Custom MPC 1000: the complete build guide
How to build a custom MPC 1000 in 2026: JJOS versions and real prices, the pad fix, screen swaps, paint and skins, CF cards, RAM, and what each mod costs today.
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Gotek floppy emulator mod: what it actually replaces on a vintage MPC
What a Gotek plus HxC firmware actually replaces on an MPC60, MPC3000, or MPC2000/XL, why the three machines use three different floppy formats, and the real flashing and compatibility caveats.
MPC battery backup replacement: what actually keeps your sequences alive
What Akai's own service manuals say the MPC60 and MPC3000 backup battery actually is, what happens when it dies or leaks, and the honest gap in what's documented for the MPC2000XL.
MPC pad repair and sensitivity calibration: MPC60, MPC3000, MPC2000XL
Diagnosing dead and false-triggering pads on vintage MPCs, what Akai's own manuals do and do not document about pad calibration, and the real parts and prices to fix it.
MPC power supply and capacitor aging: what actually goes wrong on the MPC60, MPC3000, and MPC2000XL
What actually goes wrong inside a 25 to 35 year old MPC power supply, real symptoms to recognize, what Akai's own service manuals do and don't document about the capacitors, and what a recap really is.
MPC2000 and MPC2000XL memory expansion: the complete SIMM install guide
How to actually expand sound memory on an MPC2000 or MPC2000XL, straight from Akai's own manuals: the case comes apart two different ways, the configuration tables aren't identical, and there's a built-in screen that confirms your SIMMs actually registered.
SCSI to SD card mod for vintage MPCs: what it actually fixes
What SCSI2SD and ZuluSCSI actually do for an MPC60, MPC3000, MPC2000/XL, or MPC4000, which machines really need it, what it costs, and the honest difficulty and compatibility caveats.
Buying guides
Is the Akai MPC XL worth $2,899?
Akai's MPC XL flagship, checked spec by spec against Akai's own manual: 8-core CPU, 16GB RAM, no battery, the Q-Link count Akai's own page won't agree on, and whether $2,899 beats a Live 3 or a used MPC X SE.
The best MPC expansions in 2026
The best MPC expansions in 2026, ranked by how fast you get from download to a beat. Official Akai packs, NI standalone expansions, third-party .XPM libraries, and the free packs worth grabbing first.
MPC Beats vs. full MPC software: what's free, and what you're actually missing
MPC Beats is free and needs zero MPC hardware: up to 8 MIDI tracks, 2 stereo audio tracks, AIR FX Bundle, and three AIR plugins. Here's exactly what the paid MPC software adds, and how to upgrade.
MPC insert vs send/return effects: how the signal actually routes
MPC's two effects systems share one 98-effect catalog across 6 categories but route completely differently: Insert changes a single point in the signal path, Send/Return shares one processed bus across multiple sources. Straight from Akai's own manual, cross-checked against v3.7.
Akai MPC Key buying guide: Key 37, Key 37 G2, or Key 61
Key 37, Key 37 G2, and Key 61 are three different machines with three different spec tables. Real specs from Akai's own current manual, the Bluetooth profile the G2 quietly drops, and what to check before you buy.
MPC Key 61 vs MPC X: what's actually different
MPC Key 61 vs MPC X, spec by spec from Akai's own manual: the 23-to-4 knob gap that runs backwards from what the price tags suggest, the three pedal jacks only the Key 61 documents, and a CV/Gate tie neither buyer expects.
MPC Live 2 vs MPC Live 3: what actually changed
MPC Live 2 vs MPC Live 3, verified spec by spec: pads, CPU, battery, MPC 3.6, used prices, and whether the upgrade is worth $1,699 for your workflow.
MPC Live 3 vs MPC X: what's actually different
MPC Live 3 vs MPC X, spec by spec from Akai's own manuals: a battery the X has never had, but 23 knobs to the Live 3's 5 and twice the physical input jacks.
MPC Live II vs MPC X: what's actually different
MPC Live II vs MPC X, spec by spec from Akai's own manual: an exact 2GB/16GB tie on RAM and storage, a named quad-core chip and an Ethernet port the X's table has never had, but the X still wins knobs 23 to 4.
MPC Live II vs MPC One: what's actually different
MPC Live II vs MPC One, spec by spec from Akai's own manual: the button count that runs backward from price, the battery and phono jack the One skips, and a real contradiction inside Akai's own Connections table.
