How I Make Beats on the MPC One (BEST Method!)

I walk you through the workflow I use to make beats on the MPC One.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:06 Drum kits (beat 1)
04:00 Keygroups
06:36 Plugins
08:22 Beat 2
11:05 Sample chopping (beat 3)
12:50 Beat 4
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[@JorbLovesGear]

Oh man thanks Gabe! Didn't expect to see my keygroups here. Soft warble is my favorite, really happy to see it and the others used so well. 🙏🙏

[@SynthApprentice]

I'm curious, how does it feel to hear your own sounds being used by other artists, in different styles?

[@autistichead8137]

Now we just need our favorite Euro hipster to do a “Bad Keygroups” video.

[@robertthompson148]

Just watched all 14 of your vids on the MPC ONE, non-stop. I'm new to beat making, I bought the One a week ago and am totally inspired by your videos. I was able to follow somewhat, I definitely understand much more than than I did a few hours ago! Thanks!

[@Maochan81]

Great video, Gabe. I like the idea of building kits, it was always such a slow down when i strated with picking samples into a kit.

[@carbonvibes]

Very nice video explaining your workflow. I like your approach, thanks for posting 👍🏻.

[@kevingillespie3557]

Great content Gabe, nice to get a feel for your workflow and pick up a few little tips. Really digging Dusty also!

[@timdanyo898]

The YT algorithm now knows I need a MPC One. Great…

[@GarHoover]

Same… not too mad about it though

[@timdanyo898]

@@GarHoover totally.. GAS can be an issue, but the MPC One is a value powerhouse. I'm juggling day job projects right now so I haven't had the head space to commit to purchasing the MPC One so I'm holding off. In the meantime I'm learning a ton about it!

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Hopefully the videos help!

[@timdanyo898]

@@GabeMillerMusic oh yeah.. thank you!

[@artinsidethebus]

Hahaha mee toooo

[@ribahonthebeat]

I have my own workflow, but the kit-maker link was a huge help. Thanks!

[@DopamineOverload]

Great vid yet again, sir!

[@darrinbisson8914]

Starting with a kit is why I’ve ordered Maschine mk3 instead of mpc one (even thought I really wanted standalone for less than Maschine + price). Seems like a good work around and kind of pulling Maschine workflow into the mpc ecosystem

[@davidcooke779]

This is really interesting Gabe. I tend to start with a sequence and then continually duplicate it as I add stuff. Trouble is I end up with a ton of sequences that becomes unmanageable. I definitely going to try this technique

[@Joel-re1jz]

I've started to experiment with using the MPC One as a hub and creating "Templates" that I can open and have all the Q-links and kits set up on creation of a new project.

[@Eight-Bit-Hustler]

Nice man! A little tip that helps me out tremendously since I’m mostly a standalone user is saving song previews for all my projects so when I scroll through my lists of randomly named projects I can hear a preview to refresh my memory! Super easy and saves me a ton of trying to remember what projects are when going through older ones to finish. Even if I’m not fully sequenced yet will still go into song mode hit export and check “save as project preview” box of whatever sequences I inserted! Now when I go back I can hear a preview from the list. Hope this helps someone!

[@Eight-Bit-Hustler]

Sorry forgot to say to select mp3 instead of WAV if people are worried about it taking up space! 👍

[@boratezel]

Great idea, I didn't even realize that's what the project preview did lol

[@Eight-Bit-Hustler]

@@boratezel I swear I didn’t realize it for longer than I’d like to admit! especially since I mostly used mute groups and didn’t use the song mode I slept on it for like 6 months! lol. It does help when cycling through projects with names like 1-22 140 Am 😂

[@SonicVibe]

Love the one

[@Elliott.Revell]

I also use the mpc one people need to know about this machine! Thanks for the inspiration, there are some tracks I made with the mpc one on my channel. +1 sub!

[@sophiaceliane6941]

mine literally just arrived...this is gonna be awesome

[@twiglet2214]

I'm struggling a bit with mine but hope you enjoy it - it's a great machine ! I've lashed out and bought a Roland TR-8s which looks a nice piece of kit also.Happy beat making.

[@cufocufo]

Great tips in here, thanks very much! Quick question, at 6:00 you mention making a key group out of an 808 sample stored on your device, could you explain how you did that? In the autosampler I am only seeing ways to use it with external sources, not internal samples. Thanks in advance for any info!!

[@backseatpalace]

Thank you so much. There’s almost no content on here for this, and it’s hard to show the screen and hardware properly, again thanks

[@riverstrix]

Awesome video! I plan to buy all the sample and keygroup packs! Where can I get the ghost swarm plugin? I'd like that one too!

[@ArthurSutherland]

Where do the plugins that you're loading into your keygroup program come from? Looking forward to more good MPC content.

[@LaymensLament]

BEST method! KZbin game is growing stronger 😱

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

I picked up the gold MPC One and now I’m hooked on it. But now I also want an MPC LIVE 2!

[@OGtheGh_st]

Battery mod your gold one and put a big ol gold guitar 3way on switch. Plenty room inside modded mine in under an hour just find a good walk through it's worth it cuz the gold one is just doper than the live 2 anyways 😂 0-30$ upgrade depending on what tools are available also get you some chonky contrasting metal knobs stop buying gear and use a 20,000$ modular synth for free wit cardinal or vcv rack for sampling into the one from an old laptop use your one input and one output then virtual cable link every known free daw software into a single chain of bignal brahccessing and bang the output directly into your neck for max gains bounce that shit off da heezy of your roommate while he's spice leaning drag drop into the recycle bin and empty it cuz that shit waz so gud it really was skr8 trash sell the mpc buy the octatrack post a long run on comment and repeat 😂

[@maxpowers2908]

Bips n bobs! My phrase for the week!

