How To Make Beats That ACTUALLY Sound Old School | FL Studio Tutorial

[@goodfella1605]

Stacking drums at different pitches is something I've never thought about, thanks Navie videos just keep getting better

[@NavieD]

I am here to help!

[@DrBigFMC]

Yep. Fantastic tip 👍🏿

[@misshu]

You don’t need an MPC or any other gear to make beats but the feeling of making music with an hardware equipment is by far more interesting/inspiring than a mouse a keyboard and a screen :)

[@moordarkness2131]

Eh that's subjective

[@NavieD]

For the creator? I can see how some people would prefer hardware. I definitely had more fun when I was using Maschine. For the listener? I would disagree. I don't think they could perceive a difference. Many people find mouse/keyboard just as interesting/inspiring to use (even though you and I may not be one of them).

[@gsmith11172]

@misshu your comment is low key beat shaming

[@sonnycarson226]

IT CAN BE REPLICATED NEVER DUPLICATED. THE MPC WILL ALWAYS HAVE A DIFFERENT FEEL ALL TOGETHER. MPCS ARENT MUCH MORE THAN A GOOD DAW ANYWAYS. I LET SOMEONE CONVINCE ME THAT I WAS TOO LIMITED USING AN MPC BUT REALISED THAT ITS THAT VERY LIMITATION THAT MADE THE CREATIVE PROCESS BETTER. LISTENING NOW TO MY FL STUDIO BEATS AND AND MY OLD MPC BEATS ITS OBVIOUS TO ME AND ARTISTS IVE WORKED WITH THAT THE ONES MADE ON THE MPC JUST HAVE A DIFFERENT UNIQUE SOUND AND SLAP TO THEM. TRUST ME WHEN I SAY THAT GOING BACK TO CHOPPING ON MY MPC 2500 WAS THE BEST MOVE I EVER MADE. IF YOUR LOOKING FOR THAT ALCHMIST DARINGER GRIMEY ASTHETIC JUST GO TO THE SOURCE INSTEAD OF TRYING TO MAKE YORE BEATS SOUND THAT WAY. NAVIE WILL ALWAYS BE THE FL GOAT THO 100.

[@misshu]

@@gsmith11172 Can you elaborate please?

[@jimmythompsonbeats]

You definetly don't need an MPC to make old school beats but the fact that an MPC doesn't have all the features that a DAW has is what makes it unique. Especially older MPC like the 60, 3000 and 2000: if you don't have the fx board installed, you can only change the pitch and add a low pass filter, and that's it! That really forces you into making a beat sound good with a limited amount of "tools", without getting distracted about what type of reverb, delay, compression plugin to use, that's what I love about the MPC! (hope this makes sense, English is not my first language 🤣)

[@NavieD]

I do like that concept of self-imposed limitations. That can, at times, foster a lot more creativity

[@ascendedmasta]

Here's a fun fact: 10 or more years ago, I used to put the word "MPC" in the name of some of the beats I made in FL Studio and rappers would assume that they were made using my MPC1000 or 2000xl. Of course, if they asked I told them that they were 100% made in FL and show them...sometimes they chose a different beat to buy and sometimes they stuck with their choice lol.

[@Psyrock]

Karim Benzema in the house🔥🔥

[@rayaneprod31v]

I see that 😂

[@Psyrock]

@@rayaneprod31v 😂🤣

[@idkaname7221]

You are one of my fav producers on KZbin just because your tutorials always inspire me and are honestly pretty calming to watch, great shit

[@NavieD]

Thank you idk!

[@slz5274]

This one was crazy informative, thanks Navie

[@NavieD]

Glad I can help slz!

[@bybernas]

I understand what you're trying to pass with this video and you're right, we do not need something like an mpc to make - in this case - boom bap. But having only that little machine - and not having a ton of plugins that make all the work for you -, you really let your creativity roll. Everything needs to be - in some way or another - meticulously chosen. It's a craft you can replicate on a computer, but, you cannot feel the same kind of "magic" from it.

[@ambreyyoungwildsebamma]

That Horn took it to a whole nother level. Dope as usual

[@NavieD]

Thank you Debo!

[@stevephillc]

Love your videos man! You break everything down and it makes it easier for me to understand. Thank you!