MPC Live vs MPC Live II: what's actually different
MPC Live vs MPC Live II, spec by spec from Akai's own manual: the newer machine's battery life actually went down, not up, CV/Gate and Ethernet get added, and the current manual's own Live II table contradicts itself on headphone jack size.
MPC Live vs MPC X: what's actually different
MPC Live vs MPC X, spec by spec from Akai's own manual: the 23-knob control surface gap most buyers never do the math on, the mic preamps and instrument inputs only the X has, and the CV/Gate output the Live carries in zero configurations.
Akai MPC One buying guide: One, One+, or One G2
One, One+, and One G2 are three different machines, not three storage tiers. Real specs from Akai's own manuals, the two power supplies that don't interchange, and what to check before you buy.
MPC One G2 vs MPC X: what's actually different
MPC One G2 vs MPC X, spec by spec from Akai's own manual: the 8-core processor the X's table has never named, double the RAM and real Wi-Fi for a third of the price, and the 23-to-4 knob gap that just won't quit.
Akai MPC Renaissance vs MPC Studio: what's actually different
MPC Renaissance vs MPC Studio, checked against Akai's own combined user guide: one is a full audio interface with Vintage Mode, the other is MIDI only. Neither is standalone hardware.
Akai MPC X buying guide: original vs Special Edition
MPC X and MPC X Special Edition share one spec table in Akai's own manual, not two. Real specs on the richest I/O of any current standalone MPC, the 6GB storage gotcha, and what actually changed for the 35th-anniversary SE.
Akai MPC1000 buying guide: what to check before you buy
Real MPC1000 specs straight from Akai's own manual, sound memory, sequencer, CompactFlash storage, plus what to physically check on a used unit, pads, CF slot, screen, before you hand over money.
MPC1000 vs MPC2500: what's actually the same
MPC1000 vs MPC2500, verified against Akai's own manuals: the sound engine and sequencer are documented identically. What actually changed is the chassis, the I/O, and a front-panel CD drive bay one machine has and the other doesn't.
Akai MPC2000 buying guide: what's actually different from the 2000XL
Real MPC2000 specs straight from Akai's own manual, and exactly what changed on the 2000XL: sound memory, sequencer capacity, SCSI connector type, and what to check on a used original before you buy.
Akai MPC2000XL buying guide: what to check before you buy a vintage MPC
Real MPC2000XL specs straight from Akai's own manual, sound memory, voices, SCSI, sequencer capacity, plus what to physically check on a used unit before you hand over money.
MPC2000XL vs MPC3000: what actually changed
MPC2000XL vs MPC3000, spec by spec, verified against Akai's own manuals: smaller and lighter despite arriving five years later, 256 sound slots to the 3000's 128, but fewer tracks per sequence and half the MIDI outputs.
MPC2000XL vs MPC4000: what actually changed
MPC2000XL vs MPC4000, spec by spec, verified against Akai's own manuals: double the polyphony, 16x the max memory, and Akai's first-ever USB port, three years apart, with the same optional-board gate on digital I/O on both machines.
Akai MPC2500 buying guide: what to check before you buy
Real MPC2500 specs straight from Akai's own manual, the internal hard disk and CD drive that are options the printed spec sheet never lists at all, and what to check before you buy one used.
MPC2500 vs MPC3000: what actually changed
MPC2500 vs MPC3000, spec by spec, verified against Akai's own manuals: eight times the stock sound memory and more sequencer headroom, but the newer machine drops SCSI entirely and still loses tracks per sequence.
Akai MPC3000 buying guide: what to check before you buy a vintage MPC
Real MPC3000 specs straight from Akai's own service manual, sound memory, voices, SCSI, sequencer capacity, plus what to physically check on a used unit before you hand over money.
MPC3000 vs MPC4000: what actually changed
MPC3000 vs MPC4000, spec by spec, verified against Akai's own manuals: double the polyphony and 32x the max memory, but bigger, heavier, and core I/O that shipped standard on the 3000 moved behind an optional board on the 4000.
Akai MPC4000 buying guide: what to check before you buy Akai's flagship
Real MPC4000 specs straight from Akai's own service and owner's manuals, the base-vs-Plus confusion sorted out, the factory test mode nobody mentions, and what to check before you buy one used.
