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

A video about AKAI's new FREE DAW called "MPC Beats" for Windows and MacOSX. This free DAW gives you most of the basic functionalities of the MPC Software (except you can't plug up your MPC to it, but if you own the new series Live, X, or One. The full software is free). It limits you to only 8 tracks and 2 audio tracks. It comes with quality sounds from Decap, MSX Audio, Rawcutz, F9, and more! In this video, I'll show you how to install, setup plugins, setup audio drivers, and how to make your first beat! If you have any question, please fill free to leave a comment!
download the software free here
www.akaipro.com/mpc-beats
I have sample packs, presets, and drum kits here
www.djavemcree.net/
0:00 Introduction
0:50 How to Install
3:19 Setup up Projects, VST, Audio, Preferences, etc
6:57 Programs, Sequences, Tracks
8:24 Recording, Piano roll, Shortcuts, & Time Correction
10:08 Note repeat
11:36 How to Add Tracks, Programs & Expansions
14:24 How to Use VST's
15:48 Pad Performance
17:31 Pro's and Con's
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[@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!!!

[@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!*

[@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!

[@BORN7SUPREME]

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

[@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.

[@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,,

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@pruntyportraits]

Better walkthrough than their official site! Fantastic work dude

[@SlitOnTheBeat]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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!!!😎

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@urieldeveaud]

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

[@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😃

[@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.

[@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$

[@RocknRollkat]

Excellent presentation, thank you !

[@eliasvm.]

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

[@okachobired5856]

definitely dope. Might even grab an MPC controller now

[@iliacademyforex]

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

[@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

[@jonzyzsquad]

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

[@caseycronan9217]

Thanks for this tutorial!

[@nevarcruz4852]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@ismaelcortesjr9281]

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

[@quickenthedead1026]

Thank you brother this is what I needed. thank you.

[@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!

[@DrewBlogz]

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

[@amnishubby24]

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

[@issy2768]

Insane tuturial

[@lotdproduction]

Thank you for this Ave! This was helpful 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🔥🔥🔥

[@k_watts]

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

[@timelessmusic949]

Thanks you always keep us up to date wth whats going on

[@gigzproductions808]

Yup. This video just changed my life.

[@cathywilson1273]

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

[@SMEL]

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

[@neildmonte8786]

Great tutorial 👍 very helpful

[@orlandomarinjr]

You're videos are always so good bro :)

[@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.

[@MrPiratebrain]

Thanks for your help today with my questions.

[@locutz]

first on deck ,the best free daw ever

[@AdamElteto]

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

[@ontariopick2lottotrends527]

Great teaching sir! thanks.

[@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.

[@luxe4744]

Great step by step tutorial 👏

[@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

[@alexk3242]

Thank you, Bro. Helped me a lot.

[@thewatchers9123]

Dope video, bro.

[@ZevenZora]

Awesome!

[@infinit12]

2 years later still helping noobs out! thanks.

[@LilRampage93]

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

[@garyleeheard3434]

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

[@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

[@w3rm4]

This is actually dope, thanks for the tutorial!

[@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

[@microcontrolledbot]

Thank you for this video

[@griffinfurlong]

This is a gold mine!

[@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

[@johndillon92]

Very helpful I’m trying it right now.

[@ipainthouses3084]

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

[@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 !

[@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!!!😂😂😂

[@petergenesis5809]

Great presentation! Thanks a lot! 🙂

[@teashea1]

Good video - nice production values.

[@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 :-)

[@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!

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

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

[@edrock26]

Great tutorial! Thank you.

[@nineeast8730]

Thanks for this tutorial 💯

[@a2roland]

Thank you for sharing!

[@thewatchers9123]

Great video.

[@OktopusestudioCEO]

Good help. Thanks.

[@marceloribeirosimoes8959]

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

[@krisraps]

I Started to work on FL Studio 16 years ago,. damn, how time flies

[@Skandawin78]

beautifully explained for someone to get started, thanks bro

[@guitarlab2608]

Just what I was looking for good look bruh

[@najearyb778]

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

[@MustacheVerra]

Thanks for the tutorial man.

[@Gedagnors]

Thank you for great video!!!

[@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!

[@HeiderSati]

Great Tutorial, thank you very much for making it mate, cheers!

[@theartoflivingoutloud888]

I’m learning as we speak.

[@benderrodriguez7303]

Dope video, thanks for the info my bro

[@rikisul]

Thank you for the video I’m a beginner step-by-step easy does it I appreciate it

[@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.

[@user-jl2te1tt5z]

@@AveMcree you the truth champ.

[@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

[@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.

[@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