Why I Switched To A New DAW For Music Production - No More MPC ?

[@DaDrankKang]

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[@Bashanvibe]

Welcome back and to Abelton Live world!!!! I’m a Logic Pro user I picked up AL when they was on version 8 lite I didn’t understand it either!!! Upgraded to 11 last summer a month later 12 had dropped!!!! The light bulb has f😢came on for me!!! I was finally able to finish a full doing and bounce to mp3!!! Thinking about putting some vocals and realizing it!!!

[@DaDrankKang]

Sometimes it takes a while. You just gotta remember that many people do amazing things with the same stuff we don't like. So it ain't the gear... its just us. 💯

[@TJAlexander-xn3mb]

I never really understood Ableton, but I’m pretty sure we’ll learn a lot from you, Bro. MPC Gang💯

[@DaDrankKang]

@@TJAlexander-xn3mb Thanks for the confidence 🙏🏾! Yeah It's a little confusing but with you guys help we will get it done! 💯

[@SupaMarioJCS]

Good stuff! Wrestling between Reason Studios (started in ‘04) left due to lack of VST support at the time and Ableton became my production go to in 2010 and love it but I am getting tiredness of the GUI there’s no diff. color of sections, like one color and no thumbnail like some DAW’s to keep the workflow and creativity process moving, but is very very creatively refreshing! Now I just use Reason Rack extension and be sure to freeze and flatten those tracks after composition…

[@DaDrankKang]

i hear you. For some visual is a big deal. For me its not. Im more concerned with efficiency and my sound. A DAW can be black and white for all I care... 😄lol! as long as I can get the ideas out.

[@djleggo9855]

It’s nice to see you again

[@mimikoss]

I love Cubase Pro and I use Cubase Pro, but that doesn't stop me from learning music production from producers who use different DAWs

[@DaDrankKang]

@@mimikoss you will go far with that mentality. 👍🏾

[@burtonrider08]

Looking forward to some workflows with MPC n Ableton!

[@DaDrankKang]

@@burtonrider08 very excited to get started with you guys! Lezzz gooo!! 💯

[@DJL609]

Great Vid Drank🙏🏿💪🏾👊🏾💪🏾🙏🏿

[@DaDrankKang]

@@DJL609 Thank you for being on board with the new hotness coming! 🙏🏾

[@garytskvaught7743]

That's good to know. I've been following you since I started my journey with the MPC, 4 years ago. I've acquired so much knowledge from your channel. I can't thank you enough. Glad to see ya back.

[@DaDrankKang]

@@garytskvaught7743 Glad it was helpful! We got some new stuff coming so lock in and get ready!

[@lecworldwide9400]

@DaDrankKang knowimg you personally for over 14yrs, ive always valued your success! U always Rock! Let's learn with with you on this new software bro! PurpleWorld baby!🎉

[@DaDrankKang]

@@lecworldwide9400 some of my close friends can't even say they know me personally. They know things about me but definitely not personally. 2 different things my man. 💯

[@boutstaxx]

Excited to see what u cookup personally im team Studio One and Mpc and im starting to explore Logic since I just got a mac air for recording on the go my main pc is a Dell Xps

[@DaDrankKang]

NICE!! I used studio one to engineer a few sessions in a different studio VERY NICE DAW. How do you like the new 7 update?

[@JRavageBeats]

I use MPC,Maschine Plus,FLStudio,LogicProX,Reason Studio One and some what Cubase

[@DaDrankKang]

That's a lot of tools! What do you enjoy most about each of them?

[@JRavageBeats]

@ every software sparks a different idea for me If one Daw messes up on me I’ll worry about fixing it later and use something else to keep working on music I also know how to use the Roland SP404 MK2 and the sonicware sampltrek

[@Dredaysclose]

That's cool!! Crazy cuz I just went to a DAW to mostly to mix master but I might make beats on it. I started using Waveform . There's a free version too. Highly recommend. It even has clip effects!

[@DaDrankKang]

@@Dredaysclose I remember that DAW. I used it when it was called Tracktion a while back. Very good workflow. 👍🏾

[@djleggo9855]

I’m here for it.

[@skizzraw3034]

I was working on BEATMAKER 3 FOR IPAD for about 3yrs. Then just in April I got a MPC MK II. That was hard to transition with, because I wanted to work on it right away and do the things I saw people doing on KZbin. Then I had to just watch videos and trial and error make beats. What I didn’t know I looked up. Now I’m pretty good at making beats, but there is still a lot I don’t know. So, I go to you guys to help me with what I don’t know. You really helped me with the sampling segment. Sample inside a sample. Thanks for that.🙏🙏🙏👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@DaDrankKang]

@@skizzraw3034 have you ever considered asking someone for help instead of just watching and getting what you can? Reaching out for SPECIFIC help is one of the biggest things you will ever do for your music production.

