How to Transfer MPC Expansions Into Your Device For Standalone Use - Tutorial

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Today I’m Showing people who are new to the MPC Community how to transfer MPC Expansions from the MPC Software onto your MPC Live, MPC One, MPC X, or your MPC Live 2.
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[@Azteq3000]

Bro on God youre the only one who showed me what i needed to know in under 2 mins. Much love bro, thanks for all that you do

[@GhettoStyles]

You're Welcome!

[@huxleymitchell5407]

i guess Im quite off topic but does anybody know a good place to watch newly released movies online ?

[@HeartSoulLeake]

I was almost confused about the fact that the SD CARD had to be inside the MPC ONE and the MPC ONE had to be connected to the computer. But thank you for clearing it up at the end.

[@garyjohnson1926]

for real!!!!

[@nohandsignalgaming5641]

3years later. And this tutorial was very helpful for me in 2023.. Thanks dude

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome!

[@xXLe3Xx]

dawg THANK YOU idk how everyones videos keep skipping steps

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome

[@KillingPepperonies]

Omg. Bruh. This is BY FAR the best tutorial I've seen on this. All the other ones talk about transferring to another device like an SD card or external HDD. I tried those and I couldn't get it to work for some reason. I didn't even know you could just transfer straight to the internal drive. That is exactly what I installed the drive in there for! LoL. To load my sounds and any future sounds/expansions. I feel like I just found the last infinity stone to completely unlock my MP! 😂 Thank you so much bro!

[@GhettoStyles]

You are very welcome!

[@fantaztikbeatz]

Just got my Live 2 and you been a blessing bro getting me up to speed!!!

[@GhettoStyles]

🙏🏾

[@kannon3979]

Thanks bro! I just bought an used AKAI MPC LIVE from my local pawnshop. Perfect Timing!

[@GhettoStyles]

Glad it helped. If it is your first MPC welcome to the gang!

[@xmoneyx._]

In my opinion you explain it way better then the other videos on KZbin. Thank you sir.

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome

[@davidcooke779]

OMG I've been so confused by this for months! Thank you so much for showing the way you export them from MPC to SD card!!

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome!

[@davidcooke779]

@@GhettoStyles Do you have to plug your MPC One into the computer or can you just plug the SD card in and transfer them straight onto that?

[@GhettoStyles]

@@davidcooke779 if the computer has a SD Card reader/Slot you can just put the card into the computer. If not you will have to connect the MPC One to the computer and put it into Controller mode.

[@KatalistProductionsKozzySasha]

Thanks for this! Had a MPC 2000xl back in the day and then a MPC Studio. Wanted a standalone again so I just ordered the MPC One+ and I was wondering how I would get my expansions onto the MPC One+ so thanks for the video its a big help!

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome!

[@richardharmon9596]

Appreciate you Big Time !!!! Definitely needed your direction

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome!

[@lycidos8752]

You’re the best bro I got nervous at first but you showed me how to do it thanks a lot

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome!

[@CEEPMDEE]

@GhettoStyles! You really made my day, brother. THANK YOU! INFINITE RESPECT!

[@GhettoStyles]

Very welcome!

[@hakimhakim-tv4ps]

Highly appreciated. Thats exactly what inwas looking for. All the best. May your channel thrive and grow

[@GhettoStyles]

Thank you and you’re welcome!

[@muzzix]

Simple, short, & sweet and worked perfectly!!

[@GhettoStyles]

Glad it helped!

[@kenfcarzn]

Very and straight to the point great video

[@GhettoStyles]

Thank you sir!

[@jonjones1210]

You're an absolute star! This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!!!

[@GhettoStyles]

You're very welcome!

[@garyjohnson1926]

Excellent man, really appreciate the video.

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome!

[@pukaputyouon3233]

Most helpful video🌟 thank you bro

[@GhettoStyles]

Wel;come!

[@LiftedNoise]

Great video brother 👏 very well explained for all us standalone nerds 🙏 thank You. Just shared.

[@GhettoStyles]

Much appreciated! Just trying to help out my folks!

[@SynicalBeats]

Thank you, I've trying to figure this out.

[@GhettoStyles]

You’re welcome!

[@Dipmanchip]

Thank you so much bro, I spent $300+ on expansions only to find out I couldn’t drag and drop them the old fashioned way into standalone like you can do with the free F9 instruments pack, which is the only expansion I had installed up to that point. I was ready to throw my MPC out the window cause I thought I lost out on the money then I found your vid. Akai should cut you a check for doing their job.

