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.
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.

Customer Reviews
FAQs
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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+.
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Which version of the MPC firmware is this compatible with?
MPC Bible 3 is fully compatible with the latest standalone MPC firmware 3.8.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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 |