A Dawless Beat Maker Using Akai MPC Stems Software//Don't Be Scared!

Just wanted to encourage those in the community, and let yall know that it's easier and more seamless than you think.
If You're excited about Stems, don't let the software stop you, Create And Have Fun!!!
#mpcstems
Peace and God bless..
-Linda's Son 🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@perrypecoul2342]

I didn't mess with the software for like 3 years. But once I did I never looked back. You don't ever really have to mess with the software when you are in controller mode it works the same. It actually allows you to mess with so many plugins from third parties. And it also performs faster . You guys don't know what you're missing

[@lindasson]

Yeah I'm enjoying it, thank you for watching!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@overseerhafenntakasen4148]

i have only one problem and it may be a user error. My controller mode acts weird from time to time and it could be a RAM issue with my computer. But it will not play notes in my pads or vice versa on my mpc key 37. I'm looking to buy a new Apple with 16 gigs of RAM and currently waiting on Akai to fulfill a ticket I submitted. Any suggestions will help and I can use STEMS fine but so far I haven't needed it because I have a nack for searching out great samples but I imagine it will come to good use eventually. Another thing is I have a MPC one and Key 37 so I can run my STEMS into audio tracks straight from the my Monitor output.

[@ProducersAssembleMusic]

💯

[@blkgostnone4092]

Ppl hated on the Studio….yep they’re on the boat now

[@ProducersAssembleMusic]

@@blkgostnone4092 I forgot about the Studio! I had 2 of them. Great bit of kit 👍

[@fredhampton1786]

So many people attempt to make themselves appear to do something remarkable forgetting someone made all the tools that we have. Styles make differences period. Good for you creating with your particular workflow. I could do the same if I bragged about being an actual musician of 5 actual instruments, and I don’t use samples I make my own 😂😂😂. Stay frosty, keep being creative and innovate more.

[@lindasson]

Thanks for sharing and watching fam and keep creating! God bless!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@GhettoStyles]

That was an excellent sample choice 🔥

[@lindasson]

Thanks GS, appreciate all your help my brother!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@GhettoStyles]

@@lindasson very welcome!

[@kamikaze6295]

Your passion is so contagious brother. Great content as usual.🦾💪💪💪

[@lindasson]

That means a lot fam, I really appreciate the kind words!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@PULSEMusicGroup]

You are one the few that make me want to try out the MPC sometimes. I am loving your growth D and its an awesoem thing to see it and be apart of this journey with you man! Blessings and dope vid and sample as usual!

[@lindasson]

Maaaan... you don't even know my brother, that's means a lot!!! I really appreciate the kind words and it goes without saying how inspired I am by your content and perseverance. God bless you and your family!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@nopillzplease2830]

I GET IT! Dawless this, dawless that; this is why we all gravitated to the MPC in the first place. BUT not hooking up your mpc (new ones) to your computer is a DISSERVICE! Like another commenter stated, you dont HAVE to interact with the pc but the benefits outweigh everything but portability! It legit just makes your mpc an MPC XXL: all your samples from pc, all your plugins, somethings are better with the mouse, having keyboard to type in sample names and the like is great too! I used to be standalone only now it's really just controller mode

[@lindasson]

I enjoy the hands on experience of making a beat, but I've realized that software enhances the music big time. Appreciate you sharing that, and thanks for watching!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@larrytan73]

@@lindasson whats the point of standalone? why should you buy a standalone unit...Why not just buy a midi controller or a mpcstudio! SHOUT OUT to all those beatmaker that ask why my shit hits harder! MPC2000xl for all my drums ..Then I can see a daw!

[@manatee_flips6811]

Hola, Buenos Dias. As a Standalone user, I have had a subscription to the software for like a year now, I never have actually used the AKAI DAW, I just link the two so I can move files around. BUT NOW With STEMS out I totally linked my MPC_x to the DAW software, this is officially now is my new set up!! STEMS AND ALL!! Its an easy workaround, thanks for showing everyone!! Truly feeling blessed and overwhelmed, this is a total sound changer because I have never cared about copyright infringement, now I have the POWER of the STEMS at my finger tips.....

[@lindasson]

Yo Absolutely bro!!! I felt like Neo in the Matrix🤣 the fact that I wasn't "Pointing And Clicking" with a Mouse, but actually using my hardware, but now it's more enhanced!! I'm excited about it bro, and I wanted to get the word out. Much love and respect as always my brother!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@matthewgaines10]

If you’re a hardware user, you have a license to the software. Why would you need a subscription in the first place?

