Akai MPC Key 37 First Beat With Hardware Synths

First beat with the Akai MPC Key 37 AND Hardware synths. Also using Ableton Live as the digital mixer and some additional plugins. I shared my initial thoughts on the Key 37 in the previous video here: • Akai MPC Key 37 | My h...
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[@teftymusictech]

Thanks for watching! Checkout our music channel to see some finished projects in action: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYDFhZiVf6abq7c

[@HustonSingletary]

Great video walkthrough with the 37. I just got mine up and running a few days ago. This approach is great for re-thinking my approach with the 37 & Live and triggering instruments and plugins in the DAW.😀

[@tombasports]

thank you for letting us into your studio....

[@ronworth5295]

Tefty you’re a synth wizard when it comes to connecting and synchronizing all your gears. Love the content

[@teftymusictech]

❤️🙏❤️

[@Death_By_Media]

Nice . The form factor and red paint job brings back memories of the Nord Modular G2

[@gypsylobomusic]

I wondered if the Key 37 could be used like this, I hope to use it as my first synth hooked up to other external gear down the line. It's awesome to see it can do it really nicely, and with Ableton! Keep the great videos coming! Can't wait for mine to arrive in April!

[@teftymusictech]

Thank you!

[@kenshiro2022]

Really nice you can put your hardware synths in it, really want this awesome toy 👌

[@KnockSquared]

LOve this.. VIBES

[@josephrains3182]

Hey tefty, thanks another helpful video. So you’re able to route sounds from other synths through the mpc? Do you find the keybed on the 37 to be sufficient vs the 61? How do you feel about the on board effects the mpc has? I ask since you have the Argon tied in there. Thanks for your time! 😊✌️

[@BassFunMusic]

wow♥ SUPER ☺♦

[@KaeRZed]

Thank you for sharing. I'm thinking of a standalone sequencer for my hardware gears (K2000VP, HydraSynth Desktop, B2600, Neutron, Wavestate and SH-4d). Even if I never had a MPC, the One+ looks really good... Your videos are really helpfull, thx ! :)

[@teftymusictech]

Awesome setup! The One+ would do a great job sequencing them if you like the workflow.

[@wendelynmusic]

This is really helpful. do you have a video about how to get multiple synths into ABleton Live. right now I record on mixer and bring the stems in. but I want to get rid of the mixer and just record straight in like you're doing here. could use some help... love this set up you have here!! Looks like everything controlled through midi.. so how do you get each synth voice into Ableton. Something new I need to learn

[@teftymusictech]

Thank you! To answer your question, it's basically using an Audio Interface that can support enough inputs. I currently use a MOTU 828es with AVB networking to get a large amount of inputs (40+ in and out). But a lot of modern mixers now support individual track input support through USB connections (basically acting as an audio interface and mixer) Once you have everything plugged into your audio interface, you can rename the inputs in Ableton so it's nice and clear! Hope that makes 🙏

[@datzbeewild]

What is the process of bouncing? 2-track & stems. I will love to see that process to see if I can mimic with logic and other hardware for my own sound.

[@Avesta.]

I just got this thing talking beautifully to my Jupiter-Xm and my Virus Snow, sequencing all 4 parts on each (5 if you count the Jupiter's drums). It handles program change really well once you figure out everyone's wacky midi implementation lol; I also did the same thing with the templates. Pretty nifty little toy, I must say!

[@teftymusictech]

Awesome! Love hearing about setups 🙌

[@billy_pirie]

🎯

[@brainbox9219]

Would this be good to use with one or maybe two other devices routed into ableton? Also, can I use the sounds and play synths on the mpc keys at the same time while operating other devices?

[@nickbaptiste3047]

Thanks for the videos. What is your experience producing with mpc vs ITB? In terms of beatmaking is it a faster workflow?

[@teftymusictech]

I prefer writing standalone with hardware synths 80 percent of the time. If I have a fast deadline (like the same day) then I'll stick with pure ITB setup. But after 20 years, all the DAWs tend to blur together and do the same thing for me. Hardware has more identity and feels like I can assign 'roles' to specific synths. In the end though, no listener cares if you were ITB, Hardware, or some hybrid setup 👍 Also, yes, I feel like the workflow with an MPC is faster, but it took me a good year to two years to get really fast.

[@bennyg76]

Ayo Tefty, thank you for this vid! Can you please tell me if I can plug the 37 directly into my KRK's? I want to turn it on and create without the fuss of the 'why isn't this working?'