MPC4000 vs MPC5000: what actually changed
MPC4000 vs MPC5000, spec by spec from Akai's own manuals: the newer 2008 flagship's sequencer shrinks on every row, SCSI drops for CompactFlash, and the optional boards the 4000 needed ship standard on the 5000.
Akai MPC500 buying guide: what to check before you buy
Real MPC500 specs straight from Akai's own manual: 12 pads not 16, one Q-Link slider, six AA batteries, and no individual outs. What to check before you buy Akai's smallest classic MPC.
MPC500 vs MPC1000: what's actually different
MPC500 vs MPC1000, verified against Akai's own manuals: the smaller, later machine actually drops pads, drops to a character LCD, and loses individual outs and S/PDIF. What it gains is battery power and less than half the weight.
Akai MPC5000 buying guide: what to check before you buy the 2008 flagship
Real MPC5000 specs straight from Akai's own reference manual, the CD drive and RAM card that are options not standard equipment, the firmware version that gates Keygroup Programs entirely, and what to check before you buy one used.
Akai MPC60 buying guide: what to check before you buy the original MPC
Real MPC60 specs straight from Akai's own 1988 manual and service manual, the OS 2 vs 3.1 gap, why it has no factory SCSI, and what to physically check before you buy one used.
MPC60 vs MPC3000: what actually changed
MPC60 vs MPC3000, spec by spec, verified against Akai's own manuals: voices doubled, memory nearly tripled, SCSI built in vs bolted on, and the firmware update that closes half the gap.
Tutorials
Auto Sample on the MPC: the complete guide to building a keygroup from a real synth
Auto Sample turns a synth plugged into your MPC's inputs into a fully mapped keygroup patch. Every field in Akai's Auto Sampler window, the real hookup, verified against the official manual page by page.
How to chop samples on an MPC: the complete Chop Mode guide
Every Chop Mode method on a modern standalone MPC, Manual, Threshold, Regions, and BPM, verified against the official Akai manual, plus how to convert slices to a real drum track.
How to install expansion packs on your MPC
How to get a downloaded MPC expansion pack, WAVs and an .XPM program from a zip, onto your MPC and mapped to the pads. Modern Live/One/X standalone plus the MPC1000/2500-era workflow, walked through with our own free kit.
How to sync your MPC to a DAW with MIDI clock
MIDI clock syncs tempo and transport, not audio. How to set a standalone MPC as clock master or slave, with Ableton Live as the DAW-side example, and the failure modes Akai's own manual admits to.
JJOS: the complete guide to the MPC1000/2500's third-party OS
What JJOS actually is, who made it, every current version and price for the MPC1000 and MPC2500, what it fixes over stock Akai OS, and whether it's still worth installing in 2026.
MPC's eight bundled AIR plugins, explained: Bassline to Odyssey
What Bassline, Electric, Hype, TubeSynth, DrumSynth, Mellotron, Solina, and the WayOutWare Odyssey actually do inside your MPC's Plugin Tracks, straight from Akai's own manual, including a real naming collision and a one-per-project limit worth knowing before you build a kit.
The MPC arpeggiator: the complete guide to Arp, Rhythm, and Pattern
Hold a chord, get a pattern. Every field in the MPC's Arpeggiator window, Arp, Rhythm, and Pattern modes, Probability, and MIDI modifiers, checked page by page against Akai's own manual.
MPC clip launching: the complete guide to Clip Matrix, scenes, and the Clip Editor
The MPC Pro Pack's Ableton-Force-style clip launching workflow, Clip Matrix Mode, Navigate Mode, Clip Editor Mode, scenes, and the Arrangement & Clip section, checked page by page against Akai's own manual.
MPC compressor effects: five names, two real designs
The Dynamics category ships five differently-named compressors. Only AIR Compressor uses real time units. Three of the other four share one byte-identical parameter schema. Checked against Akai's own manual, page by page.
MPC CV/gate tracks: the complete guide to controlling modular gear
CV Track type, the Melodic/Drum settings, which MPC hardware actually has physical CV/Gate jacks (the original Live doesn't), the TS-vs-TRS jack split, and the Pro Pack's Advanced CV Track Edit window. Checked against Akai's own manual.
MPC delay and reverb: 23 entries, six with a real name
Delay/Reverb is the largest effects category on the MPC, 23 entries. Six carry the AIR name and a full description. Checked page by page against Akai's own manual, with the pages that don't extract cleanly disclosed rather than guessed at.
