MPC Cookup ep. 1 with Jermaine Dupri | Akai Professional

In the first episode of MPC Cookup, we catch up with legendary super producer Jermaine Dupri in his Atlanta studio. Watch as he shares when he first started working on the MPC and talks about his favorite features, then watch him cook up on the MPC X Special Edition. Click to learn more about MPC X SE inmusicstore.com/mpc-x-se?utm...
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[@AkaiProVideo]

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[@james740il]

JD is one of Hip Hop's greatest producers, that doesn't get the credit he deserves. This dude consistently creates hits!

[@lordeowstheking]

How does he not get credit? Whats the amount of " credit " in your eyes he should be getting? Dude is mad, respected by his peers, and the ones he's put on in the music industry.

[@MgmDinero]

I disagree DJ Quick is the best hands down

[@james740il]

I think JD and DJ Quik are top tier producers. Both are great with the pen too. So So Def has been making hits for not just years, but decades!

[@james740il]

My comment was meant as a compliment to the contributions JD has made to the Hip Hop community without getting the credit " I " feel like he deserves. My comment wasn't meant to create a dispute about who is the best producer. I don't do internet arguments. Please miss me with that.

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

@@james740il JD and B Cox are a force! Jagged Edge / Day 26 / Usher.

[@theredfaceofficial]

I think the key to this video is that JD still loves his 3000! Even at the end of the video he’s pointing to his true love for the 3000 on the floor. The new MPC’s are amazing and feature rich, but old is still gold as proven in this video.

[@JamesThomas-pv5en]

Yeh facts I know why he loves the 3k when I went from 2000xl to to the 3k everything sounded better the samples when you sample, everything just bangs hard straight out the box not to mention the low end and timing etc I will never sell my 3k ever 💯

[@justletmesigninokthx]

​@@JamesThomas-pv5en yeh now its just a DAWbox with plugins, pretty lights and mediocre sound. They forgot all about amazing sound quality in about 2003 and now it's about flogging us expansion packs because our drum samples sound weak as a kitten. Why aren't they prioritising sound quality ? The sales would go so absolutely crazy given that everyone is making beats rn.

[@lartisan6274]

ho mpc3000 = 1994 its the best period of Rnb, groove. so much hits. But if all want the 3000, why they dont recreat a 3000

[@amajorkeys]

WOW this is awesome for real!!. The MPC has always been a big part of my music since 2007. i started on the MPC 2000 xl. Now I'm on the MPC live 2, it's amazing to see Akai still making great gear. Respect to Jermaine Dupri, all the legends that made hits that we have listened from the past, present & future .

[@Ross_Antonich]

“The 3000 made my R&B records hit like my rap records.” NUTS 😮

[@Ross_Antonich]

@@SergioMartinez-el8kg right?!? 3000 all day. I wish I had one!

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

@@SergioMartinez-el8kg He was referring to the 90s period. Jermaine's been using all the new MPC's for over 3 years. 🙂

[@jaimerodriguez1550]

This man made so many classics, does not get enough shine. Thank you Akai giving a legend his shine.

[@warnutztheloser]

The young kids will never understand the power of this mechanism Device. This is the greatest Drum machine ever created!

[@illreel5169]

Man I remember when we got the MPC3K & it had the ability to Sample Digital, I had everybody tripping on how I flipped a sample... Akai MPC 35 yrs!!! 🥳🤩🥳 #SaluteJermaineDupri...👑✨👑

[@davidcache]

The SE looks great. well done Akai!

[@thatailor_]

Legendary Shit as Always Miss Working with you JD keep Bang em Out You showed me me a lot of my yrs in the ATL THANK YOU

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

He's such an amazing guys bro. So humble.

[@eddiebeatzzz6952]

I remember as a young producer at Jack The Rapper, you told me to purchase the MPC. The rest i history. Never got a chance to thank you❤️🙏🏾.

[@johnstarks5323]

3:40 Being on the MPC, your in a time vortex. You have no concept of time, when you get off it. more time has passed than what you thought.

[@drindy5166]

Jumped on day one... watched the sunrise, grew a beard all before I finished my first session ever. Lmao 👊🧡👍

[@PLANETROCKWELL]

JD been using MPCs forever and I know he's already been using the Live and the X so I'm intrigued to know what that new feature he said is a game changer.... gotta be MPC 3 software!!