[@GhettoStyles]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@vaughnwalker1840]

You got got I just figured out all these expansions people been selling on ebay is free.

[@GhettoStyles]

@@vaughnwalker1840 oh wow that’s crazy. I don’t trust eBay. People shady on there.

[@oO5Dynasty]

Yo man you are the man! I actually never did this before, even a experience person can learn something new. Thank you!

[@GhettoStyles]

You’re welcome!

[@nolidcreations]

You're always willing to help.. Thank you Sincerely 💜

[@GhettoStyles]

No Lid Creations I try.

[@dannyr6791]

You Just answered a bunch of my questions. This was very helpful. Thanks man!

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome!

[@bijoudrains2896]

Really helpful. Thank you.

[@GhettoStyles]

Very welcome and thank you also!

[@1980VINZ]

Thank you bro Big salut from France 🇫🇷 Vinz🙋‍♂️

[@GhettoStyles]

All love!

[@garysmalloneearth8527]

Thanks for that video, Akai needs to remember that some of us are just starting with their products. Their website tutorial didn't help. Thanks for helping.

[@GhettoStyles]

No Problem!

[@donjezza]

I normally avoid using the software on a computer but it's good to know that it has its uses. Thanks for making Block Squad Fresh installable by just dragging the folder onto my SD card I like that way better :)

[@GhettoStyles]

had to make it as easy as possible

[@djvirusspreading]

Very nice video . Very informative . Always sharing knowledge 👏👏👏.

[@GhettoStyles]

Thanks

[@ZShow1111]

Thank you very much for the awesome video!

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome

[@sprstar618]

Thanks Bruh for another great lesson-you hooked me up yet again!

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome!

[@Mosiah23d]

Thanks for the Video Bro!!!

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome!

[@ydnaanicep2196]

Good-looking out G

[@GhettoStyles]

No problem

[@mattpocock8393]

Nice one pal. Alltough it took me a couple of hours to work out this one: this will only work for the expansions. The VSTs Like The Wub, Hybrid, the 809, hybrid etc... Although these show on the list, you cant transfer these as they are VSTs in their own right. -Shame as these are the ones I wanted for stand alone. -Just thought I'd share that in case anyone else is scratching their head...

[@GhettoStyles]

My apologies for not mentioning this in the video. I will note however that as of now it could very well be possible that Akai will port these VSTs to standalone in the future.

[@lindasson]

Good tutorial bro and nice visuals!🙏🏾✊🏾

[@oO5Dynasty]

Agreed!

[@GhettoStyles]

Thanks.

[@elBiter]

Straight to the point. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@GhettoStyles]

No problem

[@TheLexnetwork]

Great job on this video simple and easy

[@GhettoStyles]

Thank you! Glad it helped.

[@kingofbadnewz7085]

Appreciate you

[@g-track5065]

Thanks Big Dog!!!!!

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome

[@zachyzach1124]

Thanks man, made it painless

[@GhettoStyles]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@bijoudrains2896]

Thanks!

[@GhettoStyles]

No problem! and thank you! Sorry I saw this so late!

[@jeremychangthoralek]

Thank you

[@GhettoStyles]

You're welcome

[@lewiswilson592]

I see this video is some months I just purchased the Live 2 days ago got the firmware installed you know through my computer update good looking for this one bro

[@GhettoStyles]

No doubt

[@linfr8066]

Explained perfectly!" Thank you.👍🏼

[@GhettoStyles]

Linf R you’re welcome! 👌🏾

[@tyroneoneal4921]

New to the game.

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome aboard!

[@Diceicecharliebeats]

Awesome bro thank you you’ve done well with this 1

[@GhettoStyles]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@charlesscrogginsjr.7604]

Awesome....

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome!

[@bwest6275]

Thank you so much, this was helpful :)

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome

[@Disisions]

Easy and to the point Thank You 🙏

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome!

[@cyborgchimpy]

this is great. I find it weird a bit though that you cannot access the internal drive ?...I just got the MPC live 2 and when I connect to a computer I cannot use any of the sounds that came with it.

[@GhettoStyles]

I don't recommend using the internal built in drive at all. You can use the same sounds that come with the MPC that are built in but you have to download and install them from your Akai account. It is optional downloads but very much worth doing.

