AKAI MPC ONE - How To Make Your First Beat

[@AveMcree]

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[@purposeinabundance6063]

Yo I am Green as hell to beat making. I love listen to music and beats and I want to try and make them at my old age😂. I literally just bought the mpc 1 retro and I’m waiting for it to come. I bought it after listening to your review on the mpc retro. Man I have like a gazillion questions to ask you. Do you have an IG so I can ask you a few questions on how to start this? I also just bought FL studio. Will it work in there? How do you hear music from this? Is there speakers connected

[@takeonparis]

It took me TWO DAYS to watch this video. I would watch it... pause it... try to do what you did... start watching again... PAUSE IT... two days of that. I got my MPC One two days ago. Now I can safely say I understand everything you mentioned in this video. So big-ups for THAT. And congrats on the 2.3k likes... That's a LOT of likes! :D

[@AveMcree]

well thanks for watching!

[@roshaungoolsby4554]

What do you think of it? I'm trying to buy one myself cause I'm trying to get into producing and how much did you pay for it? I've been seeing them for about $799

[@takeonparis]

@@roshaungoolsby4554 Yeah the price has been going UP. I got mine for 699. Anyway... I absolutely LOVE IT. I think the things that it has over the Live and Live II (extra buttons, smaller form factor) outweigh the lack of internal HD and wifi/bluetooth. I was looking for something to accompany my Novation Circuit. Well this has pretty much REPLACED my Novation Circuit. And it ALMOST replaced Ableton. I was getting ready to sell my Push 2 before I realized what a pain mixing and mastering are on any MPC. Don't get me wrong: You can create an entire song effortlessly on the MPC One. Faster and easier than you could probably make a song anywhere else. And I mean even a COMPLICATED song. But then when it comes to doing things like fading in and out an really working with that completed song and making it "Radio Ready"... You'll still need to whip out the laptop. Or maybe I just haven't figured out a way to do that on the One yet. Suffice to say... I wish I'd had something like this YEARS ago.

[@dashradio1]

yes I did the same thing... coming from the mpc studio the lay out is very different.

[@markk937]

Its actually the only F tut I can understand on KZbin. So many F retards with F fancy editing and s...t but you can't understand s...t also.

[@joesmitch8639]

for anyone wondering/// this is the best tutorial for the mpc one currently on youtube

[@christophergeorge3034]

I’ve watched this video 20 times. It’s like sport center no matter how many times I watch it I see something I missed

[@officialhb4794]

Can you check out my recent beat I uploaded on my channel and tell me what you think. I appreciate it

[@MrFuzzylojik]

I bought my MPC One a couple weeks ago. I'm totally new to beat making with a legit sampler. Other tutorials have been overly technical and use lingo I don't understand. You break this down simply and easily. I really appreciate your teaching style. Thanks much.

[@swishyfish325]

How are you finding your Mpc one?

[@ToRFlow]

@@swishyfish325 he probably just looks in the last place he remembers leaving it ;)

[@prodbygreekgenius]

@@ToRFlow underrated joke my friend

[@steroidsR4losers]

With his eyes.

[@kennybell1863]

you literally just broke down the wall between me and this thing in 30 mins. appreciate you !!!!

[@dozerblade]

Thank you for being so precise, I'm 66 yrs and I need it nice and steady so it goes in my brain. Had the machine 2 days started printing the manual only done 100 pages and the new inks have nearly gone, 290 pages left, I don't think I can afford that, so this is brilliant. I have subscribed, thanks again.

[@dj_spivey_radio]

You're a Great Teacher My Friend... Thank You!!!

[@AveMcree]

my pleasure

[@howardanderson3061]

I agree, some people can communicate info such that others get it. Ave has that talent for sure

[@howardanderson3061]

I just got the MPC One, I really like your style and your ability to communicate info so it's very clear and simple to understand. Thanks

[@mikepawlyk5180]

By far the best tutorial I've seen on here. You've helped an ancient MPC user quickly and simply catch up with the new technology!

