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MPC Beats
by MPC Beats
What MPC Beats is
MPC Beats is free beat-making and music production software built around an MPC-inspired workflow. It lets you create sequences using AIR plugins and sample packs, then record, arrange and mix those sequences into tracks. It is available for macOS and Windows, and can also run as a plugin inside your chosen DAW. Each sequence supports up to 8 MIDI tracks and 2 audio tracks. For third-party plugins, it supports 64-bit VST2 and AU, but not VST3. It also works with class-compliant USB controllers. When running as a plugin, MPC Beats can export audio or MIDI. Demo projects and templates provide starting points for learning its workflow, and MPC Beats Academy offers tutorials on its features and functions. The installer is available through the inMusic Software Center and requires no authorization code. The free plan is listed as free.
Who it suits
MPC Beats suits beat makers and music producers who want a free desktop workflow on macOS or Windows. It may also fit users who want to work with a DAW plugin, class-compliant USB controller, or MIDI and audio export.
What it does well
- Free plan listed as free
- Runs on macOS and Windows
- Works as a plugin inside a DAW
- Supports 64-bit VST2 and AU plugins
- Includes demo projects, templates and tutorials
What to know first
- Sequences are limited to 8 MIDI tracks
- Sequences are limited to 2 audio tracks
- VST3 plugins are not supported
Limits
Each sequence supports up to 8 MIDI tracks and 2 audio tracks. VST3 plugins are not supported.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MPC Beats | Free beat-making software | Free |
As akaipro.com lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Download the installer through the inMusic Software Center.
- Install MPC Beats on macOS or Windows.
- Open a demo project or project template to explore the workflow.
- Use MPC Beats Academy tutorials to learn its features.
- Load MPC Beats inside a DAW if you want to use it as a plugin.
Verdict
MPC Beats combines sequencing, arrangement and mixing in a free desktop package, with DAW plugin use and controller support. Check its per-sequence track limits and lack of VST3 support against your setup.
Questions
How much does MPC Beats cost?
The MPC Beats plan is listed as free.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. MPC Beats is listed as free software.
Which platforms does it support?
MPC Beats is available for macOS and Windows.
Can MPC Beats run in a DAW?
Yes. It can run as a plugin inside a user's DAW.
Which third-party plugins does it support?
It supports 64-bit VST2 and AU plugins. VST3 is not supported.
How is MPC Beats installed?
The installer is available through the inMusic Software Center, and an authorization code is not required to use it.
Facts from MPC Beats's own pages
- Controller compatibility
- Akai states MPC Beats works with class-compliant USB controllers. · akaipro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- DAW plugin
- MPC Beats can run as a plugin inside a user's chosen DAW. · support.akaipro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Desktop platforms
- Akai lists MPC Beats under Mac OS and Windows software. · akaipro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Export
- Users can export audio or MIDI from MPC Beats when it is loaded as a plugin. · support.akaipro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1992 · akaipro.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · akaipro.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Getting started
- MPC Beats includes demo projects and project templates to help users learn the workflow. · support.akaipro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Cumberland, Rhode Island, USA · akaipro.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Installation
- The MPC Beats installer is available through the inMusic Software Center and does not require an authorization code to use. · support.akaipro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Learning support
- Akai directs users to MPC Beats Academy tutorials covering the software's features and functions. · support.akaipro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Akai Professional is part of the inMusic family of brands. · akaipro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- MPC Beats is free software inspired by the MPC workflow for beat making and music production. · akaipro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The product pages and support articles reviewed do not state MPC Beats security or compliance certifications. · akaipro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Sequences
- MPC Beats lets users create dynamic sequences with AIR plugins and sample packs, then record, arrange, and mix them into tracks. · support.akaipro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Third-party plugins
- MPC Beats supports 64-bit VST2 or AU plugins, and Akai says VST3 plugins are not supported. · support.akaipro.com, 2 Oct 2026
- Track limit
- MPC Beats supports up to 8 MIDI tracks and 2 audio tracks per sequence. · support.akaipro.com, 2 Oct 2026
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