AKAI MPC Key 61 - How To Make Your First Beat!

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  • čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
  • Beginners guide for the AKAI MPC Key 61 workstation. This is how to make your first beat on it! I'll walk you thru a few key steps and common mistakes every new MPC user makes. If you want to learn more. I have a full master class on this unit at 6teenlevels.com. Make sure to join the university and get more content in the future. Also, we give away free content like drum kits, preset banks, sample packs, and other gifts too!
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    0:00 important message
    0:47 getting started
    1:20 the main screen
    1:42 sequence options
    2:16 the different types of track programs
    3:02 browsing sounds
    4:49 brower options
    6:01 how to select your sound
    6:43 naming tracks
    7:07 setting up metronome
    8:37 editing a drum program
    9:33 Q link intro
    10:59 recording your first drumline
    11:40 timing correct bka quantize
    12:20 note repeat
    13:13 common recording mistakes
    14:10 note repeat in action
    14:55 16 level
    16:23 plugin programs
    16:42 sounds menu and favoriting
    17:56 pad performance and music theory
    20:33 another common mistake new MPC owners do
    21:06 bassline
    21:33 keyboard ctrl and scale locking
    22:15 mixing with touch strip
    24:05 selecting a track
    25:40 arpeggio
    28:00 adding effects
    30:08 sponsor
    30:54 how to save a project
    31:50 how to make an 808 keygroup
    #AKAI #mpckey61 #beatmaking
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Komentáře • 98

  • @MikeSteinSeaTac
    @MikeSteinSeaTac Před rokem +6

    As a brand new MPC user I've scoured CZcams for helpful videos. This one right here is in my top 3. THANK YOU ! ! ! ! !

  • @treyhudson73
    @treyhudson73 Před rokem +14

    I finally gave up on MPC because I really wanted keys. Aaaaannnd now they do this...

    • @brightonic
      @brightonic Před rokem +1

      Absolute mood.

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  Před rokem +1

      😂it’s been out for a whole month

    • @treyhudson73
      @treyhudson73 Před rokem +5

      @@AveMcree No no, I knew that. But anything MPC (for me) isn't out until you drop a vid like this. 🤘

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  Před rokem +1

      @@treyhudson73 well thanks 🙏🏾

    • @JaySain69
      @JaySain69 Před rokem +1

      Mpc is legendary they always advance

  • @MezikeEllzy-or8sh
    @MezikeEllzy-or8sh Před měsícem +1

    Ave just got the 61 key I was waiting for the 37 key so I got impatient and gave in on the 61 key and I’m glad that I did . Thank you for your content and God Bless brother

  • @earldjjones
    @earldjjones Před rokem +2

    Thank you Ave! I just got my mpc 61 delivered yesterday. I have been out of the music scene for almost 30 years and go back to when the AkaiX7000 was my controlling keyboard and sampler. thank you for this valuable tutorial. Your insight is great and you are obviously very knowledgeable. Peace and blessing brother!

  • @ChangeforJonathan
    @ChangeforJonathan Před rokem +2

    Got mines today and I promise your a blessing 🙌🏿

  • @splattdaddydog1041
    @splattdaddydog1041 Před rokem +3

    I love your vids brah you really explain everything so well

  • @edgaba
    @edgaba Před 4 měsíci +2

    Excellent!

  • @Netm8kr
    @Netm8kr Před rokem +9

    Bruh, this is exactly what I needed to get me going. Being new to the Akai gang, this answered lots of questions for sure. Keep em coming. 👍🏾✌🏾✊🏾

  • @TikiHutGuitar
    @TikiHutGuitar Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the helpful vid! Just got my Key 61 and as a beginner this was very easy to follow.

  • @roberttaylor9241
    @roberttaylor9241 Před rokem

    Love your videos! Very informative!

  • @howardturner9080
    @howardturner9080 Před rokem +1

    This is in my top 5 videos on the mpc key 61 great job. Man this dude is dope to be one of us OH's

  • @protoolsguru2853
    @protoolsguru2853 Před rokem

    Once again another amazing video.

