MPC Beats - How To Chop Samples With Free DAW Software

A MPC beats tutorial video about how to chop up samples. MPC Beats is a free DAW for both Windows and Mac that comes with a lot of sounds! I demonstrate step by step the beat making process so you can learn from beginning to end. I use the AKAI MPK mini MK2 as my MIDI controller of choice (which I bought from Sweetwater). If you have and suggestions for another video. Please leave a comment below.
download the software free here
www.akaipro.com/mpc-beats
MSX Audio's sample packs
www.msxaudio.com/
I have sample packs, presets, and drum kits here
www.djavemcree.net/
Get an AKAI MPK mini here (it's an affiliate link that help support my channel at no additional cost to you)
I got mine from Sweetwater and it was delivered the next day! free 2 year warranty
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or from here
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How to use MPC Beats software in standalone & how to install it
• AKAI MPC Beats Free DA...
0:00 introduction
0:56 AKAI MPK mini MK2 reveal
1:22 how to setup your MIDI controller
2:43 how use a sample or record a sample
3:52 how to trim, chop, pitch, & a sample to a drum program
7:32 how to select your program
7:59 how to use timewarp/time stretching
9:00 how to record your sample chops and extra tips
13:27 general thoughts pro's and con's
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[@AveMcree]

Hey guys, If I missed anything in the video. Please fill free to correct me here so others can see it... You guys are incredible! Thanks again

[@BRUTHAWAR]

I like your vibe bro. You seem like a good brotha! Blessings!

[@BRUTHAWAR]

Does this program have a pitch detector like FL studios?

[@AveMcree]

@@BRUTHAWAR you mean like auto-tune? No but there is a pitch shifter plugin.

[@BRUTHAWAR]

@@AveMcree No. I mean like a way to detct the pitch (notes) of a sample . FL studio & logic have different versions of that.

[@BRUTHAWAR]

I hope MPC Beats sponsors you! That would be dope right?

[@thenumbdave]

well, I'm two minutes in and that "midi enable" info is worth the price of entry already. nice one, thanks! edit: this video told me exactly what I need to know

[@zenzanahoria1739]

I got a MPK mini yesterday and your videos have been a HUGE help, never made any music in my life but needed a lockdown hobby and it's something I've always wanted to try. Spent today following along with this video and got it all working, many thanks!

[@joelmartins7794]

So you had to ENABLE it! Damn spent way too many hours trying to figure out why i couldn’t use the pads to chop the samples like the guy did in the official Akai MPC Beats tutorial. Thnks!

[@YAYYEE]

Thanks for telling the community about this free software. I started on The mpc 2000xl back in day and its like I’m learning it all over again after using other Daw based programs for years

[@onstr]

Just got an Akai Mini. Love it, but it's my first piece of gear at all, and your videos are so informative and in depth, I don't feel quite so in over my head. Thank you for taking the time to help.

[@seekin8516]

Just stumbled on on this video and now feel like a kid in a candy store. I feel like this is what I've been looking for! Well instructed and engaging! Thank You!

[@WILEY67]

Everything you do helps and your a valued member of this MPC community. Especially to us don't knows. Thank you and I'll see you on the neXt

[@JMV422]

This was the most taught-full, well thought-out video I ever saw on this beast of technology. Thanks bro!

[@jaasesway269]

This was an awesome tutorial! I just got a new Akai MPK Pro and you covered so much in so little time, very clearly and step by step. I literally searched for any video that could get me started and couldn't find anything this comprehensive. Also this is an older video and is still relevant. Akai should send you a professional teacher's check! I instantly subscribed to your channel. Thank You!

[@mikega1252]

Your demos are excellent. I have learned a great deal rom you. Please keep up the good work.

[@FortifiedMindzTV]

Thanks for posting the video. I have been lost with upgrading my studio. When I got the MPK mini I was searching for software that was compatible, then I found MPC beats and loved the setup but couldn't figure out how to sample. You saved me so much time!

[@goingglobalmusicgroup2555]

Awesome I just added the mini for mobile production today. Just getting use to the software but now I can maneuver and make beats effortlessly thanks.

[@DriftDweller]

Really help me get through the forest of unfamiliarity with this. Gave me alot of confidence. Thanks alot! 👍🔥

[@LarrickOwnz]

Yo i downloaded this DAW and haven’t decided to use it till i ran into your channel. Now i been using for a day and made like 3 beats on it. Dope ass DAW right here man! Good video too! 💯

[@MitchTodd]

Awesome tutorial! Best I’ve seen for MPC Beats.

