100%. Apart from the mpc itself thats the best buy i've made."
A-Dub, http://www.myspace.com/udeptuk

Each tutorial comes with detailed explanations of all concepts, backed up with clear screen shots and 500 actual MPC 500 sounds and files so you can perfectly recreate each lesson in your MPC. In addition to these 500 tutorial files, we also include over 300 free drum samples and breaks for you to practice your new found beat making skills on. Download a free example tutorial from the book here.

This e-book is suitable for all levels of expertise - even advanced users comment on how the book has helped them discover techniques they didn’t even think possible with an MPC 500.

"I considered myself to be pretty knowledgeable with the machine, but even in the beginner sections I found time saving tips I did not know you could do before. All in all, I think there is something in here for everyone. 
Afex-one

As Matt Bean, senior editor at Rodale Publishing states -'These books are FANTASTIC - so amazingly detailed. They help you make sense of the MPC 500 in no time.' No more head scratching, no more frustration – quickly discover how you can use your MPC 500 to make the beats you’ve always wanted. Whoever you are and whatever your production background, you will find this book inspiring, challenging and ultimately enlightening. Available instantly after purchase.