[@mindset2507]

I always wanted to make beats and finally got my self a mpc and I had no clue how to use it until I ran into this video. Thank you X100000 🙏🙌😁

[@jb__7]

I’m currently hyping my self up to buy an mpc one but I was afraid it was gonna be to advanced for me but after seeing this I’m getting one today 💯 thank you

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

I got mine a few days ago, and one of the things I have noticed, about MPC instructional videos, is that, depending on how old they are, they represent some information, that is no longer correct, as of the latest firmware/operating system updates. Where I notice this most, is that because they changed where to find some things. Many items, are no longer stored on the local drive, and are instead, stored on external drive/memory card slot. What I need before I even make my first beat, is to figure that out, and get some pointers, on how best to organize files, folders, plugins, on my SD card. And how the file system works, as of the latest software update. Thanks for the great instructions, best wishes for your continued success.

[@AtlasCompleXtheProd]

This Thursday is my first payday at my new job, and I'm about to buy my first MPC. I've been watching a few videos by different guys today that were very helpful and i'm just like cool, lots of info on how to make music, just gotta translate it to my genre. But i just stumbled on this video and as soon as it started playing and he started talking, i was like "that's the guy! That's the guy i'm looking for!" This is after searching for literally a couple of years now trying to find ONE beat-making tutorial on how people made hip hop before 2016-17. Can't really express how happy i feel, but Mr Ave Mcree, you have a new follower

[@FCTHETRUTH]

I appreciate u sticking with the mpc vids!!! Keeps me inspired bro!

[@AveMcree]

lol I'm not going no where. The MPC is how I started and it will be how I finish.

[@JaySain69]

Have you ever tried Fl studio

[@clarkflavor]

@@JaySain69 have you ever tried Renoise? 💩

[@JaySain69]

Clark Flavor they sure don’t reply back do they, I was wanting to know if the 2 were compatible

[@FCTHETRUTH]

Jay Sain69 you can use mpc studio as an plugin inside logic pro x im pretty sure u can do the same with fl studio

[@RhymePractice]

MPC Pad Loop function Main page Track 01>Transpose set to 1. Program 001>Warp samples> Global tab>note on. Samples tab>pad loop on. For different drum loops, include them in the same mute group to alternate back and forth.

[@Fairlight2cx]

Just got mine today, and this was a great jump-off place for getting into it without reading the manual for a few hours. This thing is obviously deeper than I even thought it was, and I did research going into it. DAW in a box, basically, which is impressive for $700 and with the build quality it boasts. Ironically, I got mine just so I'd have *some* sort of percussion while playing with my Roland System 8, because every time I have it out, I wish I had some percussion to work against. I think it may become more than that, despite me having four full DAWs. Same with my basses and guitars...should be an awesome, "I don't have to mess with a mouse," type of tool...but with the ability to go as deep as I want. Thanks for the video!

[@JeffStrange]

Dude! You are the first cat to explain this thoroughly without goofy ass jokes, a dry personality, or an accent that makes me lose focus on the lesson. I’m getting it now! 2nd time watching until the end! Thank you so much! I subscribed!

[@TodaySatan]

This is a great video to get right into the MPC One. I've seen many videos and spun my wheels trying to grasp the concept, but this tutorial really nails it. The sky's the limit, but this is a great way to jump off!

[@matthewmollohan319]

I’ve had the MPC One now for a week and I was glad to hear at the the end of your video that the fact I was beating my head against a wall starting out wasn’t uncommon. Thanks for your video you taught more in 30 minutes than I had learnt in a week on my own.

[@scotthannah89]

I just wanna say thank you man! I got an mpc one with no music experience but you video made this easy to learn! Been having a lot of fun playing around with this thing!

[@s3nd3r]

Just ordered one. Gonna be re-watching this a few times. Good stuff here.

