Akai MPC - Guitar Recorded Into Audio Tracks
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- Akai MPC - Guitar Recording into the MPC LIVE using the Art Tube Studio V3 ( amzn.to/2E2h7w6 ) to record into audio tracks. I record 2 different sequences, one with 2 different guitar parts layered using 2 different audio tracks. This is episode 2 in my Matthew Creating Music Series.
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My gut tells me that the MPC Live is a great "multi-track" recording solution for the singer/songwriter. Your vids are showing how this is possible and its getting me pumped to go buy one. Thanks so much for these simple demos. Keep it up!
Great video Matthew. I'm enjoying this series.
Nice! Good to hear.
As per your explanation flow, I’m glad you get warmed up quick. It sounds more like you’re dictating what you already know how to do, which is perfect I think for this type of video.
Those who have tons of experience with console bus recording (sends & returns, 1/4” to 2” tape, compression racks and aural exciters all running from a power source that smells, hums, and requires the entire basement floor of a warehouse office building, etc) from the world prior to computers and DAWs to the 12 year old girl who just figured out how to record one guitar track over the top of another while playing along with it.... 🤯should be able to get something out of listening to your process and your explanation of how you understand what you are doing.
There is no correct way, but there are definitely ways to f up some good ideas, which used to be much less frequent when using a TASCAM PORTA ONE Cassette 4 track. No undos, etc.
cool video. I’m really thinking of going all in on MPC.
I’m a drummer who has played Ludwig and TAMA kits in bands and sessions, but I have spent most of my disciplined time on guitar. After sampling my drums in various ways I realized I probably don’t need them as much as I need a standalone MPC, rather than the iMPC PRO2 App for my iPad Pro. Any suggestions,?
Glad I caught live from the beginning, was good vibes😎
So multi tracking the way you are, is it possible you can make fully fledge song like, 3-4 minutes whatever, with varying drum patterns,etc. and guitar/other instrument tracks? Or are these tracks you recorded stuck in a loop/one shot mode? I'm basically asking can I use this like as a full on DAW?
Yes
Yes it is a standalone unit, but can also be used in conjunction with the software on a pc to give you more options but the software on pc is a bit clunky. The trick is to learn how to stack tracks onto sequences and then arrange those sequences into songs. It’s not hard but the mpc is sequence driven.
I've been using the mpc 2000 since 98 I just bought the mpc live 2 today I want to create my own samples I play guitar and bass and I use the motif xf for my keyboard sounds it's just learning how to sample my own sounds and create like I did on the 2000. I rather sample my own drums too.
Interesting, I have to try that.
Nice. 👍
Can you make an Video how to record a guitar into the mpc one? Please
Thanks this helped a lot 💕👍🏽
Thank you for sharing your wisdom! I've had the mpc live II for a couple of months and haven't found a comfortable workflow yet with Ableton...Currently, I have a template Ableton session setup and am at a standstill...I am now looking for a way to save a template of the modified mpc pad outputs, so the outputs remain the same no matter what program I load (3,4 | 5,6 | 6,7|, etc.)...Also, I noticed that when using MPC in controller mode with MPC software as a plugin in Ableton, I get no sound from the sampler or looper (even when "IN" is selected and the track record is armed). The sound comes through with issues in standalone mode or in controller mode with MPC software...Just no sound from the sampler when using the software as a plugin from within Ableton. Thanks again and hope to hear from you soon!
Nice! But.. could one use Filters/effects/distortion etc. from the mpc directly on the guitar? Are there any build in effects? Thanks.
I can confirm, there are loads of effects you can directly use on the track! I don't know If there are distortion effects tho.
Nice vid man! Question, Do you need a preamp box to record a guitar through the mpc?
Yes. MPC Live only has line level inputs. You need something to turn your instrument level signal into line level as the MPC Live doesn't have instrument level inputs. You can use a variety of devices to convert your signal like an amp simulator. You can record your instrument level into the mpc live using the line in, it just wont have the full tone.
@@MatthewStratton Having a wide variety of effects on there, including some amp sound, and some cabinet simulation, reverb, etc, to get a realistic guitar, a great option would be a Helix LT, HX Stomp, or PodGo. If you're still doing guitar into MPCs have you given those floor multi effect units a shot? They should be awesome.
If possible, can you respond to the comments? That would really help with the troubleshooting. Thank you for all your videos.
Thanks a lot🤘🏾
No problem 👍
The only thing I don’t like about this this far is not having a high audio recording rate.
what you mean?
Thanks dude
No problem
Great info man. One question. Is the studio v3 and some xlr cables all I would need to record bass/guitar/vocals into the mpc live? Is there any additional equipment needed? Thanks and keep rocking bro
love the videos MPC Live user here you inspired me to get the Blofeld a lil while ago..Where in FL do you live btw?
