Make a virtual instrument out of any sound. MPC X and MPC Live

How to Make a virtual instrument out of any sound using an Akai MPC X and MPC Live
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[@gianttv8804]

Yoooo! That’s CRAAAAAZY!!!!😳😳 in the older models it would just progressively speed up the sample as you went up the pads but this is true octave change.👀👀😳😳

[@hp7vlogs]

Why was it so hard to find this video this video need to be at the top

[@RobCamizzi]

Thanks for the support

[@latravisalexander4241]

Bro you just breathed new life into my three kings: Fantom XR, Triton rack and Motif ES. Thank you very much. I knew the X could do this I just didn’t know how. You rock!

[@RobCamizzi]

Nice! Thanks Bro

[@biggrime]

Video was great. Simple straight to the point. Not a lot extra talk. Thanks for sharing

[@zealforhumnity]

Oh my goodness, you don’t know how long I wanted to accomplish this, automatic, new subscriber!

[@saladdays180s9]

Almost all the other how to videos only focus on chopping. This is what I needed. My synth collection thanks you as well, especially the Knifonium

[@RobCamizzi]

Cool. Keep bangin’

[@paulmouzon7357]

This is like the only video on KZbin that shows you how to do this. Thanks bro!! Philly in the house!!😎

[@RobCamizzi]

Good look Bro! 💪🏾

[@mastehmuh]

Bro kept the vid no nonsense and gave all the good stuff. Answered multiple questions I had with no fluff or bs. Thank you!

[@RobCamizzi]

Much appreciated Bro. Please like and subscribe if you haven't already

[@SOPADELICIOSA]

Yeah, that was incredibly helpful. And quick while not going too fast. Perfect! Thanks!

[@kirkstate]

I had my MPC X about 4 months and couldn't figure this out...thanks for making this simple

[@RobCamizzi]

Much appreciated Bro. Please like and subscribe if you haven't already

[@steviehustlingnetwork3129]

The thing I liked best about the tutorial is that it was short and to the point. thanks man..

[@RobCamizzi]

Thanks for the support!

[@ea5e95]

Nice video, I appreciate the straight forward-ness of your explanation. Thank you, this helped a lot. 💯

[@RobCamizzi]

Please like and subscribe if you haven't already.

[@222222e]

I swear all these MPC videos make me want to get back into production.

[@RobCamizzi]

If you have the itch, you gotta do it

[@NDT503]

Bro, you have no idea how awesome this video/tutorial/you are. Thank you so much for this man, just took my beats to another level because of this. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@RobCamizzi]

Thanks. Keep bangin!

[@RobCamizzi]

Please like and subscribe if you haven't already.

[@LTheBeatman]

Thank you for this I knew there was a way I just didn’t know how your vid is straight to the point!

[@RobCamizzi]

Thanks for feedback

[@e-moneyp5472]

This is one of the best purchases i made for my lab i would buy it 50 times!

[@RobCamizzi]

Same here

[@gorillabraudcast474]

Have u had any older mpc machines? Im debating getting one but im also debating getting the sp2400

[@e-moneyp5472]

Gorilla Braudcast i have never had any older models that i owned but my boys always had them and i learned on theres and they would let me borrow them but non of them are like the mpcx or live BUT the sound some of them reproduce is still unmatched. The ones made in japan unmatched sound. But im more then happy with the quality of my mpcx and live. I highly recommend.

[@RobCamizzi]

Gorilla Braudcast I’ve owned several older models from standalone to each one of the controller models. Each one provides its own unique experience. The sound of the older standalone models is authentic

[@realityvs.political9293]

Bro thanks for this tutorial! This is a dope technique!

[@RobCamizzi]

Much appreciated Bro. Please like and subscribe if you haven't already.