[@AJWise]

Same software

[@magicizaproblem]

He team standalone lol

[@Purcell23]

Dupri is one of my fav producers, guy is still humble after all these years🙌

[@BrianG8367]

Mpc 3000 was the best,the sound was made for MAKING RECORDS,coming from the sp-1200 under the tutaligege of Dj Quik,and being able to use those techniques,accompanied with the midi sequencer "GAME CHANGER" #akai #Rogerlinn #BruceForat #hiphop #BrianG #LordKnows

[@powderedtoastman3093]

All they have to do is be nice and get Linn back on board. Too stubborn to do so. Price would go up and people would still buy the machine if it had better converters. Doesn’t have to be crazy price hiking to get a better sound. If old tech can sound better how can new tech sound worse. Just don’t get it. It’s 2023.

[@yaboiiNESs]

Just with them Horns going off and the snare I was like that’s a hit. Lol JD and Timbaland are musical geniuses.

[@ICA_Ghost]

how???

[@leogolive]

I fux with JD. He been jamming from day one. That Hawks jacket fresh!

[@Datrackaddict]

Need more of these episodes🔥🔥🔥

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

Already in development bro 2 / 3 finished :-).

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I'm waiting for someone to put the MPC X Special side by side with the MPC Renaissance because they look identical with that colour scheme. The X was obviously designed directly off of the Renaissance, the colour scheme making it very clear.

[@dwightskrappreynolds]

The MPC 3000 was the last model Roger Linn signed. I will discuss why in an upcoming video. I owned the 3000 a few times. Had it had the capability to store gigs of sounds, I’d still own it. That’ll being said, it’s still the greatest of all mpc’s

[@JamesThomas-pv5en]

The Mpc 3000 is the best drum machine ever made I know why so many producers from hip hop/RnB to house/garage etc loved and still love and use the 3000. Anything you put through the sound converters just bangs. I bought my 3000 off of Andy Mac in 2005 after watching him make beats on it and as soon I got it home I made a banger drums just sounded so much better and the timing and that was just the drums 😳I remember Mr Mac wanted to borrow mine years ago when he got rid of his 3000 because his drums and low end wouldn’t bang as hard 😜😂 using the 2000xl 😂I see you Mr Mac still got my 3000 and will never sell it ever!!! So happy for you Andy your doing Big Tings now.

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

Omg. You purchased my LE?

[@JamesThomas-pv5en]

@@AndyMacMPCclub lol 😂 I wish nah I bought your white one off of yuh used to come to your home studio a lot back in the days watch yuh make beats and talkbox etc the good ol days eh 😏yuh still don’t know it is??😂

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

@@JamesThomas-pv5en yes. Jay! Bro. Remember u man.

[@JamesThomas-pv5en]

@@AndyMacMPCclub I don’t think you could forget me in a hurry 😜 how are you doing bruv? You still on the same phone number??

[@powderedtoastman3093]

And E-A-SKI just rested his case.

[@nucreature.ministry]

Thanks for this Akai. I met JD when he was 18 years ago when we all lived in the ATL but never knew his process with a drum machine.

[@CMedia87]

Telling you akai make that 3000 re issue use the old circuitry mixed with the new feature of today's machines. Rosum remade the sp 1200 to a T. You can as well.

[@marcthompson4661]

Bring back the real s950

[@unclebrother6244]

​@@marcthompson4661 akai s950 is probably the best rackmount sampler ever made.

[@powderedtoastman3093]

They are all about workflow now and basic circuitry with a fat price tag.. never going to change. We can scream all day but if a company is that ignorant to professionals well it says a lot considering all the mainstream producers have said the old machines were better

[@phabeondominguez5971]

​@@powderedtoastman3093meanwhile the new MPC's are selling like hot cakes man. So why would Akai listen to a quiet minority when the majority is talking extra loud with their buying power.. Asking this as someone who wishes for an updated modernized 2KXL...

[@powderedtoastman3093]

Jack O’Donnell doesn’t give a fk. He shafted the best thing to happen to Akai. Roger Linn Now it’s a joke. Waiting for 3.0 software for over 14months. Useless they are

[@ROBB_DEEP]

One of theeee BEST to ever do it!!! Top 5️⃣ All-Time! 🥁

[@thebl8nlyblatantnetwork]

This put. Smile on my face when I get off work ima live stream cooking up on my Mpc live 2. They almost got me lol was going to add this to the cart

[@B-free7]

Thanks for sharing this video JD I really like that one to but hearing it from a top producer really made a difference✨

[@jeywig]

Thanks guys, thanks JD…legendary

[@benjaminrdoyle]

Wish this was so much longer! Loved it.

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

B Cox Cookup drops real soon!

[@musicproductiontips3121]

One of the most inspirational producers of this era. MPC Software Tips

[@therealdjap]

JD is a legend and one of my major inspirations.

