28 MPC Tips You Didn't Know You Needed

[@manatee_flips6811]

Template, build your own template and start a track with your favorite sounds, no need to label every time. Marco Polo expansions are a great investment, EAski drums are always finding their way into my beats!

[@tdog1218]

Awesome video ,I’ve been following this channel since I bought my mpc in the covid days ,I can always refer back to the catalogue of videos for inspiration and education .Thank you for keeping this channel rolling through all life’s challenges Ave McRee .

[@TUFFSTUFFProduction]

Great info!!! Thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@NodinVFX]

yoo you cooked og thank you for the tips ❤

[@MusicianParadise]

This video is packed with valuable MPC tips from start to finish!

[@razonace8895]

You can drag and drop from host/ controller mode on the MPC ONE original. I do it all the time .

[@slimmkeys]

I was just about to say exactly what you said, when the unit first dropped it didnt have the capability, people claimed it was because it was a lower tiered unit compared to the other akai models. But after one of the millions of updates, they fixed it.

[@jabbarindabenz]

And the key 61

[@toomuchtobmac]

After years of using the MPC I still dont name my tracks like a knucklehead. Im just fortunate that I usually remember what's what. This is actually a VERY useful tip!!

[@toomuchtobmac]

@docwhammo you'll get used to it. It'll become 2nd nature once you do. And there's always multiple ways to do every single thing which is what I like. No 2 MPC users do things the same way.

[@charlesmosley8378]

Track explode saves a lot of time. I can just go back in and name them. Makes track muting so much easier of the individual drum sounds

[@Arpmode]

I appreciate your work! Really great tips and it goes into the details. Thanks Ave! I’m in the process of buying my first MPC and this helps me to find out the differences in workflow and capabilities of the gear. I’m between key 37, key 61 and MPC one plus. With the key 61 I would get much more plugins so the higher price is justified. BUT it takes more space and I really like the SD card slot of the other models. So, a really hard decision🥹

[@DorvilMG]

Thank you for explaining the shift format function. I just got the Key 61 and didn't know how to format my drives .

[@yvesdropBeats]

Always helpful. I played your MPC live 2 for beginners when I first purchased my live 2. I still replay it from time to time to pick up new tips. Dope beat too. Thanks for sharing.

[@Avesta.]

Great video! 1 thing I did want to chime in on, you CAN host the SD card to your computer from the Key37, only caveat is you MUST open the MPC Software on the Mac/PC (Mac in my case) so it recognizes the MPC. Once the MPC itself goes back to the main screen you'll see your SD card pop up as a drive on the computer so you can drag and drop stuff in and out of it. As soon as you close the program or hit Standalone on the MPC it will disconnect your SD card, so you have to make sure you eject the drive from your computer BEFORE going back into standalone mode. Weird little set of extra steps but it saves you from having to move cards back and forth and buy extra readers.

[@DI-VINE813]

I was going to say the same thing after watching I drag and drop with my key 37 all the time

[@thedetnice]

Thanks!

[@charlesmosley8378]

Very useful tips bro. Thank you so much!!!

[@TyreLee]

I'm very grateful for the time you took to make this video. It will be extremely valuable as I bought a 61 two weeks ago. I told my music production partner it should take me as long to get a feel for the o.s.,but I discovered that wasn't a realistic estimate. I have to learn this device feature by feature to become functionally proficient to make the music we plan to make. This and your other videos among those of others, are essential to that process for me. THANK YOU!!

[@mikebreezy248]

Wait till they drop 3.0...youll have to relearn alot

[@ampecsu]

just copped an MPC Live 1 for 250... gonna be needing these vids...

[@ajv5tn]

Thanks for making all these great MPC related videos,. Recently got back into producing on MPC and your videos were key to understanding. It had been years since I had an MPC. Appreciate you boss!!

[@anthonymistersr1187]

Yea brother. Keep these coming. That set list tip. Definitely a great one. You saved time for sure.

[@joshuamunozzz]

Awesome tips! Thank you so much!

[@kdaddy100]

Thanks for sharing your experience. 🎉

[@Mojokiss]

I had no idea about "set lists". This is handy as heck. Thank you.

