MPC Beats
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Spec sheet
- Purpose
- MPC Beats is free software inspired by the MPC workflow for beat making and music production.Read 2 Oct 2026 · akaipro.com
- Free plan
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · akaipro.com
- Headquarters
- Cumberland, Rhode Island, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · akaipro.com
- Founded
- 1992Read 28 Sep 2026 · akaipro.com
- Maker
- Akai Professional is part of the inMusic family of brands.Read 2 Oct 2026 · akaipro.com
- Controller compatibility
- Akai states MPC Beats works with class-compliant USB controllers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · akaipro.com
- DAW plugin
- MPC Beats can run as a plugin inside a user's chosen DAW.Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.akaipro.com
- Desktop platforms
- Akai lists MPC Beats under Mac OS and Windows software.Read 2 Oct 2026 · akaipro.com
- Export
- Users can export audio or MIDI from MPC Beats when it is loaded as a plugin.Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.akaipro.com
- Getting started
- MPC Beats includes demo projects and project templates to help users learn the workflow.Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.akaipro.com
- Installation
- The MPC Beats installer is available through the inMusic Software Center and does not require an authorization code to use.Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.akaipro.com
- Learning support
- Akai directs users to MPC Beats Academy tutorials covering the software's features and functions.Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.akaipro.com
- Security and compliance
- The product pages and support articles reviewed do not state MPC Beats security or compliance certifications.Read 2 Oct 2026 · akaipro.com
- Sequences
- MPC Beats lets users create dynamic sequences with AIR plugins and sample packs, then record, arrange, and mix them into tracks.Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.akaipro.com
- Third-party plugins
- MPC Beats supports 64-bit VST2 or AU plugins, and Akai says VST3 plugins are not supported.Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.akaipro.com
- Track limit
- MPC Beats supports up to 8 MIDI tracks and 2 audio tracks per sequence.Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.akaipro.com
Plans and prices
MPC Beats Free Free beat-making software Read 2 Oct 2026 · akaipro.com
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