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MPC Expansion: Ethnic Symphony – Expansion Pack for MPC

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MPC Expansion: Ethnic Symphony is an expansion pack from Beat for Akai MPC hardware and software. It contains 57 keygroup programs of basses, pads and synths built from ethnic instruments and vocals.

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01Overview

Ethnic Symphony by Beat is a sound library for MPC that combines ethnic instruments and vocals with electronic sound design. The pack includes 57 keygroup programs with 285 samples, totaling 738 MB of content. The developer describes the programs as a set of weighty basses, spacious pads and synths aimed at chill and house tracks. Audio previews are included so you can audition the sounds before loading them.

Best for

Chill production
House tracks
Ethnic bass sounds
Atmospheric pads
Ethnic vocal textures

Developer: Beat
Category: Expansion Packs
Requires: MPC
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

57 keygroup programs of basses, pads and synths
285 samples totaling 738 MB of content
Ethnic instruments and vocals blended with electronic sounds
Audio previews for auditioning before loading
Compatible with MPC One, X, Live, Live mkII and Force
Also works with Touch, Renaissance, MPC Beats and Software

03In depth

Sound and Character of the Ethnic Symphony Programs

Beat describes the collection as a blend of ethnic sounds and electronics, with instruments and vocals shaped into new textures. The 57 keygroup programs cover three main groups: basses, pads and synths. According to the developer, the basses are weighty, the pads are spacious, and the synths sit between the two worlds.

Because the programs are built on 285 samples, you get a range of source material to edit and layer. The set is aimed at producers who want an ethnic color in chill and house arrangements without building the sounds from scratch.

Using the Pack in MPC Workflows

Ethnic Symphony is a preset pack, so it requires MPC hardware or software to run. It is compatible with the Akai standalone models MPC One, X, Live, Live mkII and Force, as well as Touch, Renaissance, MPC Beats and MPC Software.

The keygroup programs can be loaded directly into an MPC project. Audio previews make it possible to scan the library quickly before choosing which programs to use in a track.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Beat
Type	Preset pack / expansion
Category	Expansion Packs
Requires	MPC

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use MPC Expansion: Ethnic Symphony?

You need MPC software or hardware to use this expansion pack. The developer lists compatibility with the Akai standalone models MPC One, X, Live, Live mkII and Force, as well as Touch, Renaissance, MPC Beats and MPC Software.

What does Ethnic Symphony contain?

The pack contains 57 keygroup programs, 285 samples and 738 MB of content. The programs include basses, pads and synths that combine ethnic instruments and vocals with electronic sounds.