MPC Beats - How To Chop Samples With Free DAW Software

[@AveMcree]

Hey guys, If I missed anything in the video. Please fill free to correct me here so others can see it... You guys are incredible! Thanks again

[@BRUTHAWAR]

I like your vibe bro. You seem like a good brotha! Blessings!

[@BRUTHAWAR]

Does this program have a pitch detector like FL studios?

[@AveMcree]

@@BRUTHAWAR you mean like auto-tune? No but there is a pitch shifter plugin.

[@BRUTHAWAR]

@@AveMcree No. I mean like a way to detct the pitch (notes) of a sample . FL studio & logic have different versions of that.

[@BRUTHAWAR]

I hope MPC Beats sponsors you! That would be dope right?

[@thenumbdave]

well, I'm two minutes in and that "midi enable" info is worth the price of entry already. nice one, thanks! edit: this video told me exactly what I need to know

[@joelmartins7794]

So you had to ENABLE it! Damn spent way too many hours trying to figure out why i couldn’t use the pads to chop the samples like the guy did in the official Akai MPC Beats tutorial. Thnks!

[@zenzanahoria1739]

I got a MPK mini yesterday and your videos have been a HUGE help, never made any music in my life but needed a lockdown hobby and it's something I've always wanted to try. Spent today following along with this video and got it all working, many thanks!

[@seekin8516]

Just stumbled on on this video and now feel like a kid in a candy store. I feel like this is what I've been looking for! Well instructed and engaging! Thank You!

[@blacklegacyassets]

Down loaded yesterday, it sounds amazing and it's dope it's free.

[@DJFernandoG]

Does MPC Beats support MP3 or only wav?

[@grinderthashiner8265]

@@DJFernandoG It supports both.

[@LarrickOwnz]

Yo i downloaded this DAW and haven’t decided to use it till i ran into your channel. Now i been using for a day and made like 3 beats on it. Dope ass DAW right here man! Good video too! 💯

[@FortifiedMindzTV]

Thanks for posting the video. I have been lost with upgrading my studio. When I got the MPK mini I was searching for software that was compatible, then I found MPC beats and loved the setup but couldn't figure out how to sample. You saved me so much time!

[@jaasesway269]

This was an awesome tutorial! I just got a new Akai MPK Pro and you covered so much in so little time, very clearly and step by step. I literally searched for any video that could get me started and couldn't find anything this comprehensive. Also this is an older video and is still relevant. Akai should send you a professional teacher's check! I instantly subscribed to your channel. Thank You!

[@blaqlocust]

Cuddos on this, I didn't even realize Akai came out with a free DAW until I saw your channel.😃👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@DriftDweller]

Really help me get through the forest of unfamiliarity with this. Gave me alot of confidence. Thanks alot! 👍🔥

[@johnjones6646]

THANk YOU.. I got my mpk about 4months and didnt reall under stand how to use it effectively. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@puchomorales2668]

When i got my mpk mini didn't know where to start totally lost!! Still trying and learning but ur video's has helped me quite a bit thanks homie

[@brasseyebaby]

Great video. I am just learning MPC Beats but your video was very easy to understand and follow! Great teaching.

[@timmerkerson9741]

Thanks for the video. I realize that I need to update my software. I will be watching this video again.

[@Res0313]

I am a mad at Akai, I have spent money upgrading the software with mpc studio and now they're giving it away and rebranding the studio as MPC beats!!°°

[@AveMcree]

Then you did no reading about the beats software at all. MPC beats has a limit of 8 tracks. While the MPC software has a limit of 128 tracks!

[@Res0313]

@@AveMcree No I'm fully aware of the track limitation with the two software's...lol I just hate that it looks the same at the studio ..

[@ipainthouses3084]

Man this is something i always wanted to do, got my mini mk3 few days ago. I wanted to hire a teacher to teach me software but you and some others here realy giving game , much thanks from the netherlands, i just subbed to you

[@gremmy_k]

Awesome! Helped me learn to use my second hand MPK mini ll.

[@josephamzallag374]

Litteraly all I've been looking for in the last couple days.. Goated

[@222main8]

This series has been more helpful than the videos from Akai...They need to pay you!!! Thank you!!