[@DodgaOfficial]

Jd is constantly underrated, when we talk about great producers, his name doesn't come up near enough.

[@mastaboog749]

hellllll yeaaah 35 years!

[@omnidirectional1]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, King

[@JamesThomas-pv5en]

Jermaine Dupri is definitely one of the best hip hop producers period!!! He made great music that banged hard and was never too complex just using simple sample etc

[@tyflores152]

the episode has me thinking of getting the AKAI 3K looks clean and sounds even better. I currently have the Akai Professional

[@deecollier696]

It's the crates on top of crates of records for me. That new mpc special edition is fire too

[@djcoolcliff]

That MPC changed my world!!!!!

[@djla4558]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 damn hella dope video. JD🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DM-lw6qx]

Love to have one. JD's 1492 was one of the greatest albums.

[@Bashanvibe]

Respect to one of the GOATS!!!! wonder if Teddy Riley Timberland DarkChild and Neptunes going to jump on this!!!

[@Simair78]

If they also get it for free they will for sure!

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

I'm hoping! Teddy is touring right now with KS! :-)

[@aldali724]

Timbaland and Neptunes didn’t use MPC

[@Jplazanyc]

Love the subtle nod to the 3000 at the end

[@ROBB_DEEP]

JD is being super modest lol! ALL of his classic HITS were made on the 60II & 3000LE! He just recently started working with the newer MP’s (X/Live/Keys) within the last decade(5+yrs).

[@dianevrules]

The model wouldve sold more if you got Roger Linn back and had his signature on the s8&^^. After all, he did start the s&&^ with Akai

[@Justinmoe84]

Mpc go Get Rodger Linn. Please 🙏 ❤❤

[@musicsports8786]

JD's cooking... i like that sample

[@nicholasmassey4702]

Man i can't wait until the day i can get one.

[@howardturner9080]

The man the captain. I see you Andy when it's akai it's the Mac baby. Did they make a beat together.😊

[@Metamophisis]

💎⛏️🔥💣🔥💣🔥🎧🎤🌎🚀😤 JD is that dude! His production 🙌🏽 👏🏼 skills and pen game ✍️🏽

[@chefcozy6847]

Just got the One and I can say Akai kept the life of the 1000-5000 series, and repackaged it into a mobile powerhouse. You can make the same beat on a computer and it won't hit without some tweaking like the MPC does out of the box. Im going on 29 and im slowly transitioning into hardware.. Mainly because i can afford it now lol

[@andrewwilliams7643]

This will be my first MPC!

[@keemreid9092]

Dope video.

[@djgreenhornet2892]

That new joint Jermaine has with Curren$y is dope!

[@camdonhill]

I think I’m gonna give in and get a MPC one day. I’m using Maschine now, but I wanna get to know both. Lol

[@knowhy9238]

Dope video

[@networkingtoworkhard1212]

ILL GIVE THIS MAN CREDIT FOR STILL MAKING BEATS ON CAMERA!!.......SOMETHING DRE, RZA, MANNIE FRESH , OR ANY OTHER MYTHICAL PRODUCES ARE NOT DOING AND SHARING TIPS TODAY.... SO SALUTE TO JD FOR GIVING THE PEOPLE A GLIMPSE INTO HOW TO DO IT FROM A LEGENDARY PRODUCER

[@nieprawdopodobniebystry2158]

Where is my MPC3.0 with spectrum analizer, graphic eq, line arrangement, full automation, deeser....? 🤣

[@kenzoblythetv348]

Thats what i was waitin on,a fab filter style eq in stand alone😂.

[@thaexception3406]

Yup!

[@powderedtoastman3093]

The 3k... just hit different... I wonder why

[@AnalogDude_]

Would it be possible to add a second "midi" track to the Bassline plugin to do thing like glide, accent, etc?

[@JrMackThaPimp]

I just left JDs house when this drum was dropped off!!

[@damonsmith7661]

Lol I have the X(original) live 2 and the key 61......why am I contemplating on purchasing this???🤣🤣🤦‍♂

[@g.o.9513]

jd efoort is not sincerity its persuasion.

[@g.o.9513]

effort*

[@abcdubeatmaking]

It's look like so nice ❤

[@backseatpalace]

Thank you

[@Hoodie_Tello202]

JD!!! A real living legend

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

JD somehow is still underrated. GOAT level.

[@saber5401]

Making music in this fashion reminds me of putting together puzzles...

[@TheJPZ75]

akai bringing sexy back !!

