MPC-2600 is our tribute to one of the finest analog synths ever created, the legendary ARP 2600, featuring over 100 multisampled keygroup instruments for all modern MPCs and the Akai Force!
The ARP 2600 was one of defining analog synths of the 70s, a highly prized semi-modular analog beast used by countless artists including Herbie Hancock, The Who, Genesis, Jean-Michel Jarre, Stevie Wonder, Depeche Mode, Orbital and Joy Division.
In MPC-2600 we’ve combined the stunning tones of the 2600 with the MPC’s own filters, FX, envelopes and LFO to create 106 fast loading and expressive keygroup instruments including basses, leads, polyphonic pads and strings, keys, plucks, brasses and sound fx, suitable for creating your own melodies, riffs and chords in any style of electronic music:
Each instrument is already fully set up and ready to play; simply load your chosen patch and it will be mapped across your pads or keys automatically. All instruments are fully compatible with pad perform mode and the arpeggiator, with an array of expressive controls baked in including mod-wheel/touchstrip controllable LFO, pitch bend, portamento and velocity sensitive filters.
We also spent significant time optimising the instruments to ensure fast loading and minimum CPU usage, utilising ‘sustain looped’ samples to ensure minimal memory footprint. This means simultaneously loading dozens of instruments into any standalone project is never a problem.
Additional features include browser previews for quick and easy patch auditioning, custom pad colours to help identify each instrument type and file ‘tagging’ for speedy browser searching. For detailed installation instructions and usage tips, check out the 36 page user guide.
Requirements:
MPC-2600 is compatible with any modern MPC running MPC 2.10 (or greater) - this means it is 100% compatible with any of the following:
- MPC X, MPC Live (I & II), MPC One, MPC Key 61, MPC Key 37
- Akai Force (firmware 3.1 or greater)
- MPC Software
- MPC Beats App
- MPC Renaissance/MPC Studio/MPC Touch
- The MPC Studio ‘Mk 2’ controller (touchstrip can be used for pitch bend of LFO mod wheel control)
- Any non-MPC controller mapped to MPC Beats or the MPC Software
The download contains a dedicated installer for standalone MPCs & the Force, plus a separate ‘drag and drop’ XPN installer for the MPC Software and MPC Beats. Full step-by-step installation instructions are provided in the included User Guide .
Total disk space required for installation is 1.0 GB. Average instrument size is approximately 10MB.
Built For Modern MPCs & Force
MPC-2600 is compatible with all modern standalone MPCs running MPC2 & MPC3, the MPC Software, MPC Beats and the Akai Force.
FAQs
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Does this expansion support the arpeggiator and pad perform mode?
Yes, all our instruments are built using keygroup programs so they fully support features such as pad perform snd the arpeggiator in all modern MPCs and the Akai Force.
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Can I play the instruments with a MIDI control keyboard?
Yes, no problem. You can use a keyboard or just use the pads (or both).
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Is this easy to install on the MPC X/Live/One/Force?
Yes, very easy, we provide a 'standalone' version of the expansion which you simply drag and drop to your MPC/Force disk. Full installation instructions are included in the expansion download.
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Do the instruments take up much memory?
No! We spend a lot of time optimising our programs to use the smallest memory possible, including the use of sustain looping. Most programs are in the region of a few MB each so will have little impact on your MPC's memory and you'll be able to quickly load dozens of instruments into any project.
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How do I preview the different instruments before loading?
Go to the browser and make sure 'AUDITION > AUTO' is set. Now when you tap on an instrument in the browser the MPC will play a short audio demo for that instrument.
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How are the instruments organised in the browser?
We 'tag' all instruments and samples using Akai's recommended tagging system. In standalone browsers you can use the 'Search' option to view all instruments that match a specific tag or keyword (e.g. 'keys, 'lead', bass' etc). In the MPC Software instruments are automatically grouped/categorised by their tag. You can find out more about using the instruments in the included User Guide.
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Are these instruments synthesised or acoustic?
All the instruments in this collection are synthesised, using multisamples recorded from our collection of synths combined with subtractive synthesis techniques (utilising the MPC's own filters, LFO, envelopes and FX). If you are specifically looking for a collection of multisampled acoustic instruments, check out the MPC Instrument Collection.
Technical Specs
| Contents: | 1707 samples, 106 keygroup programs |
| Format: | MPC Expansion with XPM & WAV files |
| Compatibility: | Modern MPCs running MPC2 or MPC3 in standalone or controller mode. Also suitable for the Akai Force, MPC Software & MPC Beats |
| Supported Hardware: | MPC XL, MPC Live 3, MPC One / One+, MPC Live, MPC Live 2, MPC X / SE, MPC Key 37/61, Force. |
| Minimum Software/Firmware: | MPC 2.15, MPC 3.6, Force 3.3 |
| Disk Space Required For Installation: | 1.0 GB |
| Developer: | Pad Pimps & MPC-Samples |
| Delivery: | Download instantly after purchase |
| More Info: | MPC-2600 User Guide |
