AIR MPC INSTRUMENTS COLLECTION

The Fabric Collection (3-in-1 Sound Source)

• Includes three plugins: Fabric, Fabric Piano, and Fabric Electric Piano, offering rich synthetic pads and grainy vintage electric piano sounds.
• Over 1,200 built-in patches provide instant inspiration for sound design and arrangement.
• Integrated high-quality effects, including delay, chorus, phase, and reverb, allow for deep sound sculpting.
• Supports resizable UI interface, adapting to various screen resolutions and DAW working environments.

Studio Strings

• Offers four core string instrument models: Bass, Cello, Viola, and Violin.
• Each instrument includes nine independent articulations, giving phrases realistic, humanized expressiveness.
• Built-in effects suite, including delay, EQ, reverb, and more, to create string soundscapes from realistic to surreal.
• Suitable for string embellishments in electronic music or composing full orchestral scores for film and television.

OPx-4 FM Synthesizer

• Powerful 4-Operator FM synthesis engine with an intuitive, colorful UI for easy use.
• Features a built-in 32-slot FM modulation matrix, capable of modulating almost all parameters, offering infinite sound exploration possibilities.
• Includes a large collection of professionally designed presets, providing instant inspiration and professional sounds for users who are just starting out.
• Eight Macro controls allow users to quickly adjust key parameters, suitable for live performance.

Stage EP Electric Piano

• Recreates multiple classic electric piano sounds, including five independent models: Rhodes, Rhodes Hot, Suitcase, Wurli, and Pianet.
• Offers extensive tone adjustment controls such as Formant, Age, and Sample Start, to create nuanced tonal dynamics.
• Built-in effects module adds a modern touch to classic electric piano sounds.
• Covers a wide range of electric piano soundscapes, from classic Rhodes Tine sounds to soft Pianet-style keys.

Stage Piano Grand Piano

• Features multiple world-class grand piano sounds, including Yamaha C7, Steinway D, and AIR's exclusive "Workstation" sample library.
• Offers four piano models with Dynamics, Age, Release, and Lid controls for real-time dynamic changes.
• Built-in effects suite allows for fine post-processing through Timbre, EQ, compression, reverb, and other effects.
• Focused on delivering an extremely authentic keyboard playing experience and sound resonance quality.

Organ

• Provides virtual Drawbars and tone controls, capable of simulating sounds from rich Leslie-style rotary tones to sharp jazz organ sounds.
• Nine drawbars can be directly operated on the UI, with built-in reverb, delay, and EQ.
• Precisely designed Scanner Vibrato and Rotary effects perfectly recreate classic chorus-like organ sounds.
• Covers various classic model sounds from the golden age of organs.

Tech Specs

Software Type	Virtual Instrument Plugin Suite
Platform	Mac, Windows
Format	AAX, AU, VST, MPC Standalone
Hardware Requirements	MPC Key 37, MPC Key 61, MPC One+, MPC One, MPC X, MPC X Special Edition, MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC Live 3, or MPC XL
Firmware Requirements	MPC Firmware 3.4 or higher
Content Size	Over 5GB
Number of Presets	Over 5,000
Licensing Method	Digital Download & Serial Activation

Q: What specific instrument plugins are included in the AIR MPC INSTRUMENTS COLLECTION?

A: It includes six core instruments: Fabric Collection, Studio Strings, OPx-4 Synthesizer, Stage EP Electric Piano, Stage Piano Grand Piano, and Organ.

Q: What is the difference between this MPC Instruments Collection and the Arturia V Collection?

A: The main difference is that the MPC Collection is designed for seamless integration with Akai MPC hardware, while the V Collection focuses on extensive emulation of classic synthesizers, leaning more towards a pure software workflow.

Q: I'm new to MPC; is this MPC Instruments Collection worth buying?

A: Absolutely. It provides a one-stop source of official high-quality sounds, saving you the hassle of searching for third-party plugins, and ensures perfect synergy with your MPC hardware, making it an excellent starting point for beginners.

Q: Can I use these instruments directly on my MPC One without connecting to a computer?

A: Yes. As long as your MPC firmware is updated to version 3.4 or higher, you can unlock and use them directly on compatible MPC standalone hardware after purchase, without needing to connect to a computer.