MPC Beats

7.5easy start · #29 of 130
in Audio Editing Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Mac, Windows.

MPC Beats is ranked #29 of 130 in audio editing software on The Geeks Club, made by MPC Beats (Cumberland, Rhode Island, USA). It runs on macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

MPC Beats plans and pricing

All plans

MPC Beats Free Free beat-making software akaipro.com · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on audio editing software

Free plan: Yes

Best MPC Beats alternatives

See all 12

Soundtrap 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 19.4 n-Track Studio 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 29.0 Riverside 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 38.9 Pro Tools 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 48.8 Reason 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 58.8 Audacity 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 68.6

The record

Purpose: MPC Beats is free software inspired by the MPC workflow for beat making and music production.
Sequences: MPC Beats lets users create dynamic sequences with AIR plugins and sample packs, then record, arrange, and mix them into tracks.
Desktop platforms: Akai lists MPC Beats under Mac OS and Windows software.
DAW plugin: MPC Beats can run as a plugin inside a user's chosen DAW.
Track limit: MPC Beats supports up to 8 MIDI tracks and 2 audio tracks per sequence.
Third-party plugins: MPC Beats supports 64-bit VST2 or AU plugins, and Akai says VST3 plugins are not supported.
Controller compatibility: Akai states MPC Beats works with class-compliant USB controllers.
Export: Users can export audio or MIDI from MPC Beats when it is loaded as a plugin.
Getting started: MPC Beats includes demo projects and project templates to help users learn the workflow.
Learning support: Akai directs users to MPC Beats Academy tutorials covering the software's features and functions.
Installation: The MPC Beats installer is available through the inMusic Software Center and does not require an authorization code to use.
Security and compliance: The product pages and support articles reviewed do not state MPC Beats security or compliance certifications.
Maker: Akai Professional is part of the inMusic family of brands.
Founded: 1992
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Audio Editing Software in 2026#29 of 130
Best Beat Making Software in 2026#4 of 32

Is MPC Beats yours?

Claim it for free: prove the domain, then correct facts, plans and screenshots. An editor reviews every change.

Claim it free Promote MPC Beats

Sources

akaipro.com/sounds-and-software/software/os/· checked 2 Oct 2026
support.akaipro.com/en/support/solutions/articles/690007988· checked 2 Oct 2026
support.akaipro.com/en/support/solutions/articles/690008593· checked 2 Oct 2026
support.akaipro.com/en/support/solutions/articles/690007988· checked 2 Oct 2026
support.akaipro.com/en/support/solutions/articles/690008228· checked 2 Oct 2026
akaipro.com/mpk261/· checked 2 Oct 2026
akaipro.com/mpc-beats/· checked 2 Oct 2026