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?

[@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,,

[@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

[@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!

[@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!*

[@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.

[@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.

[@AdamElteto]

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

[@pruntyportraits]

Better walkthrough than their official site! Fantastic work dude

[@savedonthebeat]

Best tutorial on MPC Beats yet! The MPC Beats Academy was confusing, yours wasn't! Good Work Ave, they should hire you at MPC.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

It didn't work for Me, the software glitching to much.

[@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!!!

[@warp.9.scotty]

I learned more from this video than I did the MPC Academy videos! You Rock! Get the Akai MPK Mini and you’ll see how the pads are mapped in MPC beats. Great video!

[@k_watts]

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

[@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!!!😂😂😂

[@SlitOnTheBeat]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@SMEL]

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

[@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 !

[@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

[@bartholomekuma5560]

Man you saved me! I struggled so much to figure out how to include it in MPC Beat

[@KINGBRILLIANCE1]

that iaminsight had a tutorial last night on this and he didn't show how to do anything , but of course ave you came today and saved the day. good shit ole chap cheers

[@AveMcree]

I figure I'd do a video like this first before having fun with it. Give him a chance he's a new channel.

[@2473-l4b]

@@AveMcree you the truth champ.

[@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.

[@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

[@BrantleyAllen]

Got it installed. I've been seeing the smaller controller on FB marketplace for pretty cheap. I"m in, dude. I can't wait!

[@robertbrummett259]

Thanks for this post. I got the software and even with the beginners tutorials, I felt like I was missing something. Your explanation for the startup and adding sounds was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the video.

[@marvinjaysmr]

I only just begun using this software. I truly appreciate this guide.

[@benpritchard2716]

Thanks. Little bit inspiring!

[@ericbergmueller2981]

Thanks for the run through. Looks like this will do what I want to do. Can't wait to show students how to use this!

[@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.

[@jemoimonteith3500]

Bro!!!!! Thanks a 1000 for doing this video I have a akia mpk mini and the software that came with is so limited I only can use one track for my sequence. This is the best thing that mpc has done for my career.

[@prodbywrldpeace]

This was super helpful and I have to say I love this DAW. The MPC One was already an incredible addition to my process but with the combination of this DAW and my MPC my workflow has improved like night and day. Thanks so much subscribed!

[@eliasvm.]

I have the MPK mini and it works just fine, with pads and all - thanks a lot for the vid my man.

[@BORN7SUPREME]

Akai makes me glad to have been along for this journey. They’ve come along way!

[@KainThaBrain]

You took me back when you mentioned Acid lol. Acid was like one of the industry standard DAW along with Protools back in the late 90’s, early 2000’s...Gotta appreciate the creators that’s been making music softwares, VSTs, and plug-ins lately cause things have got’n way better ever since.

[@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.

[@menacerisamir198]

this is a great new from akai , i had never had the opportunity to work with an mpc before , i was looking for the mpc one infos and to my surprise i found this free download , i am sharing the link to my friends, thanks for your demo

[@waynesampson4370]

Jah know Star, you explained it well. Just bought the MPC STUDIO yesterday. I use Logic so I thought I knew enough. But… Thank you. Guidance.

[@youngceaser_4799]

This all came out at perfect timing, got a controller and was looking into getting fo studio but honestly thinking about trying/ starting off with this new DAW, love how you made this video showing step by step with everything as like just even a start up, I really appreciate that

[@shayjones9540]

Ikr I'm completely new to this so glad I found this daw

[@youngceaser_4799]

Shay Jones I am too, was getting close to buying FL studio then I opened up youtube an first video I see, saved me 200$

[@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

[@cathywilson1273]

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

[@jasonalata5539]

I compared your videos compared to the ones that the developers came up with and I must say, you are much more refined with your explanations and demonstrations. You've earned a new subscriber cheers!

[@okachobired5856]

definitely dope. Might even grab an MPC controller now

[@leedza]

It's a good way to get people to buy hardware. I'm looking to get back to making music. It was one of my favourite hobbies. However the market for DAWs has gotten a bit mad and expensive. This may just be my way back in

[@ipainthouses3084]

Great tut bro , still used it in 2023 here in the netherlands. Gonna check if you have more on mpc

[@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.

