Akai Mpc sequences and how they work - Mpc Touch / Live / X

[@ThinkerThunker]

That's one thing I don't like about the MPC; when you copy a sequence, any changes made to any of the programs should only effect that sequence only. Maybe it should ask you when copying a sequence; 1: Do you want to use the same programs? 2: Do you want to duplicate all or just a few programs? 3: Or do you want to create new programs? Anyway .... Great video, thanks.

[@andrewrussell9967]

Gaddamn. The conflict when using different programs and bouncing out of song mode to sequence...FINALLY I get it😊

[@Magnetic1908]

Very clear and concise Thanks Marlo!

[@KarasamaBeats]

You share so much small details along the way its just amazing man

[@1Surinamer]

I am new in the world of MPC but after my son started rappin 😆 i bought the MPC studio. did not know what was what. Allthou there are a lot, but not so many good videos out there, i noticed that watching your channel made me learn more about the MPC. Like this tutorial. the most important tutorial to understand the basics.. What i really like and think is very necessary about your videos is that you not only do what you do but also explain people what this is for and what the purpose off that option is. example like you said that a sequence is a section of the song. and now its easier to understand. Im from the Netherlands and English is not my native language. Keep up the good work. I just wanted you to know im learning the very basics from you. Some times its little bit harder becauce im working from the MPC software and the Studio..but its understandable. Thanks again! 💚

[@mpchead]

Thanks for your comment, happy to know your son is rappin. You'll be mastering the mpc in no time once you figure out the basics. :)

[@vlove888]

Thanks bro! Out of all the videos I've seen on KZbin you explain how to build the song the best. I'm a guitarist and I was wondering how to build a chorus verse intro etc. with this machine and you explained it very clearly. Thanks

[@mpchead]

Glad I helped

[@CharlieZelenoff]

Can u use multiple Programs on One track? I am new here thank you! @@mpchead

[@TheEchoTheory]

Dude you really are fantastic. Recently bought an MPC live and your videos have proven to be invaluable. Thank you.

[@mpchead]

thanks Dave

[@antonychigurh8939]

Of all the MPC youtubers, you're the most inspirational and the best.

[@mpchead]

🙏 thank you, glad the videos inspire you.

[@darrenweight5972]

You’re so thorough with your explanations. Thank you for making these videos.

[@mpchead]

Thank you

[@boraboras]

Hi, it was a very nice tutorial. You describe it so well and I decided to continue with your other tutorials. Many thanks!

[@mirosaworzechowski9239]

thanks for this. i finally understood how it works, just like clips in ableton and force

[@typhoolin]

Excellently done MPC Head! Your communication abilities are fantastic! Really exceptional skills. Great video! Thank You!

[@amazonking89]

Wonderful

[@mpchead]

Thank you

[@England-su9dm]

Thanks you explained the best I've seen so far.

[@m0osebeard]

His tutorials are the best

[@ElectronicazMusic]

Beautifully clear description. Thank you.

[@changedheart3256]

Thank you soo much, I bought this and have been struggling to find a good video tutorial on how to use this...Thank you!!!!!

[@panamax11]

good video. thanks

[@Moneybiz101]

You can also add effects on each individual sound as well! I normally sauce each sound individually so when I do go into program and add effects it be the sound I'm looking for. Most times I don't use effects on program just individual

[@JaeEnceeti]

Nice explanation, one of the better tutorials on here simply because you keep it simple!

[@theolschoolblues]

This helped so much! Thanks for your amazing video! you did a great job explaining each step.

[@TwinGears]

Great video and great explaination

[@williammangus5526]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL THANK YOU

[@MITTEL.PUNKT_13]

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[@chillwillmuzik7114]

Thank you for clearing this up for me,i was curious about most of this. You answered all my questions.

[@truthstateoftexas7032]

Had to subscribe bro, your way of teaching is unmatched! Can't say thank you enough... Coming from maschine, you taught me more than anyone else on KZbin so far.

[@mpchead]

Thank you appreciate your comment, glad I helped.

[@herb39hs]

I'm a beginner at this so a little confusing for but very informative 👍🏼I'm getting better with it thanks dude

[@mpclive5693]

Amazing work! Thank you!

[@removedd]

End boss right there. Thank you sir! Subbed.

[@LukeLine]

Nice one!!!

[@jayedonel]

Looking into getting a Live 2 and this video was super helpful. I rarely comment on KZbin, but this was laid out really well. Thank you!