MPC Drum FX: 8 slots, 14 effect types, and a rack Akai barely writes about
Every Drum track pad carries a second effects rack Akai barely documents: 8 Drum FX slots, 14 effect types, one knob apiece. Two share names and engines with fully-documented Insert effects. The other 12 get a name and nothing else.
MPC Dynamics effects: the nine this site's own compressor article scoped out
The compressor article named eight Dynamics-category effects and one Channel Strip tab as out of scope. This article opens all of them up: AIR Limiter, Maximizer, Noise Gate, Pumper, Transient, Transient Shaper, and the real sidechain tool, Mother Ducker.
MPC EQ effects: same four bands, three different tools
The EQ/Filter category ships three different parametric EQ effects. AIR Para EQ can switch its outer bands between shelf and bell; PEQ 4-Band shares byte-identical frequency fields with PEQ 2-Band but can't. Checked against Akai's own manual, page by page.
MPC harmonic effects: all 19, the catalog's 2nd-largest category
Harmonic is the catalog's 2nd-largest effects category, 19 entries. All 19 checked field by field against Akai's own manual: two effects named Granulator with different defaults, and AIR Freq Shift vs Frequency Shifter, near-identical names, completely different effects.
Internal resampling on the MPC: record your mix back to a pad
Resample L, Resample R, Resample L+R: the Sampler and Looper's internal input source, no cable required. The four recording methods, the Looper's identical option, and a naming collision worth flagging, checked page by page against Akai's own manual.
MPC Keygroup Tracks: the complete guide to multi-sampled instruments
How MPC keygroup tracks turn one sample into a chromatic instrument, up to 128 keygroups deep. Creating one, every track setting, Legacy vs Advanced, and MPC Oscillators, verified against Akai's own manual.
MPC Live Control Mode: which units actually support Ableton Live control
Six current MPC models can drive Ableton Live's session, mixer, and device parameters from the hardware. Four cannot, and one lost the feature between manual versions.
MIDI CC automation and mapping on the MPC
Recording and editing MIDI CC automation in a sequence, filtering incoming CC per track, and mapping a Q-Link knob, Touch Strip, or pedal to a CC number that reaches MPC and plugin parameters. Checked page by page against Akai's own manual.
MPC Channel Mixer vs. Pad Mixer: the complete guide
Two different mixers, same five tab names. Every field in the Channel Mixer and Pad Mixer, the Drum/Keygroup-only limit, and the Sends gotcha that leaves people turning a knob that does nothing, verified against Akai's own manual.
The MPC Mod Matrix: 32 modulation points across 8 tabs, explained
Two separate modulation layers hide behind one word. The fixed Mods (Modulations) sliders, the flexible 32-point Mod Matrix, the two LFOs that feed both, and the real velocity-to-slice trick Akai's own changelog documents.
MPC Modulation effects: 10 AIR tools, and 12 older ones that pair up
Modulation is the MPC's second-biggest effects category, 22 entries. Ten carry the AIR prefix and get their own full parameter tables here; the other twelve pair up into sync/non-sync twins that share every default except Rate's own units.
MPC mute groups: the complete guide to choke groups
The Mute Group field on Drum and Keygroup tracks, the separate Mute Targets tool, and Pad Polyphony's Mono mode, compared field by field against Akai's own manual. 32 groups per track, the hi-hat use case, and how to set it.
MPC Pad Perform Mode: scales, chords, and progressions on 16 pads
Pad Perform Mode maps musical scales, chords, and progressions across your 16 pads on any keygroup, MIDI, plugin, or CV track. Every Type option, the Scale and Chord fields, the Banks field, and the Custom note-map presets, verified against the official Akai manual.
MPC pad response: Threshold, Sensitivity, and Curve, explained
Three settings shape how an MPC pad feels: Threshold decides if it fires at all, Sensitivity scales how hard is loud, Curve bends the whole response. Checked against Akai's own manual, plus what the MPC1000 called the same idea in 2005.
Punch in/out auto recording on the MPC
The Arrangement Section's Auto Record buttons (Off, In, Loop Start) and the Punch In and Out field, plus how they connect to the loop-and-replace workflow where recording auto-switches to Overdubbing at Loop End. Verified against the official Akai manual, with a documentation gap flagged, not guessed past.
Q-Link knobs on the MPC: the complete guide
What Q-Link knobs are, the four-bank/column system, Q-Link Edit mode, the Q-Link Status pop-up, and every practical use, sample trim, swing, mixer and pad parameters, Envelope Follower/LFO, checked page by page against Akai's own manual.
