I can't stop making beats -- Akai MPC2000 + s3000xl

Huge thanks to everyone for supporting me during this difficult time. This video is just a quick update on where I've been creatively and a quick demo of some of the new gear I've been using as I wait to replace my stolen MPC 3000.
Vintage rack mount samplers have always intrigued me. I spent the past month learning the Akai s3000xl and I really love the way it handles samples and sound design. This is just the beginning of a that exploration.
0:00 - 1:36 - a thank you
1:37 - 2:30 - my fascination with '90s samplers
2:31 - 3:04 - akai s3000xl overview & routing
3:05 - 3:48 - a beat
3:49 - 4:35 - resampling into teenage engineering ep-133 (ko2)
4:36 - 5:45 - playing samples on the mpc via midi
5:46 - 6:40 - first beat
6:41 - 8:06 - the final groove
music:
eddieleonard.bandcamp.com
ig:
_eddieleonard
patreon:
patreon.com/eddieleonard

[@QUANTUMprojection]

I was literally thinking about how your situation with the robbery turned out,sorry to hear about the injury but happy as hell to see you back,I love everything about your channel,the lighting,setting,delivery,everything is perfect!Great to see you back Eddie

[@eddieleonard6925]

That means a lot. I'm glad you enjoy the vibe. Much love,

[@officialconch]

I’m so glad you’re back. Your videos inspired me to get an MPC 1000 and transition from FL to DAWless production. Keep up the work brother 👍

[@jamisondonald384]

Ooh! Get JJOS 2XL if you haven't already, seriously. Shit is huge

[@eddieleonard6925]

facts.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad this helped. MPC1000 is a great machine, especially with JJOS.

[@randymeinderts2489]

man, a robbery, a foot problem, and still pushing out these vibes? thats awesome man! you got yourself a subscriber! greetings from the netherlands!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for the support. It means a lot. I'm really glad you dig the music. I love the Netherlands! Great music scene.

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

Great to see you back and on a vintage machine again. The MPC2000 + s3000xl is a great alternative to use while waiting on another MPC3000.

[@eddieleonard6925]

I'm digging the combo so far.

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

💯✊🏾💯✊🏾💯✊🏾💯✊🏾💯✊🏾 glad to see you back!!!!!! Have a speedy recovery.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks fam. I appreciate that.

[@CYPRNMUSIC]

Glad you're back man. You've been getting hit with it recently, between the robbery and the injury. Love your music and your approach, keep your head up

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks. We gotta keep it moving...keep creating.

[@Tony_Anthemz]

I ordered a CD3000XL and it will be here next week, and an MPC 1000.... I also have an MPC X ... setup A is hybrid and setup B will be analog ... the SSL six is next on my list.. salute to this channel I subbed too

[@kannon3979]

I have the Akai s3000xl midi to my MPC 3000. It's a deadly combo!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Dope. I can't wait to get my 3000 back. Was it hard to set up? On the 2000, all you have to do is switch the drum channel to midi - 1a. I heard it's harder to work on the 3000. Any tips?

[@Jinji11]

Hope the blessings keep coming back around. Always stoked to see a new video up. Hope you heal up quick and things keep flowing from here out. Much love and always grateful to see your insights in motion ✨🌊💛🌊✨

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks so much for the support and the well wishes. It's good to be back creating when I can.

[@Metamophisis]

🙏🏽

[@shawndiggz8904]

Great example of bouncing back my brother!!!! Very happy to view your content. You've inspired me to cook up something too.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad to hear it. Go make that!

[@Lord_Mau_]

I knew the community would come through!! That's awesome!! Glad you're back on the musical path. Next, I hope you physically have a speedy recovery.

[@eddieleonard6925]

I appreciate the well wishes. Taking it one day at a time. Cheers,

[@stormie909]

6:41 OH HES BACK !!!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Appreciate ya homie!

