I still make beats like its the '90s (pt. 2) -- vinyl + MPC3000

[@Crucial_Realm]

Nothing like watching an artist create in the flow using their own process.

[@eddieleonard6925]

I appreciate you for taking the time to listen.

[@21stCENTURYSCHIZOIDMAN]

You have this really unique jittery style, and your grooves feel like waves or a triumphant hike, it’s really cool.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Yo, thanks for this note. I always try to play samplers like actual instruments. Glad it sometimes comes through.

[@21stCENTURYSCHIZOIDMAN]

@@eddieleonard6925 :)

[@hdiggamusic]

*seeing people just doing what they love

[@eddieleonard6925]

Appreciate that. Much respect for you appreciating the craft.

[@ndujamz]

Both Eddie & vubeats have a unique and dope way of programming beats and I love it.

[@eddieleonard6925]

i love vubeats. :)

[@JUKE179r]

DOPE!!! MPC3000 Owners UNITE! Cheers from the UK!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Best drum machine ever? I think so. :)

[@deanivan3951]

Greatest Mpc ever made and i have had all of them at one time or another. It just hits different!, people do these stupid comparison videos but what they don't get is that the magic happens when you sample in with hot levels, salute!

[@eddieleonard6925]

@@deanivan3951 facts. also, the layout has always been my favorite. every button and pad is exactly where it needs to be. its a very natural-feeling machine. but only those who've used it understand that. love the 3000 :) cheers,

[@grinchoi1]

I love those magic moments when things fall into place by happenstance and allows one to build off it. It’s almost like it was destined to be. Great video.

[@eddieleonard6925]

That's the beauty and wonder of sampling.

[@Wavybeing]

nothing but love for this style of producing i could never play an mpc like that in a million years 😄 daws saved my life

[@eddieleonard6925]

lol. thanks for checking the video. i envy the possibilities of daws and producers who master them.

[@katharsiskreed7980]

Your style is hypnotic

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks! The process is hypnotic alchemy. Glad the end result captures that vibe.

[@ethanG222]

Beat had me with a stank face from the moment you finished chopping❤‍🔥

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad this resonated. The chopping is such an important part of the process. If I was just handed these samples, wouldn't be the same.

[@dachugadakelley650]

Just off the honest intro, you earned my sub. Humble spirit and mentality. ❤

[@eddieleonard6925]

i appreciate that. sharing process is really valuable for inspiration. cheers.

[@yoosooh_wav]

always inspiring to see your creative process man. thanks for sharing. keep creating 🙏

[@eddieleonard6925]

Means a lot that you enjoy watching this. Glad it resonates.

[@kernelpaniiic]

Surfing on the 3000, with style. Dope art.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks! It's one of the few drum machines/samplers where every button is in the exactly the right place.

[@BIGMIKE360AMUSEMENTS]

Do what you love ❤️ to do, I'm old school myself. They put their blood 🩸 sweat and soul into those records ❤

[@eddieleonard6925]

I agree. It's not for everyone, but there's value in knowing who you are and what sound you're going for.

[@BIGMIKE360AMUSEMENTS]

@@eddieleonard6925 Facts!

[@FunnFoto]

This is by far the most organic sessions I’ve ever watched. I think you’re really on something. Keep up the good work my brother, truly inspiring. If I had one critique it would be that now you have me wanting to go spend some money on equipment.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad you appreciate the process. It's fun to have a space to create freely. It's even more fun to have equipment & instruments that encourage that process.

[@FunnFoto]

@@eddieleonard6925 yeah I move around lot for work so gathering equipment and storing records has always been a challenge. For me and my ADHD it’s about finding someone to learn some foundational basics to hone my own work flow and I have to say your purity of keeping it simple with maximum results is top tier. I think I speak for many when I say keep putting out these nuggets ( time permitting) .. many thanks.

[@zhenyazakharevich4225]

man, I love your videos and way how you are keeping the traditions

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for watching. It's just the way I prefer to work. :)

[@corywelch667]

So natural. I hope it's not a reach when I say, Dilla is watching us and he is proud. Love and respect.

[@eddieleonard6925]

I appreciate that. It's fun exploring sound.

[@jobeth4667]

This way of sampling and music creation is an own art. Still is and will be the purest form of making Hip Hop music to me ❤‍🔥

[@eddieleonard6925]

i completely agree. it has it's own sound that's hard to replicate with modern techniques. They all sound too "clean" for me.

