How I Became Better Than The Neptunes 👀 Without Piano Lessons | Advanced EZkeys Tips & Tricks

[@rockhills]

THIS is why I subscribed to you.

[@MillionaireMims21]

FACTS!!!!

[@ousmaaan1677]

Me too. Was watching a video of him, on mustard type beat . The dude sounds like a teacher , for real for real . One day I felt on his channel . I subbed without blinking ...

[@aureliomarty3079]

The truth is you develop skills by using this kind of tools. Maybe not performing skills but music skills for sure. People who write for orchestra even can't play most of the instruments but still, know how to write for it. It's an old debate and i am with you:a composer write music,a performer perform music.

[@abaddon416]

I think people assume that producers like Dr. Dre comes up with the entire song himself. When in the Chronic 2001 a ton of the piano hooks came from Scott Storch; so in essence, Storch was the pianist. Dre is the person who organized the songs to its entirety. Producers look at he whole picture and if he/she has to bring professional outside sources to provide that last piece of the puzzle than so be it. The thing that matters in the end is the song and it’s affect on people. Thanks for the great video MG!! 👍

[@eman0828]

Well he did produce the entire record as Dr. Dre is a *Record Producer* like Quincy Jones. Beat Makers were oringally reffered to as *Programmers* that works with midi sequencing and programmed instruments that sequence backing tracks. Scott Storch was not a Record Producer at the time working under DRE as he was Dres session Musican. Scott Storch acutally learned how to produce records while working under DRE as his mentor similar to how Teddy Reily taught Pharrell and Timbo the ropes of producing a Song from start to finish. I was also trainned and mentored by an Industry that taught me the ropes of vocal arrangment as he's one of the oringal members of this male R&B group called *Dark Blu* that was discovered and put togther by *Gerald Levert* back in the early 2000s. They worked with Sean Diddy Combs, Mario Winans as well. A Producer main job is to direct and oversee the creative process of a song to its final mix stage but they can be more hands on the Songwriting and Arranging process. Some Producer's are more hands off like Sean Diddy Combs and Rick Rubin that focuses more on the song vocal arrangment and the mix as the director.

[@eman0828]

@fake channel Yeah they were a Male R&B group from the early 2000s era like B2K, Dru Hill. They were on the same Soul Train season as B2K, Jon B., K-Ci & Jo Jo, Chante Moore etc season 30 back in 2001. It's been so long ago as they were under Capital Records back then managed by Hiriam Hicks under the Double H Label what was known as Hi-Rise Entertainment. I'm currently in the works of working on brand new album with the group as they all have went their separate ways as solo Artist's so the band is back togther as a reunion. Just continuing on Gerald Levert legacy basically.

[@djdrwatson]

Thanks MG for this. This is very inspiring. You're really pushing these chords utilities, showing us the true potential of what they can do (and perhaps even more). I like the way that MIDI files can be imported and fed into EZ Keys. I often come up with ideas for chords and basslines but don't always end up turning them into full tracks. Please note everyone. You *do* really need to know (some) music theory to get the best out of these chord programs. If you do not know how to construct a chord (triads, 7ths, etc) or know what an inversion is or even The Circle of Fifths, do learn about them about first. This is because the computer might not always get things right and you need to know how to make edits to fix minor issues (as MG demonstrated at 17:25). But the main reason to know some music theory is having the ability to supply good input from yourself into the computer. There is an old computer saying: Garbage in, garbage out. Poor quality data (no musical knowledge) will result in poor music output from the chord program. EZ Keys can take a basic idea and flesh it out into something fuller but you have to give it something sensible to work on so it can do its thing (see 8:45). Remember: We must be the master and the computer the slave. We can like its ideas but ultimately we can accept, reject or change anything it comes up with because *we* are the boss. If you don't know music theory the computer will have one over you and *you* will become the slave. Music theory isn't _that_ difficult once you understand how the system works and how the keys are related and connected. KZbin is an excellent resource to learn it.