  • @tempmode37
    @tempmode37 Před rokem +1

    AVE MANNNN THAT BEATS DOPE!!! PLEASE KEEP IT

  • @tyronnhamilton254
    @tyronnhamilton254 Před rokem +1

    Excellent video.. thank you!

  • @locutz
    @locutz Před rokem +1

    AVE doing it for the culture 🙌🙌🙌

  • @roderickalbus5818
    @roderickalbus5818 Před rokem +1

    Very useful please we need more tutorials 🙏🏻 as a beginner this is very helpful thanks & much appreciated!

  • @JaySain69
    @JaySain69 Před rokem +1

    Thanx for the info I just got mine in, you really helped me out homie

  • @tanatiliekirkland4343
    @tanatiliekirkland4343 Před rokem +1

    Very nice!!!... Learned more in your 30 min video than in the 1 to 3 he videos... Thank you very very much...

  • @tommidd8042
    @tommidd8042 Před rokem +1

    Nice presentation. Thank you. 👍

  • @bfree_777
    @bfree_777 Před rokem +2

    Thanks Ave your videos are 🔥 very informative helped me out a lot, I'm glad I traded my MPC live for the MPC key 61 this in is more my style

  • @sooesoss6063
    @sooesoss6063 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great Video Ave!

  • @WyattLite-n-inn
    @WyattLite-n-inn Před rokem +1

    FINALLY a sensible step by step video for this thing. Needs the display to be more visible and close up though.

  • @eflem
    @eflem Před rokem +1

    Excellent presentation bro, definitely subscribing to your channel!

  • @tronlady1
    @tronlady1 Před rokem +1

    It IS an 80s masterpiece ❤

  • @RaystudiosProduction
    @RaystudiosProduction Před rokem +1

    @Ave Mcree Good demonstration 😎; once again very insightful. 🙏

  • @user-eo6wk3re1y
    @user-eo6wk3re1y Před rokem +1

    nice track making examples always👍

  • @maing.i5265
    @maing.i5265 Před rokem +1

    Right on bro that helped a whole lot✊🏾🤙🏾🎹🎵💯💯🔥

  • @pauloyoshizaki2103
    @pauloyoshizaki2103 Před rokem +1

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    TELA : PANEL : TOUCH ;
    MUDANÇAS : FÁCIL ; PRÁTICO ! ; NEW - GERAÇÃO ; TOP : AKAI :
    KEYBOARD : ATUALIDADE :
    DIGITAL ; SUCESSO !!! :
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    AKAI : KEYBOARD :MPC -
    KEY-61 ; AKAI :ELETRÔNICS : 2023 ~ 2024 ; AKAI .

  • @tempmode37
    @tempmode37 Před rokem +1

    AVE MANNN THE BEAT IS FUNKY AND DOPE BRO U ARE gifted I know it

  • @marcusholder495
    @marcusholder495 Před 9 dny +1

    May Yahweh bless you brother and thanks for the video

  • @Metallicgld12
    @Metallicgld12 Před rokem +1

    Great lesson and good teacher. Thanks!

  • @adilbakhsh4327
    @adilbakhsh4327 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks 🙏

  • @ablack9431
    @ablack9431 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for this man, just got the keys and in disbelief there isn’t even a basic manual for this board!

  • @giuseppeverdi6260
    @giuseppeverdi6260 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks

  • @myreasoning
    @myreasoning Před rokem

    Hey Ave, Thanks for the time you put into the videos. I have 3 questions,
    1. How long are the the Master course videos?
    2.If someone owned the Live and Key 61 which master course would you recommend?
    3. Can you sample and chop directly to the keys like you could on the ASR10 and the Triton, not using pads, if so would you put up a quick video? Thanks

  • @ArthurWorth
    @ArthurWorth Před 6 měsíci

    Hi Ave, great video very helpful, Can you tell me as a guitarist mainly can the MPC 61 automate key and chord progressions automatically?

  • @SOPM2007
    @SOPM2007 Před rokem +5

    Now I finally understand where the 16 level feature is good for, this wasn't clear from the manual for me. So with that you can record easy and precise dynamics in your beats. Thanks for demonstrating!