[@nnm7761]

sick bro

[@powderedtoastman3093]

We need a linear arrangement view on the hardware.. how long is it going to take Will we see it in 3.0?????

[@Kingjames313]

If only I could afford one. I enjoy my MPC Live 2 tho! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@thrillamoe50]

Mask up and rob one from guitar center when the inventory touch down 😈

[@Kingjames313]

@@thrillamoe50 Damn, you must be a psychic!!! Lol

[@MrEOM41]

“Y’all know what dis is” 😎

[@chriscrumpbeats]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@adamsparks1527]

What is he talking about when he says this new MPC can do something the old versions could not? Something to do with 808 tuning?

[@Icedout4real]

Yessir

[@WreckEmTxTech]

Heavily edited video. I would have loved to have just heard his unedited opinion. I’m not sure that I’m sold just yet. 😎

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

Jermaine uses all the new MPC's especially the X and has done so for over 3 years. I did the interview with him so everything you hear is what we captured. This is a true insight to how he loved the MPC and has done for over 30 + years. :-)

[@kyrae2606]

Yo whats the track playing in the background?! Slap!

[@mariakyulule9292]

Anyone one know the brand of his glasses?

[@jerzboybeats9555]

Man I knew it. I was just about to but the X

[@PrototypeOnDemand]

JD is Nasty🔥

[@hailnaryproductionz3661]

I though Jermaine Dupree said the MPC 3000 was better lol 😂

[@StoreyCapital]

If they make a re issue of a 3000 and its form factor along, with the buttons and lights like the New mpcs, I'm sold, but more importantly, using the old circuitry would be a major overhaul that we would love to see. If the old components aren't available, they could collaborate with black lion audio, jazz cat etc to change the converters..

[@powderedtoastman3093]

Old converter’s aren’t available yet the newer tech sounds worse… how is that even possible to achieve. It’s mind boggling that they can’t get it to sound as good as the older machines in 2023

[@lartisan6274]

what is a converter :o u take a wav sound so what happen next ? its when u export ?

[@jasontaylor404]

Excellent comment! Especially that they have reissued the SP1200's anything is possible.

[@vlissblisskiss]

RZA punching the air rn

[@riddimbangerrecords5428]

It looks like the mpc renaissance.

[@drindy5166]

Andy show up in the damnedest of places eh lol. Legends! 🔥👊🧡👍🔥

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

Yeah.....did the whole interview man! He's a legend. More episodes dropping soon!

[@Weare1tv]

uhhhh Akai we need a JD Expansion... cuz I need his 808s

[@MrScrooge1980]

🔥

[@uniquebeatsboutique]

Thank you algorithms

[@88keyz]

👍🏾🔥👍🏾🌟

[@amgmoney]

💯

[@RascalFascal]

I want the beat he`s making in this video on vinyl! as a single...propably with bumpy knuckles on it. 😉

[@reggieedwards7058]

I still use the 2000 XL

[@jasontaylor404]

Nothing like the variation slider. That was my first MPC.

[@tylergates4075]

4:36 what was he gonna say? Akai "chopped" it out for some reason...

[@masterwise7]

J.D. WHAT IT DO !

[@1naton]

to my knowledge Roger Lynn said he coded and the circuits are abusively different especially if a person or company hold patents. this is why after the sig. everything about the MPC was different. Now inmusic is just using spare parts trying to make a quick buck...

[@1naton]

@@SergioMartinez-el8kg inmusic they can but that would include lawyers, Big Time money just to start the process lol and so much more to make a qualitative signature Roger Linn MPC 3k dealing with modern technology.

[@powderedtoastman3093]

He also stated that O Donnell shafted him for his royalties and dropped him. Sad really as he was the one who gave us the 3000 Their loss

[@powderedtoastman3093]

He also stated that O Donnell shafted him for his royalties and dropped him. Sad really as he was the one who gave us the 3000 Their loss

[@DanielIvan707]

I wish they had a pro flagship with better sound than the budget ones.

[@rahkasaurus3258]

Make more beats

[@Drejac1]

I wanna Jermaine Durpi go against Devante Swing

[@keithmurray9241]

Terrible tease at the end!!!!!! WTF!? Can't just be roaming into the studio looking at the vintage stuff and then fade out!!!! C'mon!! We need part 2 for sure!! Andy and Jermaine! Make it happen pleaaase!!

[@SniggyMoo]

It’s so crazy how different humans are. To me the best MPC is the Live 2. How much I have to pay to get a MPC live 2 with build in keys 🎹? I have positive feelings to all MPC Users.

[@bignose3639]

😎