[@jobeth4667]

@@eddieleonard6925 Still regret selling my MPC 2000XL years ago.Fortunately I kept some of my hardware gear. At least for sampling I still have an EMU Esi 4000 Turbo, which of course won't provide a MPC workflow for creating music but still is a nice piece of gear. Once I can find the time, I will un-dust all my stuff from the cellar and start having that original feeling of the good times again :-)

[@eddieleonard6925]

@@jobeth4667 i'm sure that EMU will do the the trick. They always made great samplers.

[@danyaker71]

My head was nodding. Love watching other people's process.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad you dig the process. Thanks for watching.

[@benji.B-side]

Proper dope creation. You got the ear, you got soul in your music and the fire in your soul, you got the vibe with the creativity in your fingertips. Respect, peace and love.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Appreciate the encouragement. I'm just doing what I enjoy doing. Underground music. Peace.

[@TRUE-LION]

This right here is what’s missing today!

[@eddieleonard6925]

right on time.

[@halcyondaystunes]

Muscle memory on the 3000 is amazing. I started out on a 2000 in the 90s and would love another. Been too long in front of a computer, but it took a long time to stop using the Akai. I was producing house and techno, nothing like your sound. But I love watching the flow of real beats people like yourself. So glad your channel was recommended to me.

[@eddieleonard6925]

House and techno are sister genres to hip-hop and machines like the 3000 definitely get loose with a nice house groove. I also used the 2000 and really like that machine, but for me, the 3000 is the only sampler where everything is in exactly the right place. Cheers, and thanks for checking out the video.

[@els1f]

OMG how did it take KZbin this long to point me to your page?!😱 That was great!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad you dig the sounds! Welcome to this hidden corner of YT.

[@jknodicbeats2763]

Micro chopping is the only way I flip joints too. Salute fam🫡🙏🏽

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad I'm not the only one. ;)

[@jknodicbeats2763]

@@eddieleonard6925 I’m right there with you fam

[@fatg_world4605]

The only way imo

[@mcdosia420]

I can’t wait to learn my 3000. I wish I had a mentor on this and my sp12. I’ve always just used kontakt to load my samples. Most of my favourite music was made on these vintage machines so I want the same vibe in my music. Thanks for the video:)

[@eddieleonard6925]

3000 is a joy to use. You're lucky to have one. If you ever have questions, feel free to hit me, or check my patreon. I've always wanted an SP12. I love that it only has 5 seconds of sample time. Just mad that it's so expensive. :(

[@mgyb8269]

I really enjoy watching these beat cook ups evolve from pure experimentation to straight dopeness by the end of the video. This is to 🔥🔥🔥🔥 And no lies told about one of the best part of the beat making process being the moment right after that last chop and you're about to dig in a fresh new batch of them hehe

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad you appreciate the process. Yes, it's all about putting in the work with sampling and chopping, then sitting with the sounds and exploring until you find something new. When people skip steps, the results just ain't the same, imo.

[@mgyb8269]

@@eddieleonard6925 Couldn't agree more, it's all about the process and each part of it carry the same weight in terms of importance. Can't rush finding the right sample or chopping it in more creative ways rather than just throwing auto chop on it 🤣

[@eddieleonard6925]

@@mgyb8269 yep. auto chop is brilliant technology. but faster isn't always better. makes folks lazy.

[@mgyb8269]

@@eddieleonard6925 Yup, cold and calculated transient detection chopping is great for making a quick drum kit, but chopping up a melodic sample is an art within itself. Autochoppers are making themselves a disservice for sure

[@phillong5808]

Great to see you back on Eddie, big love. The wood sides looks class on the 3K

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for the support. I'm grateful to get an opportunity to jam again.

[@ferguswaveforms]

Wow that vibraphone sample is lush 🥬🥒

[@eddieleonard6925]

Agreed. Such a pleasing instrument. :)

[@YFGP1]

love the snare, super dope! and the chops are cool too! funky and jazzy! big up Eddie!

[@eddieleonard6925]

thanks for listening! It's so hard to dial in a good snare. Takes forever sometimes.

[@YFGP1]

@@eddieleonard6925 definitely…

[@R3ND3RR0R]

Thats cool man. If you put a bunch of time into it and you can work it really well and you enjoy it and feel it still gets the job done - sick. Do it to it.

[@eddieleonard6925]

that's been my formula

[@maximilianoInfinito]

Thankyou! love the process and drifting away!

[@eddieleonard6925]

It's so therapeutic.

[@joeford454]

Yes Eddie love the vibes on this one,you are so inspiring man,keep doing your great bots of art.peace bro

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks, that means a lot. I'll keep doing me.

