MPC 3.0 NEW WORKFLOW

[@malobeats]

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[@karlwesslau]

@MALO BEATS - Does recording Disk Streaming/disk recording audio more than five minutes go ok on MPC 3? Currently there is a five minute Audio Track recording limit (on MPC Live ii 2.15).

[@Larpeggio]

he bro has the course been updated now for mpc 3?

[@malobeats]

@@Larpeggio hey brother, it is about 50% finished after the batch of videos I’m uploading tonight. I’m doing my best to crush out these videos by maintaining good quality and content. Although there’s so much to cover, but they’re being rolled out every other day chunks of videos.You could wait till I have the full course out, which should be ready in about two weeks from now or you could sign up now and start following along with the videos we have live already. Thank you so much for taking the time and reaching out.

[@mb2776]

Huge respect for the old hats but the mpc finally turned into what I always wanted it to be: A musical device for anyone! The arranger is huge, you can use your mpc now for more or less any type of music. I do electronic music, ambient and jungle but hell, I'm gonna lay down some hard sampled drums and record my metal guitar on top of it, directly into the arranger! amp modeler, stereo output into stereo input. record. Done!

[@elusivemite]

@@mb2776 what arranger? It's a track overview. You can't arrange anything in it.

[@elusivemite]

@@mb2776 instead of a musical device for people who can be bothered to learn how to use it properly.

[@jaelawrence1456]

This workflow is exactly what I wanted.

[@malobeats]

@@jaelawrence1456 it’s definitely a change for the better

[@drindy5166]

💯% Agree 🔥👊🧡👍🔥

[@DanielIvan707]

More like the Force

[@bangmateo7481]

At this point its just better to use a n actual DAW. Bigger screen, less clutter, more memory and no cpu restictions. The MPCs àre no longer MPCs. The menu diving is insane. Back to ableton.

[@elusivemite]

Lol. If I wanted this workflow I'd use my 16 core pc with 32gb of ram and a 49" ultrawide. This update is a large step in the wrong direction for me. Lots of great features but unifying it with the force architecture has completely crippled the device for me.

[@jenamu6]

Best video on 3.0 yet. Fast, fun and fierce.

[@malobeats]

@@jenamu6 this means so much. Thank you for the feedback ❤️🫡

[@mikebreezy248]

All his videos are a step above the rest

[@m-chopbeats7526]

Yeah...a talent for teaching...great presentation

[@DocHalliday]

The biggest thing to me is not having to copy programs to different sequences and stumble through sequence mode. I have a ton of dope 8 bar loops that I haven't fleshed out because sequencing is tedious.

[@trackfammusic2979]

100% my issue too.

[@marctronixx]

bro -- same!

[@roninthegoat2810]

That’s 100% me, 100s of dope loops on my MPC but because of being used to arranging in FL Studio I never got around the method with sequences so having a linear arranger now makes all the difference for me!

[@elusivemite]

​@@roninthegoat2810 see. This new linear workflow makes it far more tedious to me. I've never worked in a linear fashion on my MPCs. One sequence. 4/8/16/32 bars depending on genre 6 tracks of drums. 1 program. Kick snares hats etc. 3 bass tracks various variations for song changes. Same for keys lead etc. Il jam an arrangement playing track mutes When the core parts of the track are in place and initially mixed il copy that sequence mute and create my intro Copy seq again and so on building up the track in song mode. Then individual sequences can be edited for builds fills etc working within small chunks rather than 200 bars to scroll through and try and set fiddly loop points. When I'm happy. Convert to a new sequence and record automations. As somebody said above. If I want to work in a linear fashion I may as well sit on my pc with many times the ram and a 49" ultrawide instead of piddling around with fat fingers on a tiny touchscreen. My workflow evolved to keep my tracks structured across sequences and to avoid editing long midi tracks while being able to build full complex tracks quickly. The current changes completely kill my workflow.

[@-The-Darkside]

​@@elusivemiteI'm with you. It's way more linear now

[@Jusaboredguy]

Mannnnn, got me itching for the Beta to release!!!

[@MrRahlo42]

My dude malo already got a work flow done!! Let’s go!!