[@nilespeshay1734]

Ecstatic to have ya back, sir! ...and that's the most.. "straightforward" (?) i've heard your (micro)chops be, in some time. Dope stuff, as always!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thank you! The machines have changed my workflow a bit, maybe.

[@dangeroustones197]

🙏🏾💯💪🏾👀 God is Good, ALL THE TIME.

[@thundersnow819]

word

[@Panama_lewis]

Dope

[@eddieleonard6925]

thanks!

[@georgegeez8708]

Wow. Great to see you back. Love your new setup. This was actually my first set in '97 when they both first came out. I had a great hookup and got both of them fully loaded for $3200 USD, which back then was a sweet deal. But it is a great setup. I sold the S3000XL a few years later, but I still have my original MPC2000. It's always been that it machine. Enjoy your setup. I hope you're having as much fun as I did when I first got it and can't wait to hear more music and stories about it.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad to hear you're familiar with the combo. It's a lot more versatile than I expected. The 3000xl sounds great to my ears and is so customizable. I'm having fun with it. And they're still kinda cheap.

[@georgegeez8708]

@eddieleonard6925 Yes, I was my perfect combo then. I used to use all the 8 outs on the S3000XL and all ten out of the MPC2000. Here and there, I would add sounds from a Kurzweil K2000 I had borrowed. But most of my tracks were just the 2 Akais. I haven't connected them yet together, but nowadays I have (2) MPC2000, an MPC One, and an S6000. I'm dying to do a track just with them alone.

[@alkenstein]

beautiful sounds my dude

[@eddieleonard6925]

Appreciate that. More experiments to come.

[@Diezzell73]

Happy that you getting back on your feet’s brother.stay blessed 👊🏿👊🏿

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thank you

[@taylorcorker6069]

Your videos, give me inspiration, bro

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad this inspired. Hopefully it helps your creative process and exploration.

[@beyallluv]

Congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎉💐👍🏾💯

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thank you

[@reginaldchapman4028]

your content is so heartfelt and inspiring thanks for sharing!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for watching. I truly appreciate that.

[@reginaldchapman4028]

This warms my heart!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Appreciate the support. Stay creative.

[@riodaghost]

Yooo welcome back fam ✌🏽🙏🏽

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thank u!

[@sp12adam]

Good to see you back at it !!!! Man You are on a bad luck streak like me Hope all is well🙏

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for the support man. Hope things pick up for you as well. It's all cycles.

[@sp12adam]

Not just yet for me But I’ll get there 🙏

[@pancakeshousepsychedelicgl6154]

That's a nice jam you have going on there.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Just a demo, but thank you.

[@simonyricools]

Wonderful grit in those sounds.

[@eddieleonard6925]

It's the sound of these old samplers. Especially 12-bit and some 16-bit. Cheers,

[@simonyricools]

@@eddieleonard6925 Yes, indeed. And you use them nicely :)

[@saulgood2548]

I had that four track in the background. It just disappeared from my parent’s house. I have been trying to find for years. I’m glad that you bouncing back from your situations.

[@eddieleonard6925]

I hope you can find another tascam, because that machine is amazing and so versatile. I found mine at a garage sale for $35 bucks a few years ago. I use it all the time.

[@antacyd]

nice!!!!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for listening.

[@theymightbeuptown882]

I'm not gone lie bro that groove at 3:20 is one of the strongest I've heard in a long while. The pocket is ridiculous. Not sure what you have in mind for it, but dam.. Subbed you 👑

[@eddieleonard6925]

Working on a mpc2000 beat tape. This will definitely be on there. Thanks for listening.

[@d.jswaheely40]

bro be makin the wackest beats but I love his content. Glad to see him back.

[@eddieleonard6925]

lol thanks. keep creating.

[@MesGuided]

Glad you back blessing us 🙏🙏

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for vibing, fam.

[@jeejeeBlaps]

👌🏼🔥🔥 Let's gooo..glad you're feeling it again. Great jams

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks fam! Your IG inspired me to patch pedals into my 3000xl outs. Getting lots of new textures with this new combo.

