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Akai MPC Sounds

MPC 500, MPC 2000, MPC 2000xl, MPC 2500 sounds are pre-programmed in .pgm program and .snd files. MPC instrument sounds feature one sample on each pad bank in each pgm file and are mapped across all of the pads. Using 16 levels is not recommened with these kits. Sound kits that...

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Akai MPC 4000 Sounds

MPC 4000 Sounds are pre-programmed in the Kontakt .akp format. Sound kits that feature 128 sounds will contain 4 .akp files: Drums (64), Effects (32), Instruments/ Synths (32) and then a fourth akp file containing both the Effects and Instruments (64). Kits including only Drums will have 2 .pgm files...

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Akai MPC 3000

MPC 3000 sounds are pre-programmed in .pgm program and .snd files. MPC 3000 instrument sounds feature one sample on each pad bank in each pgm file and are mapped across all of the pads. When using the download option, MPC 3000 sounds will not play on the computer. You must...

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Akai MPC 1000 Sounds

Akai MPC 1000 sounds are pre-programmed in .pgm program and .wav files. MPC 1000 instrument sounds feature one sample on each pad bank in each pgm file and are mapped across all of the pads. Using 16 levels is not recommended with these kits. To load MPC 1000 sounds on...

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