[@thelibrarian3734]

For all you folk complaining, you simply don’t have to update, people are still using the MPC from the 90’s so do t worry about it keep calm and carry on.

[@thegreat1548]

Dam I showed up on time to the party🥳🎉🥳 it feels good to own a mpc live 2 in 2024..

[@malobeats]

@@thegreat1548 grate timing. I’m exited for you brotha

[@MrRahlo42]

I’m so happy just to have a mpc one plus because I’m in the music game now! Now just a matter of learning it

[@malobeats]

@@MrRahlo42 🔥🔥

[@ohmthepoet8428]

For real right?!

[@themrworldwide]

I signed up for the beta as soon as i've got the email and i'm impatiently waiting for the update. 🔥💯

[@rhouse837]

I feel ya I keep watching these videos 😂

[@themrworldwide]

@@rhouse837Me too bro, to ease the wait. Lol.😂😅

[@themrworldwide]

​@@rhouse837Me too bro, to ease the wait. lol.😅😂

[@malobeats]

@@themrworldwide seems like they are rolling these out very soon

[@themrworldwide]

@@malobeats Yes, I appreciate the info bro, I hope very very soon, because waiting was never one of my strengths anyway, but i'm learning, especially after having kids. lol.😂😅

[@OsseusChicago]

When I first saw the new arranger mode I nearly lost my top. While I don't have much experience with FL as I'd like, this mirror's my workflow on there almost perfectly. Can't wait to use them side by side. Probably gonna use my Live 2 to work on track, and use FL to finish and master them. I'm actually super thankful to AKAI for making this change!

[@fabulastik5470]

this is just what we needed !! many times i went back to FL studio from my mpc because the playlist was so much better in fl studio, and very impractical in the last mpc operating system

[@jijothomas19]

Solves a lot things @malobeats. There are a ton of videos out there but you definitely got skill simplifying concepts and getting beginners interested in trying new stuff out. Appreciate it man! Thank again.

[@malobeats]

@@jijothomas19 this truly means the world thank you so much for taking the time to share this with me. Nothing but love and blessings to you and I hope to continue to push the way it has been.

[@stylabmusic]

Great videos Malo! Though I come from a techno background and so playing a lot with x0x sequencing I find MPC an amazing tool for sampling and sequencing. And thanks to you, I can relate even more, I understand it better and finding new ways to integrate it to my workflow. It really has a potential of being a centerpiece and hub for all MIDI sequencing. Again thanks for the great videos and your amazing spirit. Bests!!!

[@malobeats]

@@stylabmusic hey brother, this really means a lot and thank you so much for taking the time and being here sharing this input with me. Truly truly means a lot coming from you. Nothing but love and blessings to you.

[@stylabmusic]

@@malobeats Peace and Love to you too mate!!!

[@philippebackprotips]

I am welcoming anything that makes it easier to see what is going on in projects I have left on the backburner for a bit... An overview of the tracks and ability to jump in to see what is inside wo losing the context is very cool. Lots of colors all over the place though.

[@Createdbydub]

Bro I swear you make this shit look so fun. Great content 💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@poweredbyFlowsmore]

Can't wait for this update man, seems like a total game changer. Love how genuinely excited you get about all this stuff Malo. Always informative and it's awesome to see how much fun you're having 🤘

[@malobeats]

Man, you have no idea how much this means to me and I truly appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback with me. I wouldn’t be doing it if it weren’t out of love and passion. Much love to you, brother. 🫡

[@RSotoBeatz]

this is a whole new flow, and seem to have been working hard to master it. thanks a lot man. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mixxndj]

Honestly, this is a game changer for a lot of us. Personally, I’ve had my Live 2 for about a year and barely used it because I hate the workflow and regret I bought it. Now, I’m just waiting for the 3.0 and feel like the arrangement changes will give me more inspiration to use it.

[@lofi_soul_jazz]

Agreeed

[@wm1573]

Probably will at first and then you realize you’re just using a shittier daw with a small ass touch screen 😂 just use a daw with a computer. And use instruments / midi keys.