Hello. Nice. Both are good devices. I live in the greater Tampa Bay area.
well, whenever i want to record some guitar it just don't record nothin' i set input one, i hear my guitar in headphones, then i set record mode on my audio track, i press play and record at the same time, but nothing will record, one time it did - but i really don't know what i did differently that time...
I will appreciate any kind of advice...thanks a lot...
Hi Matthew, thanks for documenting this, I have a question. If I want to add a linear vocal track over something produced in Akai Force is the best bet to produce a final mix and export it from the Akai and import it into something like garage band and dub the vocals using that? Or is therer another way to do it which keeps it entirely in the Akai Force. If the former is best how easy is it too mix down a track for use in something like Garage Band. Many thanks, regards Bill
Guitar tip for MPC: get yourself a good all in one pedalboard like Line 6 HX Stomp, Line 6 Helix, Headrush MX5, Fractal FM9, Boss GT 1000, etc.... That will cover your cabinets, amps, effects, etc. Then run that into your MPC. The point being that you want to get a quality guitar tone BEFORE going in to MPC to make your life easier.
I have a line 6 go pro how do i connect it into my Akia MPC ONE
@@pierrefitch You mean the Pod Go? You just need a single 1/4inch audio cable from Pod Go to audio input of MPC for a mono signal. Get a dual 1/4inch on both ends if you want stereo signal.
@@MusicWizard85 yes sorry POD GO 1/4 is the same cable i use for guitar what you mean dual 1/4 were does it connect in the MPC one
@@MusicWizard85 this type of wire 1/4 stereo to dual 1/4 mono cable
@@MusicWizard85 so my Pod Go it has behind it Amp out output use this and connect into line in on MPC ? And how do i make it work in the MPC where in menu
Great Video Thanks There is a limitation to the length of the audio file recorded ?
Checking out the device... could you have used the Looper mode to do this also?
Hi I really appreciate your videos they helped me in so many ways thanks.
Im have a problem recording every time I try to record a second audio track it erases my previous recordings. I’m not sure if it a setting I did a new update. Can you please help me
Thanks Tim.
Can u show the same into the Force pls? Ore with extern Synt
CZcams also force
could i record actual instruments(with XLR cable) and use it as a multi track recorder, to then have them mixed down? also am i able to punch in to edit small pieces of audio without having to record all over from scratch?
I have MPC Beats and I am using a Focusrite Scarlett Solo interface. I am trying to record me play live guitar but not sure how to set it up once in the Audio tab. Can you help? Also having a hard time figuring out which input/outputs to use.
Hi I have a question if you can help me . I have Akai MPC mini mk3 is there any chance and how could I record my ukelele ? I need to plug it somewhere or buy something for? Because this Akai don't have an input for something like that only for sustain. Thanks by the way nice video.
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Ha. Straight up!
Can this be done with a scarlet (I’m assuming)?
Bro are you wearing your own merch? Squier ? Dude tune that thing !
I tune my guitars before every video. It wasn’t set up properly. I did recently get it properly set up recently. Plays a lot better now. Be well.
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does anyone can tell me how to actually record the guitar track on Mpc x . I watched this video and it tells me pretty much nothing .Im newbie . I made nice jazzy drums and when i press play they play ( so good so far ) then I plugged my guitar into instrument input. I can hear it , sounds good . so I pressed overdub and I hear myself playing the guitar along but it's not recording nothing I pressed overdub like 10000 times still all I achieved its I play along with the drums but the guitar is not being recorded. Does any one can recommended link to different tutorial that shows step by step how to actually record the guitar over the drums I made?
is there a way to get some sort of amp/cabinet simulation on there?
No. so it is best to get your sound right before you record guitar into the MPC Live. There really needs to be an amp/cabinet simulation, would take this machine to the next level for many.
I use Helix
one question. Can you copy the first tracks settings of guitar to the next track that you add? For example, if i put a compressor and reverb on my guitar on track one, and want to record a second track of guitar but with the exact same settings can i just copy them over to the next track so i dont have to keep adding all the same fx over and over?
Pretty sure you've found your answer by now, but in case you haven't, yes you can save the current fx chain you have, and just load it on any audio track after
So I skipped the pre-amp step and connected my electric guitar directly to my mpc live 2 input L. I have it set to Input 1, Out 1,2, Monitor (Auto), but I don't hear anything getting picked up. I know the cable works because I just unplugged it from amp. Is it because I need the preamp? Or should I find a way to make my current amp connect to my mpc live 2?
If you have the monitor on Auto you need to arm the channel for record before you can hear it. Or you can turn your monitor to on. Also, make sure you have the input volume (rec vol) turned up on the back.