[@cyborgchimpy]

@@GhettoStyles thanks! appreciate the comment :). I only got this a few days ago and am new to sample focused devices. I own a NI Maschine MK3 as well, but its much more synth focused. a different kinda game. so since i'm new its nice to have the library to practice with. Thanks!

[@GhettoStyles]

@@cyborgchimpy No problem at all. You can implement some of those same synth based techniques with the MPC as well.

[@binarysun_]

Well done mate, thank you! 🙂

[@GhettoStyles]

Binary Sun you’re welcome!

[@MatrixKeys]

Yoo those edits were tight.

[@GhettoStyles]

I tried to keep it clean

[@vaughnwalker1840]

Dam they been selling expansions on ebay for the longest. Crazy.

[@nolidcreations]

Awesome informative tutorial....easy to follow along...Thanks for sharing this helpful info ..Loving the background music also .... it's soothing 💯🙏🏾

[@cedricjamesjr1]

Does this work the same with VSTs like Fabric XL that I have bought on my PC but need to put it on my MPC X. I mean I guess I can try and see myself, but you are pretty helpful. This is the second time one of my searches led me to your videos. So, thank you for that.

[@GhettoStyles]

@@cedricjamesjr1 no it does not work the same for VSTs. In the case of VSTs you have to login to your AKAI account on your MPC X in standalone in preferences under the ACTIVATE PLUGINS tab. If you are not logged in you click login and scan the QR code will your phone. Once logged in you should see plugins listed and you can download and install them there. NOTE: AKAI only allows plugins to be activated on two machines.

[@cedricjamesjr1]

@GhettoStyles So I bought the Sonivox Film Companion bundle and it only seems to let me use it on the PC vs the MPC X. I don't know but it seems like you should be able to use it on the X.

[@GhettoStyles]

@@cedricjamesjr1 Traditional VSTs do not work in standalone. Sonnovox will only work in controller mode.

[@cedricjamesjr1]

@GhettoStyles Man, I wish they did, though. Thank you for the info. Subscribed.

[@markevans6242]

Ok! I was Good until You went to Export Expansion to Standalone MPC bcuz I had My SD card in My MacBook. Was I suppose to have in My MPCX?

[@GhettoStyles]

Sorry for just seeing this comment. If you are using a SD card to store all of your sounds yes it should have been in the MPC.

[@maaslumking1834]

Hi, thanks for the videos. Could you please help me out? I tried this for the optional Legacy Expansions (the 809, bank, noize, wub) and i got nothin. I tried it exactly like you explain it plus other ways. when I get to the export window, I can choose my ssd drive in the mpcx but there are no options for expansions for export. I also have no idea how to get the sonivox and 2 sets of air stuff onto my mpcx for standalone. Please advise. Thanks.

[@GhettoStyles]

The instruments you named are all standard VSTs and do not work in standalone at this times. It is my hope that they will be converted to standalone now that we have plugins that can run without a computer.

[@ItsLadyDfool]

What about packs that don’t have an exe file to add to the beats software? I have a pack that has several sub folders and won’t simply drag to my usb 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@GhettoStyles]

Are you trying to use those packs inside a Standalone MPC? If so you can just drag that folder to your MPC SSD or SD Card location. If you are trying to use it with the software you can just navigate to where these folders are located on the computer or drag and drop the samples into the software. If you want to turn those folders into MPC Ecpansion packs you need to use the optional Expansion Builder to do that.

[@rickyentertainment9405]

I really want too start my channel but I’m camera shy ☺️

[@GhettoStyles]

Ricky Entertainment940 just do it anyway. After a few videos in it will get easier I promise.

[@oO5Dynasty]

Start your channel, we will support you!

[@imakebeats203]

Salute, im trying to figure out if i can download expansion thru my android. I known its sad but i don't have a computer and use my phone for everything

[@GhettoStyles]

It’s possible if your particular phone has an SD card. Then you can transfer that to the MPC. Might be hit or miss depending on the quality of the phones cell and WiFi capabilities.

[@imakebeats203]

@@GhettoStyles appreciate u

[@marcusbradford2014]

Great video

[@GhettoStyles]

Thanks

[@darcyblackmon5222]

Thank you bro, so much 👍🏿

[@GhettoStyles]

No problem!

[@0x80O0oOverfl0w]

I know this is an old video but I'm struggling with these expansions. I'm following your video but some stuff just won't export. So take Hybrid 3, it shows up in my expansions, but when I click export it's nowhere to be found. Also I have a bunch of VST/AUs in the store, are these limited to the MPC desktop software only?

