Live - Building a beat with MPC BEATS

Akai Professional recently released MPC BEATS - a free digital audio workstation designed for beginners.
In today's live stream we'll take a look at the software and build a beat in it. We'll also be checking out the LoFi Producer Collection expansion for MPC BEATS from ADSR.
Any MIDI device can be mapped to control MPC Beats, which either runs as a standalone app or as a plug-in in another DAW. 2GB of samples, three virtual instruments, more than 80 effects and sample editing tools are on hand for building and shaping sounds. Two stereo audio and eight MIDI tracks can run simultaneously and VST, AU, AXX plug-ins are also supported.
MPC Beats : www.akaipro.co...
ADSR LoFi Producer Collection Expansion : mpcsoftware.ak...
As always you can ask questions live and we'll do our best to answer in the stream!
Watch live on
Twitch : / adsr_live
KZbin : / adsrtuts
Facebook : / adsrsounds
As we all work together to flatten the curve, ADSR remains committed to helping you improve your skills and keeping you entertained. Electronic musicians of all skill levels are invited to join our free live streaming sessions.
Make the most of staying home and stay connected via the music.
See you!
Presets, Samples & Loops : www.adsrsounds.com

[@thomasmatthews80]

I'm watching recorded not live. Really good, thanks, so useful to get a good overview of how to start using it which is very helpful as I bought a new mpk mini yesterday

[@dubkonnection3420]

Me too 👍🤞

[@trevormalcolm4328]

Thanks for this, one of the better MPC Beats tutorials! 👌🏽👍🏽🇬🇧

[@klaytonvonkluge4905]

Well done, I learned some about MPC, After having a mpk mini for about 2 years and hardly ever using it except as a controller for iPad GB , Cubasis LE and cake walk

[@zandoka]

Thanks ! You got me started pretty well :-) Great show. Instant fan

[@neferausar7090]

I'm just starting in the production field. This is the best KZbin video explaining how MPC Beats works. Thank you.💯 I'm using a MPK 249 with Cakewalk DAW.

[@OMGBEATZ]

Great job thanks bruh keep up the good work 🔥🔥🔥

[@ObsidianArdor]

Thanks Was thinking of downloading the software to play around a bit. Definitely going to give it a shot like the simplicity of the software.

[@gc2885]

Very nice and helpful! Do you know if you can import files from Audacity to MPC Beats?

[@easycharlie6739]

Very informative presentation of MPC BEATS. I'm a rookie at this and pretty overwhelmed by it all. I like the way you went through each step even though I didn't catch everything. I would like to see more videos on this DAW.

[@nomad1517]

Very underrated DAW.

[@trapstardomdjs4430]

I’ve learned nothing at all From this video, is this supposed what ???

[@PeteOnTheBeat]

He explained the full workflow of the MPC Beats Software. And even dabbled with the effects in a simple way.

[@RetroSynthWave42]

Thats cool! But how can I hear metronome sound only in my headphones while playing live loop? Thank you.

[@bangintables]

salute ...I posted this video on BanginTables.com producer & dj blog

[@markusjahn1398]

Please make more tutorial about MPC Beats with MPK mini :-)

[@alek8410]

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[@keircordner4022]

When you copied beats across the pads you said you held down "options". Where do I find "options" so I can copy samples across several pads ?

[@keircordner4022]

Doh...found it "Alt"...never heard "Alt" called options before.

[@HackerGaMing]

@@keircordner4022 He meant "option" which is basically "Alt" for Mac computers

[@PeteOnTheBeat]

You can also press alt to layer sounds in the same pad

[@shmrrmusic9554]

Keep this tutorials coming!! I didnt get to watch live. Ditto to other comments, best mpc tutorial on youtube lol

[@Josh_GS__]

it looks terrible.. and anti-workflow

[@PeteOnTheBeat]

I've been using it for about a month and it gets easier as you move along. I'm having some problems with effects and such,but it's probably lack of skill instead of the programs limitations. I was kinda hoping to try another DAW. What you would recommend?

[@d.jtremorzmain-yardmedia5063]

i have a couple akai products and a couple arturia products as far as beat machines and sequencers and i must say i totally love the MPD-226 & mpc beats . Arturia came with a little software and a minor DAW to get the instruments going , but AKAI takes the cake for sure . Loved them so much , i got a NANO MPX8 to have some xtra pads . Your videos are great and WELL informed. Thanks .. Do you have any suggestions for me and my machines ?

[@giorgiotibaldo]

Bravo ,ci voleva una recensione cosi......stavo diventando matto !!!!!! sono un neofita dei DAW ed è davvero difficile iniziare ad usarli pur conoscendo la musica ......GRAZIE

[@wadewilliams1892]

Hi AdSR ..I find it interesting that no one called it a Daw when it was 2.0 - 2.0 is literally the same with a higher recording track count..when beats came everyone called it a daw😲

[@LawrinMaxwellsmpc500]

I noticed a lot of people not giving mpc software credit...

thanks for this viedo,it was very helpful for me,in my 5days carrier with new MPC Studio MK2:),nise step by step,thanks from Slovakia

[@chanahgerber7296]

this was very helpful, tysm for the help.

[@user-xu3kz4ru8f]

Thank you for the education.

[@vincentfoley9615]

thanx 1 million. putting it to work.

[@mobeleen]

I watched the recorded version. I think you should’ve thought out YOUR WORK FLOW before doing this. You’re all over the place on this FREE DAW. It appears that you’re familiar with the MPC Software when a lot of us is not, so when you lose track Where you are in the tutorial, SO ARE WE! You display the knowledge but offer no Inspiration. I’m not here to piss on your video, I watched it all and feel the need to give you my take. Your video quality, sound, set up, your voice is all BOMB BRO!! Just have some direction with your videos and you’ll be even GREATER MAN.. I’ll be looking for the next one. I’m a MPC DUMMY. And still am after watching this entire tutorial,, please do another one, I’ll be there. I’m subbing to you NOW!

