About The MPC500

The MPC500 is one of the best sampling/MIDI sequencers for under $500. We like it a lot — it's so small but has a big sound, and it's just like the MPC1000 or MPC2500, it just lacks some of the extras you get with those two powerhouse MPCs. This video series starts off with the back where we explain how to set up your MPC500 and what cables you'll need. Then we cover the front and teach you how all the buttons, knobs and Q-Link slider work so you can understand how the software works.

Next we start to sample and show you the best way to get your samples recorded and how to edit them so they sound just right. Now it's time to place the samples in a program so we can play them on a pad — then we edit the program allowing us to change volume, velocity, pitch and other parameters. Next we put them in a sequence to make a track. We even use our keyboard player Dave to show you how to record and save MIDI data and edit it. We explain every feature on the MPC500 to give you all the skills you need for your project.