Akai Pro MPC Series | Accessing Your Purchased Expansions

If you've purchased a plugin or expansion pack from the Akai MPC Store, this article provides steps and guidance on how to download your purchase your content.

Plugin Preset Expansions
Native Instruments Expansions
MPC Expansions

Plugin Preset Expansions

If you have purchased a plugin preset expansion, please refer to this dedicated guide: MPC Standalone | Plugin Preset Expansion Pack Installation Instructions

Native Instruments Expansions

If you have purchased a MPC Edition - Native Instruments expansion, please refer to this dedicated guide: MPC Edition | Native Instruments Expansion Packs Setup/FAQ

MPC Expansions

Locating Your Akai Professional Account

After purchasing an expansion, it will automatically be linked to your inMusic Profile account. If you're unsure of the account, it is likely the email address you used at the time of purchase.

Download the inMusic Software Center

To manage your expansions, you need to download the inMusic Software Center. You can download it here: Download inMusic Software Center.

Log Into the inMusic Software Center

Open the inMusic Software Center and log in using your Akai Professional account credentials. These should match the account associated with your purchase.

Access Your MPC Expansions

Once logged in:
- Navigate to My Expansions > MPC Sound Packs.
- Here, you'll find all of your purchased expansions available for download and installation.

Download and Install Your Expansions (.exe/.pkg Installer)

Click the Download button next to your desired expansion pack

Once the download has finished, click Install

Follow any on-screen prompts to complete the installation process.

Exporting to MPC Standalone Hardware

To export your expansion pack to an MPC Standalone device, see this article Exporting Expansions from the MPC Software

Download and Install Your Expansions (Standalone Zip)

*Note, these steps do not apply to the Native Instruments MPC Expansions

1. Navigate to My Expansions > MPC Sound Packs.

2. Here, you'll find all of your purchased expansions available for download and installation.

3. If your expansion has a Standalone installer, click the drop down arrow. Then, click Download

4. Once the download has completed, click Transfer

Note 1: If 'Transfer' does not appear... You have downloaded the expansion installer for desktop - Navigate back to step 3.

5. You will be presented with a Choose your Drive window, select the drive you wish to transfer the expansions to.

Note: If your drive is connected to your MPC, place your MPC in controller mode by tapping the microchip icon in the Main Menu

6. Once you have confirmed your drive, click Transfer

7. Wait for the files to transfer

8. Once the transfer is complete, you will receive a Transfer Complete message confirming the drive the expansion has been transferred to

9. The expansions will be in the Expansions folder on your drive.

10. Safely eject the drive from your computer/place your MPC back in standalone mode.

11. Insert the drive into your MPC. Your expansion will appear in the Bowser, under the Expansions tab as seen in the screenshot below:

Should you require further assistance with locating expansions on your MPC, refer to this guide: Akai Pro MPC Series | How to Audition Expansions and Samples

If you're experiencing any issues accessing your expansions, ensure you're logged into the correct account. If problems persist, feel free to contact our support team for further assistance.