[@jbowne]

Awesome bro. I like your get-to-the-point approach. Thanks a ton... more more :)

[@RobCamizzi]

Much appreciated Bro. Please like and subscribe if you haven't already

[@Mista808]

I'm trying to do it the right way though. Where you sample the same instrument using multiple notes and then create multi sampled instruments to use with the MPC X. Doing it with just a single note kind of works, but it won't really sounds good when you play more than a single note at a time. It sounds especially bad when you attempt to play chords or progressions. Also, with using the method you're using you still want to record a middle C note or at very least a C note so you know exactly what key the note is in later on down the line when you go to use it. Otherwise you're further screwing yourself up even more when you go to use the chord progressions that are built into the pad performance mode of the MPC.

Thanks so much for this video. The internet is full of super complex high paced tutorials of which I don't get anything. This one rocks ! I would just have loved to get more info on how to organize / rename / find differtent virtual instruments that i created. But mabe you have another video on this topic ?

[@RobCamizzi]

I don’t have a video on that, but when I get some down time can probably create one. Thanks for the sub

[@sek3ymisek3ymi]

Yes ! Excellent video with the real information ⬆️

[@RobCamizzi]

Much appreciated Bro. Please like and subscribe if you haven't already

[@cadethatdude85]

Brother your a life saver

[@RobCamizzi]

💪🏾

[@AndyTanguay]

Brilliant! I was wondering if this was possible. Thanks!

[@digitalkmultimedia]

Excellent tutorial. Would also be great to start with recording a fresh sample and then making a key group or virtual instrument.

[@scs_one]

Thanks, Very clear and to the point

[@TheNotfather]

thousand thanx! you saved ma life😘

[@RobCamizzi]

Cool. Glad it helped💪🏾

[@LukeLine]

Hey man, great video! I like how simple you present and it was very clear, subd!

[@RobCamizzi]

Please like and subscribe if you haven't already.

[@dcccvislimbone9147]

I'm not even trying to sound gay but I love you bro! I've had my MPC X for 2 years and I never knew how to do this. I've always just used "16 levels" but of course that doesn't do the same thing. And that method only works with SOME samples but not how this would work!

[@RobCamizzi]

Nice! Keep bangin Bro

[@elusivemite]

Single cycle waveforms are good for this too.

[@dlamarca]

Appreciate you man. This helped speed things up for me today,

[@RobCamizzi]

Good to hear. Thanks for the feedback

[@bEASToUTtHEbOX]

My ninja with the super helpful to the point no frills tutorial 💯 subbed

[@RobCamizzi]

Thanks Bro

[@omarrshabazz3172]

Great video I always wondered how to do that. Thanks

[@RobCamizzi]

Much appreciated Bro. Please like and subscribe if you haven't already

[@folksknowledge]

Cool big brother thanks

[@ohhhification]

yooo this changed the game!! thanks man fr!

[@Onelychild]

Great demonstration video! Thank you for sharing this!

[@RobCamizzi]

Much appreciated

[@Onelychild]

@@RobCamizzi You got it!

[@DrLeePercussion]

Wow i am a Roland MV-8800 dude, but this new MPC kicks it butt.

[@RobCamizzi]

Definitely

[@JohnSmith-ut9ti]

Thank you good sir!

[@RobCamizzi]

💪🏾

[@videosarchive8058]

Thank you for your help, much respect

[@RobCamizzi]

Much appreciated Bro. Please like and subscribe if you haven't already

[@themekillz]

Thanks 🙏 Exactly what I needed.

[@RobCamizzi]

Thanks for the support

[@1kingstan795]

Is there anyway to play that sample chromatically across the keyboard without the sample changing duration/length

[@bigmeacham14]

How can yhu get outside samples and sounds from a plug-in onto your hard drive to be loaded into the MPC x?

[@RobCamizzi]

Yes you can

[@JStayCalm]

Great tutorial!,,,

[@markromero736]

Hooked it up with free synths for life, thanks!

[@RobCamizzi]

Sho nuf

[@djbowlz2128]

Does it matter what key the sample is in for pad perform to work correctly?