[@GhettoStyles]

You are probably doing it right but Hybrid is a VST. Those do not transfer. Only expansion packs will transfer over. Although this video is old this particular process is still the same.

[@hansolodolo92]

thanks bruh

[@GhettoStyles]

Wes no problem!

[@gtor71]

This was really helpful! Is there a way to export plugins to standalone MPC in a similar manner? I have the live 2

[@GhettoStyles]

No you cannot export plugins like that but you CAN use the AutoSampler to turn plugin patches/sounds into keygroups that you will be able to use in standalone.

[@Thebirdfromreo]

My (read only) is only showing up but now the “MPC ONE”. Can anyone help me?

[@GhettoStyles]

If you have a sizable SD Card you can install it to that then put the SD Card in the MPC One.

[@yahslimitlessvisionoftruth3336]

Keep it coming another great video. Question have you been able to get the sounds generated in the 809 plugin ( when you pull up the 809 icon you can hit on the pads in the photo and their way differant than the ones in the regular pool area of the plugin) to map to the pads?

[@GhettoStyles]

Thanks for the comment. It’s been a very long time since I used the 809 plugin. I will look into it when I get a chance.

[@yahslimitlessvisionoftruth3336]

@@GhettoStyles ok thx

[@freejazzbone]

Thank you for the info, question: after one has successfully transfered to the mpc hardware for stand-alone, how difficult is it to uninstall from the the computer? I just purchased a mpc live 2 (June 2022) and it comes with so many downloads, I need to save space on Drive C, also it looks like there's NO way to choose a different drive for the initial installation (content) on computer, don't want to deal with the so called "symbiotic" method either, got enough sounds/samples/presets, etc. with my Cubase, Halion, Native Instruments, Elektron. thank you very much again!

[@GhettoStyles]

It’s fairly easy to do. It does have an uninstaller. Just be aware that only the drum expansions will transfer. The plugins that come with it will not. The plugins like the Riser or the Wub only work in the computer. Also note that while the main software can only be installed on the C or home drive the expansions can be installed wherever you choose. As an example ALL OF MINE are installed on a 2TB SSD installed inside my MPC.

[@freejazzbone]

@@GhettoStyles hello, thanks for replying, i did not realize the expansions could be installed on non-home drives, thanks for the tips. The amount of extra expansions/content that comes with the initial MPC Live 2 purchase is staggering, lots of extras, i got it because of the near linear based sequencer, 999 bars per sequence, been frustrated with the Roland (lack of bar length) or Elektron (4 bar patterns syndrome, etc.) Maschine is rock solid integration w/DAW but NI's MIDI pretty weak, etc. Although they all sound fantastic, I need a linear sequencer for my work flow/composing, yet want an alternative to a computer/DAW, hoping the MPC will rock my world, Akai's legendary, eh? thanks again for your time!

[@GhettoStyles]

@@freejazzbone I believe the MPC is a powerhouse you can install expansions on a different drive you will just have to browse to it manually and it will not automatically show inside the MPC browser. It will work though. The MIDI in the MPC has been much improved with a ton of flexibility but it still has its flaws because it cannot route MIDI from one plugin to another just yet. It can control a crap load of external devices though and the ability to use third party audio interfaces is a big deal also specially if you happen to have something big. I believe it supports up to 32 inputs.

[@kingsteve6719]

Good afternoon will this work with the Mpcx and do you have a tutorial on how to use expansion packs? Thank you

[@GhettoStyles]

This will work with any MPC from the Live and up. I show how to use expansion packs a bit in my MPC Beats video and I also have a few videos on a cost friendly expansion I created called BlockSquad Fresh. Feel free to check those out.

[@kingsteve6719]

@@GhettoStyles Thank you for replying big bro, will try it and check out BlockSquad...

[@kingsteve6719]

@@GhettoStyles Thank you big bro🙏🏾

[@gabeg2674]

Hey I have a question, I bought a MPC live secondhand and it has a bunch of drum kits and instruments on it but I can’t transfer them to my computer version of the MPC software do you have any tips on how I could transfer the drum kits and instruments?

[@GhettoStyles]

All MPCs come with 10GB of drum kits and sounds built in. If you purchased the MPC software those sounds come with it as well. They just need to be downloaded and installed. If there are sounds other than the default sounds on it you can transfer those using a SD card. If it has a HDD or SSD installed then you can access it by connecting it to a computer and putting the MPC in controller mode.

