AKAI MPC Beats Free DAW! How To Make Your First Beat!

[@AveMcree]

My bad guys! I had some technical issues with the other video... I'll have some more MPC software video this week too!!! Thanks again for the support!!

[@einsteinessibu1952]

Hey Ave. Can you check out Cakewalk By Bandlab? It is also best free software available since it used to be a $500 DAW and the sick Pro-channel it has.

[@CMane]

Thanks for doing a video for this. My boy just called me from NYC two days ago telling me about it. It looks like MPC Essentials rebooted, but the kicker is...it's free to EVERYONE now and not only Akai customers who have bought a piece of Akai hardware. (Essentials came free w/my Akai midi keyboard.) WINNING! Anyone who doesn't download this software package, is really trippin'. lol

[@user-hy4xz1qt9h]

how do i import a sample and spread it across the notes?

[@TheRealCalijokes01]

I was wondering also how you stop the sounds for the modes you was saying

[@jawes1]

Can you use mpc beats offline?

[@User56538]

*"If I could have had this, probably when I was like 20, I would have been a billionaire"*

[@tylertarver2899]

I read this as I watched it

[@mattferguson9532]

Good old Hit Boy 😂😂😂

[@CourtTV.]

rofl

[@judekraft8104]

I'm 48 and a hardware head I saw this and fuk tht mpc one return

[@CC-jy4gr]

keep dreaming lil man

[@Nestradamus]

Never was interested in MPC workflow....up until they said free.

[@AveMcree]

lol welp time to dive in

[@Nestradamus]

Ave Mcree big facts!

[@lotdproduction]

😂📠📠📠📠

[@dugnice]

I bought the software years ago when 2.0 was released, just because I'd always wanted an MPC and wanted to see what all the hype was about. Today, I rarely use the MPC software. I don't really regret buying it, but I wouldn't have if I could have gotten this for free. 😆🤷🏻‍♂️

[@_JohnnySav]

lmao more sounds is what i here!!!

[@730productionsllc]

Ajkai really wants people to try their stuff out. Great selling aspect as well as far as promotion.And the fact that people can use any controller and still be able to make music off of this and not spend a dime on a DAW for the time being.And then pull up your vets, samples, and expansions...1UP.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Its main purpose is to provide a DAW for anyone buying there midi Hardware keyboards and potentially be a gateway to buying there more expensive devices such as MPC X because the work flow is the same.

[@christian.derr_official]

Looks like a mixture of FLStudio and Ableton, but more FLStudio.

[@louisyon313]

Looks more like just straight up Studio One

[@ricardomilice2470]

It’s for free, people complaining too much. Get creative with the limitations 👊🏽 Aki out did them selves with this. I wonder why they did this, lol the hardware is where it’s at for them.

[@tonybarber3535]

They did it to rope in new customers its the oldest trick in the book but a very well played trick even if you don’t but the hardware you will definitely buy expansions lol

[@louisyon313]

I remember seeing the news and initially I didn’t think it was real bcuz I couldn’t find any proof, then I went on Amazon to order a drum pad and it was like “comes with MPC Beats”

[@CoalPotProductions]

Akai has a lot of making up to do with 1. akai force left on the shelf promises & false advertisement for working with a Ableton sw led to a lot owners who payed full retail value just a year ago still don’t know what to do with waisted hardware? Now it’s already 1/2 price

[@thethcspot]

They did it to extend sales of controllers. Good move.

[@GhostD0G8]

My guess is because of garage band and a lot of people already own expensive equipment

[@JonDeth]

*It's a VST plugin too! That blew me away. You could not spend money for a better drum VSTI.* We're in an area of free apps with DAW's where the ones charging us really have to work for our money. I've been doing this for over 20 years and had MPCB previously, but only just on the same workstation at once and saw the innovation. *Unbelievable!*

[@88keyz]

I'm loving this man (no diddy) I'm using it everyday somebody prayers got answered lol thank you akai thanks Ave

[@ElevatedMethod]

u and be both my G!

[@skizzraw3034]

Mine!!!😂😂😂

[@GMED-rq9wt]

Ave; you are a life saver.. I was getting frustrated to understand how to make my MPK MK3 works. Watched several tutorials before yours. I just getting as a hobby to distract y self and I just created my first BEAT with you video. Thanks A Lot man!!! NOT even AKAI videos guides you the proper way,,

[@prodbydramatic]

So us old heads about to have a army youngsters!

[@AveMcree]

and that's how I want it to be so we can educate them on hip hop history.

[@steveintentionallyleftblan3398]

I've been obsessively sampling things and passing them through MPC beats and throwing them in Kontakt. And also making impulse responses of the reverbs. Shits fun.

