MPC Beats
6.6#82 in audio editing softwareFree planFree planmacOSWindows
VisitMPC Beats vs Zenbeats
What both publish
| Fact | MPC Beats | Zenbeats |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 | 1972 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Cumberland, Rhode Island, USA | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan |
| Third-party plugins | MPC Beats supports 64-bit VST2 or AU plugins, and Akai says VST3 plugins are not supported. | Yes |
MPC Beats plans
- MPC BeatsFree
Zenbeats plans
- Free VersionFree
- Roland Cloud Membership$2.99 a month
- Android Unlock$14.99, paid once
- iOS Unlock$14.99, paid once
- Windows Unlock$49.99, paid once
- macOS Unlock$49.99, paid once
Pick MPC Beats if…
MPC Beats suits people making beats or music on macOS or Windows, including users who want to run it within a DAW. Its track limits and plugin-format support are worth checking against a planned workflow.
Pick Zenbeats if…
Zenbeats suits people making music across supported desktop and mobile systems who want multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing or live performance tools. Its free version offers basic production features, while platform unlocks add platform features, instruments and effects.