[@mixxndj]

@@wm1573 yeah, I use Logic typically. I guess it’s just something different. Akai better hurry and release this though. Frustrating to see all the you tubers with the beta and they leave us out in the cold.

[@wm1573]

@@mixxndj at this point I’d go for a more old school mpc if I want something actually different. Yeah well it’s a marketing thing. Akai gives KZbinrs the beta so they can hype you guys up and potential new customers

[@elusivemite]

@@wm1573 hyped down here. Left a bitter taste in my mouth. All these new features but a completely crippled workflow.

[@ohmthepoet8428]

Dude im stoked this is what I've been wanting to see from Akai because i knew they had it in them, they basically created this whole culture and when DAWs came into the scene it was time for an upgrade so its a long time coming but im stoked and im also glad to finally have the specific piece of gear already owned thats about to go thru its own little Renaissance because now i can learn along with the whole producer community which is dope. Imagine the techniques people will be able to come up with now!!

[@Hoodyhoo504]

Very much looking forward to this release. Very reminiscent of my ableton workflow all in standalone. I can't wait! Thanks for the video!

[@malobeats]

Yes.

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

Finally the champ MPC has done it! This is what I needed to bring me to the MPC!

[@MrDrakeulah]

Malo and Jay not only break down things for the avg mpc user to undesrtand but also the beats the make in the process don't sound like some stock beat but are actually fire.. Malo especially shines in the camera editing dept as well love you guys content can't wait to watch what yall drop after this update.

[@Dellx]

need to get my hands on this MPC LIVE 2 is definitely the go too

[@malobeats]

This live 2 and keys 37 are my favorite.

[@deebaker4671]

Bro, I love your passion for hip hop. It is very refreshing to see. It reminds me of how it influenced my entire younger years. Keep doing your thing bro . I appreciate your input and love for the art form.

[@carbonvibes]

Thanks for the breakdown Malo, as always your perspective is on point. I really like the workflow you showed and this is something I’ve wanted for a while. Will be getting the update once it comes out. Much respect brother 🫡

[@baktrakz7960]

You one of the few creators that I see enjoying the process!

[@YosiOren]

Oh man , I can't wait for this to get out. I've been straggling with mpc workflow coming from machine feeling uninspired now with this version it looks amazing. I'm really feeling it as a better workflow. The new macro on Qlinks , for live performance !wow.

[@shawndiggz8904]

Great video learning with you Malo! I am anxious to learn MPC 3 and nervous too. I continuously learn so much from your channel. Much respect!

[@Dcorumbeats]

I can’t fn wait to work on this update. To be able to create pretty much the whole beat from the arranger page? And automate? That’s a game changer for me. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@UrbanJournal]

I agree, I also like how midi and audio tracks are together now too.

[@-The-Darkside]

​​@@UrbanJournalyou could before. That's all I do, I don't rely on plugins outside of the odd EQ etc

[@UrbanJournal]

@@-The-Darkside No it wasn’t. There were 2 separate tabs at the bottom of the screen on the main page, one for audio and one for midi. They got rid of those tabs and now audio and midi tracks can be arranged in any order with arranger mode.

[@theycallmeheat]

this GUI almost reminds me of Beatmaker 3 for iPad. this is super dope, cant wait to update my key37

[@supernatural802]

Love the energy! Great walkthrough with the arrangerer.

[@jacksonduval4995]

Need to make sure your home insurance is up to date. All the heat you making might burn the house down! 😂

[@malobeats]

Yo!!! Hahahaha 🔥🔥🔥🔥😂

[@ProdbyAdwerdz]

Loved this video, the excitement was very relatable

[@jayburnham3994]

Malo 🔥

[@malobeats]

@@jayburnham3994 🫡

[@dillipphunbar7924]

Haven't seen your videos for quite a while. Studio space looking really slick, and that SP1200...mmmm....Nice!

[@channeloram]

The energy is infectious 🔥🔥🔥

[@Kinglex-gg6vb]

Bro, great video. Thanks for your hard work.

[@malobeats]

@@Kinglex-gg6vb thank you

[@chriscarson6050]

At first I was not convinced by MPC 3 firmware but the more videos I watch the more I realize that it's going to feel great for me as a Ableton user

[@Mewted]

the arranger is the slept on biggest thing about this update, so ready for it... !

