Custom MPC Expansion Application

Build your private MPC drum system.

This creative brief gives me the sonic, programming and compatibility details needed to build a complete MPC Expansion around your workflow. Be specific about the drum identity, pad behaviour and creative result you want.

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Step 01

Choose your expansion and setup.

Select the plan, confirm your MPC model and explain how you work. Compatibility is reviewed before the invoice is sent.

Package *

Focused expansionStarter$99 USD30 custom drum kits, one focused identity, XPN, standalone folder, organised WAV library and one revision. Most requestedSignature$199 USD60 custom drum kits, 30 MIDI patterns, selected velocity layers, advanced programming and one revision. Flagship exclusiveMasterwork$299 USD120 custom drum kits, 60 MIDI patterns, advanced velocity programming, selected round robin, two revisions and exclusive raw drum library.

Choose a package to continue.

What will you use this expansion for? *

Personal beatmakingA private drum system for your own beats. Album, EP or beat tapeA coherent drum identity for one body of work. Production for artists or clientsFlexible kits for professional sessions. Private production libraryA larger personal library for repeated use. Live performancePrograms prepared around a playable stage workflow. Commercial studio workflowA reliable system for daily professional production.

Choose the main purpose of the expansion.

Primary MPC model *

Choose the main device or software environment where the expansion must work.

Choose an option before continuing.

Enter the exact model *

Compatibility for legacy or specialist models must be reviewed before payment. A manual format may be required instead of standard XPN delivery.

Enter the exact model.

Hardware operating system *

MPC 2 MPC 3 Not sure Not applicable, desktop only

Choose the hardware operating system or mark it as not applicable.

Desktop MPC application *

MPC 3 Desktop MPC 2 Desktop MPC Beats I do not use MPC desktop software Not sure

Choose the MPC desktop application you use.

Main workflow *

Standalone only Desktop software only Standalone and desktop MPC plugin inside another DAW Controller workflow Not sure

Choose your main MPC workflow.

Included delivery Every standard project includes the XPN installer, a standalone expansion folder, an organised source WAV library, browser identity and an installation guide. Exact compatibility is confirmed before payment.

Step 02

Define the drum identity.

Choose only the directions that genuinely belong together. A focused brief creates a stronger and more recognisable expansion.

Production worlds *0 of 3 selected

Grimey Boom Bap Dusty East Coast Jazz Rap Soulful Hip Hop Griselda Inspired Alchemist Inspired Lo Fi Memphis Inspired Trap Neo Soul Alternative R&B Cinematic Experimental Electronic

Select between one and three production worlds.

Main drum source *

Acoustic and liveNatural drums, performance and room character. Sampled and vintageCrate inspired, chopped and aged drum language. Drum machine and electronicSynthetic, programmed and machine based drums. Hybrid acoustic and electronicA deliberate blend of live and electronic sources. Found sound basedFoley, objects and unusual physical textures. Let the references decideUse the references to choose the strongest source palette.

Choose the main drum source.

Era *0 of 2 selected

1970s 1980s 1990s Early 2000s Modern Timeless mix Specific era

Select one or two eras.

Describe the specific era *

Describe the era you want.

Overall drum character *0 of 4 selected

Dusty Warm Raw Dark Punchy Heavy Dry Roomy Crunchy Soft Organic Degraded Clean Polished Aggressive Minimal Experimental

Select between one and four drum characteristics.

Overall energy *

Soft and understated Controlled but punchy Hard hitting Aggressive and distorted Varied across the expansion

Choose the overall energy.

Describe the drum identity in your own words *

Describe impact, room, movement, machines, records and the physical feeling you imagine. Concrete details are more useful than a long list of names.

Add enough detail so the direction is clear.

Anything outside the options above?

Step 03

Build the kit architecture.

Define how the kits should relate to each other, which drum elements matter most and how the programs should feel when you browse and play them.

Kit family structure *

One tightly focused kit familyEvery program feels like part of one concentrated recording world. A few related kit familiesControlled variation inside one clear identity. Several distinct families inside one identityMultiple coordinated palettes that still belong together. Maximum variety across the expansionMore contrast and range between programs. Let Soul Chemist decideUse the references and selected plan to choose the strongest structure.

Choose a kit family structure.