[@valerietayfun3006]

in the past , i had fl studio, but when i bought the mpc 500. i wasreally feeling the beat.. instant touch to your drums.no latency and a groove man

[@t-money95]

I'm a new subscriber and want to thank you and my homes who pointed me in your direction for teaching me

[@Dubious_Dubs]

This is great, clear, concise, yet in depth. Much appreciated :)

[@IanJamesBeats]

Been coming back to this video for a week now. Thanks for this!

[@dictabeat]

I bought the akai live 2. Ended up watching this video as a tutorial cos the other tutorials make no sense. Thanks for making things understandable for complete beginners.

[@wilsonsmith7302]

Such a good teacher.....thanks man. This helped me allot

[@therealpipert]

I tried watching a lot of videos trying to learn but you definitely broke it down step by step and you showed the Mpc the whole time ,Thank you very much!!!!!! now I know a whole lot more

[@juananglero66]

I just bought two days a go an MPC ONE and is the 1rst time i got and see one, so i was really lost when i first tried it. Now im still having trouble learning how to use it but with this video i feel that im really learning. Thanks for all the help you gave to me and to a lot of people that are learning as me. Blessings. 🙏

[@acetre4421]

I’ve watched a lot of videos on making a beat on my MPC One and they were too technical and went too fast, your approach to teaching this is remarkable! Thank you! I get it now!!! Big ups to you bro!!!!

[@tapsoundmedia1546]

Made my first beat in MPC ONE because of this video! Thanks for the breakdown!!!

[@thekindacooldad]

First video I’ve watched on these things where I felt like I could actually make music I’d want to listen to. Thank you for that!

[@andrewnichols2754]

Seriously the best tutorial I've found on the MPC One.

[@Metamophisis]

Great 👍🏼 video man! I been on my Mpc 2000xl for years. I ordered this unit it came yesterday.

[@gregl4777]

I can not thank you enough! I have an mpc and I haven't really dived into it yet. I was hoping to go through the manual and read and learn as I go but I like to play with stuff and do it myself but this tutorial gave me a crash course of all the basics and it saves me some time on reading! I am a busy man these days and I just want to create I definitely will dive into your videos if you have more.

[@chaddy204]

I just purchased a mpc one + and am totally new beginner im definitely thankful for this video u explained well ill be checking back

[@rockhead11]

Man, thank you for making these tutorials. So many other “tutorials” I’ve watched skip so many important steps that they’re not helping MPC One users at all. I really appreciate you taking the time to teach a lot of MPC owners. Subscribed!

[@jamierosino3762]

You are a REAL dude for many of your videos but this is above and beyond brother. This will come in really handy for those making the switch from DAWs like fl, logic and so forth

[@prod.bycbrown6673]

Great video, I’m looking to pick one up for Christmas. I’ll be tuning into all of your mpc one tutorials.

[@blind2heart]

I JUST got my One yesterday! I can't wait to lay down some beats. Great Tutorial btw!

[@jonnyhead]

Excellent video thanks, just a simple workflow and normal explanation👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@miguelasanchezdelaparte9519]

It is really worth purchasing...I was an ableton Live user , got an Mpc One a couple of days before lockdown and soon , thanks to tutorials like this, got the hang of it...it's a question of tíme, but it's a pretty powerful beast...and it sounds great !

[@phabeondominguez5971]

What you mean question of time?

[@BlackMayne]

Phabeon Dominguez probably the the me spent learning to use that thang. It’s very convoluted

[@phabeondominguez5971]

@@BlackMayne ahhh gotcha, was afraid of that.. rocking the Mpc1000 from like 2005 and was looking to upgrade cuz menus drive me nutso wit how convalated it can be. Sounds like Mpc One ain't too much different tho...

[@dashradio1]

I just want to say thank you for the information coming from the mpc studio, it set up way difference, from what I am use to. you information was on point for me got me up and running, will watch the rest of the video so I can get more information, thanks again and keep them coming

[@tonydavid9953]

Only 7 mins into your tutorial and i subscribed and you convinced me to purchase the MPC One .