[@jameswhite5126]

Nice....Thank you!

[@jag1870]

Best video I've seen on MPC's and the only one that has taught me anything! Thanks for doing this. Subbed.

[@kinghrpr9131]

Entire tutorial explained in detail, MPC Headz got amazing tutorials...-SUBSCRIBED-

[@mpchead]

I am getting the hang of making tutorials. Thank you

[@morningbluesarewaste]

This is great thank you so much

[@dermotwalsh3024]

Well explained

[@paulhorsley8922]

Well explained thank you 👍

[@profitstyles1683]

It helped bro thanks

[@beatsbybutch8154]

Hey MPC Headz. Think you can do a video explaining how to program from plug in program to drum program. I am still a bit confused. At first I didn't know you need to create a new track to create a plug in. This had me a bit baffled when playing my sequences and I was hearing my drum program but when I went to the plug I would get this weird glitchy noise and couldn't figure it out for a while. Hopefully you understand what I am talking about. I think future users might need this explained. Your lessons are definitely for the new users.

[@mpchead]

Each track has it’s own program. You can use the same program in several tracks but only one program per track. If you record something with a program on a track, the midi notes that you record will always refer to the same program. After you record something on a track don’t change programs on that track. If you want to record a new instrument (drum program, plugin or another type of program) just go to a new empty track.

[@beatsbybutch8154]

Thanks.

[@flipbeats1285]

So let's say I have a sample chopped on program 1 and I recorded a pattern to track 1 but I wanted to add more using the same sample just a different pattern, how do I keep my new pattern from triggering my first?

[@markrobinson2906]

@@mpchead yo now I see exactly how to play with my beats from Xr-20 thru my one. 4:30am west Philly bout to create peace

[@paulhorsley8922]

Great video helped me a lot thank you 🙏

[@steviegrainger6020]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@Trig231]

Excellent video straight to the point.

[@Audiorial]

Back at it at a random sauce, very cool, as usual (sorry for the delay :D)

[@Vinyl_Enthusiast_818]

Yo man..thanks for sharing the knowledge. You da mufukn Man. 👐👐

[@mpchead]

✌🏼

[@dddj8660]

so dope! clearly explained, thanks a lot bro!

[@mandaladigitalstudio]

hello! nice vid! i have one question bro! can you route the click (metonome) only for the headpones jack? on order to play sequencies live and give the click only for drummer and the p.a. only the sequence?

[@mpchead]

Yes, the metronome can be routed to other outputs, like 3/4 or mono 3 or 4. Not to the headphone alone, headphone seem to be hot-wired to the the main outs 1/2. You can plug the headphones to an out and have samples audition also routed to the same out. As with everything in the mpc - there are workarounds.

[@mandaladigitalstudio]

MPC HEADZ thanks for replying! but i dont see the 3 or 4 output in this device

[@mandaladigitalstudio]

MPC HEADZ i mean the mpc touch! idk how i would route on it

[@mpchead]

What device are you using?

[@mandaladigitalstudio]

MPC HEADZ i wanna buy the mpc touch

[@Hiphophouse90]

Yo !!! I’ve being watching your videos for while and they’re quite intuitive. I notice that you live in Portugal! U sound American or Canadian . I’m from Lisbon and I’m currently live in London . I’m in love the Mpc’s I currently own the Mpc 2000xl and a Mpc 500 !! I’am a novice on these machines and your tutorials being helping me a lot !!! Peace bro keep up with the good work !👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@mpchead]

Obrigado :) sou mesmo Tuga de Viseu. Tive uma 2000xl já há bue de anos e gosto muito do som dela. Tb vivi em Londres muitos anos na zona de Brixton :) obrigado por veres os vídeos, abraço.

[@Hiphophouse90]

Yo !!! Fantástico bro , eu vive em Brixton muitos anos !! Fica bem bro .✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@Marcelo-rb4sb]

Always helpful! Is there a way to use different presets of the same plugin in other sequences?

[@marcosmejiabenjamin4167]

Great tutorial bro!!! Question?? If I have several midi instruments hooked to mpc and running the sequencer, with different proyects when I change my proyects change automatically my MIDI inside the sequence and play or I have to change every midi instrument to play my song? Thanks

[@AntonioBrandao]

Kudos for the Portuguese guitar 👌

[@Magnetic1908]

When you include mutes when converting to sequence, do the mutes stay muted or do they get erased like they were never there. Thanks for the videos.