[@gabeg2674]

@@GhettoStyles thx for that!

[@MarcellJjr]

Can you do the reverse if you lost everything on your computer?

[@GhettoStyles]

You can copy it back to the original location from the MPC hard drive or storage location or you can connect the MPC to the computer in controller mode and navigate to your expansion folder and access it that way.

[@MarcellJjr]

@@GhettoStyles I went ahead and pulled them from my MPC and created new expansions and it works fine. Just drag and drop from the expansion folder on your Mpc to your computers builder and were back in business. You should make a video on this, no one has yet!

[@GhettoStyles]

@@MarcellJjr Thanks. I might look into it. It's fairly simple. Might be useful for some people though.

[@Infiniteinsightsmedia]

i also have the F9 expansion on sd card that won't transfer any way to upload it to the software?

[@GhettoStyles]

Yes. You can do it the same way or you can download the standalone version of the F9 and add it to the SD card manually

[@gersonreyes8946]

I have to put my memory card and connect my computer to my Akai with a usb ? Or ??

[@GhettoStyles]

Yes unless your computer has a SD card reader. If it has a SD card reader you can just put the SD card in the computer. If not then YES YOU WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE MPC CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND ALSO IN CONTROLLER MODE with the SD card inserted.

[@GhettoStyles]

Not yelling just highlighting importance by the way.

[@ipainthouses3084]

Just new to mpc , bought mpk mini mk3 and now i know a bit how it works i want to buy mpc one+. But i was wondering how to transfer expansion packs from mk3 to one+. So if i want to buy a 3rd party pack for on mpc one+ , this is the way to do it ? I assume i can not buy it via mpc one , once i bought it ? Sorry if its a dumb question, like i said im new to it . All the best from tge netherlands

[@GhettoStyles]

If you have expansions that you have already purchased this is how you would get them on your new MPC. IF YOU GET A MPC DO NOT USE THE BUILT IN STORAGE. Get a SD Card or an external SSD drive.

[@ipainthouses3084]

@@GhettoStyles thanks man , yes i undrstood the internal storage isnt much

[@londonsounds6212]

Please can someone help i just cannot install the instruments on my MPC One! I can install instruments but not instruments like the Wub which ive downloaded. I can get them in MPC software but not onto standalone. I can find the folder on my MPC but I cant open the synth or its sounds!. Thanks

[@GhettoStyles]

Those plugins do not work in standalone at this time they only work in CONTROLLER MODE.

[@londonsounds6212]

@@GhettoStyles thank you so much!!! Iv been confused for months!!!!!

[@dtfluker1617]

Thanks for the vids!! Quick question. How can you search expansions in standalone according to instrument tags such as bells , piano 808s

[@GhettoStyles]

there is not an extensive tagging system as of yet. You have to tap on the Expansion in the browser then type what you want in the search bar (808, Bass, Piano, etc)

[@dtfluker1617]

@@GhettoStyles right on Bro. Just checked it out once I read this!! 👍

[@TRaddcliff]

once you've transferred the expansion to the hardware, can you uninstall from the computer?

[@GhettoStyles]

I guess you could if you wanted to.

[@TRaddcliff]

@@GhettoStyles I never use the software and could use the reclaimed space on my computer

[@larrytan73]

do you have a mixing console..how do you track you beats!

[@purposeinabundance6063]

How do we put the Mpc one in standalone mode

[@GhettoStyles]

Menu button then tap the computer chip icon in the top right of the screen. In standalone that icon will be a computer screen.

[@purposeinabundance6063]

@@GhettoStyles thanks man your video just saved me. I just got the Mpc 1 + and live 2 retro and I have no idea how to do this shit. It’s been very frustrating. I finally figured out how to get the expansion from the inmusic website. Now I’m tryna figure out how to get the ones you can pay for? Any idea. 😭

[@safwanfallatah8611]

What about other VSTs not from EXPANSIONS??

[@GhettoStyles]

VSTs outside of the ones built in cannot run on the MPC in standalone currently.

[@wallowen10]

when i bring up my export menu my new plug ins arent showing like the 809, the bank, the noise, etc howd you get the come into your tools?

[@GhettoStyles]

All expansions installed in the software should show up. If you just installed them you might have to restart the software. Also FYI you cannot export plugins. Only expansions.

[@JAY-EMPIRE]

Nice 👍🏽

[@GhettoStyles]

Thanks!