@@MatthewStratton thanks I figured it out yesterday. It was my guitar. And two questions. 1. The sound comes out pretty loud from the built-in speakers. But when I record, the playback is much lower than when I recorded. I'm wondering since I plugged it in the L port not both L and R dividing the sound(not sure if I need pre-amp like you)? 2. Also when I go to the pad mute option, it works for the MIDI tracks but not for the audio tracks. It gives me a "pad mute is not available for audio track". Is there a way to remove that error? Or i just can't do that?
Are there any guitar fx in the mpc live
Casearean Johnson Choruses, filters, compressors, delays, reverbs and lots more!!.
Hey Matthew can you make a video on how to install native inst. guitar rig 6 pro into mpc as a plug-in?
not a bad shout
Not possible at this time.
Can the MPC’s quantize function/time control affect the guitar you recorded?? 🤔
You can "warp" audio to stay in time to the bpm.
@@MatthewStratton how though? Thats why i came to this video just trying to see how to nudge my guitar track a bit to have it right on time like in ableton. Thanks!
Matthew Stratton do you need a DI box to plug guitar into the mpc or does the input work like a DI box?
The mpc live inputs are line level. You need a device like I am using in the video to make instrument level inputs to line level. You can use a DI box, the level will just be low. Using a pre amp you can increase the level of the signal.
ok thanks
So thanks for that! Can someone explain: If I have a Guitar Part in one sequense and copy that sequens (because of the drums or so) but want to get rid in that copy of the guitar part from the original sequense it deletes the guitar part in both of them. Or if I mute that Guitar part it will also be muted in the first sequense. Is there a solution for that?
If you use the erase tool inside the second tab down in audio tracks of main mode, you should be able to erase the wave out of one sequence and it should not effect the other sequences. On the other had if you mute an audio track, it will mute that audio track on all the sequences.
@@MatthewStratton thank you again! Now it works :)
Hey Matthew thanks for the video. I have a question: when I connect a guitar cable from my guitar amp phones out (which I assume is at line level and means I don’t need a preamp) and into a single input L or R of the MPC LIVE the signal is super quiet even when I sample in mono and with one input. But if I use a splitter into two guitar cables into both L and R inputs the signal is normal again. The gain knob at the back is set to high and the switch is set to Line in. You seem to be able to get signal from a single line input though. How can I do this? What am I doing wrong? Thanks!
Sounds like your headphone out is stereo which is to be expected. The guitar cable is an instrument TS cable and isn't designed for a stereo output. The output I am using is mono and is line out and is designed to go into a line level input.
Why are u using the headphone line? Isnt there a ‘line out’ line from the amp?
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Do you need the studio v3 or something similar, it can you plug your guitar in directly
Hello. You can plug your guitar directly into the MPC but the inputs on the MPC are line level and have a different impedance than the so you will not get the same tone as you might expect. A preamp changes the impedance of the signal and makes your instrument level into a line level.
@@MatthewStratton thank you!
Does it also work with MPC ONE?
where is the facebook group's name?
Hello, thanks for your question. It is called Continue Creating Music Group. Here is the link:facebook.com/groups/continuecreatingmusic/
Could I use a direct box with my bass? In other words, do I need a preamp in order to do this?
You can use a direct box. The volume will be really low. You can boost the volume using different methods on the MPC but you are also boosting any noise if there is any. czcams.com/video/dMIMvsKr41g/video.html
A simple preamp pedal would be enough, the direct box is not helpful here. A multi-effect pedal with an integrated preamp would be ideal. For example, a cheap old Bass PodXT Live floorboard would give phenomenal sounds, and even include some pretty good bass amp models. I got one online for $80bucks.
Does one have to have a pre amp to use a guitar in the mic live?
It is recommended that you use something to convert your instrument signal into a line level signal for the best results when using the line in on the MPC Live. Some pre-amps have instrument level inputs. Some guitar pedals have a line level out or a "record out" that is line level. You can use a DI box, but you do lose volume if it is passive. You could plug your guitar into the line level ins on the MPC Live but the impedance would be different and it doesn't sound as good. Run a quick search about Live Level vs. Instrument level.
Can you make a video for the MPC live ?!
Say what?
@@MatthewStratton MPC One I mean. and is there a way record full audio tracks for vocals inside the MPC One ?
@@Jonistarmusic ah. Got you. Yeah the mpc one has audio tracks too.
Is this possible on Mpc one?
The MPC One has 2 line level inputs and the same standalone firmware. So, yes.
You need to practice
No doubt.
That guitar, preamp and mpc combo sounds awful. That is useful for nothing. At the end you say it sounds good. Where does it sound good?
You sound worse, tho. poon.
Where’s your CZcams channel so we can shit on your videos?