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MPC Expansion: Glitterball – Disco Expansion Pack by AKAI

MPC Expansion: Glitterball is a disco-focused expansion pack from AKAI for MPC, built around rhythmic and instrumental sounds inspired by late-1970s dance music.

REQUIRESMPCHost synth sold separately

All presets for MPC

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01Overview

MPC Expansion: Glitterball is an expansion pack from AKAI for the MPC platform. Created with DJ and producer Sanny X and guitarist 8fonk, it focuses on disco sounds drawn from the feel of late-1970s dance floors. The developer says the grooves and styles take inspiration from Nile Rodgers and Chic and Sister Sledge, and that the material was recorded with modern recording tools while keeping a period-style performance feel. It suits producers who want disco rhythms and instrument parts they can rework into their own tracks.

Best for

Disco production
Nu-disco tracks
Funk-influenced house
Retro dance grooves
Guitar-driven loops

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

02Key features

What you get

Disco-focused rhythmic and instrumental sound collection
Created with DJ and producer Sanny X
Guitar performances by 8fonk
Inspired by Nile Rodgers, Chic and Sister Sledge
Recorded with modern tools for a period-authentic feel
Built for use inside AKAI MPC

03In depth

Disco Sounds and Grooves for MPC

Glitterball collects rhythmic and instrumental elements meant for disco-style production. AKAI describes the recordings as capturing the instruments, arrangements and musical styles of the genre with a close attention to period character.

The pack is built around live-sounding performances. Guitar parts from 8fonk sit alongside the rhythmic material, giving the sounds a played, organic quality rather than a purely programmed one.

Because the elements are raw building blocks, they work well as a starting point for chopping, layering and rearranging into original productions.

Who Glitterball Is For

Glitterball is aimed at producers making disco, nu-disco, funk-influenced house or other dance music that draws on 1970s sounds. It is a good fit for anyone who wants authentic disco textures without building them from scratch.

It also suits beatmakers who already work in MPC and want a themed collection of disco loops and parts to pull into a session.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

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

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use MPC Expansion: Glitterball?

You need MPC software or hardware to use this expansion pack. AKAI states that it is compatible with the MPC Beats DAW.

Who created the Glitterball expansion?

The pack was created by DJ and producer Sanny X, with guitar contributions from 8fonk. It is released by AKAI.

What style of music is Glitterball for?

Glitterball focuses on disco, drawing on the sounds and grooves of the late 1970s and taking inspiration from Nile Rodgers and Chic and Sister Sledge.