  • @MBContentCoach
    @MBContentCoach Před rokem +1

    Bruh, your MPC Vids are the best...can you do another vid showcasing the Key 61 using those Soul Chord Progressions with ya boy (Ripchord) for this MPC Please?

  • @earldjjones
    @earldjjones Před rokem

    Hello Ave. I had previously sent you a problem I encountered with my mpc 61 not bouncing to audio or bouncing to sample. I contacted akai and they open a ticket for me. This was about a week and a half ago. Today they emailed me that they have fixed this issue with a upgrade 2.11.7. Havent been up to my lab to install this but thought you might want to know. thanks for all you do my friend!

  • @jesussantosmartin653
    @jesussantosmartin653 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Eyy.. Desde España

  • @THEREALTWISTEDINSANE
    @THEREALTWISTEDINSANE Před rokem +1

    How do you write touch strip automation?

  • @Onelychild
    @Onelychild Před 11 měsíci

    Hey Ave, Have you heard of the Expressive E Osmose 49-key Polyphonic Synthesizer and MIDI Controller?

  • @studio1productions1
    @studio1productions1 Před rokem

    How do I find the key of a sample that's in one of the drum kits. ..please help and bruh I really appreciate all your videos. Your on point. Thank you

  • @OGBlackBridge
    @OGBlackBridge Před 8 měsíci +1

    The MPC61 is my first "keyboard" that isn't a DGX or basic midi controller. When my Akai showed up, it was my first MPC experience ever and I was a little over my head. I finally made my first beat(s) in a series of "a-ha" moments and have become addicted. I still have a ton to learn, but this video got me up and running and alleviated a lot of confusion. Thanks!

  • @MBContentCoach
    @MBContentCoach Před rokem

    Wha up Ave Mcree.....I am on the fence about an MPC....I'm sick of computer issues and updates and compatibility and DAWs.....I have a question for you Brother Man - as aa MPC Newbie - should I get the Keys 61 or wait for the new MPCs coming out this year?

  • @WyattLite-n-inn
    @WyattLite-n-inn Před rokem

    How long is the MPC 61 instructional video course for sale in terms of minutes?

  • @petercastle4381
    @petercastle4381 Před rokem +4

    Ave thanks for the video, will you be releasing the Akai 61 Mpc key Vs Fantom you filmed. Please also post your videos in the akai 61 mpc key group on face book.

  • @ernestm8884
    @ernestm8884 Před rokem

    So when I want post a finished product how do we export it??? I use MPC2 and or Maschine.

  • @MrSlowjams915
    @MrSlowjams915 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Opened it up. Updated it. Registered it. Not even 3 minutes and 54 seconds and I think I'm going to sell it and let yall stick to making the beats. You make it look good and simple though😂. Enjoy❤❤❤

    • @dennishunter5552
      @dennishunter5552 Před 9 měsíci +1

      What happened

    • @MrSlowjams915
      @MrSlowjams915 Před 9 měsíci

      I was being a big old baby. I grabbed that MPC bible and started studying. It is coming along well. We all learn differently and the step by step from square one is what I needed.🎉🎉🎉

    • @dennishunter5552
      @dennishunter5552 Před 9 měsíci

      @@MrSlowjams915
      Did you sell or do you still have the mpc.

  • @peeterutsi4028
    @peeterutsi4028 Před rokem

    Is it better buy than Roland Fantom 0?

  • @JamesLangston-ru2ei
    @JamesLangston-ru2ei Před 2 měsíci

    Jaime parks studio thanks

  • @julienmartin3796
    @julienmartin3796 Před rokem

    Great stuff! Would like a bit about instrument/ mic (audio?) recording workflow!
    Wanna plug in my guitar!

  • @efgdf
    @efgdf Před 7 měsíci

    Hi, Can I use this synthesizer as a MIDI controller, that is, to assign functions to the softsinthes that I have installed on my computer through the faders and knobs?

    • @JDMEXforme
      @JDMEXforme Před 4 měsíci

      Just load whatever sounds you have on your computer into the MPC.
      This MPC can do everything the computer can do.

