

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MIDI Drum Machines Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn to produce and perform music using MIDI drum machines. Hands-on workshop with Akai MPD-218 and MPC Beats software.About this EventMIDI drum machines are powerful tools for both music production and live performance—but with so many devices and software options available, getting started can feel overwhelming. This workshop is designed to remove that friction and get you creating quickly.In this hands-on session, you’ll learn the fundamentals of working with MIDI drum machines using Akai’s MPD-218 controller paired with MPC Beats, a free, professional-grade music production platform available for PC and Mac. While the specific tools used in class are Akai-based, the concepts taught are broadly applicable across many drum machines and digital audio workstations.We’ll start with the essentials: understanding the interface, navigating workflows, and using shortcuts efficiently. As the workshop progresses, you’ll move into crafting your own beats, instrumentals, and even full song arrangements using MIDI hardware. Along the way, you’ll experience how drum machines dramatically improve creative speed without sacrificing musical quality.Participants will also receive a custom sample pack to experiment with, helping you jump straight into hands-on creation.This workshop emphasizes learning by doing and is suitable for beginners as well as musicians looking to modernize their workflow or explore performance-oriented production techniques.Hardware / Software UsedAkai MPD-218 MIDI Drum MachineAkai MPC Beats (free software)PrerequisitesNo prior experience requiredBasic familiarity with computers is helpfulWhat to BringOptional: your own MIDI controller or laptopAll required equipment is provided on-siteSkill LevelBeginner to IntermediateTags / CategoriesMusic ProductionMIDIElectronic MusicLive PerformanceAudio Engineering
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pittsburgh/midi-drum-machines-workshop/100001983895847886
- **Event Categories**: workshops, music, entertainment, live-music
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Pittsburgh
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hackers Guild
- **lat**: 40.5124219
- **long**: -79.9980121
- **full address**: Hackers Guild, 2247 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, United States

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- **organizer**: Hackers Guild PGH (https://allevents.in/org/hackers-guild-pgh/25079741)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Hackers Guild, 2247 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hackers Guild PGH
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, music, entertainment, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about MIDI Drum Machines Workshop ?
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