[@mgyb8269]

Ayyy glad you're back man! Groovy as always!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for listening and for the support!

[@jack3361]

Peace god. Hope that you heal well. Tight beat.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for listening and supporting.

[@ceciliafbrown373]

Great to see you back and have a speedy recovery!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thank you

[@lucastaylor8321]

still got it

[@eddieleonard6925]

A little rusty, but I'm getting back in a groove.

[@delfiobacco7156]

great to see you back man!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks fam.

[@fl7210]

You have got taste dude

[@eddieleonard6925]

We should all make the music we want to hear.

[@jamisondonald384]

Hell yeah! So glad you got your setup

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks. It's good to start exploring sound again.

[@noblewhitneyIII]

Glad to see you back mane thank you for the continued inspiration

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for listening, vibing and supporting.

[@toskabyss]

Sick man! Love to see you still at it. Hope the injury heals soon!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for the well wishes and for vibing.

[@JoseFPepeM]

Beautiful. Great to have you back 🙌 All the best for you

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thank you

[@imwaiting]

good to have you back. the sounds are tight

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks fam. I appreciate you listening.

[@freeplaysamples]

Fire bro ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thank u!

[@michaelbillow2544]

Glad to see you back at it!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Appreciate that fam!

[@waggabutt4655]

Good to see you back my brotha!

[@eddieleonard6925]

thanks fam.

[@Knick_Fury]

Good to see you back. Popped my Achilles back in the day…it’s no joke…hang in there fam!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Damn. Recovery takes forever. It's tough. Thanks for the support.

[@IvarConq]

Take care bro. You been a big part of my journey, thank you so much for the inspiration 🙏🏾

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad to hear it. Keep creating..

[@phdirac]

Welcome back!! Cool to see your approach with the Akai rack sampler + MPC.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks brother. The 3000xl is a powerful sampler.

[@luketj]

HE'S BACK!!!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Yep

[@bbr7415]

I`M glad to see you back

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks. Glad to start getting creative again.

[@JustPete781]

Glad you’re back bro

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thank u

[@biggiefan4life860]

Good to see you back at it man

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks fam. Means a lot.

[@eljeffrinho]

That beat at 3:20 is just beautiful

[@eddieleonard6925]

I appreciate the feedback! It's got some funk to it. Thanks for listening.

[@pongtrometer]

Super vibe, love the jazzy vamps ….much health to your recovery 👾

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for listening and vibing. Hopefully more to come soon.

[@jsun04f]

Good to see you back .. 🙏🏾💯

[@eddieleonard6925]

thank u!

[@BlackTalonBeats]

Good stuff. Sounds good

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thank you

[@johnnymoccasin]

hey mate, been watchin your channel for a bit now and always so creative.. so good.. glad to see you uploading and making music . peace from australia .. ✌✌

[@eddieleonard6925]

Much love! Thanks for listening.

[@SauceSoundz]

Hope your recovery is goin well and happy to see you making beats

[@eddieleonard6925]

Appreciate that. Thanks for the support.

[@tramaineharvey]

Im happy your back my g

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for the support.

[@robertcrystals]

good to see you continuing on

[@eddieleonard6925]

thanks, it's hard to stay away

[@matthewwilson3673]

I understand, i love working on my 404mk2 so making beats along with making art have always been addicting

[@eddieleonard6925]

So true. We gotta have our creative practices and routines.

[@SONWU]

Nice jams! Good to hear you got some machines again!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks! I missed making music.

[@aych_el]

Peace! A true head. Glad to see you back at it.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for the support.

[@screamchand]

Always a good day when you upload!!! Wish you a happy recovery brother - and hopefully talk soon!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks brother! Slowly getting back to it. Will email you soon!

[@Dewane1511]

Dope shirt glad you back ✊🏾👏🏿

[@eddieleonard6925]

legends.

