MPC3 Beta introduces a wide array of brand-new features, updates, and improvements to enhance the MPC experience, allowing you to create and express your ideas in a faster and more intuitive workflow.


Sign up to the MPC3 Public Beta : https://www.akaipro.com/mpc3


If you have any general feedback about MPC 3 Beta, please send it to the Akai Professional team directly using this link:

Akai Professional MPC 3 Public Beta - General Feedback Form

If you discover any issues with the update, please use the link below to send this information to the Akai Professional team directly: 

Akai Professional MPC 3 Public Beta - Issue Reporting




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I've signed up to the public Beta, when will I receive access?

We understand our loyal MPC users are excited about this new update, and so are we! 


MPC 3 Beta is now available to the public and users who sign up - If you're interested in participating, please sign up here: https://www.akaipro.com/mpc3


Which MPC Hardware supports the MPC3 Beta?

  • MPC Live
  • MPC Live MKII
  • MPC One
  • MPC One+
  • MPC X
  • MPC X SE
  • MPC Key 37
  • MPC Key 61


Is MPC3 Beta available for Desktop?

No, the MPC3 Beta is only available for Standalone - You will be able to still operate your standalone MPC in controller mode with MPC 2.15 when running the MPC3 Beta on your hardware. 


What new features can I expect from the MPC3 Beta?

  • New “Main Mode” Interface 
  • Linear Arranger 
  • Full-Color Track and Pad Mixer 
  • New XL Channel Strip 
  • One-to-One Track Workflow 
  • Disk Streaming 
  • Advanced Automation 
  • Q-Link & X/Y Pad Macro Controls 
  • MPC STEMS Standalone Compatible* 
  • Direct to Pad Sampling 
  • Full-Color Drum Grid 
  • 8 Sample Layers 
  • Full Instruments and Effects Plug-in Compatibility 
  • Legacy Project Importing


What do I do if I have issues with or questions about MPC 3 Public Beta? 


While we look forward to providing full support for MPC 3 upon its official public release. Please note that currently, support is limited due to the OS' Beta status.

However, your input is highly valued, and our public beta testers are crucial to the success of this platform!  

If you have any general feedback about MPC 3 Beta, please send it to the Akai Professional team directly using this link:

Akai Professional MPC 3 Public Beta - General Feedback Form

If you discover any issues with the update, please use the link below to send this information to the Akai Professional team directly: 

Akai Professional MPC 3 Public Beta - Issue Reporting


General workflow questions should be answered in the video featured at the start of this article. 


If you believe that you are experiencing a hardware failure, please downgrade from the MPC 3 Public Beta to the last officially supported version, in this case MPC 2.15, and contact our helpful Customer Experience team by clicking this link; Submit a ticket.