MPC Sample Edit Mode: trim mode and the process menu
Trim Mode's Start/End/Loop/X-Fade fields, the Discard/Delete/Silence/Extract edits, and every Normalize/Reverse/Fade/Pitch Shift/Gain Change/Bit Reduce process, checked page by page against Akai's own manual.
Using MPC Software as a plugin, and loading VST/AU plugins inside it
MPC Software runs as a VST/AU/AAX instrument plugin inside your DAW, and it scans and hosts third-party VST/AU plugins of its own. Both directions, verified against Akai's own manual, plus what standalone hardware genuinely cannot do.
MPC Song Mode: arranging sequences into a song
Song Mode turns finished sequences into a real song, up to 32 songs, 999 steps each, built from the screen or straight off the pads. Every field, both build methods, and how it connects to Next Sequence Mode, verified against the official Akai manual.
The MPC Step Sequencer: a complete guide
Entering Step Sequencer mode, the config window fields, entering and deleting steps, velocity editing, nudging with real wrap rules, and Flip Steps. Checked page by page against Akai's own manual.
MPC swing and quantize: the complete Timing Correct guide
Swing on an MPC is a documented percentage, not a mystery. What Akai published in 1988 for the MPC60, what changed in the modern Timing Correct window, and what genuinely did not.
Time stretch and warp on the MPC: the complete guide
Sample Edit Time Stretch, real-time Warp on Audio/Drum/Keygroup tracks, Flatten Elastique, and the Pro Pack's Super Warp algorithm, every field checked page by page against Akai's own manual.
MPC Key 61's touch strip: all 12 modes, explained
MPC Key 61's touch strip cycles through twelve modes, not one. Q-Link, Pad Level, Track Level, TouchFX (its own 9-preset effects chain), Notes, Note Strum, Pitch Bend, and four plain MIDI-CC modes, checked against Akai's own manual.
Connecting an external USB audio interface to your MPC
Preferences > Audio Device, the 44.1kHz/128-sample requirement, the 32 Inputs/Outputs checkbox, and MPC One G2/Key 37 G2's separate 8/24 USB Audio Channel Out toggle, checked page by page against Akai's own manual.
MPC vocal effects: the smallest category, all three of them
The Vocal category is the smallest in the MPC's effects catalog, just three effects. All three checked field by field against Akai's own manual: a shared Lead Volume field with two different ranges, a shared Timing field in two different units, and a Key/Scale pair Doubler doesn't have at all.
MPC XYFX mode: the complete guide to the touchscreen effect pad
XYFX turns the MPC's touchscreen into a two-axis effect controller, but it's also a real insert effect that eats one of your four slots. Every field, the Location options, Latch, and the Attack/Release/Wet-Dry knobs, checked against Akai's own manual.
Note Repeat and 16 Levels on an MPC: the complete guide
Note Repeat and 16 Levels are two different features that only look related. How to set up and combine both on a standalone MPC, verified against the official Akai manual, page by page.
History
Who Is JJ? The History of JJOS and the MPC Underground
Trace JJOS history from 2006 beta threads to 2026 updates: the anonymous name, reported Akai connection, Pong, OS2XL and the MPC community behind its legacy.
Manuals
Current MPC manuals
Choose your hardware or MPC software version on Akai’s official manuals page.
MPC1000 operator’s manual
Operating instructions for MPC1000. Hosted by MPC-Tutor; check the edition inside the document.
MPC500 operator’s manual
Operating instructions for MPC500. Hosted by MPC-Tutor; check the edition inside the document.
MPC2500 operator’s manual
Operating instructions for MPC2500. Hosted by MPC-Tutor; check the edition inside the document.
MPC5000 operator’s manual
Operating instructions for MPC5000. Hosted by MPC-Tutor; check the edition inside the document.
MPC2000XL operator’s manual
Operating instructions for MPC2000XL. Hosted by MPC-Tutor; check the edition inside the document.
MPC2000 operator’s manual
Operating instructions for MPC2000. Hosted by MPC-Tutor; check the edition inside the document.
MPC4000 operator’s manual
Operating instructions for MPC4000. Hosted by MPC-Tutor; check the edition inside the document.
MPC3000 operator’s manual
Operating instructions for MPC3000. Hosted by MPC-Tutor; check the edition inside the document.
