Illa J on the Akai MPC Key 37!

The incredible Illa J (brother of the legendary J Dilla) dropped by the studio to check out the new MPC Key 37 with Andy Mac! Find out how Illa J uses MPCs to carry on his brother's legacy and continue to push musical boundaries! | tinyurl.com/2bfdsyln
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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
» 0:00 Intro Jam
» 0:50 Introducing Illa J!
» 2:46 First Thoughts on the MPC Key 37
» 4:57 How Illa J Got Started with MPC
» 7:59 The MPC Workflow
» 12:46 Which MPC Would J Dilla Be Using Today?
» 15:46 Let's Jam!
» 19:22 So Many Possibilities!
» 22:53 Illa J Builds a Beat!
» 31:38 Thoughts on the MPC Workflow & History
» 34:46 On J Dilla's Timing & MPC Swing
» 39:24 Layering Samples like J Dilla
» 40:06 Remembering Amp Fiddler
» 41:21 Illa J's Workflow
» 42:11 About Sampling!
» 48:21 Back To Illa J's Techniques
» 1:04:26 Freestyle!
» 1:05:56 A Speedy Workflow!
» 1:07:21 The Looper?
» 1:08:01 Final Thoughts on the MPC!
» 1:11:32 What's Next?
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[@dja.selekta]

One for the ages. Salute to the Akai team and the Yancey family ❤

[@ac7127]

Still bumpin yancey boys, album knocks

[@DndndjJehee]

Dope to see illa j make beats on this crazy machine. As soon as he touches the keys I turn the volume up 😂😂🙏🏾

[@The_Sonic_Ally]

hahaha, DAMMM ! EPic ! Andertons & Andy Mac & the Illa J... that was a properly great moment,

[@D1570R73D]

Illa J making that beat in real time then freestyling over it is one of the most creative things i've seen on youtube. Also, Andrew Huang and Rob Scallon do album in a day videos every year, check them out!

[@sharde8581]

Great that Illa J is given this platform. Yancey Boys...let's go! 🔥

[@thekaniack]

This is just awesome for the spontaneity of creation. Looking forward to entering the world of MPC with this gem.

[@KingHanma]

Very DOPE moment for AKAI here. Illa J dropping gems, gets no better than that. 💪🏾

[@MezikeEllzy-or8sh]

Akai is the next generation of work stations

[@MezikeEllzy-or8sh]

Producers Akai MPC Dre ,Kanye ,furrell and timberland edition that would be nasty

[@matthewgaines10]

Andy mentioned back in the day you had to pair MPCs with sound modules like Motifs and JVs. Even with the new synths, I still do.

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

Yeah. - Some people still do. I still have my Motif Rack I use with all my other kit from time to time.

[@synaptyx]

Wavestation SR and JV 1080 here - Old-school cool :))

[@OTGRADIO_]

I keep telling them the program edit is the most powerful screen on the MPC good to see it actually used Salute to Illa J.., Im thinking about getting one... but idk still... still rocking the force, the one and the live 2...

[@myfathersson3751]

Been waiting on this.

[@annoonnyy]

this video was so awesome, such a chill watch, the legend Illa J bringing such good vibes.

[@emielmol1627]

Why isn't this like viral already now after one day.? Don't understand. This shit I straight out of the heart music making.

[@fanusamurai]

Great vibe going on here! Loved it ❤

[@yotrakz]

Stupendous video, not just for the AK-37 but for music production approaches. Master Class Banga this one here.

[@remyvegamedia]

I really appreciate the thing he said about DAWs. I am definitely not on the DAWless life. I LOVE using a DAW. Ableton is my home. Haha. But there is room for an isolated hardware environment in the process. Damn it I didn't think I'd be going back to MPC because the MPC One didn't work in my studio setup. But this Key 37 is gonna be mine. Great presentation.

[@Br00sta]

Love this! Especially amused by Andy's voice which seems to have morphed into a combo of Westwood and Ali G!

[@larrytan73]

Akai reaching out to the culture!Andy mac is fire! illa jfire!

[@stefrance2]

Epic !

[@KnockSquared]

DOPE !!!!!!!!!!

[@tr606]

Well this was unexpected ❤❤❤

[@kosemoja8348]

That beat is fire

[@Bricks_shakur]

Put this video in a museum🔥🔥🔥

[@pongtrometer]

((((((((((( ILLA J ))))))))))) Salute.

[@log1kanobi]

crazy

[@rebediskomse7153]

Amazing, just amazing.. Just that advice about controlling a certain parameter of the effect through the q link would be worth it :) Awesome feeling between guys, thx!!

[@shawndiggz8904]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@maydrivesfinest6907]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@wm1573]

Illa J sounds like exactly his brother

[@rehtuluv]

Welcome to the D baby!!!!

[@BritoWorx]

❤😊

[@nellbeatz2502]

i will wait for the 88key

[@ccmp23]

That David Brent fist bump 🤜 … 😂

[@quamifilms]

Damn.. might have to pick one up For a smoother work flow..