[@AdamElteto]

"Do you own any hardware? Of COURSE I do, guys!" Another T-shirt worthy line. Great videos!

[@okachobired5856]

definitely dope. Might even grab an MPC controller now

[@rubberduky1829]

Super duper dope explanation and review.. I downloaded it yesterday and have loved it so far. For any Novation users out there, my MPK Mini mk3 works great right out of the box. I highly suggest it because of the ribbon and pitch slides are stupid fun to assign modulation to. Thank you Akai again.

[@k_watts]

I'm actually surprised by how good this DAW is.

[@cocobrother]

Ave, for some reason I can't, preview my samples despite turning on the speaker icon....great video. Now, the old heads can get back into the beats in our retirement. Yes, technology has come a long way since making beats in the classroom with the butt of the hand and tip of the finger on a wooden desk with a portable reel-to-reel. Man, did we drive our English teacher crazy with the Afro Beat ha ha.

[@GRACFUL1]

The download link is taking forever, LoL

[@AveMcree]

It felt like forever for me too.... but worth it

[@GRACFUL1]

Yes, finally got the download link, i hope this DAW will stay free forever.

[@makani8787]

Hi my link (multiple links..as i applied multiple times) finally arrived today about an hour ago....i also recieved an apology email just before stating that there were issues with their servers due to increased demand for this intro offer ....so hopefully you'll get your download link soon..Bless

[@riosterling]

@@makani8787 Yeah cos i asked for the downloadlink and it still hasnt sent

[@pruntyportraits]

Better walkthrough than their official site! Fantastic work dude

[@thomaslynas721]

Is anybody else having trouble downloadin this?

[@An2onio33]

Thomas Lynas ya they aren’t sending it to my Email lol

[@choosmusic9676]

What do you do when no programs show up in the media browser, I can’t get drum kits lmao

[@Benzo_-dp6bp]

same

[@choosmusic9676]

@@Benzo_-dp6bp yeah dawg, fuck any creativity.. gotta pay to express yo self I guess, MPC Beats is a cash grab for thier expansion packs to actually get drums and instruments, LMMS is pretty killer DAW for free, doesn’t limit you, just not as user friendly like mpc bests.

[@88keyz]

Oh yeah I also used this inside of fl studio and studio one 5 artist this morning lol I still think I will be using mpc beats standalone to become more Intuitive with learning mpc beats one last thing i bought the akai VIP software a while back so i kinda have supported akai a while back so I am very thankful my money went to a company that gave everyone something for free that would be easily paid for so yes next videos i uploaded of beats will be inside of MPC beats to show my appreciation and continued support of akai 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@HopetonHodges]

How well did it work with studio one?

[@88keyz]

@@HopetonHodges grate and easy setup only issue wish I could adjust the GUI

[@warnutztheloser]

Dam Akai free now am in

[@nicholasgreen2864]

I just bought my akai 2 weeks ago, been watching every tutorial on Earf and havent learned shit...I just learned so much more from this video. Thank you man!

[@shine_uno]

funny. i paid 100 $ for the upgrade to 2.0 and the software gave me a bunch of issues and exclude the mpc studio and Ren out of some of those upgrades til they finally make it work everything right on 2.8 til.( WITH EXCEPTIONS OF COURSE) they finally saw they fucked up for 6 years with them support and dropping hardware without really testin their equipment and capabilities

[@teddyoc]

Only problem that I have with the mpc software is. When you select the vintage mode in the earlier versions you were able to adjust the settings now I don't see that anymore

[@kinghadi303]

Why you can't download mpc beats?

[@RichardDow-djmrswotchnonstop]

Can you use without Hardware?

[@SMEL]

At first I was paying MPC software no mind. This vid got me!

[@glennfordjr6185]

Man I was just about to buy the mpc software but unemployment on steroids ended . And then one day later this come out I’m hyped to get off work and download I had just cop native instruments finally downloaded all and need some great fill ins on tracks and now I can thanks

[@xXlDUBAHOLIClXx]

Lol I bought a maschine mk3+komplete 12 ultimate for $1,200 thanks to unemployment.

[@glennfordjr6185]

Ed M same komplete 12 the shit I’m trying to get them all to talk now been a min but covid got me back in the game since my first mpc back in 2002 mpc 1k

[@HerculesJASM]

hi for some reason the download doesn't work

[@julekpawela1803]

Is MPC Beats better than LMMS? What do you think?

[@digitaldiezel5870]

So this is what we MPC owners already have, ok!

[@AveMcree]

Yes, and now another generation of musicians can try their hands on this workflow.