[@teftymusictech]

Yeah should be no problem 👍 The speakers expect a line level signal and that's what the main outs give from the MPC. Just make sure the main volume is all the way down before you start playing anything.

[@khajub]

thanks for sharing, I am Confused to go for Akai MPC 37 or to Akai Force ??>>

[@veeme96]

Yeah, I guess it os confusing when watching such "mess" of "toys" connected in all one 😂

[@garyclement2888]

I'm very curious, If I purchase the MPC 37 Keys, will it make things easier to use the MPC Live? Does it work good with Logic ProX?

[@MrMrDeeCee]

Great stuff man. I’m so leaning towards buying the Key 37 as my main guy. Had an op-1 for a while and like the engines inside but not keen on the sequencer..so want to link that up to start with. Or should I sell the OP to fund the key 37?? It’s a question I’ve asked myself quite often lately lol.

[@teftymusictech]

Thank you! That's a tough call. I've been close to selling my OP-1 recently. The engines are great but yeah, a lot of things are lack luster (sequencer, reverb, lack of multi-timbrality etc) If I had to pick one or the other, MPC all day long. You might miss the sounds though!

[@MrMrDeeCee]

Thanks for replying dude. Your Input is much appreciated. 🙏🏼

[@MrRumcajs25]

how do you setup software instruments in mpc ? do i need special cables for this ?

[@teftymusictech]

Like the MPC plugins? Just select plugins in the MPC. If you're talking about Ableton hosting software instruments, basically a USB cable to the computer will do the trick. You then select Midi in the MPC and choose one of the USB Midi ports.

[@remyvegamedia]

Oh nOoOoOO I might want iiiittttt hahaha. The thing that's selling me is that it can be a synth first, sequencer second because of the keys. Keys and a synth sound engine alone are that much of a big deal to me. Even just the Jura and Model D would be enough for me to get use out of this. I was commenting on your Hydrasynth Explorer video a few months ago looking for something to pair with the ol' Sp404mk2. This sort of nullifies that need all in one go. This is actually the first video I've seen where the sequencing of external synths has made any sense to me in practical terms haha.

[@teftymusictech]

Nice! Yeah the Jura and Model D are my go to plugins on the MPC platform. I use them in Ableton as well since you get access to the VSTs when you own them. I think the main thing is whether or not you like the workflow of the MPC. That could be the real decision maker!

[@remyvegamedia]

@@teftymusictech I've had a complicated, love/hate relationship with standalone hardware overall haha. I learned to manage my expectations, though, and that's helped. Luckily I've got a friend who's letting me borrow his MPC One for a little while to see if I'll be able go revisit the MPC platform with a better experience than I did a while back. Wish me luck 🤞🏼 Haha

[@HIFI1965]

I'm having a hard time figuring out what the MPC brings to the table if you're using Ableton. Not trying to cast shade, but just to figure out why use a little of each?

[@teftymusictech]

Thanks for the question! Basically it comes down to workflow and inspiration. I've used Ableton since 1.0 (yes over two decades). But I've also used Logic Pro extensively and just about every other DAW to some degree. Having the midi side of things focused on the MPC platform feels inspiring to me after all these years of using various DAWs. Now if I wanted to make audio loops as the main focus, I'd still choose Ableton style clips. And for mixing/mastering/finalizing, I still prefer to have everything in Ableton's timeline. I'm not a fan of mixing and mastering in the MPC ecosystem. It's like wearing different hats, I prefer the MPC hat when I'm making beats/improvising midi ideas.

[@HIFI1965]

@@teftymusictech got it

[@kazakore]

MIDI Note Off bug I get with incoming MIDI, and any Note Off will kill any playing notes of same note value no matter channel if on same port (only tested usb.) Haven't tested with MIDI outputs...

[@JeffHopkinsMusic]

I appreciate trying to address the midi off bug. But it's when sequencing the MPE externally with an external MIDI sequencer. In my case, I want to sequence some things with the Keystep Pro (like drums or Berlin style pluck beds) But any note off message received INTO the MPC from a separate controller, will be sent to all the channels, regardless of plugin or track designations. Easiest way to duplicate the issue is a MIDI controller that can send a split and middle C on two channels. Put a pad sounds on both channels on the MPC, ch 1 to plugin 1, ch 2 to plugin 2 and then hold one note while playing a short note on the other channel

[@JeffHopkinsMusic]

For a more DAWless approach of using MIDI sequencers or controllers live (not just recording a sequence from a single channel one at a time) it can break a otherwise great platform. Even just playing two controllers at once, left hand on pads, right hand on lead will prove difficult on note overlap with this bug.

