Chopping Jazz and Soul records for samples and beatmaking

[@mpchead]

Weekly samples www.patreon.com/mpchead Sample packs mpchead.bandcamp.com

[@bornelevation007]

Do you sell drum kits?

[@mpchead]

@@bornelevation007 I share some drums on Patreon

[@johnathangreer6460]

If you don’t mind can you tell me what kind of record player that is you’re using?

[@bossgodfrey]

Now this is the kind of beat making video I love. There's a TON of "okay I got this sample, let's make a beat" videos out there but very few that show the process of hunting for samples, what to listen for and how what was heard can be flipped. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.

[@mpchead]

Thanks man, I'll try to do more of these.

[@J-Hz]

Definitely, came here to say that. 99% of people already have their samples found and chopped, then name the video "How to make a beat in 5 mins".

[@allieboy181]

@@mpchead yes more of these vids plz!

[@04Hammers]

@@mpchead Pls do!!

[@designatedpiledriver8216]

What HE listens for

[@ambrushadam]

Having a drum loop to "test out" the sample is genious! Definitely stealing that!

[@AaronOstwald]

I swear if this channel does not blow up I don't understand the beatmaking community anymore. It really doesn't get any better than this. Good advise paired with dreamy, bouncy, groovy beats and a very relaxing dude that obviously has a big heart for sampling, beat making and music in general. I looked for J Dilla style tutorials and tips on youtube and there isn't any channel that comes this close to the kind of sound and advise that I was looking for. Thank you Marlow!

[@mpchead]

Appreciate the words 🙏🏼

[@BeatsByZ3P0]

5:54 sheesh 🔥

[@SiDo_Beats]

i think i am actually addicted to your sound and video making style . i love your beats, thanks for the inspiration and great content

[@mpchead]

Thanks for the words 🙏🏼 see you on the next vid

[@SiDo_Beats]

@@mpchead its a date then 😂

[@amosWasHere]

i love how ambient you get your mixes, never fully understood how this is done.

[@cassetteo]

I really like advice of having a beat played in the background when selecting samples, great vid as always

[@LeeStoneman]

Something for MF DOOM (RIP) at 01:07.

[@lelandchapman1]

Thanks!

[@lelandchapman1]

I love watching how your mind works when hearing chops in songs. A true beat head. Very inspirational. Keep the content coming. I'm a fan. Respect.

[@hpfm3307]

Have that Lady in Satin and its just a gem! Please keep these videos coming of how you find samples

[@krazietype7836]

Marlow bro, you the teacher man. I’ve learned so much from all your skills. Mad props to ya.

[@mpchead]

I appreciate that 🙏🏼🔥🔥

[@karinegrandvoinet2038]

wow the final track you created is dope ! dramatic and deep

[@mpchead]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@TeraGreene1]

Marco, it doesn't matter what you do, I always find something to enhance my MPC skills. Thanks for basically teaching me everything I know since Dec 2019. May you be eternally fortunate in this world. You are a gift to music and creation. Peace

[@mpchead]

Very kind words Tera, all the best to you ❤️

[@porti6181]

I’m glad someone experienced checks if the sample works with the drumloop, I found that on my own, but I’m glad to see that more people do it

[@TheNathtube]

Beautiful cook up drums are lush, that open hat goes hard, always quality Marlow

[@mpchead]

Cookinsoul drums

[@YFGP1]

Love your videos, man. A great source of inspiration. Been thinking about the Mpc One lately (i want to buy it this year) and watched a lot of beatmaking videos that made me switch up the sampling technique. In a good way, obviously. So yea, keep up the good work! peace!

[@valentinolar955]

push and mpc one pfffaiii

[@YFGP1]

@@valentinolar955 hoping for epicnessssss! 👀

[@dangerose9210]

You should make more of these vids man they're the kind of content i think a lot of us love but they aren't very common.

[@mpchead]

For sure, more in the future.

[@trashcat3000]

that chick corea album sounds like something madlib would use. great vid as always

[@Teabsy]

That beat at the end came in way harder than I expected. 🔥🔥🔥 Great stuff!

