Save 35% on this bundle containing all 6 of our fully multisampled acoustic drum kits, featuring a flexible mix of vintage and contemporary drum set ups, perfect for laying down realistic, organic sounding drum tracks.
MPC Drummer includes the following kits:
- Downbeat Kit 3 – a vintage Ludwig Downbeat Kit recorded with 40 articulations, brushed snares, MPCe kits and MIDI groove library
- The Modern Session Kit – a 2010 Gatton 'Corian' Kit, with two snares, four toms & multiple cymbals, snapshot kits & MIDI groove library
- The 1977 Session Kit – a 1977 Premier B304 Elite Kit, with multiple snares, snapshots & MIDI groove library
- The Pro Studio Kit – a Sonor Designer kit, a modern, contemporary sounding kit
- The 60s Funk Kit – a Gretsch Round Badge kit, recorded to analog tape for an authentic 60s funk/soul vibe.
- The Raw 70s Kit - a 1970s Ludwig Classic drum kit, recorded to tape, with a gritty fat tone, perfect for creating live sounding hip hop breaks.
Each drum kit in MPC Drummer features a minimum of 16 unique articulations recorded over multiple dynamic levels, with additional round robins to bring extra realism in your drum performances. Here’s a video walkthrough of the expansion version of the 1977 Session Kit:
All kits are pre-mapped across your MPC pads in a finger- drumming-friendly way; just load up and start playing. We’ve created versions for all modern MPC models, fully optimised for the new MPC Live 3, MPC One / One+, MPC Live 1 & 2, MPC X, MPC Key 37/61, Akai Force, MPC Software and MPC Beats, all containing additional snapshots/patches covering a range of different styles. Expansion editions require MPC 2.11+ or Force 3.1+
Legacy MPC versions of all of the raw multisampled kits are also provided, with compatibility for the MPC1000, MPC5000, MPC2500, MPC500 and JJOS.
MPC Drummer 3 – the most comprehensive collection of multisampled acoustic drum kits currently available for MPCs. Available to download instantly after purchase.
Built For MPC & Force
MPC Drummer 4 is compatible with all modern standalone MPCs, MPC Software, MPC Beats and the Akai Force. It also includes a version for MPC1000/2500/500/5000/JJOS
FAQs
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What is a multisampled drum kit?
Rather than use just one sample for each instrument in a kit, a multisampled drum kit contains multiple recordings of each instrument covering a range of different playing methods and techniques. For example, a snare could be provided with a 'centre' hit, a rim shot, a cross stick, flam, edge hit, roll and so on. These are called 'articulations'. Each articulation is recorded over a number of different velocities to capture the natural dynamics. The sounds are then assigned to MPC drum programs to create a very realistic sounding finger drumming kit that can be used for live performing or for sequencing in your MPC or DAW.
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So how do I use this kit?
In the MPC, just select a program file compatible with your MPC model, load it up into your MPC, assign to a sequencer track and start playing, just like any other MPC program. Full installation and usage instructions for each are included with the product. We've already configured everything for you, but you can also tweak the program parameters, effects and layout to your own unique taste.
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What is a round robin?
To mimic the subtle changes in timbre you can hear each time you play a note on an acoustic instrument, we record multiple 'takes' for each note and set up the MPC program to play back one of these samples randomly each time you play that particular note. This is referred to as a 'round robin'.
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Is this easy to install in standalone MPCs and the Force?
Yes, we provide two separate installers, one for 'standalone' use and one for installation directly into the MPC Software/MPC Beats. The standalone version is simply copied directly to the 'Expansions' folder on your MPC/Force disk, the MPC Software XPN file is just dragged directly into the software. Full instructions for both standalone and MPC Software installation are provided in the included User Guide.
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Does this expansion work with the Akai Force?
Yes, all our MPC Expansions can also be installed in the Akai Force. Simply use the supplied 'standalone' installer and drag and drop this to the 'Expansions' folder on your Akai Force disk. The supplied User Guide contains full installation instructions.
Technical Specs
| Contents: | Over 2000 multisampled drums, 16-32 unique articulations per kit, with up to 4 round robins & up to 12 dynamic levels per articulation |
| Format: | 24 bit WAV |
| Compatibility: | All modern MPCs running in standalone or controller mode. Also suitable for the Akai Force, MPC Software, MPC Beats & legacy MPCs. |
| Supported Hardware: | MPC XL, MPC Live 3, MPC One / One+, MPC Live, MPC Live 2, MPC X / SE, MPC Key 37/61, Force, MPC1000, MPC2500, MPC500, MPC5000, JJOS, MPC2000XL |
| Minimum Software/Firmware: | MPC 2.15, MPC 3.6, Force 3.3 |
| Disk Space Required For Installation: | 4GB |
| Developer: | Pad Pimps |
| Delivery: | Download instantly after purchase |
| More Info: | MPC Drummer 4 User Guide |