[@DJDoubleEdge]

Great stuff @MaloBeats I appreciate your time and efforts! I have the SPSE and the MPC Key 61…do you have your SP MIDI into your Live II?

[@Wizz6768]

Malo, dude this is to much I'm going to have to purchase your course, Jeeeeeeeeeesus!!!

[@WorldPeacejesus]

also thanks for the video you're one of the best to explain the Mac! thanks good sir

[@remyvegamedia]

These new features will make it so much easier to record instruments into the MPC and make arrangements that way. My biggest critique was that it wasn't really geared towards instrumentalists, but with 3.0 this pretty much rules solves that. I still prefer clips/scenes over both sequences and linear arrangements for developing ideas, but the flexibility offered on 3.0 is more than enough honestly. I have had mixed feelings about the MPC experience, but this is a great upgrade that they implemented from Force. I'm excited to give it a try (on my friend's MPC that I can borrow every once in a while haha)

[@angelfmusic]

The assignable q knobs and recording that into the sequence in arranger mode- wow!! Faster productivity. I would love them to have an EQ to adjust hi and low pass right from that eq. And record audio over usb cable similar to Fantom.

[@ArtificialIntelligenceMusic]

Nice. Fire beat! Great workflow!

[@DJSlaughter]

My dream beat machine is finally here!

[@CarlosSixJulyBroady]

Your beats are dope 🔥👍🏾

[@malobeats]

Yo this truly means a lot 🫡

[@PreciseSense85]

This is crazy

[@malobeats]

💯

[@emiliorodriguez6933]

Love this beat. Much respect. 🔥

[@shaftpunk84]

As someone who fears change, I’m definitely gonna hold off on updating until I watch more videos and get a feel for it. Looks interesting, but I am very comfortable with the current way of doing things, haha.

[@skennymane]

Same. I use my LIVE in controller mode. Luckily they are not changing the desktop software to 3.0. Only standalone is updating for now. I’ve always exported to DAW for arrangement so all the changes aren’t needed lol

[@MookieFlex]

Thank you for showing us how the automation works! 🤙

[@blacksmythborn8726]

Love the 3.0. Everything I was looking for. Just curious if the recorded sequences will be locked to the arrangement. When you edit them, will the update in arranger? Or do you have the option to unlink them?

[@BurningBushPedagogy]

Thanks for a video that clearly shows us how

[@EshockT]

I feel like the large screen on the X really shines with arranger. 16 q links assigned to live performance tweaks! Not gonna sell mine now after I got a key61.

[@VirginaAV]

Insane update. Couldn't be in any better hands. 404 like FX.

[@Knowledge-411-x4q]

🤣... Always fun to hit that pocket. Nice Groove!

[@j.sherwoodowl4826]

great overview. thank you! are the stop and play/start button labels already wearing off? that has me worried.

[@themetronomelab.9457]

Malo great work as always . Off topic . What camera are you using when creating your videos .

[@ItsTheFuzzMan]

The new MPCs are incredible, fuck the haters.

[@malobeats]

For the hatters, they can still stay at an older firmware version if they choose to, or there’s so many other samplers to select from other than an MPC 👍

[@wiggesobk]

Nice video. Do we still have mute groups on the new software or do we have to use the knobs for that?

[@rozzpoe1684]

Is there anyway for scale highlighting like in fl studio? Meaning when you switch instruments on the grid you can still see the “ghost” notes of what you already have laid down? Hopefully you know what I’m talking about. Thanks for all the great vids

[@allpositivenetwork]

ok, I see that programs ae no longer used and needed with the new format, but am I allowed to use the many drum programs I've used over the years with 3.0?

[@malobeats]

@@allpositivenetwork absolutely, just create a brand new drum track and it will give you the option to load programs that you’ve already created or sample straight into that track

[@allpositivenetwork]

@@malobeats omg. Thank you!! I was becoming concerned. Looks like I will be updating after all when it’s available. Great vid.

[@PreciseSense85]

Yes, you can still use programs.