[@gettingnewer]

Mr Digs - your work is 🔥 as usual. Really appreciate the perspective you share. I spend so much time looking for chops and sometimes wasting time or doubting myself, but your vocalization of this process is relatable and reassuring. Blessings upon you sir ✌️🤘

[@paddy_wax]

Well said my man

[@PilzE.]

Learning so much from just watching your process and thoughts in chop selection. Thank you for sharing your time earned knowledge, Brother. Gratitude from Cornwall, UK.

[@ccmireonthebeat4473]

Your videos are a blessing. Straight to the point and also very educational, thank you for your work!! Much love!

[@Thizzy420]

Excellent stuff. I like the tips and the work flow. Simple, but deadly. Awesome choices to work with. Respect ✌🏽.

[@timease1128]

Dope video! The sample at 8:40 is also used in R.A. The Rugged Man 50,000 Heads Instrumental

[@nicolassullivan7746]

that one part lets fall in love is made in one of you songs bro. You turned that little part into straight flames love your music man

[@AyooProducer]

more content like this, so dope seeing your mindset and how you would do it. Makes me want to sample again! Thanks!

[@F_letc.h]

Love watching videos about finding samples, and them hearing what people make from them. 👍🏾

[@ivankrecker9210]

This beat at the end...ooff! Nice!

[@ceciliafbrown373]

Roberta & Donny are just great! Have some of their albums in my collection. Donny's daughter is a great vocalist ( Lalah Hathaway). She's done some great stuff with Snarky Puppy.

[@themiddleman1122]

I love that beat at the end just downloaded your tracks on my amazon music account to listen to later

[@katyg3873]

About a minute or so into the first track on the actual return to forever album there’s a KILLER drum break. About a minute after that, there’s a nasty bassline. You’re welcome.

[@REMRODFILMS]

Bro keep killn it! Does your X work with big sur?? Mine wont connect but my live will smh🤦🏽‍♂️

[@mpchead]

Didn't update

[@lordshiva83]

I love this type of content

[@donload5139]

That shirt got groove !

[@AlRocc]

Dope video!..I've learned alot about perfecting my sample game from you bro..When I stop taking it serious and started having fun I surprised myself..

[@dynamomixx]

dude.. 1:12 is sick, you could have a field day with that chop!

[@dynamomixx]

I didn't realize at first it was his drums. I was like, chick correra was doing this in the 70s?😂😂

[@BoombapST]

Pff.. The master💥💥

[@Ermite_Noir]

I enjoy watching your videos, great idea to having a prepared drum loop for testing samples

[@freedbeat]

Never see this type of diggin video before... great stuff! Always learning👌

[@messbeatss]

new turntable? fireeeeee

[@mpchead]

It's the living room turntable

[@prod.SharlieBlikesEarlGreyT]

Love watching your videos, you’re chill and it reflects in your beats 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾🔥dope beat at the end 👌🏾

[@BoombapArt]

Nice records and beat at the end! Keep up the awesome work 🔥👊🏻

[@mpchead]

🙏🏼 thanks man

[@shizzle123pl]

Really like your mellow jazzy style of beats. Definitely original vibe, keep vids comming man! Peace

[@furiousstyles7072]

Dope, definitely diggin yo work flow. I subscribed after you grabbed that first sample.

[@GerrodCarper]

Love the process bro. Keep that 🔥🎶✂️ going!

[@adamkassim7621]

Thank you so much for your videos!you really help me improve myself in sampling!a big fan of your work and teachings!

[@katyg3873]

1:11-1:13. That high pitched slightly menacing whooshy/whiney sound at the end of the sample- madlib or rza would kill that.

[@JamzzProducer]

Especially RZA imo

[@nicola.terraroli]

that's the way to do it mane

[@sohsuh7625]

Great video man.