[@MrWiley3]

Everything you do helps and your a valued member of this MPC community. Especially to us don't knows. Thank you and I'll see you on the neXt

[@onstr]

Just got an Akai Mini. Love it, but it's my first piece of gear at all, and your videos are so informative and in depth, I don't feel quite so in over my head. Thank you for taking the time to help.

[@brianm4031]

My mans got the Super Mario World warp pipe sound in the beat! Just stumbled across your channel after getiting my first controller and your content is fantastic, thank you for posting so people like me have a place to turn for tips and tricks!

[@conorshipsey5108]

People hating on a FREE DAW is so stupid.. if you don't fuck with it, don't use it.. It's free, Akai don't owe yall shit, so don't use it and stop complaing... Be grateful that we've been given such a powerful tool for free... Respect to Akai honestly, they could've easily marketed this as a competitor to maschine or serato sample, and charged anywhere from like 150 to 50 for it, and people would've bought given their reputation and brand appeal

[@rayr268]

Damn man, this is good. Brings new life to my Akai mpk 61 pads

[@goingglobalmusicgroup2555]

Awesome I just added the mini for mobile production today. Just getting use to the software but now I can maneuver and make beats effortlessly thanks.

[@JimmyFlame]

MPC Beats is my jam!!! Love your vids.

[@billjon2732]

I just got blacked out edition akai mpk mini 2 a couple days ago and I love that thing lol

[@YAYYEE]

Thanks for telling the community about this free software. I started on The mpc 2000xl back in day and its like I’m learning it all over again after using other Daw based programs for years

[@makaras]

Wish I'd know about this video before I did things the long way round by myself 😳 - will watch it again and follow your steps. Thanks from London, England!

[@mr.ythemystery4147]

your a boss mate i did not make music in 15 years got the mpk mini watched this clip and made a banger thanks mate your the donnnnnn

[@puchomorales2668]

Also have watching other videos from others but cant get it but yours are easier to follow thank keep helping me if i blow up some day ill remember you😁😁👍

[@fallbakjonez1348]

I started a month ago I find your videos most helpful so far. Thanks

[@robertparenton7470]

Thank You! Your videos are highly valuable and you are an excellent instructor. I own an MPC X and bought it from Sweetwater. The beats and warping are valuable to me. Please keep expanding those techniques. Do you post your finished tracks on Spotify?

[@joneswebs]

Great video. Explains a lot. A complex workflow if your used to a linear model.

[@vazfinestdjchozin1599]

Love your work. You really are one of the best teachers on youtube man.

[@jhonnylawrence4802]

@ the 8 min section, I believe you can go to program editor after you chop the samples, choose all and time warp the samples in one go.

[@amaeyagarwal2893]

You are an awesome teacher.....can you please make a tutorial series for those guys who dont have any midi device .......

[@JMV422]

This was the most taught-full, well thought-out video I ever saw on this beast of technology. Thanks bro!

[@TABLAGURUKUL]

hey, thanks a ton for this one, may be continuing this if we can know how to record samples, layer them, editing them like using lfo (if there is one) or effects and then mapping to the pads or keys, also how to just save them as samples to use in other programes. waiting for others response and ur next video on this , see you.

[@KainThaBrain]

Oh and I gotta give it you Ave, the beats that you be making while your giving tutorials and overviews about software and hardware be dope.

[@tapsoundmedia1546]

Im new to MPC software and this helps in every way thanks for the video. Can you do a video on how to tune an 808?

[@Beatsbynysom]

Yo the MPC studio Black has been SUPER FUCKING ANNOYING to not only learn, but install. Your videos have helped me tremendously! Thank you bro! Liked and subscribed!

[@umanoid1523]

This has to be one of the most user unfriendly program I’ve played with in a long time. It’s easy for you since you’ve been using it for a while. So convoluted in the way you need to do things. It’s very deep and I’m still amazed this is a free program.this does work as a VST in your daw so I’m trying to figure out how to use this so I can write beats with it in Ableton. Been playing with it the past few days and it hurts my head trying to figure out simple ish.like midi mapping. My new novation launchkey pro 3 keyboard doesn’t auto map and there isn’t a setup in the preferences.argh.