[@austintayeshus1]

knew it was gonna be good as soon as the vibes hit. kinda like a guided yoga or meditation for backpackers -- wonderful stuff, man! this one reminded me of shawn j period.

[@eddieleonard6925]

big shout out to you for knowing who shawn j. period is! He's a forgotten legend, always loved his sound. :)

[@SnaFOo75]

fire beats. gorgeous MP you have there too

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks! I love any and all 3000s.

[@Anthony-ue4zm]

6:40 is reall smooth homie!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Appreciate that! Thanks for listening.

[@Anthony-ue4zm]

@@eddieleonard6925 no prob this is is a neck snapper!

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

That snare hits like a Tango slap. Bap. There's a reason why they call it the Champ

[@eddieleonard6925]

Snares are the hardest to master, it's always satisfying when you can make one really crack.

[@flow_matik]

& He holds the mic like a real MC !!

[@eddieleonard6925]

haha...i used to write a little.

[@railster]

that 3000 is damn clean!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks. I'm lucky to have it for sure.

[@karinegrandvoinet2038]

WAAAW beatless virtuoso fingering...you bring the magic at 4'00

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks! Just flowing..

[@lecturesfrom]

Opening statement hits home. Good vibes from ATL.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Much love. Glad you appreciate the intention.

[@kirkstate]

Mannnnn you make it flow so easy 🙏🏾 much respect

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks! Glad you dig the sounds.

[@Lolife86]

Dope ! Thne MPC3000, just like the 4000 & the two 2000 are the best.

[@eddieleonard6925]

I've never used the 4000 but I've heard it's absolutely amazing. I love the 3000 and the 2000 also. Great machines that still make incredible music if you put in the time.

[@Lolife86]

@@eddieleonard6925 Need to be intellectual & manual for it ^^ Not like a computer, nowadays.

[@bartboguski635]

Much Love from Poland❤

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks! I know there are a lot of people in Poland who love the craft of true hip-hop. Respect.

[@sidneythirston9044]

That is a phat beat my head be bouncing everytime i listen to it. ALL PRAISES MY BROTHER

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks fam, I'm def gonna put this on my next tape. Thanks for listening.

[@typhonus2]

“I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed.” Amen, brother.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Just keeping it honest. I just wanna create.

[@taylorcorker6069]

Always appreciate your videos

[@eddieleonard6925]

I appreciate you watching.

[@pharoahoffunk]

Love Eberhard Weber. Such an underrated musician. Awesome job flipping that sample!

[@eddieleonard6925]

He's one of the best. I could listen to his compositions all day.

[@magneticmonopole7824]

So good mate love this. Great bassline on that beat.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks. Baselines are my favorite part.

[@Gear-Tube]

Thank you for making these, really.

[@eddieleonard6925]

I'm glad it's appreciated. It's fun to share process. Hopefully I can make more soon. Cheer

[@MadCandor]

Gary burton 🔥 I just bought that record for my pops a few months back. Nice beat

[@eddieleonard6925]

hehe...beautiful record. Excellent musician. ;)

[@ronnieolivermusic]

I love this! Need more of this!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks! I'm always making beats. Hopefully more videos soon. Cheers,

[@corywilliams458]

Dope!..the last time I was here,it was a theft,it broke my heart...Glad to see,it Don't Stop!!....Great Set up!!👍🏽

[@eddieleonard6925]

It's been a rough year, but glad to be able to jam again thanks for the community helping out. Much respect.

[@TheOriginalMistaluv]

Just found u bro! Nice! I’m tuned in….LETS GOOOO!

[@eddieleonard6925]

keeping it old school. thanks for appreciating the process.

[@ElectronisoundsAudio]

Dope vibes on this! Thanks for sharing! 😁🙏👊

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad you enjoyed the sound experiments.

[@moongerms07]

The Tascam 424 behind you , I still have mine , classic multi track there , yeahhh buddy !

[@eddieleonard6925]

It's the best. Such a versatile machine, and still sounds great.

[@jeejeeBlaps]

Really dope one, Eddie. 👊🏼

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks fam. Appreciate your ear..

[@jeffbonjour9575]

Great instrumental! Slick groove

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks fam. Glad you dig it.

[@buchzillacrew]

Very inspirational Sir. Reespek! Big thangs happening!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks fam! I'll keep exploring.

[@lee_drifting]

beat kinda reminds me of lil ugly mane/shawn kemp a lil when he does boom bap. this one of my fav channels. keep up the good work g

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for listening. Glad this one resonated. Was fun to make.

[@vernybeats]

You got the 3000 again???? That's dope to see!