[@tyfytyfy552]

Your work always inspires me when lazyness hits me hard. So glad to following your channel. Waiting for 'Come Home' vinyl reissue. ;)

[@mpchead]

Glad I can make some interesting content

[@fade2blak91]

Bro this is my shit!! This is the type of video i love! Dope finds on that Roberta Flack/Donny Hathaway record

[@mpchead]

Yeah the process of finding samples is an interesting one for sure

[@fade2blak91]

@@mpchead i just tried your method of having the drums looped in the background and man thats game changing for me. it makes it a lot easier to hear the little pieces that might sound good without just looking for full loops! You’re the 🐐 bro! Oh and Roberta Flack got 🔥, i just went through First Take and still have 2 of her other records to go through.

[@TeraGreene1]

I gotta revisit that wax. That was one I inherited from my grandpa. Very good!

[@sorocsosta2822]

Excellent session and tutorial, salute!

[@akaibs]

Heavy madlib vibes on that beat at the end.

[@21523zac]

subbed after this video, nice work

[@mpchead]

thanks ✌🏼

[@jon-isaacbrookes6834]

LETS GO!!! been waitin since the last vid. hope all is well homie

[@mpchead]

All good bro thanks 🙏🏼

[@Nazkar.]

That last beat sounded a bit like triphop, so dope

[@joe90z4]

always dope 🧡

[@Taprecords]

Great stuff, as usual! 😎

[@bigldog169]

You are the man great beats keep it up

[@DjPrimeberry]

Where the truck you been all my life! Such a good video! Next angle production

[@freewillie26]

First two on side b on the first record 🔥🔥

[@moniak59000]

Very interesting to see how you choise your chop! Thanks a lot!

[@B.Aboobaker]

Love watching your videos. 😍❤

[@mpchead]

✌🏼

[@Lil_Grooves]

So dope!

[@theway3058]

Running stereo through the tiegler audio. I have few of their units. Add a cool flavor for sure. Beat is dope as all ways

[@BiGreDNoSecoMpAny]

Quality content, thanks for sharing!

[@paddy_wax]

Awesome, more of these please!!

[@leonardocosta9764]

I discovered now your chanel and is completely amazing. Do you have any video talking about drum patterns ?? Is really interesting to see when the sample fits with your drum beat that is very well done...dope 💣 Thank you.

[@mpchead]

yes I got a few on the channel, thanks for tuning in ✌🏼

[@beatkitchen]

So good ❤

[@LuisFelipe-zf5du]

Great video!!

[@ipainthouses3084]

I always struggle with finding cuts on vinyl , loops from splice , sure , but this video realy ingnited ideas to chop from vinyl 🙏

[@peterpiper0815]

Great video! I see you got a new turntable. Hope your Garrad is still ok.

[@mpchead]

Garrard is in the Living room now :)

[@passionpf.t.w5193]

great records

[@Zen_Mox]

Great vid as usual. I've been meaning to ask how you go about the legal side of sampling? As boring a topic as it is..

[@Potwhale]

Ura geniuz

[@kntcerealk]

R.A. The Rugged Man - 50,000 Heads at 8:26

[@keyron_emcee]

Excellent video!

[@mysticalclone]

mais video com grande vibe como sempre e beats super 🔥🔥🔥

[@mpchead]

Obrigado

[@SantiagoPortanova]

Cool!!

[@mob437]

Actually, great video man, love your process (Portuguese- e fico feliz por haver alguém português a fzr isto)

[@mpchead]

✌🏼obrigado

[@matijavitasovic5881]

Could you do a tutorial on how to chop the sample?

[@alainstanislas2655]

Great video man. Back in the day i used to buy 3 or 5 records and make beats. Now i buy 50 records and i study each song of the records. Whith this method you can find kicks snare hi hat voice and loop fx etc.. Some times when you listen to fast the records you loose very dope samples.

[@lruther5165]

Your videos are awesome! Are you Brazilian?

[@mpchead]

I'm Portuguese

[@SKRDyaheard]

Bro i LOVE this video. The kick sample ( or is it bass) is so deep, where is that from?