[@RobCamizzi]

No it doesn’t. You can change the entire key range in pad perform to find exactly the sound you need

[@lakesandrivers]

good one . thx for the tip.

[@RobCamizzi]

💪🏾

[@TeleporterM11]

Nice vid , I normally just CV a synth and call it a day.

[@kalo-skills8680]

thanks for this rob. shotouts from spain

[@RobCamizzi]

My man!

[@dcccvislimbone9147]

One thing I noticed though is you keep hitting menu in order to go into stuff like "sample edit" and "pad perform" even though you can save a step by simply hitting "sample edit" top left side of MPC X and "pad perform" which is above your pads on the far right side.

[@RobCamizzi]

Correct. I have the Same habit in my Live II. Just a habit

[@Mirrorman1986]

Thanks man,this info is gold.

[@RobCamizzi]

Thanks my man

[@fax7451]

Hi thank you for the video, it is very straight to the point, however, I want to know If we can play these note without change the speed of it

[@RobCamizzi]

Yes in pad perform mode

[@MidioMusic]

Thanks!

[@RobCamizzi]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@AlienBuddha]

Thank you so much!

[@TommyRobinsoncat]

thanks pal .

[@fanjapanischermusik]

endless possibilitiesssssssssssss

[@mikescoladeviousmike6377]

Thats odd i followed these steps a long time ago and it worked, did they update the mpc or something? Now when i try it just puts my sampled note on all pads but all the same frequency?? What am i doing wrong?

[@RobCamizzi]

If you’re meaning velocity, you’ll need to use the 16 levels button. Is that what you mean?

[@mikescoladeviousmike6377]

@@RobCamizzi no sorry I found out why I was having that problem, I forgot to hit the instrument option, not sure what the proper terminology is for that button,

[@RobCamizzi]

That’s the key group icon. Good you got it going

[@TeleporterM11]

Dude you sound exactly like Snoop Dog.

[@dogsandyoga1743]

If Snoop was from the east coast maybe? 😂

[@palimo3653]

He did after the first part of the video

[@lyrdae]

That's what I was thinking lmao

[@TheVibeDealer]

Snoop Dogg and a Lil bit of 50 Cent

[@RobCamizzi]

That one I hadn’t heard before😂

[@kalo-skills8680]

thank for the info!!!!!!!! one love from spain

[@RobCamizzi]

Peace and thanks for the feedback!

[@kalo-skills8680]

@@RobCamizzi very ussefull, good luck and thanks.

[@RobCamizzi]

Thanks for the feedback

[@morganfjp]

Nice video, especially for me who is thinking of buying the X to play from my MIDI keyboard, like I used to with my old S6000 sampler. So, two questions: (1) once you've made your sample, can it be played right across an 88-note keyboard, and (2) what's the polyphony in this case? More than 10 I hope, as I have 10 fingers!

[@RobCamizzi]

The X handles all of that. Great investment

[@glenorpheus]

cool video but can you multisample a VST and just assign say, each sample across 4 keys so you don't get a hugely slowed down note on the lower octaves. a simpler way i guess would be to say can you multiple a VST every forth note, i.e. 3 samples per octave, and then have 6 octaves and 12 samples spanned across your keys ? asking because I'm looking at getting the MPC X before Christmas (",) and its good to know this stuff before i hit that Buy Now button.

[@RobCamizzi]

Yes you can. A longer workflow to setup but if you enjoy processes it’s all part of the joy of the creative process.

[@glenorpheus]

Awesome thanks for the quick response, I do like the sounds you get sometimes from playing something a couple or more octaves down, but you loose the attack on the notes. Anyhow all goreat stuff thanks for the info, subbed

[@RobCamizzi]

Much appreciated!

[@boothbuster]

ElAlexxis yep, funny, just said the same thing in another comment... that’s a lot of the mojo of simple sampler devices I think, the way just one note sounds when you re-use it for all the notes. That’s how the 80s were, they sure didn’t have the RAM to sample each key anyway that’s for sure... and mellotrons too I think, it just slowed down the tape to accomplish different note pitches? Or maybe it did have a separate tape for each key, I forget now.