[@DaDrankKang]

@@skizzraw3034 Much respect. Glad to help out. But don't get confused. You went to youtube for help. Not me yet. If you noticed in the video I went get specific help from people face to face for what I want with ableton. That is the sauce. There are things youtube won't teach you no matter how good the tutorial is.

[@IYamChas]

Right now brother! I will still be using the Mpc software. Great introduction @DaDrankKang

[@DaDrankKang]

@@IYamChas consistency is the key to learning... without that you will be another one out here spinning your wheels. 1200+ in 3 months. You will be surprised at the people who can't stay consistent with 1 hour a week to pull up and learn. Get to work. 💯

[@the_real_iceman]

Thanks!

[@DaDrankKang]

*Classy move my man! Really appreciate that!* 🙏

[@rickmason6157]

This is crazy.I learned from you on how to use my MPC(still learning) And now I can possibly offer tips to you on using ABELTON. But you so quick wit it you might be ahead of the curve already! Salute anyway homie!!!

[@DaDrankKang]

I got you my man! Dont worry I will keep it simple to start! Cant wait to get started with you guys!

[@marclemar]

I flip between MPC and Abelton… two MPCs and a push 3… I was a longtime Maschine user but I dropped it a year ago.

[@DaDrankKang]

Nice! Anything you find helpful about ableton do share. Much appreciated.

[@jghosttheconscious]

Ableton is powerful. I used mpc live 2 and Ableton. You can export as Ableton set.

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

Ableton is my favorite for creativity!

[@DaDrankKang]

I'm definitely understanding more why a lot of people say that. 👍🏾

[@philippebackprotips]

Process and dedication. Came for the MPC but will follow along for the process. Using Studio One. New thing: Behringer Proton and Kobol.

[@DaDrankKang]

@@philippebackprotips I haven't really made a full MPC tutorial in a while. Everything is mostly designed for all DAWs. I was just using the mpc to do it. We about to do the same with ableton. It will all apply. 💯 How do you like Studio One 7... anything new you use ?

[@philippebackprotips]

@@DaDrankKang The new thing I use it that the ATOMSQ hardware got new features in 7

[@dmoe5000]

Studio one is my choice.

[@rickmason6157]

Abelton forever! I still have studio one as well but Abelton is King!

[@DaDrankKang]

@@rickmason6157 lez gooo! I would appreciate any tips and advice on the upcoming videos 💯 🙏🏾

[@tzodearf2596]

I'm going from Caustic, Koala Sampler, and a Casio keyboard to Roland Zenbeats, DRC Synth, Flowtones, Audio Evolution Mobile and a Casio keyboard.

[@DaDrankKang]

@@tzodearf2596 Awesome! How do you like the zenbeats? I've seen it used before. Looks awesome.

[@Diallo-g2j]

Ableton gotta catch up.. Stem separation is needed at this point and studio one just added that and splice intergration which is crazy

[@DaDrankKang]

@@Diallo-g2j As much as people are on that now I think it's too much hype. If you can sample really good then stem separation or not the beats will be fire. But it would be nice to have it accessible. 👍🏾

[@YBS_EdTheRed]

Hey Drank, been checking you out with Ableton. While my MPC X is in repair for usb 3.0 plug. I decided to finally try and learn a DAW. I'm trying Cubase😮,while I'm waiting for my MPC/baby gets fixed. Gonna lock in and finally learn a DAW, for the first time. Yeah I'm late in the game I know,lol.😂

[@DaDrankKang]

@@YBS_EdTheRed NICE! Cubase has some amazing features if you learn it well. I see so many Studios that use it as the main engineering and beat making software. Let me know how it goes! 👍🏾

[@YBS_EdTheRed]

Well do, stay up and ,keep making music!!!°

[@10thLtrBeatz]

I use Logic Pro , MPC standalone , and MPC software. Was looking at a new daw can't decide between Studio One Pro and Ableton Live

[@DaDrankKang]

Nice! Get the free ones and use them for a while. Maybe that will help your choice.

[@boomboombaby9140]

Reasons 13 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@caylan-jaelawrence508]

Welcome back my brother,can you help with this issue please, I have registered and downloaded my plugins to my mpc X and even activated them. But I notice every time I switch on my mpc I have to re activate the plugins. this is now becoming annoying.

[@DaDrankKang]

@@caylan-jaelawrence508 it may be because your account is activated under a different email address. So you have to keep verifying it. Check with Akai. They may have to reset your account. The contact is on the akai website.

[@BrianAkaBear]

HOODIE GANG!

[@DaDrankKang]

You rose back to life...lol! The sfg can't even get a "wuz" my man?? We were just talking about you and a few others that got ghost! Jump in a let us know you still rockin! 👍🏾 Always good to hear from you!

[@BrianAkaBear]

@@DaDrankKang Just bought a new crib, trying to get the studio together... I'll be back!(Arnold Schwarzenegger voice). Miss y'all!