Consistency versus variety *

Maximum consistency Mostly consistent with controlled variation Balanced consistency and variety Broad variety Let Soul Chemist decide

Choose a consistency and variety direction.

Priority drum elements *0 of 6 selected

Choose the elements that deserve the most attention. Detailed questions appear only for the categories you select.

Kicks Snares Claps Rims and sticks Closed hats Open hats Cymbals and rides Toms Percussion Shakers and tambourines Foley Drum textures Vocal textures Impacts and FX 808s and bass hits

Select between one and six priority elements.

Kick character *0 of 3 selected

Deep and sub heavy Short and tight Punchy Boomy and vintage Soft and rounded Distorted Acoustic Electronic Varied

Select between one and three kick characteristics.

Snare, clap and rim character *0 of 3 selected

Sharp and cracking Thick and heavy Dry and short Woody Dusty Ringing Metallic Soft or brushed Layered and processed Varied

Select between one and three snare, clap or rim characteristics.

Hat and cymbal character *0 of 3 selected

Tight and controlled Crisp and bright Dark and softened Loose and human Washed and roomy Acoustic Electronic Varied

Select between one and three hat or cymbal characteristics.

Percussion and texture character *0 of 3 selected

Organic Found sounds Metallic Wooden Electronic Minimal Experimental World percussion

Select between one and three percussion or texture characteristics.

Pad layout philosophy *

Consistent layout across every kitThe same drum roles stay in familiar positions. Consistent core layout with flexible extra padsCore drums remain familiar while extra content can change. Different layout depending on each kitEach program follows the content that suits it best. Performance focused layoutsLayouts are designed around fast finger drumming and live use. Let Soul Chemist decideUse the selected plan and references to choose the strongest approach.

Choose a pad layout philosophy.

Can selected sounds appear in more than one kit when tuned, layered or processed differently? *

Yes, when it improves the expansion Only occasionally Prioritise maximum separation between kits Let Soul Chemist decide

Choose a sound reuse preference.

How kit count worksKit count refers to finished, mapped and playable programs. It does not mean that every sound can only appear in one program. Strong sounds may be tuned, layered or processed across related kits when that creates a more coherent expansion.

Tuning behaviour *

Keep most drums naturally pitched Tune tonal sounds where useful Create several tuned variations Build kits around useful tonal centres Let Soul Chemist decide

Choose a tuning approach.

Step 04

Program the MPC behaviour.

Define how the programs should respond, how much character should be built in and how the included MIDI content should behave.

Pad response *

Soft and dynamic Balanced Hard and immediate Different response depending on the sound Let Soul Chemist decide

Choose a pad response direction.

Program processing *

Mostly clean with subtle character Processed and ready to use Heavily coloured and dirty A balanced mix Clean and processed relationships Let Soul Chemist decide

Choose a program processing direction.

Programming priorities *0 of 3 selected

Choose the programming behaviours that matter most. The final settings are adapted to each kit rather than forced identically across the expansion.

Natural hat choke groups Creative choke relationships Tight practical envelopes Natural full tails Useful filter shaping Performance focused controls Let Soul Chemist decide

Select between one and three programming priorities.

Filter and FX direction *0 of 3 selected

Tape and saturation Vinyl or cassette colour SP or MPC grit Compression and punch Filtered and dark Room and ambience Distortion and clipping Clean analog warmth Experimental FX Let Soul Chemist decide

Select between one and three FX directions.

Velocity behaviour *

Volume response only Selected sample layers Subtle tonal changes Expressive performance response Mixed behaviour across the expansion Let Soul Chemist decide

Choose a velocity behaviour.

Round robin programming *0 of 4 selected

Masterwork includes selected round robin programming. Choose where variation would add the most value.

Snares Hi hats Percussion Toms Foley and textures Use it only where it improves realism I do not need round robin

Select at least one round robin preference.

MIDI content includedSignature includes 30 MIDI drum patterns. Masterwork includes 60 MIDI drum patterns. The questions below define their groove, complexity and practical use.

Preferred BPM *

55 to 70 70 to 85 85 to 100 100 to 120 Above 120 Mixed range Custom

Choose a BPM preference.

Enter the exact BPM or range *

Enter the BPM or range.

