MPC, Gently · v0.9 Preview

The first public preview of MPC, Gently, a free, illustrated beginner's handbook for the Akai MPC Sample.

[Download the handbook (PDF, 61 pages)](https://github.com/slowphase/mpc-gently/releases/download/v0.9.0-preview/MPC-Gently.pdf) · [Editable source (ZIP)](https://github.com/slowphase/mpc-gently/releases/download/v0.9.0-preview/MPC-Gently-source.zip)

Eight relaxed lessons, no computer and no prior musical knowledge. Lesson 1 introduces the instrument; Lessons 2 to 8 build one original atmospheric track of about 80 seconds at 84 BPM, with an intro, main section, breakdown, lift and outro.

One edition, 160 × 244 mm, sized for comfortable reading on an iPad mini.

Handbook: v0.9 Preview · Firmware documented: MPC Sample 1.3

Why "preview"?

Every instruction was checked against Akai's official MPC Sample User Guide and the notes for firmware 1.3, but the lessons have not yet been worked through end to end on a physical MPC Sample. A few behaviours still need hands-on confirmation; they are listed in the [README](https://github.com/slowphase/mpc-gently#version-compatibility). Corrections will be added as hardware testing goes on. If something behaves differently on your unit, please [open an issue](https://github.com/slowphase/mpc-gently/issues/new/choose).

Please update your MPC Sample's firmware using [Akai's official instructions](https://www.akaipro.com/guides/mpc-sample/firmware_updates.htm), not this handbook.

MPC, Gently is an independent educational publication, not affiliated with or endorsed by Akai Professional or inMusic.