MPC Beats Masterclass Full
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- In this 7-part series, we're going to cover working in MPC Beats to give you a first-hand view of the creative process.
00:08 Making a Lo-Fi Beat
10:27 Adding Lo-Fi FX & Tape Stop
16:11 Adding Chords
18:32 Adding A Bassline
21:21 Adding Pads & Instruments
25:22 Arranging Our Beat
29:08 Exporting & Sharing Beats
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Please don't abandon this program, it's absolutely amazing. I started with MPCs, and moved to DAWs, The quantitization and workflow never felt right. I just discovered this program and I'm truly inspired again. Please keep developing this program, it's a winner 👍🏾
I just found it last night, I'm glad it didn't go away yet. Way easier to use than MPC Essentials
I never was able to get it to work to be honest, it deleting midi randomly.
Why would they abandon it? It seems pretty popular, is this something they are known to do??
@@Atreyuwu There wasn't any rumors that I heard, but companies in general are notorious for abandoning software over time. Just trying to let the people at Akai know that we really appreciate and use this program 👍🏾
@@JNo-sk5mz All good, I understand.
Yes, its a great program! :)
After a 25 year lay-off, I'm amazed how much music programming has moved on. But your tutorials are helping me master my AKAI MPK/Beats combo brilliantly. The end result is amazingly high quality on my crappy little laptop!
Same and I just took 5 years off.
This little session here saved me a lot time.
I’m making an album and I was worried about having to upgrade to 2.0 for £100. I feel like I’ve won the lottery today. Thank Akai the timing is perfect - software fantastic - and F9 brilliant - thanks for keeping Akai where Roger Linn help put it ✅✅✅✅👊🏽💥💥💥
This daw is just perfect. It's everything I've been looking for. I've never been satisfied with the default layout of most daws, and you guys've just given us this for free! this is awesome and I'm totally getting myself a real physical mpc soon
Get the mpk mini 3. Fire !
@@thethcspot fax
Most underrated DAW ever. Perfect for begginers and masters.
I just bought my first mpk mini mk3 and man it’s beautiful! First time using the software but it just seems so much easier to use than other programs.
It's almost identical to the software that's on there MPC Live and X.
This is incredible, for free this is an essential download, can load my 3000 projects into it, happy days.
its a great little thing to have for all the old beats... to do bits on them that you cant do on the 3000 2500 an so on... but one thing i see is that its missing fx when i load up my 2500 beats eveything is there but some fx are gone an there not in this software kind of sucks
Nath Jones happy days my friend
@Icestro beats 11/10. I started working with Cakewalk in 2001-->Sonor Producer 8.x. I built dozens of rigs, Scsi drives, the fastest processors (essentially gaming rigs). I have a ton of old gear etc., including a Roland FA06. IMHO this just sort of made everything obsolete. Clearly, more tracks would be great, but there is nothing stopping someone from fleshing out a significant portion of an idea, and porting it into Ableton etc. I bought an MPK mini in 2018, and sort of shelved it. I decided to look into any new developments yesterday, and literally fell out of my chair. Bravo. I mean, if these guys offered a dental plan, and free money, it would be better for sure, but what the hell, this is very well-thought out, and the tutorial(s) are simply elegant, insightful and inspiring.
Just purchased my MPK Mini and this was just what I needed to get started! See you on the charts next year baby!!!
Hi I need help to get started with the mpc beat software, how can you help
The workflow in Beats is spot on. Can’t hate it once you get the hang of it. I’ve been on it for the last 2 months and i love it!
This tutorial is wayyy better than half what youtubers post, they make it all complicated, you my friend stick to the main tutorial step by step 🙌🏽 I needed this thumbs up and a sub
Great demo. The only thing I would recommend doing different to save time is to copy the sequence into different sequences and using the mute feature in song mode instead of making the entire song in one sequence. However this is a great presentation with a lot of useful information.
I just purchased the Akai Mini MK3 to start up my new hobby. This video has so much information that helps me enjoy this new venture. Thanks for uploading. It does have A LOT of information so I have to watch it like multiple times to be able to grasp all of it , which is good because is all for free!!
Fcuking great video, my MPC has been sitting in front of me for over 9 months, thanks so much for this easy to follow masterclass.
lol mine too
I had it for a little while, like a couple months but never really used it. Long story short, my laptop crashed, I recovered it and now I'm using it. I love it. It's not very intuitive, but once you get used to the workflow, it's a powerful workstation.
@@MrRacecourser Its literally identical to the software in the MPC one or X or live. It didn't work on My PC but I still tell other people to use it as for most people it will work.
@@HOLLASOUNDS it's the bomb. I'm still waiting on Akai to re-send me my copy. I just recently requested it back, so hopefully within the next two weeks I'll have it again.