[@UlyssesAguirre]

I was not sure how to use this feat. now my ideas are running wild....

[@lanirus7515]

that vintage mode!! small but a lot at the same time!

[@WorldReggae24]

What’s up Ave? Been a long time since you post some MPC tips and tricks. I hope you can post more MPC beat making and live cook ups in the future!

[@IYamChas]

Very helpful video bro thanks just got the one plus

[@seangooden4746]

Great video my brother. That track mutant is on point. I've been trying to do that for 2 weeks and already said everything for the temple. Thank you man. Thank you

[@AveMcree]

Much appreciated

[@beatrocka5]

Lots of good info in here. I've only bought a few expansions. I'm getting what I need done, mostly with the factory sets!! I play keys and bass though. Awesome vid!!

[@willywerner5224]

As a starter with a mpc one it's very helpful , thank you . I was struggling to find a way to have a keygroup for one sample in particular ( beside having it in a drum program and activating the 16 level notes ) so tip 27 is spot on ! The sampling section tips will also help me a lot ;)

[@WrongSo]

Damn Instant Track mute is what I needed!! Thanks

[@charlesmosley8378]

Yes......that's dope

[@DJ-T-Low]

Thanks tons for another really helpful video my man! Bigups from Germany!

[@AveMcree]

My pleasure!

[@djthumbzil]

Thank you man. Learnt so much from this.

[@justinhenryrebel]

I'm about to grab that MPC right now

[@tombaonline4829]

You are amazing at tutorials but don’t think we do t appreciate and love you “Machine Learning” Album Such a cool albulm man

[@Cap10NRGMusic]

What's up Ave my dude! Great to see you - helpful video, great job as always!!

[@AveMcree]

Thanks for the visit

[@jbg9866]

Much thanks for this, the MPC keys 37 is my first MPC, and I have much to learn. 👍 and subscribed

[@toabove2]

Great tips, thank you!

[@oldneab7854]

You have shown us a lot using this hard ware!

[@CurtisC685]

The beat during the intro background is insane

[@NeekRusher]

Good looking on the QLINK Edit tip. If you set up your effects correctly you can almost emulate an SP404. Air Flava Pro and Flex Beat together. Regarding the metronome. I don't know if you can do it on key 37. On LIVE II, if you hold shift + Play start you can turn on and off the Metronome. Menu + Pad 14 at all times. Salute Ave.

[@DaSignature]

Solid one, my guy!

[@AveMcree]

thanks

[@stilltrippin6100]

hung out with you today✌🏾 Ave ... thanks for the tips and always helpful dope ass video ..

[@AveMcree]

Appreciate you

[@FcknGammOfficial]

Tip #18 Q-Link OMG!

[@dillipphunbar7924]

Gr8 tips..think I need to rewatch though cos I don't remember well

[@TheMykeJ]

Nice video, Lost of good info that is going to help me out.

[@darrygswa]

MVP Loops The Vault that came from Mpc Touch content.

[@BlackTalonBeats]

Good tips in here. Thanks. 😎

[@yams_za]

BTW Ave, you can access the SD card via controller mode on MPC one to drag and drop. Just saw a few people debunked this in the comments✌

[@LoopedInWithD]

Dope tips Ave I needed these ✊🏾

[@AveMcree]

Glad to hear it

[@doja-3652]

Love your videos, learning a lot. I had a question, when I first got my akai mpc 37, I made a few beats and I loaded a bunch of drum programs from the factory kit, so now when I load that song it takes super long and gives me a message memory is low, I loaded a bunch of the drum programs just to listen to them and only ended up using one of them, is there anyway to get rid of the ones I am not using and just keep the one I am using

[@hilarymockewich5588]

thanks for making this

[@danwins4124]

Great job.....u da man

[@sonikblaksmif]

Thank you 🫡

[@anthonymistersr1187]

Is there a way to rearrange or customize your pads to have all your sounds lined up in a particular order?

[@ericktucker1983]

How should I label the folders how do I know what’s what from looking at them in my download folder I’m new to this and need help organizing them please

[@mauriziomauricone]

When creating loops from vinyl I wish I could assign the start and end points to ONE Q-link set instead of to switch back and fourth between sets 1 and 2. Is there any way to customize this? I also want to lock the start and end points and move the loop across the file with a Q-link. Does that exist?