[@djleggo9855]

Yeah but nobody teaches like you. You are the master “Jedi “

[@DaDrankKang]

@@djleggo9855 preciate the luv! I got you covered. We still got a lot more creativity on the way!

[@dj_instruments937]

Not true. But he/s one of the dope ones.

[@djleggo9855]

@ you right, but I definitely learned a lot from him & two others, because switching from the MPC 2000 to the MPC X and going straight digital was hard for me “no diddy “ Da drank king made that transition kinda easy. That’s all.

[@Deandre-r3j]

Once you get your drum racks together its over

[@DaDrankKang]

@@Deandre-r3j I'm taking in more about the drum racks. I tend to just do all drums separately on tracks. Let me know some tips that you know. 👍🏾

[@SCMESD]

I updated to Ableton 12.1. I like it

[@DaDrankKang]

@@SCMESD cool! What are some of the things that stand out to you ?

[@SCMESD]

@DaDrankKang I am still learning it. So far, I like the new way samples are displayed. It makes it easier to find samples.

[@DaDrankKang]

@SCMESD You should join the discord so we can learn with you. 💯 You can help out alot just by giving your thoughts so far. discord.gg/sfgproducers

[@miketallerico6849]

So after 1200 hours, is there something live can do that Reaper can’t? Is it worth the time and $ investment?

[@DaDrankKang]

@@miketallerico6849 I didn't try something else to compare. I tried it to add to my knowledge. That is always worth the time and investment to me.

[@timfuredi1000]

Reaper is cheap and poor the stock plugins look like crap and has no instruments most ugly interface and all the themes are super trash But for 60 bucks it will do.

[@kingdru_562]

Cubase Pro for me.......Ableton always seemed a bit backwards to me.

[@tjmanou6422]

funny, I left Ableton, computers, 3rd party plugins for MPC standalone to get back to basics ;)

[@DaDrankKang]

@@tjmanou6422 why leave... just add on. It's all connected. All creativity. Never limit yourself. 👍🏾

[@tjmanou6422]

@ honestly limiting was the purpose. I placed my work on countless MTV shows. GTA games on PS etc last many years. Was heavily computer based and needed a break I think.

[@DaDrankKang]

@tjmanou6422 everyone has placements... they are starting to become as common as the actual beats. 👍🏾 I'm talking creativity. Never limit that. No matter what you work with. Stay open to everything at all times.

[@djleggo9855]

Yes it’s been a while

[@djleggo9855]

I’m using reaper and I tried Ableton and that joint is confusing

[@DaDrankKang]

@@djleggo9855 Yes it was a little confusing to start but putting the work in helped alot! Both reaper and MPC have been my go to for a while. Those aren't going anywhere.

[@atommachine]

same, I use poise and a 218 with reaper.

[@spillyonthetrack6619]

I LOVE REAPER 💯💯

[@uptownfragrance6148]

Studio one

[@bboymac84]

Ableton is just missing stems and ARA. they just got a sequencencer

[@DaDrankKang]

@@bboymac84 it would be a nice feature but to be honest I learned how to sample from old school producers. Before all the new stuff. If you can do that you don't need any of those features. Just your ability and knowledge. 👍🏾

[@bboymac84]

@ they used what they had, now we have more. Learn to adapt

[@DaDrankKang]

@@bboymac84 the corner stone of a building is always the most solid. Not the bells and whistles on top. You adapt I'll stay solid. 👍🏾

[@themadlooper3272]

Try out Serato Studio

[@DaDrankKang]

@@themadlooper3272Yezzir! that one is definitely on the list. I absolutely love Serato Sample 👍🏾

[@djleggo9855]

I have Ableton mini

[@DaDrankKang]

@@djleggo9855 is that the new ableton move? Or is that something else ? Let me know. 👍🏾

[@djleggo9855]

Bro I’m about to shout you out on my next track but in a positive way because I’m spitting on the track

[@DaDrankKang]

@@djleggo9855 preciate the luv!

[@djleggo9855]

@ All Day!!!!

[@Deandre-r3j]

Ableton is the easiest way to make a beat

[@DaDrankKang]

@@Deandre-r3j make sure you get ready to drop some gems in the comments when you see the videos. 👍🏾 I take game from everywhere.

[@bboymac84]

Lol right.

[@djfreaknique1587]

I’ve been making beats on ableton for the last five years and I don’t still don’t understand it!!!

[@DaDrankKang]

@@djfreaknique1587 that is the exact reason I go get face to face help. I dont believe in sitting there knowing I have issues and thinking I have to do it all by myself. Get the 1 on 1 help. 💯

[@jghosttheconscious]

Ableton is powerful. I used mpc live 2 and Ableton. You can export as Ableton set.

[@DaDrankKang]

Yeah Ableton is definitely powerful in that aspect. You know I'm gonna have to give that a try soon.