[@xXCOR3Xx]

im glad i came across this video ive had my mpk mini for years and never really got around to setting it up with anything i just got it going now good video

[@liamhebden8857]

I was literary just thinking "what can I buy that is like the MPC studio that I can use as a VST to get that workflow for sample chopping"... then came across an ad in google for this!!!! Cool, sorted... and it's free... but it's not one of these cheap things that aren't quite what I need... it's exactly what I need... and it's free... wow!

[@liamhebden8857]

Because I just need something for the chopping to use in Ableton... then the fact it's only 8 Tracks doesn't matter... Plus I'm wondering if you have Ableton lite you can put one on each channel and turn 8 tracks in to 8 times 8 tracks (thinking emoji)

[@amnishubby24]

Fam!!!!! That piano is so sick great beat bro love the video.

[@najearyb778]

Finally, a basic yet super helpful tutorial for a beginner... Appreciate it!!!

[@louisalexander2647]

I'm used to making a song a certain way but in different ways. But I have a certain structure. I like to see the entire song... like having all 80bars and then I have several different breakdowns within. So I got a lot to figure out lol. And me too. I've been doing music for years and this new wave is crazy

[@infinit12]

2 years later still helping noobs out! thanks.

[@blv.steryy6066]

Thank you sooo much! I was so confused with this I just bought the akai mpk midi and didn’t know how to work the software, your the best man😃

[@MusicianParadise]

Very nice move for AKAI, thanks for sharing the news!

[@AveMcree]

Thanks Musician Paradise... Looks like we can reach a bigger audience with this.

[@MusicianParadise]

@@AveMcree exactly!

[@locutz]

first on deck ,the best free daw ever

[@demaurieeingraham7372]

Saw this this morning and was like, akai is a cold piece of work, will check it out asap... oh yeah if you get a min I'd like to share a kool kit...

[@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

[@valkyrievic]

Yes Sir! im on it! MPC Beats is very powerful tools for beginners! just like me! and thanks for all tutorial im learning!

[@cbFbaby]

How long did it take for you to get your email? I’ve been trying for two days straight

[@valkyrievic]

@@cbFbaby I got it right away. after I followed the step by step instruction. I don't have any problem!

[@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

[@Aharshreality9281]

Like you said 20 years ago it wasn't available. So in that aspect it's amazing. I was using hardware gear back in the 80's like Ensoniq ASR 10, Roland Juno 106, Akai S1100 . The good old days

[@urieldeveaud]

this is the best news of the year mate ! thx akai, thanks to you for sharing this video :)

[@robijames8726]

Good day sir. Thank you so much for such a well made and informative video. I have a newly purchased AKAI MPK mini play midi keyboard and I have never created in the MPC Beats program. Thanks to your video I believe I can do it. You are great, thanks again. And good luck stacking and helping us newbies. Thank you Regards Robi

[@jerryjayduff2643]

aah, i just got into making soft rn and tNice tutorials is so helpful and your voice is so sootNice tutorialng btw! thanks for tNice tutorials tutorial

[@clintoncunningham2341]

As always ..,well presented , useful, and entertaining. Was gonna dismiss this freebee, but I'm definitely gonna give it a try now. Thanks Ave!!!😎

[@nevarcruz4852]

thank you DJ Ave!!! this was a classic video, i ended up upgrading

[@garyleeheard3434]

This was awesome man.. Visual learner . I just saved all ya just did in my brain. Thank you man.. this helped alot .

[@WriteJus]

Dope video Ave! I’m not a fan of the MPC software at all. The layout and design just feels clunky to me, however I know a lot of people will love it.

[@AveMcree]

I'm use to it since I use the MPC in standalone all the time... I hooked it up to the software and it made sense... Now I'm pretty decent with it in other DAWs.

[@FortniteRoyalePilot]

Thank you very much for this amazing Tutorial. I have the MPK mini new and its my first try to produce Music by my own. First I had no plan, but after looking your video I feel a bit better. Now I will try and learn :-) Good Luck and much success :-)

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I was one of the first to download and install it didn't work at first but I sorted it out, working fine.

[@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)

[@iliacademyforex]

Finally got to play with this and it's dope. I used to work with my MPC2000XL, so this was an easy leap.

[@LilRampage93]

My MPC Live comes tomorrow. I can't wait to use it with the new DAW man

[@nehemiahjackson]

THANKS you are the best your tutorials are ALWAYS solid and the way you breakdown the use of this plugin IS absolutely FIRE 10 STAR'S for you just subscribed to your channel keep up the good work bro I really appreciate it peace

[@leekotvfilms5236]

Yooo the beat at the beginning is high quality pain 🎥✊🏾 is there a longer version of the beat online ?