[@donttreadonme838]

RIGHT

[@dugnice]

@@AveMcree Wish I had this option BEFORE I actually bought the software years ago. 😂

[@digitalkmultimedia]

I foolishly installed it even though I have an MPC One which comes with MPC 2 software. Reason being I thought it might offer something new like more plugin synths etc. But seems like it is really no different?

[@dugnice]

@@digitalkmultimedia It's just a limited version. Someone called it "MPC Lite", which is appropriate.

[@XyNoST]

Wow I am so used to trackers that I searched everywhere in the interface for the tracks selection/settings and it took you the first 10 seconds in this tutorial (after download and install bien sur) to show me it was right in my face I feel really dumb lol ! I am trying to make an hybrid switch from the 1000 to MPC beats to one of my best buddy so he will be able to load his 1000 patterns and programs in Beats to do some mastering, compressing and wav export, etc. in a good, easy and powerful way (he still using audacity and integrated soundcard which is a shame because his beats are good as ffff) or do it the other way so he can do chops and programs fast and easy to save em on his 1000 too ! ...but the thing is, he is a total computer/modern technology noob and I am pretty sure he will totally be able to understands your tutorials because you are easy to follow, you keep it simple and always straight to the point ! Big thanks for your videos dude !

[@jday2533]

If you don’t have any hardware, can you still use the daw without hardware?

[@AveMcree]

I personally recommend a MIDI controller like a MPK mini mk2 or a MIDI controller with pad so you can take advantage of the software's potential.

[@samuelhenkven]

Review LMMS please sir

[@BobMarley-de7nt]

The only guy who made a video for the people who know absolutely nothing about beat making. Thank you🙏🏾!!! If you could make a video on step by step how to take a beat out of your head and make it a real beat, that would really be appreciated. That’s really my issue. I can make beats all day in my head buh when it comes to creating it frfr I’m stuck. So if you can please make a video on that, It would really help so much!!! If not does ANYONE in the comments know, if so lmk just @ me I’ll respond back. Give you my gram or sum so we can work it out.

[@cb175s]

Thank you very much for this video I'm a little bit computer illiterate this is awesome.. okay a lot computer illiterate LOL Thank you 👍❤️👍

[@thejacksontwinz]

This Give Away From Akai, will get those new beat makers hooked, then the trail will lead to buying the MPC One, Or the MPC Live II. A good Marketing Strategy.

[@aitzipercu]

Awesome .... I'm a classical musician and wanted to start with some easy MIDI rhythms and sequences. I got a mini MPK and started AKAY tutorials ... it was a terible disaster ... until I found your channel. You are really teaching me how to make beautiful music, and I will certanly enjoy it in my work, so ... I sincerely wanted to thank you for the good quality of your videos.

[@88keyz]

I linked my pads to both of my midi controllers pads to be able to play the pads in pads view the progression so I think any midi controller with pads can be link using the midi learn global functions you basically touch what you want linked inside of mpc beats and move or touch the corresponding controls on your midi controller well that's how I linked everything up together

[@xean9791]

Hey, I'm a beginner. May I ask if I can sell beats/instrumentals that I made using MPC? Thanks!

[@AveMcree]

Chris 17 yes

[@xean9791]

@@AveMcree Alright, thanks!

[@ThomasLoyd]

LORDY YOUR PC DESKTOP IS A CLUSTERED MESS! Love the soundboard image though! I keep my desktop as clean as possible with on 3 icons: Recycle Bin, Windows GodMode, & Mouse Control Shortcut. May look into this, however, I'm starting to get into DAW overload with the ones I have now. But you SURE can't be FREE.99!

[@RickRijuanaPro]

I already have MPC 2.8 so I just downloaded the F9 and MPC Beats Producer kits samples. It has 160 Programs in MPC Beats alone. They gave out like $300 in Expansion Sounds and $100 worth of software 😳😳

[@AveMcree]

they are the small versions of the big expansions.

[@thethcspot]

Yo man you’re super dope with the reviews hahha man we’re old school. Remember ejay? Mad years ago haha times have advanced. Thanks for getting me through this mpc beats stuff I’m loving it so far.

[@cathywilson1273]

Hello Ave Mcree, Sir!! I like your presentation style; you are very detailed, and your workflow is smooth. Thank you for sharing this! :-)

[@CayoticProphet]

How dope would it be to be able to use the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller to navigate and manipulate MPC beats... could be, dare I say, a Game Changer?

[@bobx75000]

Hello, mpc beats software with apc40 v1 is it assignable automatically? Let me know. Thanks

[@SianaGearz]

Mhm am i a robot? Philosophical questions ensue. Anyway i'll take this, thanks, seems way comfy.

