MPC Bible 3

$49.99
$49.99

The Complete Course For MPC3

MPC Bible 3 is the ultimate course for standalone MPCs, packed with hands-on tutorials built from the ground up for the MPC3 firmware. Fully structured, easy-to-follow and continually updated to remain fresh and fully compatible with the latest MPC3.x release.

Coming Soon:
MPC 3.9 Edition (Free Update)

Hands On, Practical Learning

Explore sound design, sequencing, automation, the clip matrix, advanced keygroups, the mod matrix, arranging, mixing and much, much more. Over 1600 pages of modern MPC workflows built from scratch specifically for MPC3!

Every concept is taught by building two complete songs from start to finish, with all the project files included so you can recreate each example on your own MPC.

Created For All Experience Levels

Perfect for beginners who want to quickly get to grips with their new MPC and jam-packed with valuable and insightful knowledge for more experienced users, with plenty of advanced workshops tailored to the new MPC3 eco-system.

The course is a carefully planned, fully structured and seamlessly moves from beginner to advanced concepts using an easy to follow, jargon-free style.

What You'll Learn

From first principles to advanced workshops, the course covers the full MPC3 ecosystem:

  • Core MPC concepts, including the new 1-2-1 unified tracks
  • Fast, effective sampling and chopping workflows
  • Song building with the arranger (linear & song mode workflows)
  • Dynamic, clip-based performances using the Clip Matrix
  • Sequencing with swing & probability
  • Essential and advanced sound design
  • Working with external hardware synths and the Autosampler
  • Expressive instruments with advanced keygroups
  • Complex modulation with the mod matrix
  • Recording and multisampling acoustic instruments
  • Automation via Q-Link macros and the XY pad
  • Time-saving shortcuts and tips

Always Up to Date

MPC Bible 3 is a living, breathing course that is continually updated to maintain compatibility with the latest MPC 3.x firmware, with no ongoing subscription fees whatsoever. When a new revision of the MPC Bible 3 is released, simply log in and download from your File Bank.

Latest Update: Revision 5, now with support for MPC 3.8 firmware.
MPC 3.9 edition coming soon (free update for all existing owners)

Will It Work With My MPC?

MPC Bible 3 is suitable for the following standalone MPCs running MPC 3.8 or greater; MPC XL, MPC Live 3, MPC Live 1 & 2, MPC One / One+ / G2, MPC Key 37/61/G2 and MPC X / SE.

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What's Included

Everything you need to learn, study and follow along - on any device, wherever you are:

  • Fully structured course created from the ground-up for the MPC 3 standalone firmware
  • 1600 page ebook in PDF format, fully searchable & bookmarked, suitable for computer, laptop or tablet
  • EPUB version optimised for smartphones, e-readers, iPads & Kindles
  • Project Files Expansion with every file used in the course, ready to load straight into your MPC
  • Free 3.x updates - the course is continually updated to ensure its tutorials remain compatible with the latest MPC 3.x standalone firmware release from Akai.

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Customer Reviews

  • "Had to register to say the fattest thank you for The MPC  Bible. If there is any other complete noob reading this and wondering should you get the book, get it, worth every cent. Very well written and informative book. Thanks Tutor!"

    henrik mikander

    Nousiainen, Finland

  • "I am absolutely thrilled that someone has gone to all this effort to create this massive tutorial for the MPC line. I have have no previous experience & needed a hand-holding approach which the MPC Bible provides entirely condescension-free, which is extremely refreshing. Worth every penny!"

    Phono Input

    Synaptyx, Scotland, UK

  • "The MPC Bible shows also a lot things that are not see in Tutorials on YouTube and it takes you from zero to hero, all functions and ways to work with, completely came with examples, programs and all is built up step by step... I read it one time from first to last page and "ka-ching" - no more workflow-confusion problems!"

    Sven Korner

    Germany

  • "This is by far the best MPC course I've ever seen. It is  ASTOUNDINGLY good !! It flows so brilliantly and in a way that beginners can become quickly and correctly educated,, as well as those with previous knowledge of the machine  can have a lot of  "wow"  moments, without insulting anybody's level  or wasting anyone's time. Brilliant Brilliant job. Anyone who doesn't buy this is crazy!"