[@TheDrumhead54]

Cool! I will have to study this again. But this is inspiring.

[@TheDrumhead54]

I’m a drummer and I have EZKeys and wanted to know more about for writing and what you shared here is very inspiring and helpful!

[@0vabyte]

Another great learning video. We(the newbie producers) owe you a huge appreciation for all that you share. I, personally, want to thank you wholeheartedly. Salute to MGTHEFUTURE

[@garret765]

Your videos feel like getting game genie to unlock the full potential of the software I own. It literally feels like back in the day with Sega and popping the cartridge on top to unlock god mode in game lol

[@dreamkatari]

Man this dude makes me feel better about myself and become a better producer

[@sooesossstudiotutorialsses6240]

Thanks for the information.... good detailed tutorial just like you always provide.... I did a 2 bar track experiment in my home studio.. my wife come running to the studio saying how nice the music sounds.... it was the fantastic keyboard playing style from Ezkeys that make a noticable difference... Do you have a affiliate like to these plugins that you recommend... I ask because I purchase a lot of plugins via your recommendation..... I have never been disappointed or ever had buyer remorse. I leave comment or chat messages with the company's that I purchase from telling them about your assistance in my purchase.. I understand that it's your workflow that you teach and there is no guarantee that the same would work for me.... it's just your opinion concerning what you like in a plugin.. I have jumped miles ahead of some of the producers in my community some have been producing in the box for awhile.. I'm here to tell you "you can teach a old dog a new trick" lol Thanks again

[@tonyogar6936]

Dope bro. Nice one. Thanks for taking the time out to do this. Was half expecting you to half-time that composition. ;-)

[@ScottCallahanSr]

Scaler 2 or Ez Key ...which do you think is better now? Just found your channel. Love the knowledge and tutorial. Thanks

[@juggz143]

Bro I copped Captain and Ezkeys thanks to your vids.... Just wanted to say thanks for the insight. I mostly appreciate what your doing because the other tutorials for these types of tools dont apply to the genre we're making and sometimes it can be hard to connect how I could use it (whatever it is) in context when watching a classicly trained composer or the creators use it.

[@MGTheFuture]

Im happy to hear that it connects...that was my goal 🙏

[@kobitimmons7874]

MG you are a brilliant brother. It truly makes me proud to see when brothers bring their creative genius into existence with tools that are available today and utilize them so cleverly.

[@Xthecrowx1122]

Probably gonna get the discounted one tomorrow, but I already dropped a lot over the past few days. Man, I comment a lot and I don't want to sound like a hype man, but for real you changed the way I produce and my results are FAST now and fire. I finally bridged certain gaps that seemed impossible even a month ago with the sounds I can create... and the speed is unreal. Keep doing what you are doing bro, we are riding a really big wave right now

[@MGTheFuture]

🙏🙏🙏

[@JEverBeats]

Mg , Thanks much for the tutorials I have a quick question what is chordbook and how and why would one used it? Thanks in advance for your time.

[@HaramBeatz]

God bless you , just i talked to my wife about how you are goat producer , u make my music to the next level

[@ndigogh]

ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL VIDEOS ON KZbin

[@darkmatter8260]

This is probably the best channel for music production. Thank you MG The Future. Kindly requesting for an FL studio version

[@MGTheFuture]

Appreciate it 🙏

[@midiman5045]

I watched a few of your videos but this one is really great. Thanks. The Piano is really kool.

[@smauricelilly]

MG thanks for the EZ Keys lesson. Right on time with this one bro. Peace

[@hersheybell8444]

@MG The Future .. thank you for this video! So, I just purchased EZ Keys after a friend of mine added a piano line to a new song of mine via EZ Keys. I bought the Grand Piano .. so what I'm not clear about is the add-on packs? Given all that you can create in EZ Keys (and I'm a composer/producer - hobbyist!), do you NEED expansion packs? Thanks man .. and really appreciate you doing this.