[@ASTRITHURRICANEPRODUCTIONS]

Great video as always🔥👑 How many audio chanels can this version handle?? I know previous version was limited to 8 chanels i think

[@KryptonIstheFuture]

so fire . im buying one next January

[@malobeats]

Such a great time to get one. Akai is on it and always improving with these machines

[@TripleBProduktionz]

4:44 Are those drums from Kendrick Lamar -YAH. Track?

[@samuelmccann3008]

🔥 can’t wait….

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

When you recorded the sample in were you chopping while it was recording in or was that how you editing the video?

[@fairnews7484]

They apparently DEGRADED the SONG mode in 3.0!! The only reason I have an MPC is because I can mute tracks individually and independently on each sequence separately! You cant do that anymore in 3.0. Just like I did on the old Alesis MMT-8. Song mode with independently mutable tracks per sequence is THE feature that makes MPC worthwhile! And now they have taken that away from us!? I will clearly NOT update to 3.0. I definitely don't want the MPC to rely solely on a linear DAW-like system. Akai MUST bring back the pure song-mode feature to its original state, WHILE also keeping the new arranger mode. No problem to have both!

[@malobeats]

This is interesting, I’ve actually been building beats using sequences and piecing them together in song mode. It’s just the way we would in 2.0 without having any issues whatsoever now you mentioning the track is a different story. I have not tried that yet, but if it is an issue, there’s always, a button in the settings to jump back to 2.0 if it’s a bit too much of a change so they definitely left that as an option for us to jump over

[@HubertCopeland-mu3eh]

​@@malobeatsBro...wouldn't it be dope if Akai would allow the user to toggle between 2.0 and 3.0.....😅

[@fairnews7484]

@@malobeats Surely it will be possible to jump back to 2.0... but then we'll be missing on all the other great new features that comes with 3.0. Why can't Akai walk and shew gum at the same time? The new Arranger Mode is great, but keeping at hand the Song Mode in parallel is way smarter. Let's have BOTH features available at the same time within the 3.0 update. Let us hope that this upcoming BETA update will include the good old Song Mode once it's in final non-beta version. I pray.

[@stibe97e]

Mute-mode has to be possible...too much fun playing around with mutes!

[@SuperLinuxAudioGuru]

Cool !! When in Arranger mode can we record the FLEX BEAT preset/slot changes using the pads of the MPC ? thanks

[@malobeats]

Grate question. Not sure I have not tried it.

[@SuperLinuxAudioGuru]

@@malobeats Thanks for the quick reply. Hopefully it works in 3.0 and especially on sub mixed or even the master etc. Would make for another great video for you showing how it is possible :)

[@coldskoolbeatz]

I haven't been this excited for an upgrade since Reason 5.

[@ceciliafbrown373]

Thanks for sharing! Can you bring in older projects from different versions into 3?

[@malobeats]

Yes you can. I been remixing most of my old tracks since this update

[@ceciliafbrown373]

@@malobeats Now thats good news! Thank you!

[@leonardogomez7158]

🔥🔥🔥 beats compa. also 3 looks dope af. jus curious if the qlinks gonna function like they used to in 2. i use em in a way i haven’t really seen anybody use, noting really special tho… hope they don’t take away my sauce with 3. lol

[@WorldPeacejesus]

is ti that easy to record the chops in from a sample? is ti automatic like you showed??

[@C-Noel]

Amazing! What plugin gives you that scratch in the Q-link? One of your best videos, BTW!

[@CSwivel]

So dope!

[@Roland_Tr909_Swing]

Its took me years to learn the standard OS .not looking forward to more learning..

[@DJDigitalJosh]

I like the way it looks, but I dont think I'll update. Im too used to the old version. If I get a 2nd MPC I'll try it. Im just not willing to give up what I know well & learn something new at this time.

[@roymoxley2587]

I agree 100 percent and I can do the same thing make my beats ,I don’t need anything else to learn at this time . I don’t need the latest and greatest thing out there cause most time it’s not all that great.

[@inthegutter78]

when u change the pitch of the sample on the global why does my timing of the chops change as well?