[@MatthewYates1]

I've been messing with the software everysince I've been using the MPCX and worked it as if I was in standalone and never missed a beat. It's totally flawless and I'm staring at the MPC most of the time. It even makes it easier to edit on screen and so much more. Oh yeah, you can access your drives on the conputer, as well as your drives within your MPC all at once. This totally works for me. I've loved controller mode day one.

[@lindasson]

I'm late to the game, but I'm definitely seeing that's it's not as bad as I thought!! Thanks for watching and sharing fam!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@ryboogz7770]

This was great man. I hear so many ways you can have fun with that you made. Again stems is just a tool to use and useful as well. 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@lindasson]

Thanks so fam, and I agree!! The possibilities are endless, thank you for watching!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@KingHanma]

NIIIICE Cook Up! PHILLY STAND UP! 💚🦅

[@lindasson]

Yessir!!!! Thanks homie!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@djdeucejmusic]

I’m new to the MPC because I wanted to get away from the DAWS. But this answers some questions for me. Good look!

[@lindasson]

Glad I could help my friend, thank you for watching!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@kingech_B15]

Nice set up bro

[@lindasson]

Thanks fam, I appreciate it!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@sergiomastromarino7981]

🔌🔌🔥🔥💯💯 Dope session

[@lindasson]

Thanks so much fam, I appreciate it!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@thebl8nlyblatantnetwork]

That’s right !!!! Ima put my 10 dollars to use 🔥🔥🔥 thanks for the video

[@lindasson]

Absolutely fam, no problem!! Thanks for watching my friend!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@Difrentstyles]

Fresh 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@lindasson]

Much love and respect my brother!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@AIRJAVITUBE]

This was fun to watch had the stank face the whole time. Mean!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@lindasson]

Much love and respect my friend, thank you!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@myotherbrotherdarryl1542]

That was dope. Saving up for a x myself, the technology out today is just too good to pass up.

[@lindasson]

Yeah it's a great time for beat making! Thanks for watching fam, I appreciate it!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@claytonjesse1792]

YO IT'S SO DOPE TO SEE YOU COOK LIVE. Keep going!

[@lindasson]

Ayeee.. thank you fam, I really appreciate that!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@charlychillsky]

such a great feature! best greets man 👊🎶

[@lindasson]

Hey my friend, it's a great feature!Thanks so much, I appreciate it!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@christiankaiser5961]

wow. what a dirty cheat code. the endless possibilities. this should encourage beat makers to keep diggin' for gems

[@lindasson]

Absolutely fam, just so many different options now. Thank you for watching fam, I appreciate it!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@SlickGriminals]

Controller mode just means “overly expensive midi controller”

[@lindasson]

That's an excellent point fam lol!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@ceciliafbrown373]

Great vid and thanks for sharing! I'll have to wait till the standalone comes out. Looking forward to that.

[@lindasson]

Thanks for watching, I really appreciate the kind words!! Much love and respect!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@TeddyRockSteady]

Dope beat! and great demo of the stems, this tool is definitely a game changer. Things just got a whole lot tougher for the copyright police !

[@lindasson]

Absolutely fam lol!!! Thanks for watching my friend!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@10thLtrBeatz]

Glad u mentioned about being able to sample the normal way with the mpc while in controller mode. Good Look ! Frfr Never used my software until stems dropped

[@lindasson]

You not alone fam, that is me too! Thank you for watching!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@ruffiankickloops]

Sheesh! Vinyl con looked amazing in there. I need to hit up one of those conventions up ! Doope vid G. Also, Maan that beat was crazy 👊🏿💪🏿🔥🔥

[@lindasson]

Yo I really appreciate that my brother!!! Yeah man that jawn was Dope!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@Unkl_JB]

Thanks Lind's Son, I like your workflow. There are some things I picked up, and I especially like that you used that Mother Ducker to make that beat bounce. I gotta get more into that for sure. I picked up Stems and I used it on a beat my nephew gave me to cook up. For now I know I'll start using the MPC software at least to utilize MPC Stems more. I'm more comfortable with stand-a-lone though. Thanks again for the video.