[@RobCamizzi]

Agree. I think it adds variation to the creative workflow

[@Objectivityiskey]

I love it, thank you!

[@RobCamizzi]

Thanks for the support

[@Dablessingproduction]

Man, I appreciate this... Mehn

[@Madmohawkfilms]

Wouldn’t it be better to use the AutoSampler to grab a few octaves worth of samples?

[@RobCamizzi]

Workflow is of course by preference. For basic shirt one shot sounds, this method is quick and effective.

[@MrBinsique]

Hello, Thank you for this VERY GOOD demo!!! Is it possible to make a multi samples (with velocity variations) instruments for each key of the keyboard. With expressivity. Do you understand, am I clear in English? THAN YOU!!!

[@RobCamizzi]

If I’m understanding you, that would probably involve adding individual samples to the pads and playing them via midi keyboard

[@redjy04]

Thanks bro!! very helpful

[@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls]

Thanks for the video.....i have the mpg x...love it. What d.a.w programs do you use when your not in stand alone. Any other program to samplr?

[@RobCamizzi]

I occasionally use Reason just because I still have it. I use Pro Tools for song arrangement, mixing and mastering

[@playmu5ic]

Thanks for sharing Bruh

[@funkstationstudio9813]

Great vid brother. Could I keep on adding new key group programs and create multiple new synths out of stabs?

[@RobCamizzi]

Most def

[@theacan565]

Hey.....somebody know if u can do exactly this on AKAI FORCE too?? TY in advance...PEACE!!

[@RobCamizzi]

I’d like to know

[@ozzelthecomposer5825]

Good stuff thanks! and yeah super helpful!

[@RobCamizzi]

Much appreciated Bro. Please like and subscribe if you haven't already

[@liljons6753]

Thanks snoop

[@DonBrowsing]

Can you categorize sounds so its feels like a real synth?

[@RobCamizzi]

Yes you can

[@onewish2270]

Hey what ever happened to your mpc x?

[@xESPplayer500x]

Ay nice video. Im new to all this and wanna go dawless. Whats the best package for the money, the MPC X, Force, or MPC live?

[@RobCamizzi]

They each have vast differences. I personally favor the MPC Live. It’s the only one that’s completely portable...battery powered. It can do most of what a DAW can do completely standalone and unplugged. In controller mode, the Force and the X are both powerhouses that feel great and offer more real estate and quicker access to features due to the increase in buttons knobs and Q links

[@kgnsane]

Can yo do this without standalone mode?

[@timreeves8288]

How do you save the sound you made in the key group?

[@RobCamizzi]

If I understand your question, I load samples onto my SD card or internal drive and load them into the session. From there, I choose and sample or multiple samples to make a key group out of

[@franksid2251]

Brother you just saved me a lot of time you know how long I been trying to figure this out can u save the bank so that it pulls up or would you have to do this everytime it could I create a pack out of it? I have so many? Boss

[@RobCamizzi]

Yes. You when you install MPC, allow it to instal the expansion builder and you can make your own packs

[@danemiddleton7577]

Dude, thank you so much

[@RasShango]

Niiiiice! How do you set the key or the root note? Thanks 🙏🏾

[@RobCamizzi]

There’s performance and progressions menu that allows for that

[@Brother-SP]

Great tip! Respect👊🏾

[@RobCamizzi]

Much appreciated Bro. Please like and subscribe if you haven't already

[@AGBAK]

My main Man Rob, thanks for the tutorial 👊🏾👍🏾. I have a Roland Integra 7 connected to my MPC X and I want to sample sounds from the Integra and do what you did in this video. How do I capture a sound from Integra and sample it into the MPC X?

[@RobCamizzi]

You can use any of the outs as route them to the input on the MPC. Access the “sampler” feature on the MPC and record the sound.

