Comparison

MPC Sample Academy vs JP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

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MPC Sample Academy

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Sample Academy is the fastest, most complete way to learn the Akai MPC Sample - the new entry-level standalone MPC sampler, beat maker, and groovebox. Whether you just unboxed your MPC Sample or you are upgrading from a phone beat-making app, this is the step-by-step path from your first pad tap to a finished, exported song. One purchase. No subscriptions. Everything unlocked. Built specifically for the MPC Sample. These are not generic MPC tutorials. Every lesson, every button press, and every screen reference matches the exact hardware in your hands - the 8 pad banks, Instant Sample Chop, KNOB FX, PAD FX, 16 Levels, Note Repeat, and USB-C audio export. ONE-TIME PURCHASE, FULL ACCESS - Pay once and unlock all 13 lessons forever - No monthly fees, no paywalls, no hidden upsells - Every beginner, advanced, and pro lesson included from day one WHY PRODUCERS CHOOSE SAMPLE ACADEMY - 13 structured, step-by-step lessons covering the full MPC Sample workflow - Every term explained in plain English: BPM, swing, quantize, velocity, dB, gain staging, aftertouch, timestretch, and more - An interactive hardware diagram that highlights the exact knob, pad, or button for each step - Per-step tips and pro shortcuts on every screen - No 200-page PDF, no endless YouTube rabbit holes - just clear, ordered lessons LESSON CHAPTERS Beginner: Meet the hardware, record your first sample, trim and assign sounds to pads, and program your first beat. Everything you need to make sound on day one. Advanced: Master Instant Sample Chop, practice chopping inside the app, dial in swing and groove, automate filters and effects with KNOB FX, and learn the difference between timestretch and repitch. Pro: Level up your finger drumming, sculpt sounds with PAD FX and Flex Beat, chain sequences into full song arrangements, and run a clean USB-C mixdown into your DAW. AI TUTOR ON EVERY LESSON Stuck on a step? Tap the Tutor. The built-in AI Tutor knows exactly which lesson and step you are on and answers in plain English, with advice specific to the MPC Sample. It can even read answers aloud so you can keep your hands on the hardware. No generic responses, no hunting through forums - just instant, relevant help. BUILT-IN SAMPLE PADS Practice anywhere with a full 16-pad kit right in the app. Tap to trigger punchy kicks, snares, hi-hats, claps, 808s, percussion, & FX. Record your pad performance, play it back, and save your beats. Four dedicated user pads let you record your own sounds with the microphone or upload your own audio files - sample your voice, your room, anything - and chop it across the pads to build muscle memory before you touch the hardware. BEAT TRAINER - RHYTHM GAME Sharpen your timing with a built-in finger-drumming game. Notes fall down four lanes - kick, snare, hi-hat, open hat - & you tap in time with your kit. Includes: - 11 patterns: Four-on-the-Floor, Boom Bap, Lofi, Trap, Drill, House, Reggaeton, Jersey Club, Funk, Drum & Bass, and more - Speed control from half-time practice up to full-speed challenge - Score, accuracy, and combo tracking - Personal bests saved per pattern and speed - Shareable score cards for Instagram and TikTok - Listen to any pattern before you play it STAY MOTIVATED - Daily streak tracking keeps you coming back - A Today screen shows your next lesson so you always know what is next - Progress tracking across every lesson and chapter WHO IT IS FOR - New MPC Sample owners who want results fast - Beat makers coming from FL Studio, Ableton, GarageBand, Maschine, or phone apps - Producers moving up from an SP-404 or other samplers - Anyone who has owned an MPC for months and never finished a beat GENRES YOU WILL MAKE Hip hop, lofi, boom bap, trap, drill, R&B, house, & more. The skills transfer to any style you want to produce. Sample Academy is an independent learning app & is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Akai Professional. MPC and MPC Sample are trademarks of inMusic Brands, Inc.

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JP

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[Ad-Free Pro Version] The Legendary Vintage Sound Evolves for Pros! Thick, warm, and endlessly energetic. This authentic analog synthesizer appβ€”built with deep respect for the legendary "JP Series" classicsβ€”is finally here as a "Pro Version," completely ad-free and packed with expanded features. While keeping the intuitive UI of the free version, we have added a brand-new professional control section to push your sound expressiveness to the limit. Immerse yourself in sound creation without any advertising distractions. Exclusive Pro Features 100% Ad-Free: Zero ads to interrupt your flow, performance, or inspiration. High-Quality FX Suite: Newly equipped with "Spatial Reverb" for immense depth, and "Delay/Chorus" to recreate that iconic, ultra-thick chorus sound. Deep Sound Shaping: Unlock advanced parameters designed for synth enthusiasts, including Master Tuning and Velocity Sensitivity to let your touch shape the tone. Key Features 8 Curated JP Voice Presets: Ready-to-use sounds, from classic fat brass to airy, floating pads. Intuitive VCF Filter: Real-time slider control over Cutoff, Resonance, ENV, MOD, and ATK. Arpeggiator & Performance Modes: Fuel your live play with SPLIT mode, SOLO mode, and a powerful arpeggiator. Retro Analog UI: Beautifully crafted with knurled metal knobs and classic LED indicators that evoke the original hardware. Perfect as an inspiration tool in the studio or a secret weapon for live gigs. Unleash the golden era of analog sound on your iPhone today!

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MPC Sample Academy4 screens
JP2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JP at $0.49 against MPC Sample Academy's $3.99. MPC Sample Academy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

MPC Sample Academy costs $3.99 and JP $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MPC Sample Academy versus JP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMPC Sample AcademyJP
Price$3.99$0.49 β€” better
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size106 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKristen GranadosKouki Yoshimoto

In-app purchases

None

MPC Sample Academy

No in-app purchases

None

JP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MPC Sample Academy free?
MPC Sample Academy costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JP free?
JP costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do MPC Sample Academy or JP have ads?
Neither MPC Sample Academy nor JP shows ads.

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