• Pattern sequencing, scene switching, and integrated song mode allow creative songwriting
  • Groove sampling and resampling tools let you capture new sounds and loops
  • Full-featured beat slicing, detection, and classification makes sampling simple
  • Real-time recording with retro capture
  • Step-automation for parameters

Product Description
Nothing should stand in the way of you and your music. The key to any really good beat production tool is its simplicity. The more outwardly complex a program is to operate, the harder it is to stay focused on the track you’re laying down. That’s what so special about FXpansion’s Geist sampling drum machine and groove production virtual instrument – there’s nothing complicated about it. With a single click, you can slice up a loop and assign the slices to pads. Its … More >>

Fxpansion Geist Sampling Drum Machine Virtual Instrument/Plug-in

Make Beats

  • Complete rhythm production center for Mac and Windows
  • Combines state-of-the-art rhythm programming technology with virtual instrument operation inspired by the classic drum machines of the 80′s and 90′s
  • Provides complete creative control, from recording and programming individual samples to building and arranging entire songs
  • Includes a comprehensive, expertly produced urban sound and loop library for urban, R&B, pop, rock and other music styles
  • Plug-and-play support for hands-on pad controllers such as the Akai MPD32 controller

Product Description
BPM unites drum machine-style operation with advanced virtual instrument technology to give you the ultimate rhythm programming experience. Combine drum kits, sequenced patterns, sliced loops and instrument sounds to realize your rhythmic vision, mixing and matching any playing style with any drum kit. Or plug in your pad controller or MIDI keyboard to capture your live, groove-quantized performance directly in BPM. Browse BPM’s vast 15 GB sound library of expertly … More >>

MOTU BPM 15GB Beat Production Machine Software


Chop and slice samples on the Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine in order to make hip-hop beats and sounds; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ music video lesson. Expert: Amir Tauheed Contact: www.myspace.com/precisionaudio Bio: Amir Tauheed has been working in music production for over 7 years and is co-owner of Precision Audio Productions. Filmmaker: Antar Hanif


Use the interface of an Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine to make hip-hop beats and sounds; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ music video lesson. Expert: Amir Tauheed Contact: www.myspace.com/precisionaudio Bio: Amir Tauheed has been working in music production for over 7 years and is co-owner of Precision Audio Productions. Filmmaker: Antar Hanif

Akai MPC Drum Machine


Use the 16 levels feature of the Akai MPC drum machine; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey and music producer in this free DJ video music lesson. Expert: DJ Brasby Bio: DJ Brasby has been DJing and Producing for eight years. Filmmaker: ben gonyo

The Mpc drum machine also has a virtual drum machine counterpart that is not made by Akai but is very good at making rap beats like the mpc drum machine.  It’s called the Beat Thang Drum machine

yeah i installed EZdrummer and Addicted Drums and i cant execute them if you can remedy this problem please tell me if not a suggestion would be nice i dont care for the price i just need one please help me.

and to clarify on the drum kits i have, the files are their, just no executable or anything i have unistalled and installed them alot a their is no difference

Also the Beat Thang Drum machine is a great beat making drum machine to make beats with also.

O.K. I’ getting a sytnhesizer soon. The MM6. But i also need a mpc or drum machine. cuz i want beats, claps, nd other hip-hop/ rap noises. But.. it needs to be cheap (REAL CHEAP) like around 0-250 dollars. Thnx…

When it comes to finding the right drum machine to make hip hop beats and make rap beats, you can’t go wrong with the Akai series of MPC drum machines. Not only are they durable and reliable, but probably responsible for more hip hop music than any other drum machine on the market.


If you can’t afford a mpc drum machine, the beat thang drum machine may be a great way to start making beats and not have to spend more than a $150 bucks to start making beats.


Use settings to alter the sound of beats on the Akai MPC drum machine; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey and music producer in this free DJ video music lesson. Expert: DJ Brasby Bio: DJ Brasby has been DJing and Producing for eight years. Filmmaker: ben gonyo


The video show BFD Version1, but all applies to V2 info below FXPANSION BFD2 Drum Workstation Virtual Instrument BFD2 is the most powerful acoustic drum production workstation ever. BFD2′s easy to use interface is redesigned from the ground up to give you more power and control for shaping your drums than ever before. It’s fast and easy to set up and integrate into your digital audio workstation of choice. Create expressive, complex drum parts using 55GB of rare, vintage, boutique and …

iDrum Virtual Drum Machine


iDrum turns your Mac or PC into a powerful, easy-to-use virtual drum machine. Build patterns with iDrums lightning-fast step sequencer, using included kits or your own samples. iDrum for PC and Mac can also link to iDrum for the iPhone and iPod touch, letting you take your beats anywhere! If youre a professional beat-maker or if youve never touched a drum machine before, iDrum lets you create drum patterns quickly, either with its top-notch included kits or your own samples. Drum machine …

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