[@AGBAK]

Rob Camizzi Thanks Champ👊🏾 I’ll let you know how it goes. ☝🏾✌🏾

[@RobCamizzi]

Cool

[@Tyler-vw3zb]

Is there a function in the mpc for duplicating the wave to lengthen the sample?

[@RobCamizzi]

Yes. You can copy a sample and warp it

[@RobCamizzi]

Sho nuf

[@mpcvore]

Good trick...! Tanx ...!

[@nullvoid5866]

nice video, thank you!!!

[@RobCamizzi]

Much appreciated Bro. Please like and subscribe if you haven't already

[@yahslimitlessvisionoftruth3336]

Thx for the video. Question can your new sample sound be saved to a flash drive and uploaded to use within the mpc software?

[@RobCamizzi]

Yes it can.

[@yahslimitlessvisionoftruth3336]

@@RobCamizzi thx for the info ☺

[@RobCamizzi]

YAH's Limitless Vision Of Truth No problem

[@yahslimitlessvisionoftruth3336]

@@RobCamizzi is the MPC Software the main daw u use,are u rock-n a X or Live?

[@RobCamizzi]

YAH's Limitless Vision Of Truth Yes I use MPC primarily now, and The Live is my primary instrument

[@trevorwright7977]

I,m in the process of getting bck in producing now.

[@ohhhification]

the only part I'm having trouble with is actually recording the sample? can someone help!?

[@RobCamizzi]

What are you trying to record from?

[@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls]

I got one more question for you.... How in the he'll do you get 2.3 on here. I'm trying to graduate from computer programs. I love this mpcx but gotta figure it out.

[@RobCamizzi]

When you log into your Akai Pro account, the download should be there. If not, you’ll need to contact support. You’ll need to do the firmware update for the machine, as well as the software update for your computer

[@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls]

@@RobCamizzi I have new computer that I just downloaded 2.3 on but the mpcx won't recknize it. Pisses me off. I will try and figure it out when I'm off vacation. Thanks bro. I will hir you with questions. I appreciate the help.

[@RobCamizzi]

Not sure how you’re accessing the download, but it’s best to use their method. Instead of hitting “run” hit “extract all” then double click the install Icon. That should pull up a menu where you choose your MPC model and begin the install. There are times when uninstalling the previous version is necessary.

[@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls]

@@RobCamizzi bro!! Thanks so much! My first download on the computer was 2.3. The mpcx still has 2.0 on because I was using it as a stand alone until I got a computer.

[@RobCamizzi]

Richer p Sickert. Hope this helps. If not let me know and I’ll try to help

[@seangooden4746]

Great video man but can you do me one favor can you slow it down when you go to the menus for the people that got dyslexia good looking

[@Philla1540]

Thanks for Norway

[@skoolhitdabutton]

Great Job ! Can you do a video on recording live ...save.....export and .wav file 1 beat no sample no chops . Thanks

[@RobCamizzi]

Did that on another video on here

[@jaksi156]

can you do this with mpc essentials?

[@RobCamizzi]

Not in essentials

[@olanproductions]

Thanks man!

[@joeboo9801]

Possible to do this with Mpcstudio and Mpc software? Edit:it is

[@jaksi156]

how

[@TheGameboy916]

Great vid ... subbed

[@ferry4256]

thank u a lot brooooooo

[@thecreaturesdancedlikeus3922]

Dope!

[@bboymac84]

Very nice

[@lasanisaarim3557]

I fwu my boi

[@gorillabraudcast474]

How much different is the os for this machine compared to a mpc 2000

[@RobCamizzi]

No comparison

[@gorillabraudcast474]

@@RobCamizzi so to me the work flow seems pretty crazy...is the sample rate adjustable? If so, how low can u go?!

[@dcplyr]

So, can the Mpc x or live read Rex files???

[@RobCamizzi]

No that I know of.