[@JAY-EMPIRE]

Keep it up bro

[@AliAusAachen]

I am very new to it, so sorry for nobby questions. What’s a controller mode? What file system is supported for the sd card or does the mpc formats the card?

[@GhettoStyles]

The MPC has two maid modes. Controller Mode allows it to connect to a computer and Standalone where the MPC will work under it’s own power. The best supported format is exFAT, and yes you can use the MPC to format an SD card but most already come usable.

[@AliAusAachen]

Ghetto Styles thanks for the reply.

[@GhettoStyles]

No problem

[@AliAusAachen]

Ghetto Styles what settings do you use to get good velocity response?

[@GhettoStyles]

AliAusAachen I actually never changed the defaults on mine.

[@thahomie773]

Do you have a video on how to download expansions or drumkits from 3rd party into the MPC software or standalone

[@GhettoStyles]

If it is a proper .XPN file you just drag it and drop it anywhere on the software and you will get a popup to install it. For standalone you put it in your Expansions folder. Also if you drag and drop it into the software you can always use this method to get it into standalone as well. Some 3rd party expansions are not properly formatted and don’t show up in the expansion list. If that is the case to use it you have to manually browse to the location.

[@thahomie773]

@@GhettoStyles oh ok yea because I dropped it in the software but it’s not showing

[@GhettoStyles]

@@thahomie773 was it a .xpn file?

[@GhettoStyles]

@@thahomie773 on the MPC go into your browser then select PLACES then go to the drive where your expansions are then go into your expansions folder. You can also access them that way.

[@thahomie773]

@@GhettoStyles I don’t even know it didn’t give a description on the site I had got it off bolo the producer site

[@youtubenatan]

If I have an expansion (F9 expansion) loaded in my MPC One with my thumb drive or the sd card, if I remove it, will the expansions still be in the MPC One, or does the thumb drive or sd card have to stay in the One at all times? I have my thumb drive in with the expansion on it right now, but I don't know if I can eject it or not? Thanks...SBN RESONATE

[@GhettoStyles]

Great question. The MPC One does have a small amount of internal storage but I do not recommend using it because once it is full the MPC WILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MEMORY. As far as the thumb drive or SD Card it must be connected to the MPC One in order to use the expansions. Those expansions will not be accessible if you remove the drive and the MPC One is the only one where an internal SSD cannot be installed so either thumb drives or SD Cards are your options.

[@nnm7761]

🙌

[@GhettoStyles]

Welcome

[@nnm7761]

@@GhettoStyles thanks ;)

[@g-track5065]

How do you get air music expansion on there I have them on the sd card but won't come up in the mpc one

[@GhettoStyles]

Which expansions are you referring to? If it is the NEW AIR Instruments I have a video that shows how to install them here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKrOnaKIi556f8U If you are talking about the old retro instruments they cannot be installed at this time but that could be subject to change in the near future.

[@g-track5065]

@@GhettoStyles Air music Tech expansions

[@g-track5065]

my wifi wave on the mpc still spining I just got this mpc one i can log in online with the computer but standalone it spinning (inmusic)

[@g-track5065]

inmusic profile needs connected my G

[@GhettoStyles]

@@g-track5065 So like the DB-33, Loom, Xpand2 etc? If it is those they do not work in Standalone at this time.

[@BEASTBEATS700]

Hey bro why mines keep saying I have not selected any expansions to export when I do have expansions check tht I want to export? Please help me out because I’ve had my Mpc 2 live for 9 days and been trying to get expansions to export to my ssd drive to start using my Mpc and Akia dosent even answer back I’m kinda sorry now tht I even brought this thing it’s really frustrated bro please help me out I’ll cash app u to show me how to get me running bro. I appreciate u in advance

[@GhettoStyles]

Have you installed all of the included sounds and expansions on your computer? There are a lot. The VST sounds will not transfer to the MPC. The sounds that WILL transfer are the expansions that include drum programs and keygroups. The easiest way to make sure you transfer everything you can is make sure they are and checked on both pages or click SELECT ALL at the bottom. If it still says you don't have expansions installed I would first say that you might need to install everything. I believe the MPC comes with 4 expansions off of memory the biggest of which is THE VAULT 2.0.

[@BEASTBEATS700]

@@GhettoStyles how would I kno if the exspansions and keygroups

[@BEASTBEATS700]

And if u wouldn’t mind bro Wht are some other good expansions I could buy tht has fire 808s, snares, trap, hip hop ?