[@eddieleonard6925]

i'm very lucky. community came through and pitched in to get me back on my feet.

[@officialpoa3171]

*YEAH! I see you with that YAMAHA HD AWS RECORDER.. man that thing sounds great!*

[@eddieleonard6925]

haha...this Yamaha is built like a tank. I'm very impressed.

[@johnpapania6273]

absolutely insane.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad you dig it.

[@miscmisc1023]

7:16 that ghost snare is fire

[@eddieleonard6925]

Love the details..

[@vybore9494]

Wow man. You are very talented!

[@eddieleonard6925]

I appreciate you listening.

[@samthemac]

thnks for sharing..ive got two mpc3000's that have been out of action for 15 + years. sad but couldn't find anyone to fix them. Loved them too, but the scuzi and the power f out in both. damn shame. using ableton and maschine now that im back in biz

[@eddieleonard6925]

If you ever wanna get rid of them, I'll buy em cheap and fix em up. :) Glad you're back in the mix.

[@doommega]

shout outs to you eddie - stumbled on the channel due to algorithms & I wanted to say to you - you got sub .. Bless up !

[@eddieleonard6925]

Much respect. Thanks for tapping in.

[@vulcanbeats5827]

Sound great Eddie! you make it look easy haha wish a loot of succes to you

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for listening. I'll keep making beats as long as I can find time. Peace.

[@tinkthomasmusic]

The MPC X will save u so much time....Trust me!

[@eddieleonard6925]

you're probably right, but touch screen, menus and all the options honestly scare me.

[@Ismail-cf6xu]

Every so often the algorithm gets it right. New sub alert 🚨 🔥🔥🔥

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad you dig the productions. Thanks for the watching and appreciating the process. We just making beats over here :)

[@Blake-dc2ee]

Such a dope process to watch. Make’s me wish i had a dad that could’ve handed this sort of knowledge down to me.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for watching. When I came up, there was no YT to help expose us to different approaches. Now there's a million devices and ways to use them. Great time for new sounds and voices.

[@kingleo9981]

The hiss actually adds to the aesthetic bro. Didn’t bother me 🔥

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad you're cool with it. It's funny how it really bothers some people.

[@kingleo9981]

@@eddieleonard6925 people weird man lol

[@eddieleonard6925]

@@kingleo9981 yep, lots of audio folks focused on the wrong thing.

[@quentinjames981]

In order not to break the bank, I'm using an Akai rack sampler, which I can either sequence from Ableton or an MPC One. How would you go about chopping samples with this setup? At the moment I'm thinking - sample into both MPC and rack sampler, figure out the chops on the MPC, then chop again on the rack sampler for sequencing.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Which rack sampler? Chopping is actually fast on rack samplers once you learn how to do it, plus they are GREAT at manipulating samples. I would chop on the rackmount, sequence with the ONE.

[@quentinjames981]

S3200. I'm quite a fan of being able to chop on-the-fly using the 16 pads on the One. It's pretty much the only thing I miss on the rack sampler. Other than that, yes it's super capable at sample manipulation. I'll try using the One as only a sequencer, thanks for sharing your view!

[@RemyGold]

Lovely vibes. Thank you

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad you dig it. Thanks for watching.

[@jesusisgodallbyhimself]

Bro, I liked this. Appreciate you.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad you dig it and appreciate the process.

[@b-notebonolomogotsi8904]

All the way from botswana....mad nice.respect.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Much respect, fam. Thanks for your support.

[@eddieleonard6925]

would love to hear what type of music you're making. hit me.

[@ezekielchentnik]

Nice, this is how I still make beats. Although, I keep my turntable next to the MPC, it let's you spend more time scouring records and experimenting with drum sounds or other samples against whatever you got going on the turntable.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad you can relate. My current setup isn't ideal, so I have to keep walking back and forth from my turntable to my sampler, which I've gotten used to.

[@daysaverproductions]

Love it but you have a to find a new spot for that turntable that would drive me crazy 😂

[@eddieleonard6925]

I agree!!! It's so hard timing the walk over to the sampler. smh

[@Dominant1mw]

Your technique is crazy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤌🏾

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks fam. Just flowing, having fun, searching.

[@beardedelephant3023]

Creative technique my guy. New to your channel 💯

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for listening. Glad you dig the sound experiments.

[@LevphonicMusic]

Inspiring as always.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for listening. Glad this inspired.

[@christhemadhh7596]

Dope chops . Appreciate the good vibes peace

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for watching. Chopping is therapeutic.

[@sunahura]

Loving the vibe

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks!

[@stealthyBLK]

EXCELLENT! great track!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks!