[@cray56]

Thanks for this. Been thinking about getting my first MPC One in the next few weeks. Use to own an 1100 and 3200XL back in the Atari days :-) Id love to see a vid on how to set the Beats up in Live 10 (Preferences - MIDI)

[@ToxicSouls]

Can you have pattern presets like FL? Like, put your loops on the track and control when the drums start etc...

[@soultabs]

Always wanted to learn the mpc. I'm a MV8000 and roland Sp user so this is pretty new to me. Will be coming back to this vid again and again. Thanks Ave

[@IamNutzo]

Question: Do you have a video of what are the basic controls to edit the piano rolls and arrangements (copy, paste, etc)? If not, can you make one?

[@xaviermccloud4586]

So WHAT is the difference between this and MPC 2 software???? I was just wondering this the other day... MPC software wasn't available without an MPC before???

[@BreakHarpe]

I always wanted 2 learn how 2 make beats,, but it looks so difficult, & also Idk anything about music notes. I was thinking about getting the akai mpk mini mk3

[@HoodHandyman]

It's didn't come with enough sounds for me. What the hell can I do with 1 kit. But it was free.

[@TonyThomas10000]

I sent all my info but never got a download link. Did it multiple times. Checked my spam folder, but nada!

[@einfachmika4541]

hs

[@jeffknighton6599]

Mine won't open the templates and libraries - says they can't be verified and might be malicious. So I have the program installed, but I can't access any sounds like you are doing, so it looks like I maybe cannot use it - there doesn't seem to be any recourse if your computer doesn't like / can't verify the source isn't malicious.

[@menga1987]

how can i load sounds from HYBRID and VELVET to MPC. thanks to who will answer

[@ftgmusicstation491]

I want more videos about mpc beats😍☺

[@jwillbassist]

Why is it When I use the MPC Element I'm not able to Record midi note to a host DAW when I load MPC Beats/2.0 as a Plugin in Logic pro X but when I use a keyboard like a Roland FA as a midi controller to play the sound from the MPC BEATS/2.0 software it works?

[@rossfromsa]

Great video. Your background is crazy blurred. Is that done in post or is it your lens?

[@robertmulligan7677]

Nothing but problems with Apple Sonoma and M2 chip

[@THA-REAPER]

Free to MPC One, Live, Live II and X owners. I think also stuff like Rennosannace, Studio 2, MPC's that can be used as USB controllers. You get the serial in your account when you register your hardware.

[@donmilland7606]

I finally got Studio 2.0 for the sliver MPC Studio controller that's been laying around collecting dust. I had a difficult time installing that and The Bank expansion. So much that Akai gave me a refund because they no longer support it. But somehow those finally loaded after several attempts. That controller works but not like those more expensive standalone units. Nevertheless at this point, I can barely turn it on a nd load the software. I bought several expansion packs from this dude online that are loaded on 64 gig SD card. I can't plug the card into the controller, but it should install on my computer (I hope). It's not her friendly for a 1st time user and I'm just talking about the software. I'm still frustrated over those downloads. With that being said, I'm intrigued by all of this. I plan to get lessons/formal training. The cost would be well worth it for me.

[@mightywhitey718]

New EP kzbin.info/aero/PLt_630JjdIVnFiC18zHenW0jebNMxnIYT

[@Lash-Batoni]

HI. Can you please help me. When i am choosing second unused track and than select piano the first track is vanishing, program sais you memory will be changed..i canonly make drums or keyboard..😢

[@Mixbrokers]

Question is the MPC sotware or MPC beats multitimbral ? I'm trying to use it as a VST in Cubase 10 how can I lay down multiple tracks from the MPC software/Beats like a VST inside Cubase

[@VincentGupta]

When I drag in something into my projects only my first two keys work.. is there something im doing wrong?

[@UniqueTouch]

I saw you pulled up another vst for melody... Soooo I just wanna be sure... can I pull up a 3rd party vst and use it with this new Akai DAW Sir? Great tut! For some reason my knobs - the 8 round knows on the right side of my mpk-mini don't function at all - did I do something wrong?

[@hadencluno2329]

YO! Mcree, I clicked your link, followed all instructions, and Akai still has not sent me the link to the software. I even tried different emails. I tried to contact their support and they rejected my message twice. How come I can't get the link? today is July 27 2020. Thanks for your help.

[@peaceofmind9943]

Check important that's where I found it

[@enikatee]

I watches few video's how to use mpc beats. Im super beginner and only You explained it really well. I like to say thanks You.