[@MGTheFuture]

Not sure if you need them. That's a contextual question. Have you checked the demos of everything

[@hersheybell8444]

@@MGTheFuture Will do that. I guess what I'm asking is what the actual value of the expansion packs is - is it that it provides additional rhythms, etc. that may not be easy to create (I'm a guitarist, can play only basic chords and elementary rhythms on the keys)?

[@callumclarke4949]

You’ve changed my game I’ve always managed to just get by programming my bass lines I know rough chord positions not progressions and I had a trap idea which I got the new loopmaster bass synth so had some heavy bass line programmed I’ve had eskers since 2014 sitting on my drive not even installed I loaded it up dropped my baseline in run the jazz chord on it I’m lost for words I’m lost for words just can’t believe what I’m hearing playing back just thanks all my old tracks where the bass lines have always run on all tempos just what went on top lost for words I can’t make it any clearer thank you mg and I’m not no youngster doing beats since 89 and just can’t believe this was just sitting there I could have been rich bruv

[@MGTheFuture]

Im glad you are connecting the dots and getting it done

[@CorbenEdward]

very good video bro! you get straight to the point & keep things informational, love it!

[@mrkamerer]

Ok MG, so if you had about $200 to pull the trigger on EZkeys and some midi packs, where would you start? I'm looking at the upright piano for the baseline module and then adding a couple midi packs to start with...any suggestions/favorites?

[@BESEENGETHEARD]

I'm a New subscriber bro You do a great job teaching bro keep up the great work ! Wishing you success

[@nickolaskirk2501]

I just wanted to thank you for putting me on to the Roland Sound Cloud. AWESOME catalog to have in your arsenal.

[@ms.jujubeatzproduction]

Thanks for this! I'm sure you've helped many with how to be original with music-making while using this vst.

[@therealscopalamusic]

Great Tutorial !! I have a question about th ez key virtual instrument. I see you have the dream machine. Is the better one? Which ez keys bundle pack are you using from Plugin Boutique ?

[@Sa11eT4mp3r3]

Thanks a lot for this! I love your style and the clear way you explain how to use EZkeyz properly!

[@pietuamusse371]

Came here from watching DJ Ave and I understand now why he gives you so much priase... this was an awesome tutorial

[@jairus6191]

Wow this is crazy. I seriously had to watch it twice bc at the end when you said "if ya'll don't get it, don't worry I get it" I was like dang I don't lol .On the second view I was like wow this is crazy powerful. You are not limited at all by the packs. You are the expansion pack lol.

[@MGTheFuture]

😂😂🙏

[@PrincePropayn]

Bruh....you already put me on to this mastermind program, and you do this video?!?? Trust I get it!!!

[@jasonjonesMK]

One of THE most eye opening videos I ever saw!!!! EZ Keys!! Finnally someone broke it down!!!! Alright let's get to work!!! 💯

[@chrisbeatzofficial7063]

@mgthefuture which six midi packa do you recommend for me to cop. Already have the neo soul one. Looking to expand. Thanks for the video bro!

[@MGTheFuture]

All. Just...all

[@chrisbeatzofficial7063]

But if you had to choose which would be your go to. Wish I could afford all bro lol

[@MGTheFuture]

In saying all...the order doesn't matter

[@prod.navidhmi]

Hey man, very good video! Can you do a video about your vsti keyboard/piano? I saw you have a variety of options. I'll appreciate if you make a video and suggest some of the best ones ✌

[@movingnsilence4751]

As always great vid but my question is,what's that website for chord book again,really didn't catch it. Thanks

[@MGTheFuture]

Not sure what you mean. Thats my own folder

[@movingnsilence4751]

Got ya, Thought you said something . Net

[@Ast3rixMusic]

MG I get it and totally understand your logic, but heck I’m trying to learn how to do those inversions and styles by hand. I’m a producer and there are times when I really want to add flavor to my music the way I hear it in my mind. The lessons are annoying as heck, but I swear that my production is really getting better from it. Ez keys would only give me the preprogrammed style that was programmed into it to mimic. Yes, anything worth learning takes time, but it’s so worth it. You make time for what is important to you. You can make beats and learn at the same time it is possible. And yes I could see you playing even better than that robot, because you have had experience in various styles of music.