[@rufusjackson4836]

Peace. I have a few questions about your MPC course. I use a MPC X and I see that your two courses are for the Live II and the One plus which course should I get? Also which course explains the motherducker, ghost kicks and air flavor pro effects

[@christopherlehr3362]

so what i’m curious about is the arrangement view. but what i’d really like to be able to do would be to set up midi tracks that control various programs on my 2000xl so that i could essentially use arranger mode on the 2000xl.

[@axechoi3573]

cool, that is what i want in MPC

[@jddj4179]

Appreciate the video. Can you not use the track mute button now to mute with the pads? We can only use the q-links now?

[@malobeats]

You can still use tack mute the same we would in 2.0

[@jddj4179]

Thanks! Under pad perform there a new guitar button, does that strum notes now?

[@ralphkaysse5182]

hello, the workflow is cool, so can we know if this update also concerns the software version (the computer version) or it is only the standalone mode? thank you.

[@malobeats]

@@ralphkaysse5182 great question. It’s only for standalone at the moment

[@ralphkaysse5182]

@@malobeats so, please, how do we go if we want to use our MPC with nor computer?

[@OckwordProductions]

Very dope illustration of the work flow. 🦾

[@ninjamonk]

Is there copy and paste in the arranger? I’d love to see an example of it being used like a daw. Drag and dropping, copying and pasting if it’s possible.

[@PeanutButterAM]

With streaming, did they break out of the 8 count audio track limit?

[@malobeats]

I will have to get back to you on this one. I did not try to max out the audio tracks. I think I’ve used four or five audio tracks since the update but did not try to max it out.

[@PeanutButterAM]

@@malobeats appreciate that. It’s one of the few things I can’t really see watching all the videos floating around. Stay making those tuff beats, homie!

[@Vxt667]

The Q links feature is crazy 🔥

[@prod.marciano]

al fin pensaron en los q tocamos instrumentos . esto era lo q le faltaba . re incomodo grabar el instrumento sin escuchar la base

[@adublbeatz8656]

Lol.. I get that, " It doesn't sound as good as I thought (yesterday" feeling all of the time....🤣🤣🤣 and my grandson is only 3, so he thinks it all sounds good, as long as he can play along on my old Arturia...LOL

[@Darthimpakk]

I've been a MPC head since '92, and been using Ableton since '17 and love working in arranger view. I can't wait to get my hands on this update

[@cervantesthenilbog7513]

SAME. I don't understand how people are upset about this update. It's a major game changer in workflow efficiency, especially the visual aspect. No more NEED for a daw imo.

[@donartyone3258]

I’m gonna miss programs. With programs, it was great being able to load up a few different programs and switch between them while playing the sequence to see which one works best for the song. Also, duplicating a program and having different fx on it to be used in a different sequence or layered in the same sequence. Is that still possible in 3.0?

[@malobeats]

Dude, I’m so glad you mentioned this and I will make a video specifically on this topic but I feel like this is what’s going to make this three-point or even better being able to duplicate your tracks to add variations. I will dive into this, but believe me that it’s for the better.

[@LavellCorral]

Dope Video

[@SynicalBeats]

The arranger is good, but I feel like we are going to be getting a lot more FL and Ableton style beats now. 11 bar one verse 18 bar the next etc

[@mmerc1479]

Is overdubbing on the arranger not just the same as overdubbing over a sequence made from song mode?

[@malobeats]

@@mmerc1479 yes it’s the same. The only thing that has changed is when using audio tracks you are not able to hit overdub play start. You just have to hit record play start but everything else works exactly the same we would be.

[@KatalistProductionsKozzySasha]

What if you load old beats into the new MPC 3 update? The beats show up properly?

[@markmaw8]

I've just got used to the original work flow and home screen. Will this update replace all of that?

[@TonyBlackNYC]

nice work

[@Roland_Tr909_Swing]

Question for Malo...if you updated the firmware to version 3 ...will it still connect to the mpc DAW?

[@sdopeisses]

The sample Editor works in the sample way and the chops can be used in the same way?

[@malobeats]

Yes, thank you for mentioning this and I should have mentioned it in the video. You are still able to chop in the sample editor and create a program from there.