[@lindasson]

Hey fam, I really appreciate you watching and sharing that. Mother Ducker really gives you that sidechain feel and the Beat comes alive! The only time I turn on controller mode is when I use Stems, and once they fully convert it to Standalone, I'm leaving it alone lol!! Appreciate you fam!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@o.v.9110]

Man, this sample is fresh. I see he went to hip-hop route, but some trap drums would’ve been dope on that gem.💎 still 👍 nice

[@lindasson]

I really appreciate that my friend!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@splmafia9690]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lindasson]

Much love and respect fam, thank you!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@sirsilver1968]

Your workflow is how i roll and i also have the mpc x se 😎

[@lindasson]

That's wassup fam, yeah I love it. Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@scarthereddoninfinity6100]

Thx for the video very informative salute

[@lindasson]

My pleasure fam, I appreciate you!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@eternalcrystalballant]

Dope 🫡

[@lindasson]

Thanks fam, I appreciate it!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@louiewithapen]

this knocks bruh!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥it’s tight seeing you cook up on the spot 🔪👨‍🍳 stems is incredible! might have to pull the trigger on an MPC now 🤦‍♂️I can’t watch your videos without wanting to buy more gear lol

[@lindasson]

😂😂My apologies bro, I ain't trying to make you spend money lol!! Much love and respect fam, thank you for watching!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@donniebangoutbeats]

nice!!!

[@lindasson]

Thanks fam, much appreciated!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@Sinosure]

The sample was killer!! I love those elements!! But yeah you showed how easy it was! I'm gonna get Stems soon, but I'm moving so I wanna be sorta setup first, lol. I know you're going back in & slay that joint!! Nice upload!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lindasson]

Yo thank you Sinosure, pray all goes well with the move fam!! You already know I'm gonna revisit that sample for sure lol!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@Sinosure]

@@lindasson thank you brother!! Ooooooooowwwweeeeee, That joint is so sweet, man!! So many flip possibilities!🤦🏾‍♂️ Stems is changing this whole game! It's so much I already wanna revisit its crazy!! Keep doing what you do bruh!!👊🏾💯

[@lindasson]

@Sinosure Yo we talking about making your own drum kits, libraries of samples on deck, and no piece of vinyl is safe lol! I been loving Serato Studio, but now that Akai has it, it's a wrap!!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@Sinosure]

@@lindasson YES!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@faithfuls3rvant]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lindasson]

Thanks Son, love you man!!!🙏🏾✊🏾❤️

[@mr.mr.3662]

The software is cool to use there a whole lot more advantages to the software than standalone it’s a good thing to learn but everyone has there preferences with the key 37 I use the software and hardware together

[@lindasson]

Great points fam, and I've been told that the software can enhance your whole beat making experience. To be honest, I expected it to be very difficult, and I'm so excited to see what else I can do now! Thank you for watching fam!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@mr.mr.3662]

Always good to learn both ways hardware and software it’s built for beat making

[@lindasson]

I agree fam, and for so long I think I avoided it out of fear of the computer

[@sgnlbeats]

I will say this. The best part of using a controller mode is the fact that you have access to your hard drive and if you're used to stand alone mode, you can continue to use the buttons on the MPC instead of a mouse to click through. The funny thing is I started on the software version and thought it was just stupid. The software version still is in my opinion dumb looking. However, My opinion on using the software is simply skip it, learn to use standalone version and all your shortcut keys then come back to the software as it will make more sense and is much more easier to navigate using the hardware. Hopefully that makes sense to new users. Lastly, I'm also mad at the software version because I spent all this money on my MPC and now i need to upgrade my computer. My most powerful device right now is a iPad pro and making music on that is a beast. It's time all these music people switched to iPad and tablets. That's the future. Not a computer that's going backwards. They need to update their iPad app to the real MPC app and not the garbage they have in the app store. The iPad is the future. Mark my words.

[@wavlordbeats]

Dope vid OG

[@lindasson]

Yo fam I appreciate that, much love and respect!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@lucylebronhernandez8126]

Love ve this word can feel the music ohh love ❤️ it💚🖤🖤💙🧡🤎💞💖

[@lindasson]

Much love and respect my friend!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@DJKOJI-jl4wq]

Dopeness,bro🔥🔥🔥 feel so good to me & you!!! Nice Vibes

[@lindasson]

Thanks for watching fam, I appreciate it!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@DJKOJI-jl4wq]

@@lindassonI'm sorry that I don't have time to watch the electricity work from March until late at night. But I was energized by your video for the first time in a long time🙏👊💚

[@lindasson]

@DJKOJI-jl4wq oh wow, I'm sorry about that my friend. No worries, God bless you and your family, and thank you!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@DJKOJI-jl4wq]

@@lindasson God bless you too,,,, Thanks kind comments!!! And Keep on Make Dopeness Sounds!!!