[@callumclarke4949]

Sorry I ment to say regroover it’s insane think I just tore up some timbaland edits with an amen I think this is the only channel where it’s like someone actually gets it the whole scene and decodes it I’ve been watching just your videos for 12 hrs absorbing knowledge and the mad thing is already gave most the plugs just didn’t realise what you could do so I thank you you’ve made an old boy happy 😃

[@Framesoflight]

Hey MG, thanks for the great tutorial. What is Chord Book? Is it part of Studio one or it's own thing? If it's own thing where did you get it?

[@FCTHETRUTH]

thats what i'm googling now... Chord Book was kinda the secret sauce that made it all work together.

[@csillery]

Outstanding video. You are a talented dude!!!

[@RonBilevich]

Hey MG! :))) 3 things. First: Thanks again for everything! 2nd. I would like to hear about the thing you was exited about on the Scaler type of workflow, in one of your last videos you've mentioned that you will talk about it some day, really want to learn more of your techniques in it. Last thing, i really really looking into some plugins or techniques to create types of drumming , like you did with the EZkeys on chords, i would like the same on drums. Looking for such a thing for a long time.. I'm not the best drummer and i would really like to improve my music. Thanks in advance!!

[@skyhighbeatz]

Damn this is amazing. Shit now I know why you were goin ham on the last video. But the same time I was like this gotta be hella good. What's come next. Straight Savage tutorial bro. Mg the 🐺😎👽💪 🙏.

[@timspencer1]

Haven't unlocked the full potential of EZKeys - I will now though. Thanks dude!

[@Bashanvibe]

This is a game changer i didn't think of EZ keys like that

[@facethemusic7o2]

OMG!! Never thought of using Ez Keys that way. I have had it for a while and still learning something errr day! #kudos #reasongang #facethemusic

[@skyhighbeatz]

Definitely killed this tutorial!!!!!!! MG THE 🐺 PACK.

[@Okarine-n4h]

What version of EZKeys should i buy? I see some are limited by like, electric, grand etc. If a buy one, will i be severely limited until buying the rest?

[@MGTheFuture]

Ezkeys is the player for keyboards and midi packs. You need to buy one instrument to get it. And then you can buy extra midi libraries if you want. And other keyboards if you want. I have them all.

[@Okarine-n4h]

Ah ok, awesome. Thanks man!

[@Eudawg101]

I appreciate the free work flow teaching.

[@dbest5575]

All I have to say is Big Thank You Brother...God Bless You...

[@johnkasonga6634]

Bruh Bruh. You killed it again. Thanks again for the great video.

[@emanuelwhitehead6039]

You can’t play it and they can’t program it. So y’all even man GREAT JOB MAN!!

[@SelfCare4All]

Toontrack owes you money son!

[@Skovmusik]

I write music... Well I don´t write it I play the darn thing. I´ve been in bands that played great rock n roll tunes written by Rolling stones, beatles and so on.. And I fail every time I fail... Why? because I am creative, music is in my head (surely not english grammar and spelling sorry folks) I improvise, even in a tune by the beatles i start writing music... So thats why I use Toontrack to get the music out of my head :-D Great vid MG.

[@JRegoMusic]

Yo MG you so lit wit this shit fam!!! Could you do an ez key tutorial for fl studio? I already copped the scaler and watched all your vids but now I'm thinking of adding both to the arsenal

[@MGTheFuture]

Greetings, I don’t use it with fl studio. But much of it is the same

[@JRegoMusic]

@@MGTheFuture I don't see why not? Scaler doesn't seem to offer the same variations to what you play that i know of? The ez variations are ridiculous...finding chord progressions is one thing but those variations to the melody are 🔥🔥🔥...if im mistaken, and scaler can do it can you point me to a video fl based that you might have already done that I might have missed? 🙏🙏💯💯💯thanks for your response fam

[@MGTheFuture]

Yeah, if you goto the uploads portion of my page...you’ll see a few ezkeys and scaler vids. I use those and a few more regularly. I just don’t use them with fl studio that’s all. I don’t even have fl installed on this system yet.