    Christopher Patti

    United States

  • "The MPC Bible is awesome. It's different to the manual, more into the workflow process, tips, tricks, a deeper dive into how you use it for making music. I'd recommend grabbing it to support an awesome resource. Their site also has some solid expansions."

    Cubis

    United States

  • "I bought my MPC Live 4 months ago. I thought I was doing well learning the workflow etc and was making good progress, Two days ago I bought the MPC Bible. OH MY GOD! what a difference this has made. IF you are new to the world of MPC's I strongly suggest you buy one."

    Michael Cook

    Australia

  • "I have had that book since it came out, and I tell EVERYONE to get it. The fact that Andy updates it every time a new firmware update comes out is amazing. Someone said before this book is what Akai should be giving with every MPC. Thank you Andy Avgousti!"

    Paul Moore

    Red Wolf Music, United States

  • "I have to say that the MPC bible tutorial was well worth the money I paid for it. Very detailed and exercise oriented. It has allowed me to get going very quickly."

    Thomas Geffroyd

    Canada

  • "I spent a lot of time searching endlessly online looking for answers to things I was running into. And then about three months and I found the MPC Bible and did it front to back and it changed everything. Download the tutorial files, and do it front to back like a training class. And you're gonna have a blast doing it!!!"

    Joshua Koch

  • "The MPC Bible....literally the finest piece of literature ever written in modern times!! If you haven't got it...get it!"

    Grant Robinson

    United Kingdom

  • "Thank you MPC-Tutor for this great book!!I encourage every person who’s struggling with their MPC to purchase this book and snuggle up under these hundreds of pages of time saving info!"

    Frank Murphy

    United States

  • "Thanks for the great resource! You've done an awesome job man. This came highly recommended by folks on the Muffwiggler forum. I'm really impressed, it is so clear and sensible in its approach, especially compared to the user manual. And it goes into some real depth. If anyone else was thinking about getting it, I highly recommend it."

    Daniel Lawson

    Perth, Australia

  • "I love being able to use the MPC Bible on the road to brush up on my skills and better learn the instrument. It's really helped me be less intimidated about the MPC and it turned me into a BEAST! Be like Nike...JUST DO IT!"

    Marc Abernathy

    Marctronixx, Los Angeles, United States

  • "I am working through the newest MPC Bible and it does a GREAT job walking you through the different parts of laying tracks, mixing, and so on. There are project files to work with and the writing is very clear and includes plenty of images of menus and such. It's 100% worth it from my experience so far."

    Gynominer

  • "NOTHING is better than the MPC Bible..."

    David Carter

  • "I could not grasp the MPCX until I bought the MPC Bible - I love it!"

    David Moore

    Pirate Brain Records, Austin, United States

  • "Just wanted to take a moment out to thank Andy for the Bible update. I'm completely new to the world of MPC but the MPC Bible is probably one of the best investments I've made in my many years of music production. Never been so excited about the breakthroughs I'm making in my musical endeavors."

    Isaiah Brown

    United States

  • "I'd just like to say that the book is fantastic. It is very well written and the language is clear and to the point. The diagrams are excellent and the way it takes the reader through each task then builds on it as the book goes on makes learning effortless and fun. I can appreciate that a lot of work has gone into it over the years. Thanks for writing it!"

    Gary Brennan

    United Kingdom

  • "I really wanted to let you know that I am so happy and grateful you put this together. Really well written, clear lesson plans and always pushing on with new information for the reader. What more can I say? You have likely heard it a thousand times and here is one more, Thank you!"

    Osama Musharbash

    Canada

  • "Andy, you are a dynamic teacher, I found myself being inspired just by your teaching approach. The content is terrific!  Your treatment of the X was comprehensive, invigorating, well-paced and left me itching to see what was on the next page. This MPC BIBLE IS A WORK OF ART!!!! Thank you for this EXTRAORDINARY WORK."

    Aaron Franklin Jr

    TRM Enterprises, United States

  • "You have created a masterpiece, anyone who invests in the MPC platform needs to go through this Bible. I can only imagine the amount of effort and sleepless nights you have put into this endeavour. No other course matches the depth of the topics you have covered in this."