[@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?

[@dee7953]

Yeah as far as the sliding 808, you can use a sliding bass in the plugins and your vst, but if you use a sample, I don't think there's a slide/portamento function in the program edit window...that would be nice

[@AveMcree]

already covered this topic kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaSqnGislqtrbqs

[@godspeed7017]

Great look, I've been following you off and on for a minute. I just got it to experiment with making loops and kits. It's a good addition to use with another DAW, just not for serious song production since it's loop based/

[@charleshoward4777]

Man thank you so much .i didn't even know about this software to i saw this video. Man i am loving it and it have alot stuff already in the software better then the software i downloaded for my mpd last year from akai.but this one they just put out is where better to me.

[@padraicmcgross82]

Love it, thanks. Now I feel more convinced of MPC Beats. I was looking at Momentum and Groove Agent 5 regarding to sample chopping/slicing, too. How to actually integrate into Ableton Live? Record as audio, then loop?

[@orlandomarinjr]

You're videos are always so good bro :)

[@digitaldiezel5870]

This is a good idea! Bring people into the fold! Get people wanting the the hardware units. With some third-party plug-ins this software goes hard.

[@AveMcree]

or at the very least a MIDI keyboard.

[@JonTheGamerJones]

Dope video thank you for explaining it mines getting here this week!!!

[@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.

[@soundvapor]

Appreciated the demo and hot take...see there is a 10 track limit but that's cool... I'll use it as a sketch pad. Would like to see the free version to go to iOS and work like Gadget 😂... dreaming anyway. Great way to pull in new users to the MPC side. I see them doing a higher track count paid version later👹gateway style☮️

[@AveMcree]

Shoot, all I need is 5 tracks to get a nice groove going. AKAI has iMPC but I see your point

[@cresshead]

excellent video, i have a mpc one on order so this also helped me understand the DAW side of things before it turns up.. thank you!

[@steelkeez7700]

I knew exactly who to go to for this MPC Beats tutorial

[@RJATTRILL]

MPC Beats is a massively under-rated piece of software.

[@KarasamaBeats]

Bro really helpful video ! Btw i wanted to ask if the AKAI MPC LIVE II is a "Dual Voltage" or "Single Voltage" ? I couldnt find any info on this on the internet. In India the power supply is different (I ordered from USA) and i need to accordingly purchase converters and adpaters to safely use my MPC

[@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

[@truthdefinitions]

Seem like a good daw, thank for alway showing us this, love all your videos

[@AveMcree]

my pleasure!

[@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.

[@ftgmusicstation491]

I want more videos about mpc beats😍☺

[@marceloribeirosimoes8959]

Thank you very much!!!! MPC Beats has a very different work flow for me. You gave me é huge help...

[@teashea1]

It is remarkably good for the price. It has a lot of capabilities.

[@DrewBlogz]

just learning on the Akai MIDI and you're a huge help

[@jeanpierre709]

Mean my bro thank you for your help!!All the way from NZ

[@bdoesmusic]

Pretty Dope! I use Native Instruments Maschine and now am interested in seeing if these can combine or whatever. It looks nice!

[@txfaulk795]

If the Mpc was like this year ago i would of still owned one the Daw is 💣

[@AveMcree]

20 years ago for me.... It would be "FL what?" lol

[@myst4hire1]

Hey DJ Ave! Man thanks so much for the video and breaking down what the free DAW can do. I too was waiting for the download link and couldn't find it until a couple of days later after responding to their email. Anyhow, I went ahead and subscribed, as well as subbing to your Soundcloud too. Keep up the great work and look forward to more videos.

[@xaneden6477]

Hello, I was searching too. Check in the "Promotions" tab of your gmail box and not the main box tab or spams.

[@myst4hire1]

xan eden thanks, but I found it already. Watching the MPC Masterclass as I type this, as well as going to watch the latest Ave vids on MPC Beats. Happy beatmaking 🥁

[@xaneden6477]

@@myst4hire1 Great if you found what you wanted.

[@MrGoodfellas37]

Hey Man. Thank you for your vids. How you explain everything Helped me to understand ! I ve been using the mpc Touch.👍👍 Sorry for my Bad english. Thx a lot!👍👍👍