[@mpchead]

Stay muted

[@Magnetic1908]

@@mpchead thanks

[@The_Sound_Technician]

@mpchead if I copy a drum prog to the sequence and make a new track from the sounds will it effect the previous drum program in a previous sequence?

[@Scessions]

This helpt so much and exactly what I was trying to figure out even tho it’s simple and in the manual 😏🤣😂

[@drizzdanemesis3441]

mpc headz u give perfect videos very apreciative.my production is back up because of serious family problems keep me updated I like your work.Whats the difference between Mpc v2.4 & 2.5,and sample packs.

[@mpchead]

Thanks for watching, I don't get your question! The difference between mpc versions and sample packs?

[@Daschill_]

Older video so I’m not sure if you’ll respond. But my Live 2 is on its way and I’m trying to learn beforehand. If I set it to a different track in a different sequence then could I use a different program and be alright? Felt like the end was cut off before giving a solution to that problem. Otherwise great video!

[@mpchead]

Yes you can do that

[@salix5380]

hello marlow ,, I want to do several sequences just to make variations with the filter effect on my sample for example on sequence no 2 ,, so in the order I do how ,? I go to duplicate program sample and events in sequence and I copy my sequence ,,,, if I want my sample to have an effect everywhere I just need to duplicate it in progam to apply the effect or you have to go in events in sequence, I hope to make myself understood thank you to you

[@mpchead]

You can copy the pad with the sample to another pad and apply the effect on that pad, so you can have one pad with the effect and another pad without the effect. That's one way of doing it.

[@AGBAK]

Great video as usual Champ. Can you please explain how to use multiple midi instruments on multiple tracks? For instance, when I record a midi instrument trumpet on sequence 1, track 1 and then I go to track 2 to record a bass, I get the trumpet sound again. I tried changing midi channels and programs but I continued to get negative results. Any suggestions. Thank you.

[@mpchead]

what are you working with? external gear or a software like logic? did you set the same channel on the external gear?

[@AGBAK]

Hey, What's happening @@mpchead ? Yeah, I'm working with a Roland Integra 7. I didn't set any channels on the Integra, I assumed that it is already set to default channel 1. However, I did change the event to different numbers which changed instruments but still had no results with sequencing the tracks. I'll go back and get into the midi settings on the Integra 7 and see what happens. Also, I'll check out your other videos on sequencing, regarding having the same drum program bleeding over onto the next track. I remember you mentioning that in one of your videos. Thank you for responding.

[@AGBAK]

@@mpchead I just reviewed your video, "Akai Mpc sequences and how they work - Mpc Touch / Live / X" and at around 14:44 and until the end, you kinda explained it. The situation I'm having is just like you explained with drum programs but the only difference is my issue is with midi programs. I probably just have to use one midi program per sequence. Thanks again Bruh! if I figure it out, I'll let you know what I did. Peace.

[@rodequis6014]

03:50 ok so, lets say for example: SEQ5 track 2 is a bass sound and SEQ6 same track 2 is now a piano, is this possible? Is it possible using the Sequences as a total different set of sounds? I'm thinking sequences as songs. Nice channel man!

[@TeleporterM11]

How does the insert button work?

[@passpass8778]

Sequences are the hardest thing im having trouble with. When I make my beat pattern, it wont sync correctly with the next sequence. Other than that everything else is good

[@mpchead]

you're doing something wrong. Make sure you have you're kicks on the 1 and snare on the 2 (if you don't know what I just said that means you need to learn that first)

[@ElektronicCricket]

Import a backing track in combination with the internal drums ... What's the best way ? And how to get all the songs ready on a gig ?

[@mpchead]

Good idea for a series of tutorials, I'll make some videos on this.

[@natanmandala]

Can swing be applied to each pad/part at different levels, like can the snare have a swing of plus three, and the drum be minus 3, is that possible?

[@mpchead]

yes you can apply swing to individual pads

What happens when you have loops tracks in sequence that are louder than the others in the sequence

[@mpchead]

mix the volume

@@mpchead on individual tracks?

[@jeremiahwood5988]

thank you how do you up loud your song to the internet?

[@mpchead]

distrokid

Is it better to build up drum loops in each sequence

[@mpchead]

You can't play two sequences at the same time

@@mpchead i never play two sequences i record or as in play meaning with the samples loaded into the pad so i can play them

[@n8classics175]

Is there a way to change the bpm of a sequence as it goes into the next sequence, or to make the bpm slowly, slow down over time, or speed up over time like I know you can in a daw? Or would you have to slow down or speed up the bpm by yourself, and can you record a bpm motion movement while the beat is playing or some other way?