    David Das

    US

  • "The MPC Bible is extremely well put together, full of exercises and examples and above all, fun! It've given me a very welcome lifeline, and I wanted to thank you personally for creating it. It has saved me SO much time and heartache, totally awesome. Good job."

    Andrew Gray

    United States

  • "I purchased my copy this afternoon and I'm impressed. With the included example tutorial data file to load in the mpc, to make it very easy to follow along. Plus the best support on the net. Great job, MPC-Tutor."

    Heavie486

    Middle River, United States

FAQs

  • Which MPC models is the MPC Bible compatible with?

    This course supports the following standalone MPCs; MPC XL, MPC Live 3, MPC X, MPC X SE, MPC Live 1, MPC Live 2, MPC Key 37 & 61, and the MPC One / One+.

  • Which version of the MPC firmware is this compatible with?

    MPC Bible 3 is fully compatible with the latest standalone MPC firmware 3.8.

  • How are the tutorials structured?

    Each tutorial is presented using a clear, step-by-step style and includes all the kits, instruments and samples you'll need to recreate that tutorial directly in your own MPC, ensuring a full, hands-on learning experience.

  • Can I read the MPC Bible on my phone or iPad?

    Yes, in addition to the PDF version of the book we also include an 'EPUB' version of the book optimised for smartphones, Kindles and tablets (e.g. iPads, iPhones and Android devices). Learn more about using the MPC Bible on phones and tablets.

  • Are free updates included?

    Yes, the course content is continually updated to ensure all the existing tutorials remain fully compatible with the latest MPC 3.x standalone firmware release from Akai. You’ll always be able to download the latest revision of MPC Bible 3 from your File Bank, and these MPC3.x compatibility updates will always be completely free.

  • How do I recreate the tutorials in my MPC?

    The course comes with an expansion that contains all the project files for every single tutorial in the course. Simply follow the tutorial step by step, loading files into your MPC when required, recreating each example directly within your MPC. This hands-on approach provides a fantastic learning experience which helps build practical music making skills and workflows.

  • I'm completely new to MPCs and music production, is this course suitable for me?

    Yes! The course fully structured and taught using easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorials. No prior knowledge is assumed and advanced concepts are only introduced once you have a firm grounding in both beginner and intermediate skills.

  • I’m quite experienced with MPCs, what does the MPC Bible offer me?

    Experienced MPC beat makers will gain valuable insights into the modern MPC3 ecosystem, getting hands-on experience with the new unified ‘1-2-1’ track system and new MPC3 features like clip matrix, advanced keygroups, mod matrix, Q-LINK macros, the XY pad, the Arranger, the XL channel strips and ‘slice motion'. You'll also delve deeply into advanced concepts such as instrument multisampling, working with external hardware, complex automations, synthesis, modulation and advanced sample editing techniques, along with countless new MPC3 tricks and techniques.

  • Why do I need the MPC Bible? Isn't there a manual that explains the MPC?

    The MPC Bible is a fully structured course that teaches you how to use the MPC to actually make music. You'll create two complete songs using a proven step-by-step process and along the way learn all the best features and workflows (all project files included so you can recreate everything in your MPC). The manual tells you that the features 'exist', the MPC Bible shows you how actually to use those features to create music!

  • Is the MPC Bible suitable for the 'MPC Sample'?

    No, the MPC Sample runs a completely different software compared to its larger standalone siblings. MPC Bible 3 is only compatible with touchscreen-enabled MPCs that run the full MPC3 firmware.

Technical Specs

Contents: 1600 page ebook plus all tutorial project files
Format: PDF & EPUB ebooks, plus MPC expansion for project files
Compatibility: All modern standalone MPCs running MPC 3.8 or greater
Supported Hardware: MPC Live (1, 2 & 3), MPC XL, MPC One / G2 / One+, MPC Key 37 / G2, MPC X, MPC X SE, MPC Key 61
Minimum Software/Firmware: MPC firmware 3.8+
Developer: Andy Avgousti (MPC-Tutor)
Delivery: Download instantly after purchase
Release Notes: MPC Bible 3 Release Notes

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