[@JRegoMusic]

@@MGTheFuture 🙏💯thanks checking now

[@ALEXPEAK]

you make a lot of good points and never ramble!

[@eargazm2102]

BRO i gotta know, where did you get the JV plug in? i had the 1080 and 2080 rack mount back in the day

[@MGTheFuture]

Roland cloud it's called

[@kizonegospelmusic7040]

you earned a subscriber!! you are too good and real bro

[@mwalter248]

I'm starting to save money up for that elegantly plugged chord book 😍

[@overlord999]

how many people tell you that you sound like Game. Great videos, Im on the fence with EZKeys so Im just watching you first haha thanks.

[@Sputz3]

I came up with a COLD HOOK for that beat just now 😊

[@boywonder2093]

Quick question. I was thinking about purchasing just the Dream Machine. Are all the other EZ key products necessary or will the EZ keys midi packs be enough? The reason I'm asking is I already own most of the instruments in like Keyscape, NI Komplete & the Arturia Collection 6.

[@MGTheFuture]

1 Instrument Minimum, and any packs you want

[@MrSixxbass]

Very informative video...Thanks so much!!

[@spyspy4236]

Bro what! I am enlightened! Thank you!

[@MGTheFuture]

🙏🙏🙏

[@rapidfiremuzik_official]

"Pharrellian- Neptunean jazz"....................the word for tday lol great vid bro

[@justinharris9083]

EZ keys is such a great tool to have. It just livens up the chords and ideas that you come up with yourself. Anyone saying its cheating needs to chill.

[@chasebethersonton5169]

I love Instachord and that EZ chord chooser pie thing. What I wish I could find is a fairly comprehensive rhythm chooser pie thing that lets me go 2-4 beats at a time. Triplets, sixteenths, etc, with a large variety of syncopations and customizable rhythms. Th closest thing I've found is Liquid Rhythm, but that seems to have died off. Any thoughts? Thanks! Love the vids. Great content!

[@callumclarke4949]

How let long did you know it could do this I purchased relooper today off what you explained as I was curious about it I do rember slicing beats with recycle then transmitting them back to my emu e6400 and if that would have been about then could you imagine what would have been done or what I’m going to do with the amen brother break ✌🏿

[@scottvincent770]

Great tutorial and describing the gestalt of these MIDI tools. Sounds like early Pat Metheny Group (w/ Lyle Mays).

[@RelavantBeats]

Damn 2 years ago. I’m late to the kitchen but I’m about to use this sauce lol 👨🏾‍🍳

[@heavygroovebeats]

Dope bro. Appreciate the info

[@GeobelProductions]

Amazing amazing tutorial thank you so much! 🤯

[@ALEXPEAK]

very good channel, thanks man

[@therealdevillion]

Another very helpful video. 👍💪

[@there_vision]

Useful stuff MG. Only thing I'm wondering about is the variations within EZ Keys, is there any randomization within the midi, or is it the same midi style every time if you put the same midi file in? That's the only thing that puts me off, potentially having the exact same midi variation as someone else, of course just with different chords. If it could be randomized via artificial intelligence or something then I'd be sold. Only a matter of time until AI gets good enough to be commonly used in the studio anyway. Regardless, this is a useful way to get ideas that you'd never come up with yourself.

[@MGTheFuture]

The combination of variations Is how you achieve what you desire. So 4 variations per section, times 3 speeds, times whatever chord progression, times whatever chord shape and or inversion...it’s a high level of differences when you think about itthat way

[@mrkamerer]

I don't know what other DAWs have but Logic has several "midi transform" operations that would create literally infinite variations to whatever pattern you apply the operation to...truly what a time to be alive!