[@AaronZuniga617]

Yooo I’m hyped your boom bap videos are my favorite 🔥🔥

[@jjbing3]

He dropped some jewels here too!! 💪🏾

[@NavieD]

Ayyy thank you Heath! I do enjoy making them

[@Elhombre95382]

Hey Navie, I really appreciate your videos man, you got me so hooked on sampling and boom bap producing. I was so tired of creating trap beats and had lost my passion for producing for a while, but it's back and thriving now. Your guidance is highly valued dude

[@thekattemax]

Been a while since i properly sat down for one of your videos, been busy with my music. Hope youre doing great, Navie. Amazing video, as usual

[@jamludentertainment]

Always admire a beat maker who makes tutorials, rather than someone who makes tutorials about beat making. I love your work, if you have beats you have uploaded somewhere a shameless plug will be good for the community.

[@PennyGhramKaiser]

You tutorials have literally made my beats dope..I love you Navi..🤯🤯👏

[@NavieD]

Is that thumbnail the best or the worst thing you've ever seen? Let me know!

[@Prod.Xerxes]

i think it does the job 😂👍🏾

[@jjbing3]

🚮 😂. These snare tips though… 🫡

[@rand0mtv660]

Man I just want to listen to this beat on repeat! It's really chill and that's what I like.

[@ShaDowAssaSiN120]

I feel like i comment this every other video, but you helped me out so much in beat making. Really appreciate you dojing this bro👊🏽

[@NavieD]

As often as you may say it, it still feels nice reading it my friend

[@RalphLBaer]

This was much needed. Ppl promote these MPC’s like it’s the only way you can get a hip hop sound. I’m in awe how someone would deal with an calculator sized screen to trim and modify with nothing but a wheel and a few buttons like y? You have a whole computer? My MPD32 with Logic pro’s drum machine designer makes things so easy.

[@fabioescudero6204]

The thing that makes all this machines unique in my opinion is the compression

[@banchibeats]

Hi Navie D! 👋 I just wanted to let you know that I started watching your videos recently and have become a big fan. You're a great teacher and everything you teach is easy to understand, even for someone like me who doesn't speak any English! 🌎🤔 Although I have a lot of experience in beatmaking, I always find something new and interesting in your content to add to my arsenal. 🔥🎧 Sending you a warm hug from Peru! 🇵🇪

[@Prod.Xerxes]

This what i needed to hear fr

[@NavieD]

I am happy that I am able to help Xerxes!

[@collinw4461]

Your video layout was awesome. I really appreciate your flow and how visually descriptive everything you were talking about was. Definitely think this format is the way for me to best understand whats going on.

[@nextphaze2]

What's up my brother I would just like to say thank you for all the knowledge, keep up the great work love your videos bro. Peace.

[@TheJnnthnn1]

Me parece que es uno de los mejores vídeos donde se explica sobre el sonido de los 90's en la producción de Rap.

[@iycnolan]

Had to pause and go vibe to 14 bis.. thank you for that intro.!!

[@NavieD]

Great drums in that tune!

[@con2606]

You absolutely don’t need an MPC that’s correct. Fundamentally what’s important is the quality of the music you make. Nowadays you can make beats with a budget laptop and a free DAW. Hell you don’t even need that. Ultimately it’s about what you want out of your music. I use an MPC as it is a device purpose built for music production. It fees great just to switch it on and use it. straight away. But i also acknowledge that I could make beats of the same quality on my laptop using fl studio. I just prefer my MPC. Anyway what’s important is that you enjoy the music making process, so I would advise you use the equipment or software that you enjoy the most. Just my two cents.

[@NavieD]

I agree with this wholeheartedly!

[@DrBigFMC]

Facts!!

[@doxdos98]

Whoa 🤯

[@NavieD]

wowzers

[@JAYFULFILMZ]

That beat so hard!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Dope tutorial again bro! Can’t thank you enough 💯💪🏾

[@rtxalert]

Good job man, one of the most useful videos i've seen in this topic love, rtx

[@Biber_41]

What is „need“? The different and special sound, the algorithm is what makes MPC unique. That’s why people use it. You can’t recreate that. But of course you don’t „need“ this to program beats. You may want this !

[@djsunnysideup23]

i love boom bap because I am a bboy first before messing with fl studio. I am a sucker for that classic drum break. yo, u Came at a great time with this video. You check out that new Nas album!? 🔥

[@NavieD]

Thank you Sunny! I checked out a few of the tracks. Any standouts that you would recommend?