This is a DAW for people who don't like using DAW's, like me. I started using this program about a week ago, still learning my way around. So far, I love it. The layout is very good.
well dam.....Masterclass indeed sir!!....That Beat is Fire..........Just Got the Mini Mk3 and wow this can be good... This Lesson is and Excellent Starting point....a Must WATCH!!!!
Amazing video Andy! Excellent display of the software potential! And I know by now there are still a LOT of additional features, instruments and effects that you didn't even mention... people will be amazed on what they can do on this free software. Pure bliss! Thank you and Akai for it!
Come and join our new facebook group. facebook.com/groups/1217863155239901/members
Got my mini mk2 today! Can't wait for it to turn up!!
I love how this is not for mixing and mastering and recording and all of that. It's about a sample based beat making extension. That is a whole other process that I spend alot of time on and have a hard time just having fun making quick beats. I hope this improves my workflow
I just bought an Akai Mini and Logic Pro X. Thanks so much for the step by step video. Some people were telling me not to use MPC Beats because it was too hard to work with.
Not hard at all it looks difficult but it’s not.
I've been using MPC software since January and the way you sequence Beats has always been my issue with it. I'd make different sequences and program them in song mode.
That bass to key group tip was golden
AWESOME. Fastest way to get up to speed since Old School. Thanks, we needed that.
All of your beats in your videos are always top quality, they sound great.
This program is probably one of the best FREE programs available. I'm a Maschine MK3 user and this program has me seriously wanting an MPC Live or X
Good stuff! I was about to do some videos on this software because there's a lot people that don't understand it's really good. Especially for creating samples and stuff.
Thanks Ave. :-). Always enjoy your videos! Thanks for your continues support.
hello Ave, plz can you make a updated video (as nobody has done it recently) on how to create samples using this, ie how to use this daw or plugin as a sampler, much apperciate your work. thank you.
Ave! Good to see you!
I heard Native Instruments scream "Scheiße" all the way from Germany, lol. Wonder when the next Maschine update drops tho...
@@rikkshow I've been using maschine since 2012 and playing around d with this for an hour I can already see I wont be using maschine for much anymore
I like AKAI stuff. This daw is something worth looking in to. Thanks.
Yooo !! What in the?! Man.. LISTEN!!! To everyone out there! I highly suggest this Shit right here if your a beginner or have experience with other daws! I have been doing nothing but gaining knowledge and experience and confidence with the help from the guys at AKAI. ALL LOVE!! Thank you!!!!
Great job I love watching it step-by-step thank you for the video I’m a beginner.
Thanks for this master class tutorial infact infact listening to other CZcamsrs will confuse anybody now I know how simple this mpc beats is I will definitely buy the software.pls don't listen to other CZcamsrs.
Andy Mack I always loves what you do! Genius
Thank you for putting these all in one place! :-)
This is a great introduction to this software. I have the MPC One, and most of this applies to that piece of kit.
loving MPC Beats Thanks for the videos helps a lot
I am a total novice, and this is the best tutorial I have seen yet, I still have not made my first tune, but I am thinking, I need to try based on your tutorials. I have an Akai MPK mini Mrk 3. This is very appreciated. Feel free to do with on with Mrk 3 also! lol
Thank you Barry. Please also join our Facebook MPCBeats Official Community
@@AndyMacMPCclub Hi Andy, I was trying to go along with your tutorial there, which looks really good, this will show you how novice I am. I tried to Name a drum kit at the start, but I get no LoFiKit like you have. How do I put in a kit to work with like you have.
@@AndyMacMPCclub PS. Already joined that group on Facebook.
I feel like this jumps into complex and very specific functionality and unfortunately skips over some settings. Will continue to repeat watching and see what I can soak in, but video does omit some of what the teacher is doing.
@true story Totally agree, felt quite an stranger while he plays effortestly.
Dont over think it... u need a sample packs to do it.
when u picture starting off with a sample... it will all male perfect sense.
thank God he didnt dumb it down... how would people learn the terminology.
great vid this is
Well how did he know the ORIGINAL tempo of the loop in order to warp it
@@Fmvidela Its ment as a guide and things get updated or changed after the video was published.
Maby however any problems you have, you can email Akai and they will respond and help you out. Drop them an email stating what your having issues with and then they will try to help.
Thanks you for taking the time to share with us this great information.
Glad it was helpful!
This is like best video i ever seen since I've been watching videos on the mpc live software. Great Job 👍🏿
Thanks mate.
Really had fun learning this. Put a smile on my face multiple times
The best MPC software tutorial-video I've seen. Thanks 👍🏻
I just got my AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 and I definitely need this to learn as I switched from rapping to producing. Definitely need this to guide me. It's appreciated.
just magically makes the drums load. awesome. so much help -__-
Good akai mpk mini MK3 tutorial...