[@AveMcree]

umanoid I literally started using the software this week when everyone else got it. Your keyboard does map to it . Follow the directions in this video but instead of clicking “enable” hit “learn” instead.

[@umanoid1523]

Ave Mcree thanks. I’ve done that. Still doesn’t map. I’m pretty good at figuring stuff out but this one is a head scratcher. I’ve tried different novation presets and the keys and pads work fine. I was trying to make use of the knobs and use them for some of the macro functions. I’ve tried adding mapping to the presets as well as starting a new map. It’s not mapping. I might need to try making a custom knob controller setting in Novation.Since you do so many product reviews and you seem to use a LOT of software I thought you might know the AKai world. Ive looked through the manual too and learn should work. Im going to keep digging. I’ll get to the bottom of this eventually.

[@AveMcree]

@@umanoid1523 I'll investigate it today and see if I can find a solution

[@umanoid1523]

@@AveMcree Thanks. I went back in and found the problem. in preferences under Midi and Sync i didnt have the option of control turned on. The preset was mapped all wrong since it was for another version of the novation. Have the transport working now. Next will be knobs. They don't mention this at all in the manual either. Thanks again for everything. I had a feeling it was just something dumb like this.

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

@@umanoid1523 Hey dude, have you watched any of our Official Akai MPCBeats Tutorials? You might find the full 35 Min Making a LoFi Beat Masterclass really useful. I've also created a new MPCBeats Official Facebook Group. Please come and join so I can help you out.

[@rammys]

Decided to give it a look after seeing you talk about it. Damn. Thanks Ave. MPC can export to an Ableton set. And it actually works! I love this!!!!!

[@l0str3k]

Loved this video!!! You got a new subscriber!

[@rolandboss9045]

Looks similar to presonus impact and sample XT. Great video.👌🏿

[@KainThaBrain]

If Akai would of came out with this back when I was using FruityLoops heavy, I probably wouldn’t of drifted to using Maschine as my tool of choice as quick as I did. But then again, I was going through the phase of not wanting to use mouses and trackpads to make beats anymore. So I copped the Maschine MK2 that month it was released and haven’t made a beat on FL ever since.

[@ianh3307]

Thats crazy shit bro im a long time FL user and im doing the exact same just waiting on my mk2 in the mail lol

[@KainThaBrain]

Ian H I’m pretty sure you’ll like the Maschine once you get used to using it. You’ll find yourself focusing more on using the hardware rather than looking at the computer/laptop screen until you wanna add a plugin or vst.

[@rubberduky1829]

That pad enable trick was sick.... I use a Novation MK3 and works great but I was having the same problem. TANK's alot.. :)

[@amnishubby24]

Love the videos!!!!!!!!!! Your tutorials are amazing I just got my akai mk3 two days ago looking forward to ti.

[@jonathanclarkin8844]

That was the best MPC vid I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Thank you

[@locethebadguy5074]

I truly appreciate the information you provide on your channel. It has helped me tremendously!! Only been at this for a short time but this chanel has helped me progress to the point i feel confident in the direction im headed! Thank you and Salute!!

[@BigMikeintheHOOD1012]

Ave!!! I WAS bewildered by my midi not linking up! thank you

[@ernestocruz11]

Sooo that's how you sync the pads !!!!! Thanks!!!!!!

[@MitchTodd]

Awesome tutorial! Best I’ve seen for MPC Beats.

[@kbap2381]

Thanks alot for this video I was lost and ready to give up but now I'm back on track great 👍video and dope beat.

[@sparkzmentalz2]

Dope informative vid tutorial.

[@jean-marcdecanter7719]

Thank you ! I ve learned a lot with your video ! Congratulations from France.

[@mikega1252]

Your demos are excellent. I have learned a great deal rom you. Please keep up the good work.

[@tiffanyanthony]

Hey I just saw my Dr Groove drumbox in your opening. Yeah! Love the hat. 👍 Thanks for another fantastic vid. Hoping to get in and play with the program today.

[@youngTAGZ]

I need more vids on mpc beats I love this software with fl studio

[@beatprocess]

that sample is fire!!!!

