- #How to add samples to maschine library install#
- #How to add samples to maschine library software#
- #How to add samples to maschine library zip#
Whichever connection method you use, your MPC/Force disk will now appear as a ‘removable’ drive in your computer’s file manager (e.g.
Click on the CONTROLLER MODE button at the bottom of the page.Īkai Force users should go to the MENU screen and tap on the 'Laptop' icon in the top right of the screen (this time select ' COMPUTER MODE'). This will bring up the ‘ ENTER CONTROLLER MODE’ screen. MPC users should then go to the MENU screen and click on the ‘ MPC Chip’ icon at the top of the page:
This is also the only practical option if you are connecting to an internal SATA drive.įirst connect the ‘square’ USB port on your MPC/Force to a USB port on your computer using a standard USB cable. Remember, if your MPC/Force is currently switched on, first 'eject' the disk from your machine via BROWSER > Places:Īlternatively, you can connect via ' Controller Mode' (or ' Computer Mode' in the Force). One option is to temporarily remove the SD card or USB from your MPC/Force and connect it directly to a USB port or SD card slot on your computer. To transfer files to this disk we’ll use a computer/laptop. This can be an SD card, a USB drive connected to any of the USB ports or a SATA disk installed inside the MPC/Force.
#How to add samples to maschine library install#
It’s not currently possible to install third party expansions to the built-in 16GB internal drive, so instead we have to install expansions to an 'attached' disk. Most of our expansions are ‘multi-format’ and contain versions for different MPC models – in this tutorial we’ll be using the files inside the folder 'Standalone MPC-Akai Force Edition' – this contains the ‘standalone’ expansion installer.
#How to add samples to maschine library zip#
This will be a ‘zip archive’ so you will first need to extract the files using your computer’s default zip application – if you don’t have one, try the free, open source 7zip.Īfter extracting the files to a location on your computer, you’ll see something like this: Downloading & Extracting Your ExpansionĪfter purchasing you can download the book from your File Bank. They are commonly referred to as ‘MPC’ Expansions, but they also work in the Akai Force and the installation method is essentially identical. They contain samples, kits, instruments and sometimes sequences, patterns and even entire projects. What Are Expansions?Įxpansions are samplepacks specifically formatted for installation into modern MPCs and the Akai Force.
#How to add samples to maschine library software#
For installing expansions into the MPC Software, check out our ‘ MPC Software Expansion Installation’ article.
This article covers installing our MPC Expansions into ‘standalone’ mode in the MPC Live/X/One and Akai Force. Installing our MPC Expansions into the MPC Live, MPC X, MPC One and Akai Force is quick and easy as we include a dedicated ‘standalone’ installer with all our expansions which you simply drag and drop to your MPC/Force disk.
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