I learn this video...i will use the akai mpk mini MK3 thanks
Excellent...AKAI are putting out some great stuff at the moment.
WOW. I am totally new to beat making and opened (and closed) MPK Beats 10 times because I had no idea what I was doing. 🤦🏾 This was so helpful. Can't wait to watch the others. Thank you!
LOL I feel you partnah.
We cant give up before we have one fire beat
Amazing what technology can do for us - loving it a lot
What a great tutorial and a great product.
I would press “Love” if there is a button…
A million thanks for masking this,
Thanks again for your time :)
I'm f****** with you bro that beat is f****** fire
about 10 years ago i wanted to make beats it didnt really worked out because i didnt knew alot of basics... i got me a cheap mk2 for 20 bucks and will def learn how to use this software... from what ive seen it looks good alot easier then fruity loops...
it would help if you were more clear as in to guiding people on how you got your screen or how you load the files when you new to this it helps to see what is being done to get files loaded that way so some people could follow better
So True. He Started With Pre Loaded Samples. How did he make them play with the Pads Empty and No icons selected on the bottom right of the window. He doesn't seem to answer any questions on here either. How did he load the samples to show up in the small box where the Drums icon is?
Thank you for this very helpful video 🙂
wow I need to find more vids like this. THank you
So we gon pretend this man didn’t just make a fire beat lol
He Fucks my head up when I saw it was a daw! All Hip Hop producers MPC Beat is for you!
Great video learned a lot. Thank you
I acquired an MPC Live recently. Previously had always used hardware rack samplers so it's a somewhat new world to me. Thanks for this excellent learning tool. BTW, since you've obviously been around the scene for some time, so I wonder if you ever knew Tony De Vit.
I see you Andy! #araabmuzik
@araabMUZIK your the reason why i want to learn and do beat making like you do....im still a newbie in this but i assume this dont mean nothing to you....just know a newbie like me looks up to you in general thank you
creating the bassline was cool, i can't wait to try that
I appreciate you using "Dawn" in your video , God bless you
Great tutorial!! Love the song!! Just got my first MpK mini
Rock on!
Got this going with the Mpc one and yeah not too shabby. I would change the color layout though it’s too dark.
I don’t know about that last part about making a song… it’s easier to just copy over the sequence, editing the previous sequence with track mutes , repeat the process, go into song mode and lay them out
Great stuff and very nice teaching style...thank you. Love to see deep dives into other aspects of MPC beats. Maybe something about live playing and triggering.
Dig MPC Beats, especially as a plugin. But there is a HUGE BUG with the Keygroups, when in plugin mode. This is entirely reproduceable, too:
Load any instrument Program. ANY, as a Keygroup. Play the sound of it. Hit E2 (the E below middle C3). Then hit Eb2. It drops to a different octave, and different note. If you're on Pad Bank A that is. If you're on B, the note jump is less severe, as you're in a different octave. Bank C, same. Bank D and above, the Eb2 note registers as a HIGHER note than E2, and same with all banks to follow.
This is ONLY present in the plugin version of MPC Beats (2.8.2). It is not present in standalone. I tested inside Reaper, Ableton, Maschine, and Studio One.
I tried reporting a bug but the bug reporting feature isn't working, oddly.
Please be aware of *and fix* this (very annoying) bug. Thank you so much!
How about making a iOS version of this instead of that iMPC pro 2 bs.
Is there an drum for MPK mini play available? I own a mini play and the DAW doesn't seem to be reading my pads, keys or knobs on the controller. It wasn't an option when choosing a drum map and I'm wondering if that has something to do with it? Thanks!
Great video.
The drum lesson was in Eb and the Bass lesson was in the key of "D" and that is ok?
most complicated software I've ever dealt with in almost a year and still confused and lost haven't made not 1 beat yet I can make boom bap tracks in fl studio like nothing I really wanna learn this soft ware but is to daam hard
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nice! its grate that we can pull in all our old beat from the mpcs an load them up on here but there's one thing this really needs an its been able to load up all the settings from the 2500... fx an so on there not on the mix when you load up ur beats in to the mpcbeatz
The FX engines are completely different from the 2500/2000XL etc. From memory, the 2500 had a good selection of FX which you can 200% recreate inside Beats. Come and join our MPCBeats Facebook group. facebook.com/groups/1217863155239901/?ref=share
GREAT DEMO!!!
NIIIICE) thank you) everything is clear and clean)
You really helped me out a lot.. thank you
This melody is nice
Thanks for this Masterclass :) possibility of used one key the Akai mpk for create a Chord? It's possible with the pads, it's possible also for note piano?