[@tyronesellers382]

next time you do a video you do it just like that. good job my guy.😂😂

[@AveMcree]

I try

[@jup24-7]

Hi ave how do I hang up apollo twin with big knob studio +. and mixer board PMXu83bt 8 channel studio.i have 3 studio speakers. Please help Thank you.

[@digitaldallas1713]

great video bro bro

[@thahomie773]

Ave quick question on the pad perform why is it that most are highlighted in yellow and a few highlighted in red what does that mean can anyone explain it to me

[@AveMcree]

Red is the root key and the other keys in the scale

[@joserivera1054]

Thank you. I always want to ask that question. 😊

[@lamarcraven2314]

Can you tell me and help me out with the MPC key 61? How can I get information on that keyboard please? I’m trying to learn how to use it. I just purchased it and I am like a toddler with the professional keyboard here cause I don’t know what to do first and how to create anything I don’t know how to download my stems onto it so I need help with a couple of things. Can you help me with this please sir, give me some information I can contact you personally I would like to learn from you, sir

[@PHeMoX]

Is there any audio streaming over USB into a DAW like Pro Tools possible? No additional audio interface. I somehow can't get it to work at all. I don't want to export stems all as separate files, if I can stream audio per track somehow?

[@MIDAZSITH]

I see you ave your finger drumming got way better

[@AveMcree]

😂yup

[@CinemaTaGraffiti]

How do you adjust the tempo of beats after you’ve exported them in song mode?

[@boomboombaby9140]

1 tip I wish I would’ve known .. if you don’t have a mpc you could buy a surface pro 5 for like 175 bucks install MPC software and have a standalone MPC . 🤯🤯🤯

[@RoeJogan]

Do a review on the Adobe AI music prompting tool if that is interesting for the channel! The technology is good enough to use... not sure how "great" it really is. Either way I think its important that ai music tools compliment the ai art tools. New era where everyone has the same ability to generate free content that is good enough to serve its purpose. Exciting times!

[@riskzerobeatz]

Nice video, thanks :D

[@AveMcree]

No problem!

[@discowolf25]

17:16 Well color me surprised as a MF. I had no idea 😂. Thanks dude!!🫡

[@derrickhoward594]

How do i delete a beat i made on my key 37???

[@bboymac84]

Is there a way to silent select? This way I don’t have to hear the sound when I select it. Gets annoying after a while

[@bboymac84]

@Big_Billi I know there’s a way

[@Leto042]

It’s usb drive that computer can’t read. The SD card the computer can see with key 37 in controller mode

[@herb39hs]

Oh wow

[@ziggy149]

I may be missing something, but I don't see an option to save this video.

[@krazymmr201]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@nalaeel219]

Damn bro bro. My order was supposed to be delivered March 3rd. Then it moved to March 16th. Now its May 16.......WTF!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BIGDAVEMUZIK]

💎💎💎

[@scott21113]

Still waiting for Stems . . . .

[@marclemar]

Hit the like!!

[@AveMcree]

🫡

[@Drrolfski]

Dude, you should really get your cam resolution sorted out. It's becoming a joke at this point. There's really no excuse for this 720p crap that doesn't allow your audience to visually follow what you're doing. And you call yourself a tutor? Shame on you. You HAVE the MPC knowledge, you HAVE the MPC experience. Still, you're cutting yourself short with these amateur visuals that forces people to look elsewhere to learn the MPC.

[@spamcacher]

"I just got the MPC One+, and it's a bit of a mess. When I tried to use it with the software on my Mac, it started playing sounds as soon as I pressed the record button. Then I realized that all the buttons were triggering sounds, and when I pressed a pad, it would trigger two sounds simultaneously. I've been searching for a solution but haven't found one yet. Additionally, when using it as a plugin, MIDI triggering only works for one thing at a time. For example, if I have drums on track 1 and try to add a bass on track 2, it won't respond - there's no MIDI triggering for the second instrument. Has anyone else managed to get this working?"

[@thedetnice]

Thanks!