Akai Professional Support FAQs

Akai Pro MPC Series | How to Download MPC Expansions


If you’ve purchased MPC expansion packs, you can download and install them using the inMusic Software Center.


TABLE OF CONTENTS


Quick Steps

  1. Download and open the inMusic Software Center
  2. Log in with the account used for your purchase
  3. Go to My Expansions MPC Expansions
  4. Click Download, then Install
Note: Make sure you’re logged into the correct inMusic account. Your expansions are tied to the email used at purchase.


Using a different type of expansion?

If you purchased one of the following, please use the dedicated guides below:


Plugin Preset Expansions


    MPC Standalone | Plugin Preset Expansion Pack Installation Instructions

 

Native Instruments Expansions


    MPC Edition | Native Instruments Expansion Packs Setup/FAQ 



Downloading MPC Expansions (Detailed Steps)


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


Download and install the inMusic Software Center: Download inMusic Software Center.


Log in


Sign in using your Akai/inMusic account (the same email used for purchase).


Find your expansions

Go to:

My Expansions > MPC Expansions


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

 


Download and Install 


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 EXPANSIONS


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.






 
 

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