[@ProSimex84]

That was dope man, thanks.

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for listening.

[@BlairysBeatlab]

Sick Beat mate!!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks! Glad you dig it.

[@onblast.podcast6892]

thats hard i hear this bouncy bass on it i hear talib kweli on it heat dope bro

[@eddieleonard6925]

I'd love to get Kweli on this. :)

[@mrcolemr]

Checkout you vid while working out. Good vibes real head nodding beats

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for tapping in. Glad this helped the workout.

[@Katmat87]

So inspiring, such a great flow! Are you switching patterns at the end there with the dial? How many variations do you think are enough for a solid track?

[@eddieleonard6925]

Yes, I'm switching patterns and muting tracks. I'm not great at constructing songs, so it's hard to say but sometimes I have like 3 main variations (sections), and there are dozens of minor variations in drums or melody. I did a video on this called "How I make B sections in beats" that may help.

[@TheVirtualRockstarsmusic]

Nice! That's Beautiful MPC 3000, Is it a custom-build?👍💥❤💯

[@eddieleonard6925]

Yes, it's a custom refurbish

[@loser1-yg6ly]

bro awesome stuff, just found your channel through this video on my recommended page, what's your music background?

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks. I used to play upright bass. I grew up listening to a lot of underground hip-hop, late '90s to early '00s. forgotten era of incredibly creative music.

[@mabuie]

New Sub here! I have been looking through the vids and loving it. Question if you don’t mind. I’m want to start a KZbin page and wanted know what are you using to be able to direct the overall audio to the video? Is it stream yard? I tried to use regular mics but it sounds horrible

[@eddieleonard6925]

I don't have a great setup. I record whatever I'm doing into my Yamaha audio recorder and sync it with my video by clapping my hands in front of the camera at the beginning. It's a very low budget approach. I use a sm57 mic, very simple. There are lots of products to help people sync audio and video if you do some research.

[@CaesarConsuloProVita]

How very awesome!

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad you dig it.

[@iamaquastonethrone77]

this is AQUA STONE THRONE and what I can suggest is when you find a GOLDN loop you better be able to make something better if you chop it because you might have respect but someone else might just loop that up and since we all have ears and were all sampling the same old records only time will tell who flips shit the best and makes the best tunes...

[@eddieleonard6925]

True. Thanks for listening and for the perspective.

[@64hapz]

That was hot Eddie 🔥

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks for appreciating the process.

[@joephartelust6816]

yooooo that beat is fireeee

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks. Glad you dig. It was fun to make.

[@djReason19]

Good session. Nice work. Proper groove. -RE

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks bro. The studio journals continue...

[@ninetofiverecordings]

Thank you for this one,

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thank you for listening.

[@risingphoenix1484]

Worse thing I ever did was sell my MPC3000 as much as I love my MPC X it just doesn't sound the same.

[@21stCENTURYSCHIZOIDMAN]

You gotta make mistakes to see where you’re going, man.

[@AC_Martin]

Been wanting monitors…. Already got speakers. But few days went by and I found some wooden panels and decided to bolt them to the dry wall. What a huge difference it made. Just scrap wood that is in pristine shape and slightly aged, just don’t use fence wood lol. I still want newer gear but acoustic treatment is worth it more than new speakers. Was using bose speakers and now using a Yamaha soundbar, the newer one at Costco seems just as good and probably rattles less. Gotta find those bargain deals and not just sell old gear.

[@eddieleonard6925]

I hear you. I've never used an mPC x, but i'm sure it has its own sound. And can do lots of things the 3000 can't do.

[@risingphoenix1484]

@@eddieleonard6925 They have a mpc 3000 mode it just doesn't sound the same. it . The MPC X does sound good it just doesn't sound the same.... The drums just hit different. To get similar sound I have to send the drums out for analog processing before I capture into Logic.

[@eddieleonard6925]

@@risingphoenix1484 I get what you're saying. It's true, the stereo outs on the 3000 hit different.

[@_boof]

That beat is 🔥

[@eddieleonard6925]

Thanks fam. Glad you dig it.

[@AC_Martin]

Akai Miniak is all I got…. Akai needs to make a new synth again…. The Hydrasynth is basically the Alesis Micron/Ion 2.0 not sure if Akai and Alesis are under the (same) umbrella company.

[@eddieleonard6925]

it'd be cool if Akai made a synth.

[@ProducedBy10A]

Yooo nice to find a dope channel like this!!! Thanks for your videos. Im subscribed

[@eddieleonard6925]

Glad you dig the sounds. Thanks for tapping in.