A Cutting-Edge Production Suite

This new software version makes the legendary AKAI MPC recording system available to anyone that uses any MIDI controllers such as those from M-Audio, Native Instruments, Alesis, Novation, etc. You no longer need to own any MPC hardware to use the amazing MPC software on Mac or PC.

AKAI Professional announce MPC 2.2 software. Whether you're seeking freedom from computer based music production, or searching for the perfect controller for DAW-centric creative exploration, MPC Software 2.2 grants the ultimate in adaptive creative versatility.

Redefining the creative vista and driving MPC X and MPC Live in standalone and controller mode is Akai Professional's reimagined MPC Software 2.2; a cutting-edge production suite combining 128-track sequencing capability, real-time time stretching, clip-launch functionality, advanced MIDI editing capability, VST compatibility in controller mode, operation as a standalone application on Mac & PC, advanced sampling & audio editing/recording functionality, seamless DAW integration, a redesigned GUI and much more.

The new 2.2 update introduces a number of powerful production and performance features, including: Global MIDI Learn functionality - MPC's desktop software can now be controlled by any external MIDI control surface including keyboards & pad controllers; Project MIDI Learn functionality – now MPC standalone and desktop software's automatable parameters can be controlled by external MIDI control surfaces such as keyboards, pad controllers & MIDI mixers; Humanising functionality allowing users to randomize the timing or velocity of MIDI events for a truly natural, organic production experience; and, Random Event Generation, that when activated adds random melodic patterns and drum beats – the ultimate experimental and inspiring solution to spark new ideas or take productions to never before chartered heights.

Details.

This release includes MVP content, and a collection of 5 MPC expansion packs from AKAI : -

1) Hook City Trap n B Edition
2) Sound Mob
3) Vegas Festival
4) Melodic Horizon
5) Urban Roulette.

Product Features.

MPC 2.2 Software
128 track production suite
DAW integration
Open ended supported for all MIDI controllers
Real time stretch and pitch shift
MIDI control and advanced editing functionalities
5 additional MPC Expansion Packs
And more.

IT'S BIGGER THAN BEATS.

Outfitted with resizable faders, an adaptive channel strip, a dedicated audio track editing window, resizable waveform view and much more, MPC 2 is designed to be the ultimate platform for unrestricted creative versatility alongside must-have tools that deliver unprecedented surgical control.

INTRODUCING AUDIO TRACK RECORDING.

Outfitted with resizable faders, an adaptive channel strip, a dedicated audio track editing window, resizable waveform view and much more, MPC 2 is designed to be the ultimate platform for unrestricted creative versatility alongside must-have tools that deliver unprecedented surgical control.

REALTIME TIME-STRETCH AND PITCH-SHIFTING.

MPC 2 makes it easy to creatively manipulate the time and pitch of any source material: a chopped vocal in an audio track, a drum loop in a clip program or an orchestral phrase loaded into a chromatic sampler program.

HEAVYWEIGHT PRODUCTION HUB.

Latest version of the acclaimed composition software features audio track recording, real-time audio warping, Audio and MIDI drag-and-drop, along with enhanced Q-Link control.

MPC EXPANSIONS.

As musical styles evolve and new genres emerge, we stay on top of the current movements in sound to ensure your MPC is always stocked with the freshest new samples. Check here as we constantly release high quality, subgenre focused Expansion Packs for your MPC.

Windows Requirements.

Controller Mode: Windows 8.1 or newer
Minimum 2GB free disk space (20GB for all content)
Minimum 4GB RAM (8GB recommended)
Minimum Dual-core 2.5GHz CPU.

Mac Requirements.

Controller Mode: Mac OS X 10.10.5 or newer
Minimum 2GB free disk space (20GB for all content)
Minimum 4GB RAM (8GB recommended)
Minimum Dual-core 2.5GHz CPU.