[@Neumah]

Aarrgh the installers won't let me choose directory, it just forces everything onto my C drive somewhere. Fuckin hell... I've been working so hard to organize my shit onto different drives and finally got things in order! Please tell me this is just a "free demo" type thing and not something AKAI usually do!!

I hope it's not laggy as fl studio 20. does it support Arturia and ewi??

[@jeremybrown6400]

Happy new year too you big homie question just check out your turtioral for MPC beats just got the mpd218 got everything in the process the only problem is how do I loop?

[@cb175s]

If you were a teacher in school I might have done better. 👍

[@tomasmacaleenan2850]

Is this software still available. No response to download request.

[@yaznerdyswag]

yes, it didn't work for me the first time but when I requested again it worked

[@djisolated4968]

Akai emails love the spam folder

[@SlitOnTheBeat]

Been on it and love it. Had a smooth workflow with my MPC live 2. Great video bro stay blessed!

[@thehitmaster102]

Man I cant hear nothing in this program sometimes I can hear it thur the computer speakers but not on my headphones but sometimes i cannot hear anything thur computer speakers or my headphones am i doing something wrong?

[@thomassanders9655]

This is all new to me, so what's the difference between MPC Beats and MPC 2.0 Software besides the price?

[@glennfordjr6185]

Aye I got few road blocks if you could help . How do I setup native instruments to work within mpc beats I can’t get the scan to patch my native instruments it’s searching 20 mins and not populating but I have the komplete 12 on my computer . Second how do I put my mpc in controller mode . I’ve got the 2.8 firmware and can’t get past searching for my computer when I tell it go to controller mode

[@virtuafighter3]

you wrote 'It limits you to only 8 tracks and 2 audio tracks' < What does this mean? I am new to DAWs. Does this mean for 8 tracks you can only have 8 instruments going on at once. But what does 2 audio tracks mean ?

[@Rxniin]

ok how do I set up my Mac one to flstudio 20? ive been searching and watching EVERY video regarding this and no one shows how to set up all this from scratch. all im looking for is to get sound from my mpc to fl studio or this free program. any suggestions?

[@thatdjiswild]

for some reason I don't have the TC option, and i checked to make sure i have the lastest version

[@michalatkowski3400]

Ave, thanks so much for ther video. I tried to figure this out on my own but thanks to you it is a hundred times easier! Perfectly explained.

[@digitalkmultimedia]

So is this for folks who do not have access to MPC 2 software? I mean MPC Beats seems to offer nothing new compared to the MPC 2 software. I am asking to understand who the target users are...which they say are beginners etc.

[@flipsergio2985]

Ave this is Absolutely amazing all my plug-ins load up on the new MPC software this is like a dream come true thank you for the web link

[@averymcdaniel423]

This video is good. Im a beginner and youre moving really fast. Hard to keep up

[@toxinwilliams5349]

Thanks so much this video helped me make my first beat! Btw what is Swing?

[@scotteepunk]

MPC Beats is free and they sell expansion packs for $30 to $40 each.

[@melvinhooks416]

Why does my mpc beats software don't have a setup wizard to map my controller?

[@djdonbentley2141]

Damn man , your desktop looks like some Windows 98 stuff . on the real , I keep mine sloppy just the same .

[@ANRO_ANRO]

I am trying to setup the presonu ATOM with this..but to no avail..is there a way someone please if you can find a way to setup the pads for the drums..i cant find a way they are all out of wack...

[@adegboyegathompson8796]

Does anyone know why my note repeat function plays two pads at once now? It started completely randomly today and I have no clue how ti fix it. I did not change settings whatsoever, and I reset the mpk mini with the startup wizard...

[@olafkliemt1145]

why are no MPC controllers supported ? does that make sense ? sorry, i don't get it...

[@9877joseph]

I think this is designed to attract people from other software... That's my guess as to why.

[@blackreelentertainment6663]

Hey I been waiting for the download link since yesterday. I'm not sure why I'm not getting it. Anyone else have this issue?

[@ulyssej.garcia3863]

McReeeeeee !!!!Respect and thank you got beat making in an hour!!!

[@d.a.v3danimationprod791]

hey Ave, I don't see any new Electra presets anymore. what happened? not enough money to be made making presets for them huh..lol

[@paulobraga5439]

Good morning Mcree. Can you tell me how to delete all the files and folders I saved on the Akai MPC Beats?

[@Samson163]

I had this and just uninstalled the whole thing. It's to complicated. My screen never looks like what all these tutorials say and when it does my pad never responds like everyone else's does. Good luck to everyone but I couldn't do. I'd waste hours trying to figure it out and get no where