Groove and pocket *0 of 3 selected

Straight and precise Loose and human Heavy swing Light swing Behind the beat On top of the beat Shuffled Broken and unpredictable Memphis bounce Trap bounce Varied

Select between one and three groove directions.

Pattern complexity *

Simple starting grooves Production ready grooves A mixture of simple and developed patterns Experimental patterns Let Soul Chemist decide

Choose a pattern complexity.

Optional additions0 of 4 selected

Optional. Selected additions are reviewed and quoted separately before the invoice is sent.

Additional 30 kit block Additional MIDI patterns Original drum breaks Live drum recording Melodic keygroups Rush production Ongoing expansion series

Choose no more than four additions.

Special programming requirements

Optional. Add any technical behaviour that is important to your workflow.

Step 05

Show me the expansion you hear.

References explain impact, groove, texture and processing. Every sound and program will be created from scratch. Protected audio will not be copied or extracted.

Reference tracks *

Add three public links. Include a timestamp, choose the main focus and explain exactly what matters in each reference.

Reference 01Required

Public link *

Add a valid public reference link.

Timestamp *

Add the relevant timestamp.

What should I focus on? *

Explain what matters in this reference.

Reference 02Required

Public link *

Add a valid public reference link.

Timestamp *

Add the relevant timestamp.

What should I focus on? *

Explain what matters in this reference.

Reference 03Required

Public link *

Add a valid public reference link.

Timestamp *

Add the relevant timestamp.

What should I focus on? *

Explain what matters in this reference.

Google Drive and Dropbox links are accepted. Make sure private files are set so anyone with the link can listen.

Your own music, drums, playlist or moodboard

Optional, but very useful when you already have an established sound.

How should the references guide the result? *

Broad groove and mood onlyUse the references as rhythmic and emotional context. Similar drum languageFollow comparable impact, pocket, room and processing choices. Close tonal and processing directionStay close to the palette while keeping every sound original.

Choose how the references should guide the expansion.

Existing Soul Chemist MPC Expansion reference

Optional. Use this to point toward a quality, workflow or broad character you already like.

Would you like your own legally cleared sounds included? *

No, create everything from the approved direction Yes, I want to provide my own sounds I am not sure yet

Choose whether you want to provide your own sounds.

Link to supplied files

Optional at this stage. You may send the files after the brief is approved.

How should the files be used? *

Choose how the files should be used.

I confirm that I own, created or have permission to provide every file submitted for inclusion in this project.

Confirm that you have the rights to every supplied file.

What are the absolute must haves? *

Add enough detail so the direction is clear.

What should I definitely avoid? *

Add enough detail so the direction is clear.

What would make this MPC Expansion feel exactly right? *

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Special technical or delivery requirements

Anything else I should know?

Contact details

First name *

Enter your name.

Email address *

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Producer, artist or brand name

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Step 06

Review your MPC Expansion brief.

Check the complete setup, creative direction and programming choices before submitting. You can return to any previous section without losing your answers.

I understand that the invoice will be sent after this request is reviewed, payment secures the production slot and production begins once payment has been completed. References guide the creative language but protected audio will not be copied or extracted. Kit quantities refer to finished, mapped and playable programs. Selected sounds may appear in related kits when tuned, layered or processed differently. Revisions must remain within the approved direction. Starter and Signature are non exclusive. Masterwork includes exclusive use of the delivered raw drum library, subject to the final service terms. The expansion, programs, MIDI files and raw WAV files may not be resold, shared, repackaged or redistributed as production content. Optional additions may change the final quote. I have read and accept the Terms of Service and Refund Policy.

Accept the process, Terms of Service and Refund Policy before submitting.

EU customers only: I request that production begins immediately after payment and that the completed digital files are delivered as soon as they are ready, even if this takes place before the end of the applicable 14 day withdrawal period. I acknowledge that I lose my right of withdrawal once payment has been successfully completed and production begins at my request.

Customers outside the EU: the store’s Terms of Service and Refund Policy apply. Because each Custom MPC Expansion is made to order, all payments are final and non refundable once production has begun.

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Your compatibility details, creative direction and references arrive directly in my inbox.
I review the selected plan and any additions that require a separate quote.
The invoice is sent to the email address provided.
Payment confirms your production slot and the expansion moves into production.

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