  • @1976barce
    @1976barce Před rokem

    How do I save my beats because I lost 2 of them

  • @71251360
    @71251360 Před rokem

    Ave how are you? I have a question concerning the Key 61. Since we only have 8 tracks for instruments, can i connect the Tascam Model 12 to increase the track count?

  • @jameshallahan769
    @jameshallahan769 Před rokem

    I’m 10 minutes in where he’s explaining the Q link buttons in the envelope window. Why are my Q link buttons not functioning at all here? Even the config button doesn’t scroll through the different parts of the window. They’re not broke, it’s like they’re all turned off. ?

  • @albertorolon137
    @albertorolon137 Před rokem

    did you be able to use it with FL Studio?

  • @michaeljones3125
    @michaeljones3125 Před rokem

    Bro I want to ask a question remember back in a day Ensoniq ASR 10 how come companies like MPC Yamaha companies don’t revamp that type of keyboard I’m just asking

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  Před rokem +1

      Licensing issues

    • @michaeljones3125
      @michaeljones3125 Před rokem

      @@AveMcree Oh OK I understand but it seem like if they can found out a way to revamp that type of keyboard it’ll be amazing

    • @michaeljones3125
      @michaeljones3125 Před rokem

      @@AveMcree Have you ever thought about that type of idea for the ensoniq keyboard if a company can actually revamp that type of keyboard it would be off the chain

    • @michaeljones3125
      @michaeljones3125 Před rokem

      @@AveMcree Thank you so much for your input brother I greatly appreciate you I watch you all the time laugh out loud

  • @coldfirebeats1
    @coldfirebeats1 Před rokem

    MY COLOR BLOCKS NOT LIGHTNG UO WHEN I HIT THE PAD

    • @brianszpot7989
      @brianszpot7989 Před rokem

      Probably broken. Trade it in for a Casio CT-636.

  • @treyhudson73
    @treyhudson73 Před rokem +1

    If they produce a 25 key version, lookout!!

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  Před rokem +3

      Bro that would look stupid lol ijs

    • @thenet3d
      @thenet3d Před rokem +1

      They already have, it's called the MPC one with the lpk25 combo.

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  Před rokem +2

      @@thenet3d definitely not the same experience

    • @treyhudson73
      @treyhudson73 Před rokem

      @@AveMcree Probably. Guess I'll just have to build my own version!

    • @treyhudson73
      @treyhudson73 Před rokem

      @@thenet3d Why not make it an all-in-one somehow?

  • @SirMalikCobra
    @SirMalikCobra Před rokem

    So you basically paying for sounds and new buttons with keys🎹 🤷🏾‍♂️🙅🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️The X is still the better choice for the money. Good information though 🤙🏾

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  Před rokem

      Hooking up a keyboard to the X doesn’t yield the same results.

    • @SirMalikCobra
      @SirMalikCobra Před rokem

      @@AveMcree I agree Ave. However, let me say I love Akai but I hate being spoon fed technology when we all know plug-ins are really the future. In addition, why not fix the looper first? I’d buy another unit all together if they just did that. I have almost all the MPC’s and JJOS 2 still has just as much current technology and some stuff the current MPC still doesn’t have. I just can’t wait till they open the floodgates for plug-ins developer’s to make plug-ins then it’s a wrap everyone is buying it. They would make the whole industry have to do the same-thing to compete. Oh and yeah, fix the looper the current one this nonfunctional for live performance you have to stop the looper to switch tracks. That defeats the point of a looper. It’s supposed to record seamlessly allowing you switch tracks live and record different instruments. Who buying a looper that’s marketed not to switch tracks seamlessly without stopping it first?

  • @tommidd8042
    @tommidd8042 Před rokem

    Make my 1st beat? I just smack something with a stick.

  • @thaskunkmob
    @thaskunkmob Před rokem

  • @danielstartek1497
    @danielstartek1497 Před 8 měsíci

    1: sell your AKAI and buy a razor. 2: stop beating it in the ghetto. 3: $150.00 for a course? Are you high?

  • @giuseppeverdi6260
    @giuseppeverdi6260 Před 28 dny

    Thanks