[@fallbakjonez1348]

I started a month ago I find your videos most helpful so far. Thanks

[@vazfinestdjchozin1599]

Love your work. You really are one of the best teachers on youtube man.

[@locethebadguy5074]

I truly appreciate the information you provide on your channel. It has helped me tremendously!! Only been at this for a short time but this chanel has helped me progress to the point i feel confident in the direction im headed! Thank you and Salute!!

[@ipainthouses3084]

Man this is something i always wanted to do, got my mini mk3 few days ago. I wanted to hire a teacher to teach me software but you and some others here realy giving game , much thanks from the netherlands, i just subbed to you

[@brianm4031]

My mans got the Super Mario World warp pipe sound in the beat! Just stumbled across your channel after getiting my first controller and your content is fantastic, thank you for posting so people like me have a place to turn for tips and tricks!

[@josephamzallag374]

Litteraly all I've been looking for in the last couple days.. Goated

[@jonathanclarkin8844]

That was the best MPC vid I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Thank you

[@johnjones6646]

THANk YOU.. I got my mpk about 4months and didnt reall under stand how to use it effectively. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@amnishubby24]

Love the videos!!!!!!!!!! Your tutorials are amazing I just got my akai mk3 two days ago looking forward to ti.

[@blaqlocust]

Cuddos on this, I didn't even realize Akai came out with a free DAW until I saw your channel.😃👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@mr.ythemystery4147]

your a boss mate i did not make music in 15 years got the mpk mini watched this clip and made a banger thanks mate your the donnnnnn

[@brasseyebaby]

Great video. I am just learning MPC Beats but your video was very easy to understand and follow! Great teaching.

[@JimmyFlame]

MPC Beats is my jam!!! Love your vids.

[@straightedge_eli2062]

Great help!

[@sparkzmentalz2]

Dope informative vid tutorial.

[@222main8]

This series has been more helpful than the videos from Akai...They need to pay you!!! Thank you!!

[@MustacheVerra]

Thanks for the video.

[@jimbosparadise]

Super helpful. Thanks Ave!!

[@putoiiiii92]

Great help man thank you

[@MrThematrix1]

Hey my brother , I really appreciate you and all that you do ! Great video !

[@KainThaBrain]

Oh and I gotta give it you Ave, the beats that you be making while your giving tutorials and overviews about software and hardware be dope.

[@rammys]

Decided to give it a look after seeing you talk about it. Damn. Thanks Ave. MPC can export to an Ableton set. And it actually works! I love this!!!!!

[@blacklegacyassets]

Down loaded yesterday, it sounds amazing and it's dope it's free.

[@DJFernandoG]

Does MPC Beats support MP3 or only wav?

[@grinderthashiner8265]

@@DJFernandoG It supports both.

[@MrVikingboi]

Great video!

[@rayr268]

Damn man, this is good. Brings new life to my Akai mpk 61 pads

[@puchomorales2668]

When i got my mpk mini didn't know where to start totally lost!! Still trying and learning but ur video's has helped me quite a bit thanks homie

[@hadbl12]

Thanks for the video

[@meezydamost1]

this was a great help ty very much

[@SeekTruthinLight]

I'm glad you got into it... your good at it... even sharing..

[@WONDERMALT]

Thanks for the recent vids! I learned a lot!

[@jean-marcdecanter7719]

Thank you ! I ve learned a lot with your video ! Congratulations from France.

[@l0str3k]

Loved this video!!! You got a new subscriber!

[@billjon2732]

I just got blacked out edition akai mpk mini 2 a couple days ago and I love that thing lol

[@ed2win37]

Genius. I'll get there. You're such an inspiration. Thanks bro.

[@HeyForty]

Learning so much from your videos, thank you 🙏🏽

[@makaras]

Wish I'd know about this video before I did things the long way round by myself 😳 - will watch it again and follow your steps. Thanks from London, England!

[@SynicalBeats]

Helps out a lot, thanks.

[@PaulBrownclk-me]

Nice video learned alot 🤘😎

[@griffinfurlong]

This is an awesome video, thank you!

[@joneswebs]

Great video. Explains a lot. A complex workflow if your used to a linear model.

[@kbap2381]

Thanks alot for this video I was lost and ready to give up but now I'm back on track great 👍video and dope beat.

[@beatprocess]

that sample is fire!!!!

[@pilgrim1536]

Great job buddy!!

[@timmerkerson9741]

Thanks for the video. I realize that I need to update my software. I will be watching this video again.

[@vincentbaillargeon9139]

Great channel thank you

[@DJ_Racing27]

Thanks a million G

[@forsale313]

OOOOOWWWEEEEE, and it'$ freee, thanks homie. You gave me enough to get started.... And I already have a mini on deck!!!!!