[@JoshuaKerekes]

Great tutorial! Got 2 beats already going strong. This machine is amazing. Thank you!

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

This is the best video I’ve found so far explaining how to load up sounds into the different tracks of a sequence and start recording stuff… Everyone else seems to get side tracked trying to deep dive explaining every little thing you can possibly edit in every mode on every screen.

[@timmartin7688]

Great video on Basic instruction and I'm seriously considering purchashing the MPC One! thanks I'm also a subscriber now Bro!

[@richcolour]

Fantastic guide, pace was just right, all the essential knowledge in there. Nice one!

[@indecentseas-]

been watching for you for a hot minute. i think you earned my sub. thanks for sharing. Bless Up!!

[@yiannismoisiadis8384]

Very comprehensive tutorial. Thanks !

[@iloveallvideos]

just dropped on a new MPC one, glad to be part of this journey, lez make beeeeeeettsss

[@mateythegreat1399]

You are a blessing to the music community Best regards from UK Stay safe and well

[@onetransmission]

Great tutorial man, definitely appreciate you taking the time to walk through the process.

[@WesBeats87]

Can’t wait to get home and play on my Mpc! Just got it and loving it.

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Excellent tutorial. Best one on KZbin. I’ve subbed.

[@kydkhert5137]

Very informative thanks king

[@dejaycease3722]

Appreciate you bro. Nice informative video!

[@cresshead]

Got my mpc one yesterday, this video is excellent.. thank you for helping us new users get upto speed fast.

[@therealpipert]

also glad when you broke down the plus sign for drum program because I could understand why high notes would change when I changed the track !!! Thank You

[@jamessheares8235]

MAN THANK YOU MATHEW AND AVE MCREE. YOU SAVED THE DAY

[@timstrel1]

Your videos are very helpful my man.

[@tahfitandstrong3520]

Thanks fam! This helps so much. I appreciate you taking the time to make this vid bruh!

[@TheColdSoulz]

Very helpful 👍 great job and thanks alot

[@ziyiyee2150]

This is really helpful! Thank you Sir!!

[@hyperion2502]

I'm gonna buy an mpc one in a few days. This video will be my first guide. Edit: mpc ready on the desk. Your video is more than usefull. Many thanks.

[@Scessions]

Dope this helpt me to start so I can fly!! Thank you!! And that beat was straight lol!!!

[@notsure1678]

Great video. Thank you for the tips. Just got mine today and now the learning is in full gear.

[@Syntox]

Just got this baby girl in the mail today and I never would have made it out of the parking lot without this video. THANK YOU Brother!

[@walkby9182]

Just got my mpc one yesterday..your video help alot bruh

[@TR-nk3jf]

Best MPC One tutorial on YT. Well done sir.

[@xpressolearning]

Thank you for making the video.....

[@greezythumb]

Bro, you by far have done the best job of creating easy to understand tutorial for any novice.

[@imajin516]

“Let’s record a bad drum line!” Lol seriously helpful video! Thanks for taking the time.

[@Mofokilla]

A thank you so much. I been in the house about to toss the mpc one due to not being able to line up the drums. I learned it in 10mins with this video. Long way to go but great start. Subscribing now.

[@Mr420thatguy]

Just got in the MPC game with the One a few months ago , was looking for tutorials and Now you got me locked in Like Teacher to Student 💯🫡 Thanks for the info and the Sequence 🤞🏽🤞🏽🔥🔥💯

[@beatrocka5]

Really nice. I'm an MPC 1000 user, but I'm (finally) gonna upgrade to either the MPC One, the MPC Live, or the MPC Live II. Great vid instructions.