[@GhettoStyles]

@@BEASTBEATS700 first I have to plug mine. You can check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3SYgJxomsSkgcU there has been a lot of videos made with it also. Here is a playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLvI-FVnea9TQefWVyRWbJE3JKEw6vWG7i Akai has a bunch of good ones. Check out Aarab Muzik, the Soul Provider series, Dojo Dust, F9, Underground Trap, Trap & B you can also check out my man at soo100.com/ or Masada here thecyclekit.com/ The Repository is dope.

[@GhettoStyles]

@@BEASTBEATS700 The expansions that are transferrable are as follows if you have the MPC Live 2: The Vault, Essential Instruments, EDM & Future House, The Bank, Trap & Deep House Drums, Essential Sound Libraries, Factory Content, F9 Expansion Pack, and Sonic Boom. There is a ton of stuff that comes with the MPC if you take the time to download it all and it comes with more than this but these are the ones you can transfer to the MPC to use in STANDALONE.

[@Metroplex313]

can you instal the expansion into the internal memory?

[@GhettoStyles]

Are you referring to built in storage or and added SSD or SD card? You can add some of it to the built in storage but it is only about 6GB and I highly recommend against using it because the MPC WILL start having proof the built in internal storage is full. I highly recommend using a large SD card or added internal SSD for this process.

[@Metroplex313]

@@GhettoStyles yes...i would like to know if i can store sample expansions into the internal memory. because there are already three expansions. i´ve got my mpc since one week.

[@GhettoStyles]

@@Metroplex313 yes you can but again I recommend using a internal SSD (1TB preferred) or a large SD CARD. 256-512gb

[@Metroplex313]

@@GhettoStyles i have already an ssd 500gb installed. but i thought thats for projects and recorded samples. and the internal memory to fill with sample expansions

[@GhettoStyles]

@@Metroplex313 no sir. That is to save your projects and files but ALSO your samples and keygroups the memory/RAM determines how many samples, keygroups, and plugins you can run at the same time. If you have 500gb SSD installed that should be more than enough to hold ALL of your expansion packs.

[@dubsidebeats3399]

I did this and when I plugged it out they still won't show up ? They exported to the mpc it took about 20 mins but when I go standalone mode their gone

[@GhettoStyles]

Did you make sure to select the correct drive? I would double check because it might have sent it to a different location.

[@dubsidebeats3399]

@@GhettoStyles it gave me 2 options hard drive and removable device I selected hard drive bro

[@GhettoStyles]

@@dubsidebeats3399 and you do have a hard drive installed in the MPC and have it connected to the computer via blue usb cord correct?

[@dubsidebeats3399]

@@GhettoStyles I just plugged the mpc in with the USB searched for the pc and then went to export the expansions to the hard drive option..it only gave me 2 options I assumed hard drive was for the mpc itself...I tried the other option and it said the destination of the file was wrong ? I don't know if I have a hard drive on the mpc installed all I know is I tried a hard drive i had lying around and the drop down arrow for the hard drive destination just gave me two options it didn't even recognise the one I plugged in ...I have no idea what I'm doing ha

[@dubsidebeats3399]

@@GhettoStyles how do I install a hard drive on the mpc? The other expansion packs are on it but only 3 of them they are clip launch essential instruments and the vault 2.0

[@11dremoss]

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[@GhettoStyles]

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[@ampent4204]

What format or extension do the files export as? I need wav or mp3 flac or aiff

[@GhettoStyles]

Each Expansion will export an Expansion folder containing a [Preview] folder containing all .wav files, Possibly project data folders, the actual projects and demos, and every sample included in each drum program/keygroups are included in .wav files.

[@ampent4204]

@@GhettoStyles awesome, I hate the software, but the packs are amazing, thanks for the reply!

[@GhettoStyles]

@@ampent4204 no problem

[@libtekk]

Bling🎉 I

[@GhettoStyles]

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[@Infiniteinsightsmedia]

what is with -read only- files showing up, why do i keep getting this message? Am i using the right flash card SD Ultra Plus?

[@GhettoStyles]

It’s possibly the way the SD card is formatted or you have the write protection switch on.

[@GhettoStyles]

I’m using the exFAT format for my MPC SSD and SD cards.

[@Infiniteinsightsmedia]

@@GhettoStyles i'm using a Mac, do you format in the mpc or mac? thanks, i appreciate you.

[@Infiniteinsightsmedia]

@@GhettoStyles how do you do that?