[@dptv3057]

Salute Geez

[@lindasson]

I appreciate you fam, thank you for watching!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@dwaynemusik]

Dope lol I chopped that same sample bout 10 yrs ago or so

[@lindasson]

Woooow lol! Can't go wrong with Con Funk Shun, and I was looking for something smooth that had elements that Stems could make pop. Thank you for watching fam, I appreciate it!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@culturemax234]

🖤

[@lindasson]

Much appreciated fam!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@MeExpressing]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽🔥👍🏽🔥👍🏽🔥👍🏽

[@lindasson]

Much love and respect fam!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@ashleytvisualstv]

I just played around with the stems the other night, once i figured it out it was pretty decent! But im unable to samplw directly into the mpc when im in controller mode. What am i doing wrong?

[@lindasson]

Wassup my sister!! I had that issue the first time I tried to sample.. go to Settings, and check the Preferences, and make sure the Input on your computer is set to your MPC. I didn't know what was going on because I couldn't hear the sample, until I realized that the Output and Input were set to my iMac. Hope that helps, and I appreciate you watching!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@ashleytvisualstv]

@@lindasson ahhhhhh OK thennnnn! 🤣 that's pretty simple, I'm going to try that later

[@ashleytvisualstv]

@@lindasson thank you brotha💪🏾

[@lindasson]

@ashleytvisualstv No problem Ashley!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@TheReal_E.IRIZARRY]

Oh wow that Life 1999 ref in the beginning. Im not scurred, mayne. what up what up doe

[@lindasson]

Lol!! Classic scene, wassup fam! Thank you for watching!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@TheReal_E.IRIZARRY]

@@lindasson u got it salute

[@jaream7608]

*takes notes*

[@lindasson]

Thanks Ream lol, love you man!!!🙏🏾✊🏾❤️

[@baybizzle84]

Its crazy because I had no choice at the time but to get the software first with my mk mini 3 because I had no mpc now i have the live 2 and the x se and controller mode I'm use to but I'm loving standalone now. Both are dope tho. Nice beat bro.

[@lindasson]

Yo that's crazy how that worked out, but I'm sure it made you overall stronger using either! Thanks for watching fam, I appreciate it!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@baybizzle84]

@lindasson Yes I'm even more addicted to these machines lol

[@vintagevibezmusicgroup5466]

ONE LOVE J.DILLA FOUNDATION....

[@lindasson]

Much love and respect fam!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@Ast3rixMusic]

Now I think Akai now knows that NOBODY uses that software. As a force user I am glad I am not being forced to use that thing. The only time I have to use it is to load up new expansion packs and I am getting those from export. Otherwise aint' nobody messin with that software. I use to try to use it back in the day with reason, but getting things to stay in sync was what moved me away from trying to use it. I realize they are working out the bugs on this, but they should have just waited honestly. They should know all of their user base is standalone.

[@lindasson]

Yeah it really has no effect on what I choose to do when I cook. Basically on board for the Stems and absolutely loving it! May the Force Be You lol!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@lindasson]

I definitely agree that the announcement should have maybe been a little later on, because they had us all hype

[@matthewgaines10]

I guess I and others are nobodies. I alternate between the MPC and MPC Software. Some on KZbin seem to be using the software only or controller mode with the software and their DAW of choice.

[@blkgostnone4092]

Welcome to the MPC Studio world everyone 😆

[@lindasson]

Lol!

[@KennyLoopins]

like!

[@lindasson]

Much appreciated 🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@rokarz76]

Where do you get working MPC beats? I learned on essentials. And got quick with beats. And my new computer isn't an apple And cant find it now for windows. they dont email you when you put info in for a copy

[@lindasson]

Yeah fam, this was my first time using the MPC software is a very VERY long time. I used the software that came with the purchase of my X SE, and I only use it when I use Stems!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@rokarz76]

@@lindasson I liked essentials. The beats kind of fast tracked functions of essentials and was quicker to access the tools with and load up daw and vst with though. I got decent on it on my Mac. But trying to find a working version is hard af

[@rokarz76]

@@lindasson what beat making software were you running with your stem?