[@SageRaphe1001]

Great content very helpful - Just getting started with this.

[@korbinos]

thank you

[@rubberduky1829]

That pad enable trick was sick.... I use a Novation MK3 and works great but I was having the same problem. TANK's alot.. :)

[@dakingdommycryouts8112]

ty very much

[@kxshofficial3588]

Thank you bro dropped a lot of gems in this video 🙏🏽

[@khaledboarki9987]

U doing great bro thank u for every thing✊🏽🔥

[@killuminatimaccabee811]

That beat you made is bumping out the frame, fam. You 🔥

[@subcm]

thanks !

[@tiffanyanthony]

Hey I just saw my Dr Groove drumbox in your opening. Yeah! Love the hat. 👍 Thanks for another fantastic vid. Hoping to get in and play with the program today.

[@CoffeeWithTheWilsons]

awesome video bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gumboonwax]

Thank you.

[@kylehughes2523]

thx for vid bro

[@JayEP86]

You are saving my life with this video

[@AveMcree]

my pleasure

[@Gymae]

Thanx brotha'!! Bigg upz!!

[@BigMikeintheHOOD1012]

Ave!!! I WAS bewildered by my midi not linking up! thank you

[@jhonnylawrence4802]

@ the 8 min section, I believe you can go to program editor after you chop the samples, choose all and time warp the samples in one go.

[@scrash3369]

Thanx

[@SinnizterHouseMusic]

My brotha thank you for this video because I’m studying on how to sample and you broke this down nicely I didn’t do sampling before because would get aggravated with it but not I looking to learn it more and I just subscribe to your channel so I’m new I’m trying to get better with my production

[@conorshipsey5108]

People hating on a FREE DAW is so stupid.. if you don't fuck with it, don't use it.. It's free, Akai don't owe yall shit, so don't use it and stop complaing... Be grateful that we've been given such a powerful tool for free... Respect to Akai honestly, they could've easily marketed this as a competitor to maschine or serato sample, and charged anywhere from like 150 to 50 for it, and people would've bought given their reputation and brand appeal

[@amaeyagarwal2893]

You are an awesome teacher.....can you please make a tutorial series for those guys who dont have any midi device .......

[@rolandboss9045]

Looks similar to presonus impact and sample XT. Great video.👌🏿

[@TABLAGURUKUL]

hey, thanks a ton for this one, may be continuing this if we can know how to record samples, layer them, editing them like using lfo (if there is one) or effects and then mapping to the pads or keys, also how to just save them as samples to use in other programes. waiting for others response and ur next video on this , see you.

[@youngTAGZ]

I need more vids on mpc beats I love this software with fl studio

[@robertparenton7470]

Thank You! Your videos are highly valuable and you are an excellent instructor. I own an MPC X and bought it from Sweetwater. The beats and warping are valuable to me. Please keep expanding those techniques. Do you post your finished tracks on Spotify?

[@xzaviaralvinar9581]

Thanks for showing me that “enable” feature. I’m glad I wasn’t the only one lost 😂🤣

[@darrickvann637]

smokin pretty good

[@puchomorales2668]

Also have watching other videos from others but cant get it but yours are easier to follow thank keep helping me if i blow up some day ill remember you😁😁👍

[@Res0313]

I am a mad at Akai, I have spent money upgrading the software with mpc studio and now they're giving it away and rebranding the studio as MPC beats!!°°

[@AveMcree]

Then you did no reading about the beats software at all. MPC beats has a limit of 8 tracks. While the MPC software has a limit of 128 tracks!

[@Res0313]

@@AveMcree No I'm fully aware of the track limitation with the two software's...lol I just hate that it looks the same at the studio ..

[@TheRealCalijokes01]

Wow I think that’s what I been trying figure out how to sync pads with plugin pads

[@strategicpeoples2973]

Dope vid

[@MentPlus]

Dope .... akai giving that for free is clutch.

[@youngTAGZ]

Mixing in it

[@tapsoundmedia1546]

Im new to MPC software and this helps in every way thanks for the video. Can you do a video on how to tune an 808?

[@ernestocruz11]

Sooo that's how you sync the pads !!!!! Thanks!!!!!!

[@TonyMFTBag]

brooooo you just taught me a whole new ball game with sampling you have any more videos for newbies like me im willing to learn and thanks again and i like and subscribe too

[@franklanse]

Yo I got the MPK thru your Link. I was using my Maschine Studio before. This is the Perfect Addition for What i need rite now.

[@VenturesOutside]

oh my god thank you for this