[@Alexander-vz7lk]

Can you do a review of the mpc one vs the verse lab mv 1?

[@autistichead8137]

Get Gabe’s Keygroups too….I’m a prog rock Deadhead guy and I love them !

[@baltimega]

Do you still use the circuits and other grooveboxes? I thought I heard some effects from the circuit rhythm on your new album

[@troypointerphotography]

HOW DO YOU USE A KEYBOARD WITH IT ? Troy

[@thedeeprot]

💪💪💪

[@smbeetz]

Nice, very interesting. some similar things to my progress making songs. I name my programs to have better overview.

[@RSotoBeatz]

5:04 that sounds so good

[@bobbygreen9385]

How do I fade out My beats on MPC ONE

[@pierrefitch]

How to I link ROLAND ZENBEATS to my MPC one

[@morrisman64]

question just got mines 2 weeks ago working with it and then all of a sudden it won't record anymore even when in record mode. What is happening? I'm a minute away from calling Guitar Center and returning this piece of crap!!! PLEASE HELP

[@darumabeats]

Ayo man! One question do you know how to manage internal storage files? like how to move from internal storage to ext sd or drives? And if is it possible is done on the mpc or u have to use a pc software? Dope video as always btw!

[@darumabeats]

Btw i just bought ur keygroup pack! i have to try add some nice vibey melodies over my beatz! thx

[@NaseImGlase]

You have to start the mpc in controller mode. Then the hard drive will pop up in the explorer.

[@darumabeats]

@@NaseImGlase thx bro

[@Syntox]

Video idea: your favorite Machine drum kits?

[@djsandwichs_elreydelretumbe]

hello greetings From Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico, I have a doubt I want to acquire the Maschine + or The Mpc One Which one can you recommend? have a better workflow and work great for create beats

[@GabeMillerMusic]

The Maschine+ has a more intuitive workflow, but it has some limitations in terms of CPU. They're both great for beatmaking.

[@djsandwichs_elreydelretumbe]

@@GabeMillerMusic thank you very much for answering, blessings

[@nap41123]

How do you get the synths on to mpc one? Are you on stand alone ?

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Yep, I'm on standalone. You can just drag the keygroup program files and wavs onto the SD card, or check out Matthew Stratton's channel for how to update your MPC.

[@g-soul4771]

Is that an Akai drum kit or your own?

[@ranibearsilva5883]

You don’t use Mpc synths ?

[@RosssRoyce]

Dude, you sound so self important, like a sales man 😝

[@thelastdayone8889]

I know you’re a huge Mikro Machine fan. Do you like the workflow better on the MPC one?

[@GabeMillerMusic]

In general, I like the Maschine workflow better than the MPC workflow, but since the Mikro still requires some interaction with the computer and the MPC One is completely standalone, I prefer the MPC One user experience.

[@joebrewer4529]

Looks like an advertisement for a sleep pillow

[@jonathansoko1085]

I've seen a people whine about the work flow, which blows my mind. Im an old school head myself, i am VERY used to things being hard, or staring at numbers instead of wave forms and all that jazz. so when i see complaints about the ones work flow, i scratch my head. I feel like it mostly comes from Fruityloop kids or ableton kids who are used to 1 button macros so they cry about anything else. I digress, my point is i think the ones work flow is second to none. The live cant touch it either since it has less buttons. Id LOVE it if they release a One with more outputs and a battery. I dont NEED those things but the option would be nice, i cant do with less buttons on the one, or the shape. The one just feels more familiar to me. Maybe akai will answer that prayer one day, if not, oh well, ima use the one forever. My ONLY fear with these new mpcs is the touch screen over time. We have no clue how durable they are and whats gonna happen in 10 years. I wish the OS and UI was useable without the touch screen, sadly it isnt fully. I imagine touch screen issues in years to come is the main thing to watch out for. Ramble over lol, nice video, not really a fan of your beats but i appreciate the work put in and info

[@uncooldispatch5438]

Jade Wii where did she go ?

[@ToyKeeper]

Step 1: Load a kit. ^^^ This is one of the reasons why I stopped using a Digitakt. It doesn't have kits, so... it fails at Step 1.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

It's definitely a source of friction for me too. Not a dealbreaker, but it definitely slows down a session.

[@Myk32]

Pretty good but i like mc 707 better

[@ogproduktionz]

Cool but…you aren’t showing us how your doing this..your speeding thru without showing us how… just saying.

[@SoccerClassics]

You have to mark that whole video as 14:33 advertising and completly useless for beginners

[@henryallard4039]

I had to dislike the video because how tf can you say YOUR method is the BEST method. Espesically since your beats force me into an emotional flatline. But i'm willing to admit that is subjective.

[@99bigjim]

I wish you get back to some vids on the Circuit tracks..... this MPC stuff is so boring.... elevator music smooth..... There's no Guts to any of it. just my opinion.

[@joshallen8707]

Don’t listen to this guy ^, mpc is awesome

[@jaycotto2889]

I love the circuit, I was an early adopter of the OG, but there is nothing the circuit tracks does sonically or otherwise that the MPC can't do better. There are plenty of FX options and you can make the sounds as out there as you want. Not to mention, it's a sampler at heart, so you can make a sample elsewhere, or create a keygroup and go from there.