[@georgemapp2855]

Very nice I just learned to sample today. I’m a beginner starting endpoints. How do you add to beat to what you just sample?

[@mpchead]

You hit the pads and record to a track

[@PizzzaBoy]

what's your set up for this?

[@mpchead]

Record player into the Mpc X. Using the slice function to chop at the same time as I listen to the record.

[@MrScrooge1980]

RIP Chick💯💯💯

[@beadlebamford9999]

For the beat playing in the background, do you have a preferred bpm to vibe on, or do you have multiple beats at different tempos?

[@mpchead]

It's just a very basic drum loop and I change the bpm to adjust to the record, doesn't need to be perfect, just need to get a feel for the sample.

[@davidscott2095]

I love your videos. Quick question: On one of your videos, you stated that your MPC. Would that same concept apply if you were using Native Instrument Maschine? The reason I ask is because I am debating whether to purchase an MPC or a Maschine. Thank you, brother!

[@mpchead]

Your question is missing something

[@davidscott2095]

@@mpchead My apologies. You sated that you weren't using any DAW's and that you were doing everything within your MPC. So, I was wondering if that would apply if you were using a Native Instrument Maschine as well. I am debating if I should purchase a MPC or Maschine. Sorry for the mixup.

[@mpchead]

yeah that would apply. These new samplers have everything you need to mix a track, maybe not master but you can mix a whole track inside them.

[@davidscott2095]

@@mpchead Thank you. Last question: For a beginner, would you recommend the MPC One or the Maschine?

[@lord.stamos]

Romantic Warrior has a really clean open bass note on it somewhere

[@mpchead]

Yes I didn't make it justice, I need to redeem myself and make a video sampling this record

[@NoName-vx1kd]

Solo good vibes

[@ДмитрийАвдеев-к1е]

10:46 Where can I buy (find/download) these drum samples? Please help!

[@mpchead]

That comes from a cookinsoul sample pack

[@ДмитрийАвдеев-к1е]

@@mpchead Thank you!

[@schizodillo1952]

When I buy a record ain't no way I'm wasting it, I'll force it into something that I mess with.

[@BlackMajj]

Question about your workflow: When you make your awesome boombap bangers, do you work in 1; short 8-ish bar loops and just mute parts on the fly, 2; multiple sequences that you switch between and mute on the fly or 3; lay everything down on a long full length timeline? Trying to figure out what the best way to get stuff done on my ONE is. I use whole timeline and copy/paste bits and pieces in there as I am used to working in Reason. Got the MPC for xmas so haven't had much time to figure out the "smartest" way to work with it. New to Akai. Been fiddling around with Electribe 2S and Yamaha RS7000 before as well as roland AIRA gear so I have dipped my toes in the "loop and mute segments" workflow but the MPC is a full fledged DAW-in-a-box in comparison and makes it a breeze to work full timelines with the big touch screen. Also; clip launcher, you use it?

[@TeraGreene1]

"Chop everything. Please " 😄👍

[@VLNTN3H_]

Thanks for your videos bro. One question, Have you ever had a problem with the samples?. Sorry for my english im using translate. Great job!!

[@mpchead]

sample clearance, no never had any issues so far

[@KoolKatBeatz]

Anyone else get aftermath, focus, Dre, Khalil type vibes from the record at 1:10?? Also, Marlow... my man, how are you routing your audio to sound so clean? I been just picking up sound from the speakers...

[@mpchead]

Just record your audio to a daw

[@MrScrooge1980]

That's that Aftermath sound, I definitely hear it

[@KoolKatBeatz]

@@mpchead Record the vinyl n all?? okay man ill give it a shot

[@traitortotheliving]

Dig your channel man. I’ve been sampling from my vinyl collection in my DAW for a while and got an MPC One recently after watching your videos. Really enjoying it and the workflow. I’ve got thousands of vinyl so it’s cool to just grab a few records and make a jam. Faster and way more fun than doing it on the computer.

[@mpchead]

Sounds like you have some chopping to do.