[@JayEP86]

You are saving my life with this video

[@AveMcree]

my pleasure

[@SeekTruthinLight]

I'm glad you got into it... your good at it... even sharing..

[@xzaviaralvinar9581]

Thanks for showing me that “enable” feature. I’m glad I wasn’t the only one lost 😂🤣

[@griffinfurlong]

This is an awesome video, thank you!

[@jberges]

Thank you for this. The only part I’m having trouble on is finding a good sample.

[@herpallday1284]

Samples are all around bro

[@mariquita420]

nice to meet ya with your crazy eyes, lol im Ave MArixz. your video was everything I was trying to learn in one sit down, your A G Pimpin ha!

[@WONDERMALT]

Thanks for the recent vids! I learned a lot!

[@stxney777]

WATCHU MEAN, the Hat is clean bro.

[@meezydamost1]

this was a great help ty very much

[@PB72UK]

Nice video learned alot 🤘😎

[@forsale313]

OOOOOWWWEEEEE, and it'$ freee, thanks homie. You gave me enough to get started.... And I already have a mini on deck!!!!!

[@SinnizterHouseMusic]

My brotha thank you for this video because I’m studying on how to sample and you broke this down nicely I didn’t do sampling before because would get aggravated with it but not I looking to learn it more and I just subscribe to your channel so I’m new I’m trying to get better with my production

[@ed2win37]

Genius. I'll get there. You're such an inspiration. Thanks bro.

[@youngTAGZ]

Mixing in it

[@kxshofficial3588]

Thank you bro dropped a lot of gems in this video 🙏🏽

[@killuminatimaccabee811]

That beat you made is bumping out the frame, fam. You 🔥

[@Anthony-oh6sl]

You solved my issue as soon as your video started I couldn’t find the other tools oh ok advanced, check

[@MustacheVerra]

Thanks for the video.

[@TonyMFTBag]

brooooo you just taught me a whole new ball game with sampling you have any more videos for newbies like me im willing to learn and thanks again and i like and subscribe too

[@twong1992]

I love your 🎥 Mcree but you forgot one of the most important thing to me and that is labeling your tracks i no this was a how to sample 🎥 but as you were going through the tracks i just thought it was important that you remind the viewers to all way label there tracks because that can save on a lot of time instead of going back though the tracks to find out what is what but like all ways love your 🎥 and stay giving us this great content homie

[@putoiiiii92]

Great help man thank you

[@usernamedenied1881]

HELLLLLLLL ... praise Jesus ... midi learn is what I've been fricking dicking looking forrrrrr. Why the hell doesn't Akai 'academy' mention this before anything else? I nearly sent my new mkp mini back. Bro, I'm gonna do this 'midi learn' thing asap!

[@MrThematrix1]

Hey my brother , I really appreciate you and all that you do ! Great video !

[@TheRealCalijokes01]

Wow I think that’s what I been trying figure out how to sync pads with plugin pads

[@franklanse]

Yo I got the MPK thru your Link. I was using my Maschine Studio before. This is the Perfect Addition for What i need rite now.

[@jimbosparadise]

Super helpful. Thanks Ave!!

[@HeyForty]

Learning so much from your videos, thank you 🙏🏽

[@TanyaOwens]

If you have MPC Essentials it will load those expansions too Same if you have MPC 2.8 - but if you have the full software, there is no need to have Beats

[@MrVikingboi]

Great video!

[@vincentbaillargeon9139]

Great channel thank you

[@straightedge_eli2062]

Great help!

[@Gymae]

Thanx brotha'!! Bigg upz!!

[@luisfarias134]

Can you cover making a sound an instrument? The time stretching on here is awesome !

[@tipseyhustle]

Great content very helpful - Just getting started with this.

[@CoffeeWithTheWilsons]

awesome video bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DJ_Racing27]

Thanks a million G

[@Phrozen716]

How Do layer drum sounds... And add FX.. And Copy Midi info to a Blank track so you can assign another instrument to follow your first performance... Example Phatt baselines

[@hyyiq]

ythank you good sir ill be sure to shout you out once i make it