[@by_antony]

Great video! There are no other MPC Beats tutorials like this on the YT that I've been able to find. I know Ave Mcree and I've learned a lot about MPC Beats from watching this vid, even though I've also been using MPC beats for about a year

[@ckkaz6804]

What is holding options @ 11:20 ???

[@txfaulk795]

The limitations are you only have 8 tracks Full version have unlimited track counts

[@dubkonnection3420]

Better for me so i dont overdo stuff 😂

[@mrnobody0983]

If you use MPC Beats to make music, do you have the copyright on it? Can you use it as your own song?

[@dubkonnection3420]

I was wandering the same then i answer to myself that yes for sure they are . They just put the tools

[@Zenonbuster]

Yes as long as all of the sounds you use are ones that you yourself have created or purchased for use (royalty free samples)

[@antysynteza777]

4:00

[@shmrrmusic9554]

any recommendation for manipulating effects during a live performance using the Akai mpk mini while using MPC Beats??

[@simtime7591]

i wouldnt reccomend this for a beginner myself. As a newb/ now intermediate myself, i use ableton and reaper, both are easier to work with than this. I have this too and it was just too frustrating and different to really get into, when you are used to using the more tradtional DAW. Once you get a bit more experience, then maybe give it a go, specially if you dont use anything else. I personally just dont like it. ableton lite or infact reaper are way easier for a beginner

[@mrboogy1]

Hey great video man.. but I'm also using mpk mini but get double triggering using note repeat.. I've already tried remapping.. thanks in advance

[@jarrodmurphy2094]

The Live was ass and so was the beat.

[@jamesliebke6719]

Great video really explained how to use mpc studio much easier than other videos. Watched after the live stream. Great tutorial thankyou 👍

[@jonzyzsquad]

This is the same guy as Taetro right?

[@orlandoblack7584]

Akai has beginners and professionals in mind! I'm going to buy some Akai products

[@rystok]

I'm watching later and learning a LOT! Thank you :)

[@mrtedclayton]

Nice beat

[@DJChefT14]

Just what I needed to know 👍🏽😀Thank you! ChefT 🙏🏽

[@LuckyColdJohnson]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. I picked up the MK3! Got MPC Beats with it and its been since 2009. Thanks for the help! Made 3 nasty beats so far!!! I'm back!

[@ulitalivaa6047]

I just got the Mpc live 2 do I want to download Mpc beats or 2.91?

[@cwhite23able]

For whatever reason my pads aren't lined up to yours. How do I go about doing that?

[@orlandoblack7584]

who uses the verselab by roland knows you can't beat akai for beats

[@raphaeltschamber2071]

Hallo. Danke viel mal. Ich bin absoluter neuling und verstehe dank deinem video das akai midi um einiges besser . Lg aus der schweiz

[@tyronethomas820]

What is a mute group & side chains &side chain compressers

[@АлексейКуприянов.ВИДЕОАРХИВ]

Смотрят

[@pipefield4581]

So I bought xpand2 from ya'll and the installer made me restart my computer which led to constant bluescreens. Me and others are trying to fix it atm. Very poor quality...

[@Adsrsounds]

Please contact [e-mail]

[@reinsphoenix]

nice intro and visual. whats the song?

[@88keyz]

Will watch this entire video when I have time very interesting and helpful thanks much appreciated

[@musikern1980]

So what is the big difference between this and another DAW? I just found out about this one but working with others daws for years. wonder IF the going to be more creative?

[@eegoal]

Mpc allows me to be more creative. I never get my drums right in other daws.

[@LuisInfanteLielanonymo]

my librery i dont see nun is empty

[@thejacksontwinz]

very cool video, I was watching after you went live.

[@jTacticsBeats]

Hey using your sample manager and the stretch function works great when dragging in fl studio, but when I try the pitch option the processed file never is made and it drags a blank sampler.

[@Adsrsounds]

Please emal [e-mail] with some details for the devs

[@Footballer12347]

Any details on how this has been solved for you?

[@2tonebeatz356]

Crazy vibe my g!🔥 Going off!

[@andystray4554]

4:00 starts

[@nineeast8730]

Thanks for this tutorial.🙏

[@88keyz]

👍🏽

[@alphaomega7208]

Thanks allot :)

[@tvrqsebeats5693]

🔥

[@ollumgrusst8365]

Thx

[@CAMELEON1721]

I wanted to download MPC Beats, filled in the data, I was to receive an email with a link and... shit. I didn't get anything. That's why they tell anybody to provide: name, surname, e-mail address, Country since they don't send a link? What's up?

[@dubkonnection3420]

Maybe you wrote a Wrong email .. mine worked

[@Josh_GS__]

and that akai mini is probably the worst 25 keys controller talking about the keybed.. i bought one and i gave it back without even taking it out of the plastic back.. the feeling of those keys was like a bad quality TOY.

[@antz7858]

Mpk 3 just came out lol looks way better than the mpk 2

[@mobeleen]

MK3... TOTALLY DIFFERENT.. the TOY feel Is NO LONGER. It’s a real quality midi keyboard now, perfect for the backpack.. you’ll notice the difference immediately and for $120.00. It’s great.

[@thegamingzone5963]

why is there only 4 spot to add effects when mixing in the mpc arent there any more spot to add more effects?

[@rejistry]

Use Guitar Rig or Snapheap.

[@thegamingzone5963]

@@rejistry for wat reason?

[@thegamingzone5963]

@@rejistry ok i see now

[@thegamingzone5963]

@laze mz ok i have to learn that