[@erique1238]

N8 BEATS the real questions right here

[@mpchead]

There's no Bpm Automation, you'll have to do it manually.

[@carlphoenix8213]

Moving slightly on from there, whats the best way to transition seamlessly between songs, and how should they be laid out for a live gig of say a few hours please?

[@mpchead]

Well, you can convert songs to sequences as you see in the video. After that you can save a sequence. After you do that you can load several sequences into one project and jump between sequences. There are ways of preparing for live gigs, really depends what you do.

[@mooklaathegreat3662]

Anybody know if you can do Roland style, note tie, accent, slide or ratcheting on these new MPC stand alone step sequencer units ?? In other words; 303 style acid sequencing. ( I am about to buy one and can't find info on this ) thanks

[@mpchead]

I don't know what that is, can you link me to a video showing it?

[@mooklaathegreat3662]

@@mpchead kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5uWp3doopyNbbs This video shows per step ratcheting pretty clearly. This one shows what the original roland 303 and every clone or dance music bass sequencer since ( that I'm familiar with anyway..lol ) calls Slides , Accents and ties. Of coarse some of this can be done by creative editing in the piano roll, But the work flow of having it per step is a life saver. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHjLZ4CmeZyWrJI Skip to 3:30 Thanks btw

[@zargidimidi2714]

How can I change the order off the sequences?move seq 3 to seq 5 and 5 to 3. Or whatever The in the jjos pmc 1000 you have move seq

[@mpchead]

You can copy sequences or if you are in song mode just change the sequence number with the data wheel.

[@pejantanmerana5868]

@@mpchead can you select seq using pads? and mute track using pads? Can we record mute status on track? Sorry for all the question, I never use MPC before

[@mpchead]

Go to the menu and use either track mute or next sequence. Yes you can do it.

[@GV_777YT]

could any mpc expert tell me if the characteristic warmth of sound and warmth of the mpc 2000 or 3000 is also in this model of the mpc?

[@mpchead]

I had the 2000XL and it definitely has more punch that the new mpc.

[@GV_777YT]

@@mpchead Ok thank you bro, your videosa made me wanna play with this one so badly, but it costs just as much as the 2000 so i wanted to know. Thanks a lot!

[@Trig231]

I'm having a hard time transferring my tracks that's in my internal files to the software 2.3. I have a SD card but its only uploading one part of my tracks can someone please help me out. I'm trying to put my whole project up.

[@mpchead]

have you figured it out? Are you trying to export from standalone to to software?

[@Trig231]

I figure out how tranfer my beat however my tracks is going through as a sample not as an open track where u can add additional music to it. Do I have to format it to put it on the grid?

[@Trig231]

And yes to your question I'm trying to export it

[@94lik]

my drums override my sample its weird

[@mpchead]

Are they all inside the same Program? If so probably it's just a MONO POLY issue from the Program's first page top left.

[@94lik]

@@mpchead mono but won't if I take out of mono everything will start to sound chaotic?

[@foolhardby]

SANDU 2020

[@DuckAlertBeats]

Man this thing is too complicated

[@dcptracks564]

I would have like the video, but I believe you did to much in this video. I would have preferred you to stay on topic with the first beat than to change up and confuse some people. You didn't confuse me, but the potential to confuse newbies is indeed possible with this video...

[@mpchead]

I don't really agree with your view as I planned the video to be as informative as possible and not easy. I believe people have the capability to reach ahead and develop concepts with a bit of effort. But I do appreciate and understand your comment and would like to hear more as I try to better my tutorials as I go. Thank you dcp tracks

[@CatLover-g7j]

I am a little confused.....What if you have say 6 programs loaded and you are using all of them to make a beat. How would you only use one in song mode? Sorry for the lame questions...I dont understand when you say that all the tracks/sequences need to be from the same program

[@mpchead]

You can use as many programs as you like per song. Only one per track. You have 128 tracks in one sequence and 128 sequences per project. So you can have a lot of programs playing at the same time

[@shmiqqy]

Disagree, he covered everything relevant to MPC sequences in this video. I'm a newbie (I don't even have a MPCL yet) and I understood it quite well.

[@kahyyamdavis7783]

Devils n shit

[@DuckAlertBeats]

You what?