MPC60 operator’s manual
Operating instructions for MPC60. Hosted by MPC-Tutor; check the edition inside the document.
Firmware
Akai downloads and support
Official product downloads, support and update destinations. Select your exact product.
MPC1000 legacy Akai OS 2.13
Archived Akai firmware package linked by MPC-Tutor. Match the hardware and read its installation instructions before use.
MPC2500 legacy Akai OS 1.24
Archived Akai firmware package linked by MPC-Tutor. Match the hardware and read its installation instructions before use.
MPC5000 legacy Akai OS 2.00
Archived Akai firmware package linked by MPC-Tutor. Match the hardware and read its installation instructions before use.
MPC500 legacy Akai OS 1.31
Archived Akai firmware package linked by MPC-Tutor. Match the hardware and read its installation instructions before use.
MPC4000 legacy Akai OS 1.71
Archived Akai firmware package linked by MPC-Tutor. Match the hardware and read its installation instructions before use.
MPC2000XL legacy Akai OS 1.20
Archived Akai firmware package linked by MPC-Tutor. Match the hardware and read its installation instructions before use.
MPC2000 legacy Akai OS 1.72
Archived Akai firmware package linked by MPC-Tutor. Match the hardware and read its installation instructions before use.
MPC3000 legacy Akai OS 3.11
Archived Akai firmware package linked by MPC-Tutor. Match the hardware and read its installation instructions before use.
JJOS
Stan Steez’s JJOS1 manual, revision 3.5
49-page community manual. Text and layout by Stan Steez, covers by Defect, proofreading by Don.
JJOS downloads for MPC1000
JJ’s own Biglobe page, with OS branches, manuals and dated updates. Choose the branch that matches your screen and license.
JJOS downloads for MPC2500
The MPC2500 download page. MPC1000 and MPC2500 files are not interchangeable.
Free JJOS manual
Developer documentation for this OS family. Use the version and hardware notes on the source page.
JJOS1: surviving community reference
The older developer URL is unavailable. Open the surviving community manual and source record.
JJOS2: surviving community reference
The older developer URL is unavailable. Open the surviving community manual and source record.
OS2XL online manual
Developer documentation for this OS family. Use the version and hardware notes on the source page.
OSXL online manual
Developer documentation for this OS family. Use the version and hardware notes on the source page.
OS128XL online manual
Developer documentation for this OS family. Use the version and hardware notes on the source page.
JJOS release log
Dated changes and bug fixes from the developer. Useful for tracing what changed between builds.
Service manuals
MPC1000 service manual
Schematics and servicing reference for MPC1000. Hosted by MPC-Tutor.
MPC2500 service manual
Schematics and servicing reference for MPC2500. Hosted by MPC-Tutor.
MPC5000 service manual
Schematics and servicing reference for MPC5000. Hosted by MPC-Tutor.
MPC2000XL service manual
Schematics and servicing reference for MPC2000XL. Hosted by MPC-Tutor.
MPC2000 service manual
Schematics and servicing reference for MPC2000. Hosted by MPC-Tutor.
MPC4000 service manual
Schematics and servicing reference for MPC4000. Hosted by MPC-Tutor.
MPC3000 service manual
Schematics and servicing reference for MPC3000. Hosted by MPC-Tutor.
Software
Convert With Moss
Convert multisample formats, including MPC keygroups. The source lists which legacy MPC formats can be read and which formats can be written.
MPC Maid
Legacy program editor for MPC500, MPC1000 and MPC2500. Check its older runtime requirements before downloading.
MPC Beats
Akai’s desktop beat-making software. Official product page and download route.
XPM Builder
Build MPC programs with CUSTOM MPC’s browser tool.
MPC skin designer
Create a custom skin layout with our browser-based designer.
Community
MPC-Forums
Model-specific discussion, troubleshooting and years of user discoveries.
MPC-Tutor tutorials
Tutorials, guides and independent MPC coverage from MPC-Tutor.
MPC-Tutor resources directory
The long-running resource directory that inspired this library. Includes additional tools and archived downloads.
Parts
MPCstuff parts
Replacement parts and accessories. Use the model categories to find matching hardware.
Archives
JJOS history and research
Our sourced history of the software, the community, and the unresolved identity behind JJOS. Includes the research downloads.
JJ manual website: archived link
Internet Archive link preserved by MPC-Tutor. The original WordPress site is deleted; archive playback was rate-limited during our check.