Bring the legendary feel and workflow of the MPC to your Mac or Windows computer with the MPC Premier Software from AKAI Professional. This 128-track sequencer is a complete DAW on its own in standalone mode, and can also integrate completely into your existing DAW setup. The software offers a wealth of professional features including time stretching, clip launching, advanced MIDI editing, sampling, audio editing, and much more to help you quickly and easily create professional-sounding beats and songs in a variety of genres. This Premier version includes AKAI's VIP software, 10 MPC expansion packs, and an extensive suite of plug-in instruments and effects
Software Features at a Glance
- 128-track production suite
- DAW integration
- Autosampler
- Crossfade looper
- Open-ended supported for all MIDI controllers
- Realtime time stretch and pitch shift
- MIDI control and advanced editing functionalities
- 10 additional MPC Expansion Packs
- AKAI's VIP 3.1 software
- AIR Music Technology's full AIEP 3 Complete plug-in suite (Velvet, Transfuser, Hybrid 3, etc)
- AIR TubeSynth, Bassline, and Electric plug-in instruments
- 16 classic AIR effects from Pro Tools
- 12 AIR plug-ins specifically written for MPC
- Mother Ducker sidechain effect
AIR Vocal Suite
Record and mix the perfect vocals right in the MPC. Whether on standalone devices or in the MPC desktop software, the AIR Vocal Insert Effects Suite delivers the modern vocal production tools featured across all contemporary music. From Rap to Pop and R&B and beyond, this vocal plug-in collection is an essential toolkit with popular pitch and harmonic effects like those used by top music producers and mix engineers around the world.
AIR Effects
For music production that pushes the boundaries of genre and style, you need more than just sounds and drum samples. AIR Stutter and Granulator are just part of the 7 additions to the AIR Insert Effects library for creating dynamic song arrangements and transition FX. Create exciting beat drops, climactic song bridges, unique sound design, and more, with the new AIR Insert Effects plug-ins.
MPC Plug-In Instruments
MPC expands the included content with 4 plug-in instruments for a diverse set of inspiring sounds. These powerful instruments aren’t just basic emulations of iconic analog synthesizers but interactive sound engines with built-in processing and controls for experimenting and creating inventive sounds. These additional plug-in instruments include:
- AIR Hype, a powerful synthesizer instrument
- AIR Mellotron: a faithful recreation of a legendary tape-based sampling keyboard
- AIR Solina: based on the classic string synthesizer keyboard
- WayOutWare Odyssey: a faithful recreation of the all-time favorite analog duophonic synth with added extensive control
USB Audio Interface Support
MPC standalone devices feature support for class-compliant audio interface devices for expanded audio input and output. Connect your favorite class-compliant audio interface for up to 32 inputs and outputs. Route audio to your favorite outboard gear for analog processing or record live drums and create your own breakbeats and loops right on your MPC One, MPC Live II, and MPCX. Support for plug-and-play audio interface devices expands the standalone power of MPC, making it the very center of your entire recording studio setup.
Drum and Keygroup Engine Updates
The MPC Drum Program and Keygroup engines are enhanced for more creativity and on-the-fly performance effects. AKAI Sample Tail adds a natural decay to samples, eliminating abrupt chops and clip noises. Keygroup Programs have a Portamento feature for smooth note slides as well as achieving the ubiquitous 808 kick-drum glide sound of contemporary music production. The Drum Programs also have 12 plug-in effects—some including RingMode, BitCrush, and Bass Enhancer, that are great for realtime processing and the spontaneous manipulation of drum samples.
Workflow Enhancements
MPC has its most efficient workflow ever. Finding samples is lightning fast with new Recursive Search, which digs deep into all folders and matches the search terms. With Key Detection, MPC will automatically detect the key of the imported sample, saving you time previously spent randomly guessing and clicking piano-roll notes. Browse and search MPC Plug-in Instrument presets right from the File, Media, and TUI browsers for a super convenient way to find and select instrument presets. Create and save custom effects chains with the FX Racks function, enabling quick access to frequently used audio-processing plug-ins without interrupting the creative flow.