[@djsunnysideup23]

@@NavieD "one mic, one gun." yo, check out the rap challenge I hosted when you get the chance. I love spreading the love in the name of hip hop.

[@DeyOnTheBeat]

Perfect as always❤ Thanks navie

[@mattmonroemusic90]

Thanks for making great content!

[@massikrbeats9195]

Dope video 🔥 I think MPC has a better quantizing algorithm than say FL which I use so I do a lot of nudging. Other than that distortion and vinyl/tape emulation fx can help wrap things up. Camel Crusher is goat 🔥🔥

[@wiggumsdonut4158]

This beat is incredible bro

[@silksmoothwin]

Sir can you do a video on time stretching? How do we make all these patten match to make a beat? In Fl Studio?

[@VictoriousMBey]

Love you Navie! Thank you

[@PatrickObiang]

Navie means Dangerously AWESOME! BRAVO!

[@grimyduck]

Really cool video idea! Thanks as always

[@NavieD]

Grimy! Thank you as always for being here my friend

[@tjerborfritzasnt5942]

Extremely Helpful Tut, thanks!

[@marceloribeirosimoes8959]

Thank you for your video! Really helpful. There were only TWO Akai MPC60s in my country for more than a year. And one of them was mine. I don't remember the MPC sounding like that. For me your intro soundtrack sounds closer to E-mu SP1200 than MPC60 (at least).

[@all-stargamingentertainmen1157]

Ngl....making beats with my maschine is the dopest and easiest way I've ever used....now if I can get it to work with ableton live 11 I'll have the perfect workspace.

[@NavieD]

It is fun using more tactile hardware (for me at least)

[@all-stargamingentertainmen1157]

@@NavieD you're a pro who's been in it for a while. I've seen people do it before and make great beats. It's ok for people who know the software. But as a newbie and a organ/keyboard player it's more of my element to use a midi board and maschine.

[@omaro8240]

Awesome video, thank you

[@NavieD]

Omar! Glad to see you're still here my friend

[@richardtorres4253]

This is fantastic, thank you so much.

[@SUIHART]

Excellent, great video Navie! I was wondering if you read 'steal like an artist' and 'The Artist's Way' are two books on creativity that I thought you might like. A hug! ^^

[@NavieD]

I have not read those. The only book on art that I've read is the War of Art, very good book

[@markbruggeman274]

I would recommend using an empty FPC and save it as a Template. Than drag and drop the sounds from the browser in the FPC and route the sounds through FX out

[@markbruggeman274]

Also map the MIDI notes to the lowest octave, so all your drums are in the lowest part of Piano Roll. Save that

[@angeloflavs_2086]

You never miss amazing video

[@spartacris6059]

I Appreciate this brother and it sounds dope

[@NavieD]

Thank you Cris!

[@thepoldergoon]

As a mpc gang member i felt offended goood video though you bring that sauce

[@NavieD]

Hahah this isn't an attack! Feel free to use whatever you want my friend

[@silksmoothwin]

You are give us knowledge thanks Sir.

[@illy2066]

The beat was 🔥!!

[@Prod.Ashtro]

Great vid! would love to see a metro type breakdown vid!

[@DrBigFMC]

Great and helpful video as always. You've also created a lively but good natured debate in the comments section!

[@supastylez]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NavieD]

Ayyeeeeeeeeeee

[@taylornihls6353]

Hey Navie, I hope you're having a good day

[@NavieD]

I hope you're having a great one too Tbone

[@freddiebell5775]

The technique you used on the drum bus is bus processing not parallel processing you would need to send the drums to two tracks one with effects and one dry and then set the faders on these tracks how u want to get a mix between them to get the classic parallel technique but great video anyway 👍

[@JuicyJoel]

Thank you again Mr. D

[@LocalCryptidGhostdoll]

Ok this is how im spending my day

[@ariangoodz5501]

Oh my god navie the beat is pure fire Thanks🔥

[@NavieD]

How kind, thank you Arian!

[@chrislang7669]

thank you for this - again and again - very helpful tutorialisation.

[@BeatsProdJambe]

🔥🔥 dope tutorial

[@Cnova544]

Yo this joint is hard!!!

[@MsMultiBoss]

Can you do a tutorial specifically for me? I mean I would like to know how to make specific type of beats but I know only one person which are making beats like that. I've no idea what vst's he use and how to do/find drum samples like that.

[@JustMe-ty9tx]

Valuable Information!