[@JeffHopkinsMusic]

It's basically an issue for those trying to play multiple plugins live, or sequencing something not internally to the MPE. KSP, hapax, oxi one, Linnstrument, multiple keyboards etc

[@teftymusictech]

Thanks for sharing clarity on the subject! I'm still working through the scenarios and I'm sharing info back to Akai on the subject 👍

[@Noise-Conductor]

I only get that bug if I'm recording multiple tracks into the Force from an ext. It will play them all find, but if you record them all you'll see note getting cut off. I feel like at this point if they could've fixed it they would've by now, so they may be saving it for the next gen to give us a reason to upgrade. I hope I'm wrong & they fix it this year. The good thing about all MPCs using the same OS is that they all have the same bugs, which means there's more people bitchin' about it, tho, that haven't seem to much of a difference with this bug. Oh well...

[@CMedia87]

Shit bro I need a tutorial video on how to hook Midi up and select channel etc

[@uptownfragrance6148]

We looking for just the mpc no added stuff

[@indicastrain4127]

Which USB Hub are you using?

[@emptyvesselnz]

Really quite off-topic, sorry but...someone has asked me if I'm responsible for the Pigments preset you use around 2:32 and I'm convinced it's one of mine (I contract to Arturia and have made a lot of Pigments presets for them) but it's not in the factory content or in my expansion for sale on my store. I'm guessing then that it's from one of the Arturia expansions I've contributed to. I wonder if you'd mind checking which expansion it's from and letting me know so I can pass on the information? Cheers cheers cheers :)

[@teftymusictech]

Hey thanks for stopping by! Great work, love your presets. I believe the pack was from 'Malachite' Cheers!

[@emptyvesselnz]

@@teftymusictechyeah I tracked it down, thanks for the reply and the kind words, and for showing off my work so well :) MPC Keys looks like a pretty great box, love my Octatrack and ASR10 but there's not a lot of love for capable samplers with keys these days. Cheers!

[@majeston]

a decision was made today. thanks dude

[@MediaMusik777]

Can’t wait till it’s 16 gig ram 1 terabyte and able to run abelton live in standalone then I would not need a Mac

[@jgra4717]

You don’t feem tefty to me at all. It was nife to fee how you can ufe the midi channelf with ableton.

[@dtrelzmusic]

you explain a process without explaining the process correctly, so you have the vst ported, but you didn't state what usb cable and how you connected it to the computer to get to this resolve, WHY DID YOU LEAVE THIS INFORMATION OUT?! I need understand the context of this because respectfully, leaving that info out made this video distasteful. 2-18-24

[@teftymusictech]

Respectfully, I mentioned in the video I have the Key 37 plugged into the computer via USB. There's only one port for MPC to Computer. This is basic info that you learn right after opening up your MPC Key 37 out of the box and getting started, just after plugging in the power cable. If this video was labeled as a beginner video, I'd see your point. But it's not. It's an advanced setup that assumes basic knowledge of how to setup your MPC.

[@dtrelzmusic]

@@teftymusictech My fault, my anxious got the best of me. I assumed you had some sort of digital mixer installed and you didn't inform.

[@dtrelzmusic]

@@teftymusictech why I have you attention, can you tell me, how did you send the vst audio to the mpc in simple form?

[@teftymusictech]

All good my friend! I was actually using Ableton as the digital mixer. So basically my audio interface was taking all the audio from the synths on the table and the drums from the Key 37. I was using the Key 37 as the main midi brain for the production. The reason I do this is I prefer the composing/beatmaking workflow of the MPC sequencer. But ultimately I like to mix and finalize my tracks in the Ableton timeline. It's like wearing different hats depending on the stage of production. So for this the VSTs I was using were just receiving midi from one of the USB-Midi ports in the Key 37 and the audio was staying inside Abletons mixer. I believe this is a new thing for the Key 37 and hopefully this gets added to previous MPCs via Firmware. But basically, when you're in Standalone mode on the Key 37, you can plugin your USB cable that it came with to the computer, and the computer will recognize two Key 37 midi ports from the USB.

[@dtrelzmusic]

@@teftymusictech MPC Live can send and receive midi over the USB ports, this feature was introduce 2 years ago after doing research but there are no in depth videos about it, I just notice it because of your video.

[@rukubites]

It is rude to point. Please stop the gutter psychological manipulation.

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