Sorry, I'm french. I hope you understand 🙊
have just got a Force and the Free MPC beats app has made it easy for me to import midi files I've made and convert them to the MPCpattern form the Force consumes..
Not used it for much else .. but if I was starting out I'd bute his hand off for this and the MPK mini .. to me feels like a good basic beat making setup for about £70 inc hw.
Andy PLEASE Do a Video with Mixing Start to Finish Inside of the MPCX Software with Gain Stage. It seems like when we stop out the box of the MPCX into Protools using Audio steams it looses the sound of the MPCX. It sounds flat. I really would like to get into using the Sends and Returns- Aux inside of the MPCX Or Software.
definitely feeling this tutorial
This looks similar to one of my videos
Very good up until Episode 5, adding pads & instruments (21:36)
Where's the voiceover gone?
Wow! Looks like Serato Studio has some competition!
Yep. Now to see which one has a better work flow. To me so far Serato Studio is faster. But i just got Beats so...
@@StarRock442 actually i use the serato inside the mpc a lot just to catch the key of some samples. one of the things the software lacks its key detection.
@@shine_uno Nice. It feels like the MPC might have more depth at creating vs Serato Studio.
@@StarRock442 its does. me personally am way more faster doing beats on the mpc buuuut akai wont listen costumer. if they do. am sure the software will be 1000 better and me or other customers wont have to bitch about the support they *offer*
@@shine_uno ha, support. I get it. I pre-ordered The Force. I know how Akai promises and then forgets. 😕
Might even be my new Live Performance VSTi host. Just trying to figure out if the hardware or software is easier to use for Song selection, the less diving the better. Thanks for the video.
It's the same software that's on the MPC machines.
learning a lot
Awesome Salute
Thanks for these videos!
Thank you for this video seriously incredible
Awesome knowledge.
Thank you.
Nice Job
Thank you. Can you tell me please, how would I stand at using the MPC sample/s in a published track regarding copyright.
I find it unfortunate that Akai communicates very badly about this software which is fantastic I discovered it by chance while watching a CZcams video of a beatmaker I always believed that to use this software you had to buy an MPC I was surprised by the quality of this Daw that I ended up buying in standalone Akai should be clearer and do more promotion this software deserves it
How do we get our drums kits to pop up in the drop down menu to select them? Haven’t been able to so
Yes me too :/
Why wont the MPD218 pads align with the software? example Pad 16 has no sound and two pads have identical sound while 2 or 3 pads have no sound?
Awesome
Thos free plug in blows maschine out of the water
I could have sworn, that when I first installed this it was available as a vst instrument in my Daw, but now it's not there. Any ideas?
@ 19:44 you demonstrated how to put a single sound onto the keys so that each key would be that sound, but on a different note. When I do this for other kinds of sounds, it plays them in different notes, but it also speeds them up/ slows them down. How do I avoid this? Thank you!!!! And great video :)
Interesting how he didn't use the note repeat button on the hardware?
Porque no hacen un manual en castellano/español para quiénes compramos estos dispositivos? Compré el mpc one y son 390 pág solo en inglés me encanta el dispositivo pero 😤 no tener en español el manual. Gracias, por favor tengan en cuenta para un futuro y abarcarán más gente
love it u really helped me i aint gonna lie
I still did not understand how to map my midi controll. There are few already mapped controls but i do not know hot to map it customized. :(
I like that Akai is putting out these Masterclass videos. They're useful. especially when new features come out.
I have an issue with the arrangement section, though. I mean, why would you make it hard on yourself by using a workaround to edit things in a linear way when MPC's biggest strength is it's modular workflow??
The way I do it is to make a "master loop" where I just jam and add my all my ideas until I'm happy with it. Then I have a big, fatty loop with every possible track in it. I copy that sequence and rename it (intro, verse, chorus, etc). Then it's just a matter of using track mutes, pad mutes, and automation to get each sequence how it want it. If I want an A and a B version of any sequence, I copy/paste that sequence and make my edits. It's stupid simple after that to open up song mode and throw my sequences in the order I want.
The advantage of doing it this way is that making changes and rearranging is non-destructive and it's easy to change your mind and move stuff around without screwing things up or needlessly duplicating effort. That workflow is the whole point of the MPC and the reason MPC Studio is not a linear DAW.
I get it if you're used to doing things a certain way, but I don't know why Akai would show you a suboptimal workflow that the MPC is not good at instead of showing you how powerful and flexible it is for arranging. If you want to do linear arranging, you're better off bouncing your tracks into a DAW that's actually good at linear arrangement.
Thanks for the feedback and workflow tips.
Its the same software as what's on there MPC Live, X and one.