[@GhettoStyles]

@@Infiniteinsightsmedia I’m using a Mac also. I used the Mac to format it. Also now that I know you are on a Mac if you don’t select the correct drive it will default to the MacHD drive and give that read only error. I have done that a few times by accident.

[@N8shakeandbake]

I’ve done everything exactly how you did but it has not transferred to the mpc live itself every time I switch it to standalone mode thinking that everything downloaded to the device it will not have any trace of it being done

[@N8shakeandbake]

Nothing is in my folders when I start a new project,

[@GhettoStyles]

@@N8shakeandbake Are you making sure to select the correct destination drive? When you export expansions to standalone in this way the expansions will appear in the expansion folder but also in the expansion browser

[@N8shakeandbake]

@@GhettoStyles yes I am it brings up my sd card and I click that, my dongle price does not have a sd card slot instead I’ve done all of this with the sd card plugged in the back of the mpc live 2

[@N8shakeandbake]

Do I need to have a dongle that has usb and sd card slot?

[@GhettoStyles]

@@N8shakeandbake Is the MPC connected to the computer via the blue USB cable with the SD card installed and in controller mode?

[@libtekk]

Need a crack to put native sounds on my mpc 😂

[@GhettoStyles]

You can put their expansion on the MPC actually. Just not the instruments.

[@libtekk]

@@GhettoStyles just mastered the Mac studio after the OG aka s3000 yes you heard right, been out the game got an mpg 2 live seems pretty easy compared to all he hardware I used bak in the day like floppy and dat reel to reel. ive loads of sounds I need to work out how I get them rolling on this machine, also I have a lot of native stuff im just about ready to claim victory that's a minefield so I might get some other hardware, old school. many man just using fl and loops, im rolling cubase 12 pro, studio one, logic for my mixing as its handles audio Vox superb and Mac for some messing around. it seems so damm easy now but I need to read the old of the same trap them boys are whipping on fl studio so I want original sounds, one im settled with this I ht you up, im messing with some garage techno trap and my own sound right now, I stem it out at some point of send you something from across the pond. UK here my brother. keep the good work up. ps anyone who wants loads of free packs buy the Mac 2 use the coupon code and get it all for free lol.... easy ahhhh.im sure these Akai sound banks can be passed n the raw file instead of looping them, people going dumb buying loop shizza when they can make it themselves. peace bro.

[@libtekk]

ps give cubase 12 pro a try its sick a55 and that sound aint in trap.....trap getting lame after listening to YE today his beats still sound fresh for 2013 and they r basis, time for a zzzzzzzan

[@GhettoStyles]

@@libtekk oh 4Sho! I love CUBASE. It’s my favorite DAW of choice when recording songs. I have been using CUBASE since the early days when it only had 16 tracks. I own almost every DAW currently on the market except Studio One for the moment.

[@FrederickDunham]

I exported to my hard drive but they never showed up on my mpc

[@GhettoStyles]

If it doesn’t show up in the expansion list in standalone (which it should) you can get to them by going to the browser. Select your drive and they will be in a folder 📁 called Expansions.

[@FrederickDunham]

I’m actually looking for my plugins. When I use it computer mode all of them are there but they gone in standalone

[@GhettoStyles]

Frederick Dunham third party plug-ins do not work in standalone the expansions will work though.

[@FrederickDunham]

Ghetto Styles......wow. Does the plugin still operate away from the computer

[@GhettoStyles]

Frederick Dunham as if right now only the ones built into the MPC which are (bassline electric and tubesynth). You can get sounds from third party plugins by using the autosampler but that does take a bit of time to do.

[@jdwonderfultrucking5608]

Will it work on mpc live 2

[@GhettoStyles]

Yes it will.

[@jdwonderfultrucking5608]

Ghetto Styles so I need a computer to download the sounds?? I'm I right

[@GhettoStyles]

Jd Wonderful trucking yes if you want the extra sounds. Totally optional if you want to be completely standalone though.

[@jdwonderfultrucking5608]

Ghetto Styles I still don't get about the downloadad part on the menu mention about on Ya video 😢

[@GhettoStyles]

Jd Wonderful trucking they are expansions that come with the MPC in your Akai account.

[@ericplotts4619]

Set your speed to 1.25x and thank me later. JFC

[@GhettoStyles]

Or just skip it all together ijs 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@johannmoller8110]

Very useful. Thank you!

[@GhettoStyles]

Glad it was helpful!