[@CentaurusRelax314]

That intro beat sounds like Sade. And that's a good thing. I will definitely buy one of these. When it's not red. Hurry, Akai. Gray/black and Retro options, please. I recently sold a Live II. Needed a keyboard with it and got the MPK Mini Plus, but the pairing just was clumsy to use. Wires on devices meant to be ultimately portable. And which device to put on my lap and which to the side? For a desk-based setup, that's fine. For my travel/sofa-lap thing, i just went back to the same controller plus the Macbook Air. But, this makes more sense. It would be so much better with a battery, though-like the Live II. No speakers, just a battery, please....

[@grzankomuzykant]

We need bag for it or super soft case

[@ChrisP3000x]

Make a black version, please.

[@OlaOla-so3il]

I wish it had speakers behind the keys like the MircoKorg🙏

[@tutankhamunwhite665]

Andy Mack is official plz make a tutorial step by step in using this machine 🎹

[@TheRealNativeSun]

He sounds just like hit big bro. Salute. I think I’m gonna the 37. Wish it had additional audio outputs.

[@charlieplatnum82]

add a USB mixer or interface

[@synaptyx]

Andy, where can we get some Akai Pro swag? Need that hoodie and maybe a cap! :)) lol

[@shamrockbo4957]

I want to see Key 37 user's compete in a beat battle competition for the best groove beat or short songs... C'mon Andy put it together I'm talking Live Platinum Mode! All I want is 10% of the profits Akai frfr game changer distribution for the production line because some guy are very skilled to inspire others with there sound and performance on the new unit on what can be achieved

[@1AkaiJedi]

Be nice to be able to default program tracks.. like have default setpoints for keygroups and drumtracks..

[@MrBuliths]

Alll the mpcs sound good recording in pro tools except the mpc500

[@synaptyx]

The teaching rn! 35:00

[@nadirkarim7573]

Can you have native instruments plugins and other plugins in it

[@Lofilegacybeats]

No you can’t

[@tempmode37]

I think in software mode u can

[@kevrenshaw6177]

OK.. Im assuming that what illa J said made sense to everyone ?. I had no idea what he in the intro lol. God I'm old.

[@Curious_Skeptic]

Mah. I mean it's a steal for the tiny difference from MPC one plus. BUT, 2GB ram vs 4GB? That's such a lame move by Akai IMHO. I have to dig into specs to really see what we are missing out from MPC ONE or Key 61.

[@cinepost]

Why does He keeps saying, “I practice on my piano”

[@MrChrisKnight]

Hey can we add a drum randomizer that just throws random drum patterns with the selected drum kits.

[@redviagra]

🔑 19:52,34:36, 37:59

[@Skulptursound]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@Noise-Conductor]

Now this is how you make a gear review video!

[@TeleporterM11]

Andy I suggest Akai release another version of this 37 key MpC loaded with a lot of stuff. It may cost more but there is a niche demand for more synths and drums.

[@ET2carbon]

MPC ALL have Bluetooth MIDI keep that in mind guys before spending on new gear if you already have live or live 2 or X whatever. No new advantages

[@katyg3873]

All it needs is more ram and a speaker. Then it would wipe the floor with everything else.

[@soniksource]

Pro Tip: stop adjusting your levels with the faders. use the drum efx gain feature or the level knob in the sample tab.

[@Ashad2012]

Just wish he could have properly established himself when his brother was alive it would have made the world correctly accept him after the passing of his brother.

[@manvfoodnation2]

not sure any musical boundaries were pushed here

[@spaminbox]

my eyes are junk, and with these machines having bluetooth, wifi, and usb, i wish there were an android app that would mirror the screen on a large tablet.

[@MezikeEllzy-or8sh]

I wouldn’t be surprised like Dre beats OK what implement their ideas like Kanye West Dr. Dre Timbaland Neptune that would be crazy

[@amrsalahmahmoud3034]

Anderson shop you have to be honest you too when you bring a guy like Andy Mac trying to make us buy shit products & after we spend money we got the product is not working right, I am sure you are aware of all this but the story these days became let’s make bussiness only & don’t be Honest, my expectations for Akai they will not stay long, the company ho shit there customer never live long, & it’s there first time they will fail they did it before many times, so my best regard to Mr Andy Mac & Anderton for being not honest A selling & promoting Shit, this Akai company they don’t know how to make a software that is not buggy they are expert in Bugs, BRAVO

[@zzrwood]

Very disappointing that there's no battery - and Korg didn't even bother to use USB-C PD to make it possible to use their new portable machine portably... ?? 🤔

[@elevationrecordings8460]

So basically this is an mpc X/Live with a midi keyboard attached. The workflow seems just as bad as ever.

[@amrsalahmahmoud3034]

My Akai Mpc Key 37 that I bought arrived yesterday from Thoman & not able to activate my plugins etc. like many other people , I put in the carton is going back to Thoman for a refund well done Akai I hope you loose Money like you made me loose money & time, because I had to pay customs on it that i will not take back , Bravo Mr Andy Mac, I think you need to change your name to Mr Andy PC IBM because you are full of bugs & not honest with these video you make , you are not responsible too

[@ToniJXN]

Also received mine and can't update it or try the trials

[@79Daver]

But the pads are shitty. Double hits here and there. Rubbish. Please also dont talk about the old days every time a digital instrument comes out. We know how hard it was its not like that anymore for a while!

[@karlofandango6108]

Does this mean they're in stock now?!?!? @andertons