[@bossmans_offie]

Same here, been using the 1000 for 6 years scared to take the plunge but the one looks unreal

[@beatrocka5]

@@bossmans_offie Recently got the "Live II", and it's absolutely amazing. It functions like a DAW, vocals or instruments may be recorded into it. Whenever I attempted that in the past with the 1000, I'd have to break up the recording into pieces. No need with the new operating system. You won't regret your purchase.

[@mcarthurheath1111]

Best tutorial I've seen thus far. The translation was superb from familiar terms like quantize to time correction. The overdub feature discussed was an important one. Thanks my G!

[@cray56]

Just bought an MPC One first Akai sampler since the S1100 and 3200xl from back in the day. Thanks for all your time Ave

[@chillwillmuzik7114]

Thank you for this video

[@unboughtunbossed1841]

Bro you made that look so easy and made a 🔥 beat at the sametime..dope!

[@jermainetucker6001]

Thx. Appreciate the tutorial. 👍

[@bembeleee]

You sir are golden ! Thank you for this helped me a lot . Subscribed .

[@camaroman19691969]

Words can't explain, thanks my brother.

[@BevisFriend2010]

Fantastic Demo, thanks very much, it's seriously appreciated.

[@midwichyouthclub]

Really helpful video thanks. Lovely piece of music you came up with. All the best from Worcester UK.

[@allcaps2973]

I think you make good videos on this thank you for help[ing me out I just got my Mpc and its been amazing

[@alzepop]

Just got the MPC one and this was the most useful video out there. Thanks a lot !

[@KdubTraX]

thanks for this video bro, great help for new mpc owners!

[@lawrencejones2677]

Man u are awesome 100% informative its like you made the machine You're self thank you very much and thank God for you

[@cadethatdude85]

Thank you for taking the time brother...really helped me get comfortable and to work!

[@adamcole7]

Thank you SO MUCH for these videos!!🙏🙏 As a complete noob with ALL hardware, the MPC ONE in particular, you have made it VERY accessible and understandable that its almost INTUITIVE to me! Not only do you explain HOW to do things, you EXPLAIN WHY you do them the way that YOU DO and, conversely, why not SOME OTHER way. Again, THANK YOU and KEEP MAKING THESE!!!

[@yetcop]

Ave Mcree thanks for this amazing tutorial bro.

[@PaulLeBlanc4u]

MPC One coming next week... so this was a big help Ave. Nicely done too - new sub 🙂 Look forward to watching your other videos. 🙏 God bless.

[@wadehunter8113]

Mine should be arriving tomorrow after ordering it two months ago. Your videos are going to be a huge help.

[@markvaillant4140]

Thank you very much, i know how long it takes to learn and go faster to make beats, i've learned more with you, i have understood the work flow of the MPC, thanks for your tips and tricks.

[@benyibez6757]

I’m on my way home with the mpc one!!! Can’t wait to unbox it and palayyy

[@brianosters5791]

Nice video man. Total MPC beginner here and this helped a lot. Thanks!

[@MattGreerMusic]

Thanks for this video. Helpful to get my head around the new screen-based approach. I'm good to go on my old MPCs but just ordered the MPC One and I'm a little intimidated by this new workflow. This helps a lot.

[@AveMcree]

My pleasure! It's not difficult to learn. Matter of fact, all of the old features from past MPC are present here. Except you have more options now.

[@MattGreerMusic]

@@AveMcree That's what it is seeming like. I'm getting excited. Other question, is there a reason to keep my 500 and/or my 2500 after this arrives? I tend to hoard gear but IDK it might be getting kind of ridic in here.

[@prettyfacegoddess4172]

Besttttt video ever RESPECT MYG. Thanks sooo much , best teacher , love do dat

[@cherenzo7123]

Hey bro really appreciate this video,it helped me alot because I’m new to the whole Akai system 😅..I have a mpc one plus …so while watching this video and following you I got stopped at key groups mainly because my wave files wasn’t playing (track 3)…as soon as I figure that part out then I will continue with vid..