[@TeddyRockSteady]

Welcome back! Looking forward to hearing your cook ups with the new set up. Sounds like you still got it goin on Sir. Salute!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for listening.

[@PimpernelJones]

The whole situation makes me feel sad. Glad your back on your feet with production

[@eddieleonard6925]

Slowly getting back into a groove.

[@ashleyjnobaptiste]

Welcome back 🙏.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks fam

[@muddyfingazmusic]

Good to have you back, brother.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thank you

[@stilltrippin6100]

🫡.. glad to see you back ✌🏽

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thank u!

[@peaksandvalleys4217]

want to listen to this all afternoon!

[@eddieleonard6925]

thanks! more experiments to come. i'm just getting started with this new combo

[@thefunkymunky9084]

Hey Bruh-I am SOOO glad you're up and running again! Equally glad you've got another 3000 coming, although that's only because I know that you (understandably) are looking to replace the one that was lifted from you, and NOT because I think your music needs it in order to be hot. I actually am loving what you're doing right now between your S3000XL, your 2000 and the K.O. I was seriously considering getting an S3000SL for months, but I finally just sprung for a new MacBook Air-I needed a new computer a lot more than I actually "needed" an S3000SL (which is to say: didn't need one at all). After taking the time to get really clear with myself, I just couldn't justify spending on an SL given what I knew I was looking to it for: 12 bit sampling, given that I knew that between my MPC Live II, all the Lofi gear I have, my K.O. II, Cubase and the almost 50,000 samples I own, I truthfully already have everything I need to get exactly the sound I'd be looking to the S3000SL for. It was just more boredom masquerading as "need". So I passed. May get one one day, just for fun. Because it does look fun, in it's own way, as you've touched upon. Congrats and, again: glad to have you back.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for the note! You have more than enough to make whatever you need and create any sound you need. Also, the 3000xl is 16-bit, 44k. You can sample at lower sample rates, and when you pitch down, it "sounds" like it's 12-bit, but it's actually a pretty clean sound, so maybe its better you got a computer, which is more versatile. thanks for the support!

[@kamikaze6295]

The 2000 classic iz a beast 🔥🔥🔥 dope set up

[@eddieleonard6925]

yea it's one of the most overlooked mpcs. still affordable too.

[@davido3109]

Always good inspiration... Thanks thanks thanks!!! Namaste Haribol Asewe!!!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Much respect. thank you for tuning in and appreciating the process.

[@ElectronisoundsAudio]

Dope Beats! Subbed! 👊

[@eddieleonard6925]

Appreciate that. More experiments to come. Cheers,

[@MASSANSF]

💯💯💯

[@SleepyEyezCarter]

I've been checking out a few of your vids and I had to sub...

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for the support. Just getting weird with audio and beats over here.

[@DDaniels3000]

blessings

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thank you

[@MGTheFuture]

Can’t keep a real one down … we all been hit last season (cycles) … still we rise

[@eddieleonard6925]

facts. i appreciate the support.

[@deebaker4671]

Glad to see you back bro !! The MPC 2000 is a dope machine. I learned how to sequence on that machine. You gave up on the 3000 ?

[@eddieleonard6925]

I'm waiting to have a 3000 refurbished. It's taking a while. The 2000 is the backup for now.

[@deebaker4671]

@@eddieleonard6925 👍🏾👍🏾

[@Taus1]

I absolutely love your sound. Both 3:00 and 7:00 are so good! Are there any genres you really enjoy sampling?

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for listening! These are just quick demos. More experiments to come. I sample any and everything. But lately I love digging for soundtracks.

[@Taus1]

Thanks for the info! I’m very new to sampling (currently using an Akai mpc live 2) but it’s fascinating to see a professional’s workflow. I look forward to seeing more!

[@saint.everett]

i miss my 2000 a lot sometimes, not the best for me logically, but jeez do those things sound great

[@eddieleonard6925]

It's definitely got a sound.