[@djskillzz215]

#salute Bro 🫡🔥🔥🔥

[@lindasson]

Much appreciated bro!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@FlatWHDF]

Software is cool. I prefer dawless for my eye health

[@lindasson]

I definitely understand that fam, and personally I love chilling in front of my gear doing my thing and creating. I get more satisfaction (pause) from hardware 🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@AJWise]

After the stem separation process, you can switch back to standalone and play with your stems

[@lindasson]

Yes, absolutely!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@Guitarist888]

Always wanted to get making beats manually. But I can’t if my life depended on it! I can’t stay in tempo with the metronome. So i have to use a Roland TR-8. Nice beat though brotha!

[@lindasson]

Thanks my friend, don't give up! Keep creating!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@Guitarist888]

@@lindasson thanks for the encouraging words brotha! Will do! 😊

[@kirkstate]

Let’s gooooooo🫡🫡🫡

[@lindasson]

My mans!!! Thanks Kirk, much love and respect my brother!!! We gonna keep doing what we do, no matter how much the "Purists" frown against it lol!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@SauceSoundz]

Beat came out real cool 😎

[@lindasson]

Thank you fam, I really appreciate that!!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@babysunn2]

😂😂😂 If You Using Stems, You would have to use A DAW MPC2 in order to load them into standalone 🤣🤣🤣

[@OGSeason]

My X is my DAW in Standalone. I never use controller mode.

[@lindasson]

That's wassup fam, as long as you creating and having fun it doesn't matter!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@NEVA2BFOUND]

Im down to a boss 660 n a gemini ds myshelf 100 percent tape productions

[@lindasson]

That texture on tape always sounds dope! Thanks for watching fam!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@NEVA2BFOUND]

💯

[@darrinbrown6080]

Nah nah nah …loops 35 years ago was popping. That was a very long time ago.Learn chord formation. Put your pad on it, create a melody or two.And kill’em with the trap beat. That way your style won’t be 40 years old. Signed hip-hop city Manhattan/MPC 5000.

[@lindasson]

Thanks for watching and sharing fam, I appreciate it!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@blkgostnone4092]

😂 Dude must have meant STANDALONE in the title (creative clickbait) Even the MPCs made in 2019 are just “DAWs in a box” Now the 5k and lower is a different story

[@lindasson]

Thanks for watching!✊🏾✊🏾💚

[@CMedia87]

Using the mpc ren isn't standalone. You're still using the software, lol. Just because you dont look at the screen doesn't make it stand-alone. true stand-alone is the older mp's infact your lookingnat the software onnthe ren screen lol

[@lindasson]

Umm.. it's not a Ren my friend, it's an MPC X SE, but okay lol! Salute to you for being true standalone, and thanks! for sharing!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@CMedia87]

​@@lindassonthat's my fault on the model but what I'm referring to is the stems comment. You still have the software up, but you are just not looking at the screen.

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

I’m not dawless and I can’t stand that software. 😆

[@lindasson]

🤣🤣🤣

[@larrytan73]

You spent $2500 for a midi controller? you could have bought a midi pad controller for $250 hey,its your money peace!

[@lindasson]

Not at all fam, but I get your point lol. I used it in controller mode with the software to show MPC Stems, other than that I'm in Standalone all day, but thanks for watching! And yup.. it's my money, Peace and God Bless!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

Stems is awful, dont promote this, it destroys sample quality, its been around for over a decade with RX, Serato, Spectral Layers and many more stem separation apps, nobody uses it because it's trash, the Akai one is the worst one ever maxe because it cabr use as much cpu or dedicate gpu, the Chinese company who brought out implemented a thriw away feature 1 decade late and marketed it as the best thing ever to fools. A digital file sample lower quality than mp3 is pointless, it does not sound good, its not nuanced like a S950, stems is straight trash.

[@toomuchtobmac]

That sample is TOUGH

[@lindasson]

Yo I appreciate that fam, much love and respect!!🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@toomuchtobmac]

@@lindasson yezzir. Thanx 4 the vid.

[@joeamato4551]

Unreal. Who’s gonna tell him what dawless actually means lol. Embarrassing

[@TheLo31]

Everyone edits the Set up. Noone knows how it actually, start to end of a setup. NOT AKAI. no one. lol. From output to input. smh.

[@D_Avila209]

Hold up! That’s ur 3rd attempt?? I apologize! That’s crazy dope!! You have an ear for samples too. What is that original song?? That shits fire 🔥

[@lindasson]

No problem at all fam, much love and respect!! It was an old 70s soul record I scooped up.🙏🏾✊🏾💚

[@HNIC00]

🤔