[@rickyguitarman3839]

nice video! I see you using lots shortcuts on Studio one, any video on that? thx

[@MGTheFuture]

I dont use shortcuts...not like that. Copy paste and duplicate

[@ReyhanJoseph]

MGTF you a legend wit those tools

[@DjDabblin]

Word to everything!

[@MrScoward30]

Great video would love to no what is chord book never heard of it.

[@garret765]

MG That Legend

[@angelcarrion9881]

Glad I found your channel bro. Subed.

[@MentPlus]

lol.... my chords will evolve! Thanks for this!

[@MGTheFuture]

No prob!

[@RockStarEntja]

alright... ill say it.. MG IS the 🐐. hands down.

[@maxmartinez6430]

Ahahahaha !! "EZ KEYS IS Bro".....I love that quote

[@TouchToneDSG]

Man what is this chord book you keep going to and where can I buy it

[@MGTheFuture]

I have to start over...switched machines and approach since this vid

[@TouchToneDSG]

MG The Future so what do you mean by that

[@MGTheFuture]

I abandoned the project because I got a new Mac, and new tools to figure out chord progressions

[@TouchToneDSG]

MG The Future Got you I was thinking I can take the cords from scaler and just drop them into ez keys right Also the extra sound packs for ez keys which ones do you recommend buying first if you had to just start out from zero

[@cymbals1111]

Trying to understand the bass part of it. You put in a single bass line with rhythm and it changes the rhythm of it? I am looking to do this, so any explanation is appreciated.

[@MGTheFuture]

Yep it mapped to root of chord changes

[@cymbals1111]

@@MGTheFuture would you recommend this method over something like EZbass?

[@burgerlips]

WHY???? Definite Subscribe not everyone wants to look like Ray Charles just make music him LOVE IT.

[@RahShanProductionsMTU]

Thanks for explaining the difference for people bro. When I first started I struggled feeling like not actually playing out the music would make me less of a beatmaker/producer but fuck it now bruh. I asked Rook from Justice League one time if he played anything and he was basically like fuck that shit lol. Not that I don’t want to learn how to play myself.

[@deep2mixer]

Excellent ..

[@georgedesire1047]

I must make use of EZKeys,I've been sleeping on this ....(gotta relax :( 0

[@MIxstarsOnline]

Toon Track should buy or lease this video from you to showcase EZ Keys on their site and KZbin. I bet they would get many more sells if this video could get out to more producers. Hell I bet people who aren't even producers would buy this program. just to try and reproduce what you just showed.

[@yantoaldama6813]

EZKEYS + EZBASS + EZ DRUMMER + KONTAKT = "Genius".

[@zachwood5683]

Great stuff!

[@sooesossstudiotutorialsses6240]

What is chord book? Is it just a file folder where you store midi chord collection?

[@MrEllipsis423]

Love the chords!

[@jordanwhite3564]

You really are the man 🙏

[@Sputz3]

I love that beat is it for sale or lease?

[@MGTheFuture]

I don’t think I saved it

[@Sputz3]

MG The Future 😳 You threw a gem away like that old lady at the end of Titanic 😞😂

[@MGTheFuture]

Hahah, I’m just not in that mode since youtube. Very rarely I interact with artists these days

[@ViceSquad]

I'm a Rock and metal guitarist who produces music in London UK, I absolutely LOVE your vids brother... and sh*t are you quick,? You could have composed, recorded and mixed a tune by the time I had half a verse done ;-) consider me a fan & subscriber CHEERS x

[@sunsetpoet-songwriter8323]

Nice video

[@jacquibrookes8257]

Love it!

[@movingnsilence4751]

I’m on windows,how would I do what you did with the folder to get it into ez keys? Thanks.....Bat

[@MGTheFuture]

Check the manual for user library topic