[@mysterytbeats1862]

🔥🔥🔥 damn this beat hard broe

[@silksmoothwin]

Thanks!

[@icedtea83]

Fire

[@NavieD]

Thank you Tbone

[@succanproduce]

Great stuff 👍

[@MrNikoBellic123]

Nice one Benzema!

[@jermaineflowers1538]

I've been using FL studio since it was called "fruity loops" straight out. The one thing I can say is that you can't imitate MPCs "sound". The thickness and grittiness Of everything you run thru the MPC environment comes you bigger. I got a live some months back and use FL/mpc or studio one/MPC together. Learn an instrument.

[@NavieD]

You can't imitate it exactly, but you can get a similar enough sound with the right tools in my opinion

[@markbruggeman274]

With all the FX with FL you can make even sound better in my opinion

[@jermaineflowers1538]

@@markbruggeman274 yes but The reason all those saturation plugins is to emulate the what the MPC does automatically. It doesn't sound all clean and digital. All I need is a little eq compression to tame the drums. Then I add everything else in the daw. MPC has plugins too tho. It's basically a computer that does one thing extremely well.

[@jermaineflowers1538]

@@NavieD definitely, I've done it for years. It's a time saver for me and I find myself doing less making it "sound right" than just making the music.

[@AXOi]

Good Job Bro 👍

[@Daquarius_.]

please tell me I can listen to a full version of this beat somewhere lol. it goes hard

[@abel3244]

9th wonder uses FL. Alchemist uses MPC. Both are legends. So it comes down to preferences

[@rocky93215]

hey guys, you don’t need an mpc!! just 5000 dollars worth of plugins and all of the best drum kits!!

[@NavieD]

we got a real edgelord over here

[@markcms2751]

🤣🤣🤣 if your ever having a bad day go straight to the comments, a guaranteed laugh lol

[@markcms2751]

@@NavieD 🤣

[@rocky93215]

@@NavieD u know i’m right tho

[@weartesters2539]

@@rocky93215 But you're not, your daw already has all the plugins you need. Every paid plugin used in this video has a free alternative already in your daw and as for drumkits, all the sounds you would ever need are out there free whether it be reddit or audioz. You're a nimrod, stop speaking

[@salix5380]

MPC le grain frero

[@TAmaruShakur1831]

If I don't have these VST plugins, what should I do?

[@nieprawdopodobniebystry2158]

Working in a computer is faster and this equipment has much less limitations, it has more possibilities. However, MPC is much more fun. Creating with mouse and keyboard is counter-productive for me. It's like comparing Pro Evolution Soccer to grabbing the ball under your arm and jumping onto the pitch. You can probably become a stadium star faster with a pad, but the joy of the game is

[@thacyphakc]

SLAP!!! THANK YOU SIR

[@balmi111]

Fire video

[@angelomckenzie4122]

Bless up yo self everything Mi general give thanks 👍 very much Bro

[@rayaneprod31v]

What does Benzema Do in music?

[@Marrasfall]

Inspiring asf

[@krolkoolmarek7074]

How can i do this on my phone please ?🙏

[@RJValdes09]

navie how do you find legal samples of old drum breaks

[@elsalati]

Thanks Benzemar

[@mfc4655]

that beat is hard

[@ZAZA-er4pj]

Thank you Benzema 👍🏽

[@darlin.kleidoscope]

Hi I am wondering how old does the song have to be that is legal to sample it?

[@redwizxrd]

WUDDUP NAVIEEEE - logic pro user 😔🙏🏼

[@NavieD]

Ayyyyyyyyy don't worry my friend. Everything I said in the video applies no matter what you use

[@almighty_pusha]

Low Fidelity is the term for these types of beats

[@mfc4655]

is there anywhere to listen to this beat in full?

[@loaddamag2880]

you're awesome

[@MrEfinel]

I love u so much. thanks

[@Deepakdabaria11]

really helpfull

[@saperol-s7y]

this guy is benzema but in his producer version

[@lilsoos]

benzene is doing beats now

[@MalikOnTheTrack]

didn't know that Kareem Benzema makes beats :)

[@e_swag5196]

benzema??

[@23MrCrash]

Navie read my letter to Santa, I'm a bad boy I don't deserve an MPC 😭

[@NavieD]

Correct. You will be making lump of coal type beats in 2023

[@massiaitouamar6533]

Bro looking like Karim Benzema as f