[@trakliteproductions]

Peace. Be well

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thank you

[@thebeeber5985]

If I'm not mistaken, the mpc 2000 and 3000xl have the same engine and therefore the same sound. What are the advantages of this combination?

[@eddieleonard6925]

Yes, same sound engine. The 3000xl is a much more powerful sampler. You can pitch and tune more, shape samples, better filter (imo) and you can sample at lower frequencies too. The 2000 is just an excellent sequencer, but any mpc could work. Many people use the 3000xl (or any rackmount sampler) with mpc1000 or mpc live. I think it will achieve the same results.

[@jayr1525]

Great to see you back! I was wondering how do you use your tascam porta studio? I’m trying to figure out how to incorporate mine.

[@eddieleonard6925]

I use my tascam for everything. I'll try and make a video about it. It's an amazing machine.

[@jayr1525]

@@eddieleonard6925Thank You! That would be Dope.

[@TheKd1338]

Excellent video; what is your microphone connected to the for sound?

[@eddieleonard6925]

I plug the mic straight into my old mixer. That's why there's lots of noise. haha.

[@iangomes]

That first one really grooves nice! How are you finding the sound/workflow of the 2k is affecting your tunes compared to the 3k?

[@eddieleonard6925]

The 2000 doesn't feel as robust and inspiring to use, but it's a very capable machine. The jog wheel is awesome, and I love having a Mute button. Besides that, i miss the 3000.

[@iangomes]

@@eddieleonard6925 I'm with you, I like the 3k sound better too. I know the 3k much better, but when i saw you could use the slider to move the cursor while chopping on the 2kXL I have, it blew my mind. haha.

[@TheNathtube]

Can't keep a good man down

[@eddieleonard6925]

word.

[@kuhliloach8842]

very cool! my latest revelation is Koala Sampler

[@eddieleonard6925]

Oooh, I've heard some great things about that. I heard it's pretty powerful, all on a phone, right?

[@kuhliloach8842]

@@eddieleonard6925 yes and ipad. There is a Mac version which is great and that version is free.

[@Noise-Conductor]

Hello stranger, It seems so good to see you back again, how long has it been? It seems like a mighty long time! -Barbara Lewis "Hello Stranger" 1961 How do you feel the 3000xl sounds vs the MPC-3000?

[@eddieleonard6925]

I like them both for different reasons. The 3000xl is a much more robust and flexible sampler, once you learn how to use it. It also handles pitch and effects better. The MPC3000 is just an amazing sequencer with a great sound. They're a perfect match.

[@Noise-Conductor]

@@eddieleonard6925 Which sounds "better" to you?

[@eddieleonard6925]

@@Noise-Conductor mpc3000.

[@lechesangre]

6:20 🎉

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for listening. Starting to get back in a groove again.

[@yayyhy]

Nice video..But where did u get that shelf for your records?

[@eddieleonard6925]

That's ikea.

[@yayyhy]

@@eddieleonard6925 ok did u have to attached it to the wall? I’m worried it might fall over

[@OckwordProductions]

😎😎😎🎶🎶🎶

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks

[@checkmatenate]

Are we aloud to use drum sounds without getting in trouble? How do we know what kind of drum sounds we can use to make music without getting in trouble? I bought a couple drum packs from people that record their own drums and they said it's royalty free, and then some of the drum packs said that if my song goes big then they will want some money of the song makes money. I figure they would recognize the sound just from hearing it but how would they prove that I manipulated the drums or even used them. It's been holding me back for a long time and It's still a grey area for me unless I straight up use my own recordings.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Honestly, the best person to ask would be a music attorney. It's always better to clear samples if you're going to be selling music just to be safe. Cause if they catch u, it's costly.

[@opticalman6417]

what fourtrack do you use

[@eddieleonard6925]

Tascam 424.

[@taylorcorker6069]

Can you this with a s950?

[@eddieleonard6925]

Absolutely.

[@opticalman6417]

what mixer are you using

[@eddieleonard6925]

i have an old allen and heath mixer and a mackie 14vlz.