Very clear and structured explanation aided with clear text. These are the types of videos the manufacturers should make instead / on top of the manual. Makes the hardware much more accessible. Receiving my MPC One soon so very helpful in preparing so I can hit the ground running when it arrives, thanks!
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great comment. Enjoy your MPC.
@Leo9ine2 жыл бұрын
Akai actually does! Check them out.
@cshlwebster4 жыл бұрын
Great timing on this video, my MPC Live II arrives today!😀
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Enjoy your Live II.
@Ruru-bb9gb4 жыл бұрын
Broooo same, except I bought a regular MPC Live
@blainecasey51903 жыл бұрын
I saw this the day my live II arrived... Today!
@mackmccord37433 жыл бұрын
@@blainecasey5190 my Live ii will be here this Tuesday. Peace & Love to the MPC Crew✊🏽🕶️💜
@jaecuervoson2 жыл бұрын
Mine just came in and I’m lost but I can’t wait to learn
@jammystraub4882 жыл бұрын
This blows away the official Akai videos and so many other user explanations. Thank you!
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@stevea99843 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very clear with zero time wasting or ego nonsense. Much appreciated.
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tracetravlr40293 жыл бұрын
Very useful and clear explanations of the MPC concepts! Keep up the great work!
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it helped.
@alexskour94572 жыл бұрын
One of the simplest and greatest tutorials out there. I m really grateful.
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it helped.
@bwest62752 жыл бұрын
Just bought an MPC Live II and this video was immensely helpful in getting me started...thank you mate!
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Enjoy your MPC live ii
@mikamusic56792 жыл бұрын
wow this is the kind of tun-through/explanation that really helps understandig the machine(s). nice job!!!!!!!! gracias.
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tylon29994 жыл бұрын
Best video on the MPC Live that I have seen, and believe me I've seen them all, and only 12 min..Looking forward to more.
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Vonography2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for "dumbing" it down for me. As a beginner, this video was extremely helpful. The examples and the way you broke it down, was great. The video doesn't assume that everyone who views is an music enthusiast. Please make more if you can.
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I’m glad it helped. Plenty of videos in the queue. Stay tuned. And thanks for your support.
@TheScreamingFrog9162 жыл бұрын
Very helpful overview of the MPC. Information was described well, both verbally, and with text. Fast enough to keep me focused (I have ADD, so slow stuff makes my mind wander). If I need to slow down a part, I can do so with KZbin playback speed controls, or press pause. I find it helpful to watch this video again, after spending some time working with MPC. It helps reinforce my understanding of the MPC system. Thanks for sharing this, and best wishes for your continued success.
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words. I’m happy you found the video(s) useful. Enjoy your MPC.
@xdiscxnnectbeats2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome content and should be an example for manufacturers and youtubers alike. Very well done 👍
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jose98992 жыл бұрын
this video was absolutely amazing… very helpfull. perfect !!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 thanks !!!
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it helped.
@joelharvey2 жыл бұрын
*Finally, a beatmaking KZbinr with a logical brain and teaching ability!*
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, much appreciated.
@harrisg53 жыл бұрын
I logged in just to save this video. Great content for the analytical minded musician.
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Nice. Thanks. Much appreciated.
@thecreaturesdancedlikeus39223 жыл бұрын
thanks for clearing up some things, very helpful
@falschnehmung3 жыл бұрын
... to the point !!!! GREAT - 5 Thumbs up !!! Tnx ! Should exist for a multitude of other gear !!!
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@va9412 жыл бұрын
Great info. Clean and consider.
@hidingod2 жыл бұрын
I recently got my MPC Live 2 and I have been struggling to understand the workflow, because of the lack of time. By just looking at this video, pausing it and using my un it and making mistakes, I have improved my understanding of the unit in on sitting…🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it helped.
@halidex Жыл бұрын
Great video and i agree with the sentiments of others. Very well laid out and explained. I only wish you had more going into the details of editing samples and programs.
@OllieLoops Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Stay tuned... I'm in the middle of an MPC video right now regarding sampling and editing samples. I think you'll like it.
@dropoutgarage4 жыл бұрын
Wish I had this video when I started with my MPC! Great info!
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped.
@supremo-official3 жыл бұрын
hey could you explain your signal flow for recording your voice? sounds really good. Perfect youtube/podcast tone! I'd like to know which mic, pre, converters, etc. you used. thanks!
@kyuss66desert524 жыл бұрын
Many THX for your Videos! For me as a newbie (MPC One & MicroFreak) absolut essential. Whitout your instructions i'm running mad...... ;-) Now fun is back again!
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@unorthodoxhappenstance3044 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel because I recently bought a PO-KO. Holy crap this channel I hope blows up. Such good quality of editing and set dec. Thank you for making such great content
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Much appreciated.
@LukeLine4 жыл бұрын
This was simply perfect! Keep the Live 2 vids coming 💯💪🏽
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@navigatorgong2 жыл бұрын
very useful video. Thanks a lot, especially that Im getting mine tomorrow. I would still like to confirm if and how I can tune factory sounds like pads, piano etc to different Hz as opposed to standard A 440. I mean like global tuning on most synthesizers?
@peterbsims4 жыл бұрын
This tutorial is priceless. Thanks for taking the time to put it together.
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad it helped.
@313matze3 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, simple and clear explanation of the key features, straight to the point. There should be way more content creators like you. I subbed! And now I will go buy a MPC Live II :)
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@wehappyfewmusic2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, I've just got a live 2 and this has helped clarify the workflow loads!
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it helped. Enjoy your MPC.
@nickhatcher45194 жыл бұрын
Wow. That was the best 11mins of my day. Thank you.
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it helped.
@Hyperslob5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the content it was very helpful to me and I’m sure many others. If I may through out 2 questions to my fellow MPC users. 1. The short question is how does the sequence event copy operate? I’ve been trying to combine multiple sequences into one and adding bars to the sequence anywhere within it and building that way within one sequence. 2. Can we automate in anyway a sequence bpm or global bpm (so the sequence plays back that bpm manipulation? I know the MPC has an LFO so was thinking maybe modulating the BPM with it if that’s possible😂. Thanks all and happy creating!
@OllieLoops5 ай бұрын
1. The MPC hierarchy is important in understanding how to work with the device. Notes live in sequences which live in projects. Notes can be copied and pasted with a sequence to duplicate them and make the sequence longer. And sequences can be copied to new sequences. 2. I’m not sure that the MPC has automated bpm changes. Sequences may be subject to the project BPM.
@rjabreu894 жыл бұрын
Really nice video! And I was surprised I wasn’t a subscriber yet. This series on the mpc is really good to clarify things I already knew or didn’t know so well. It would be nice if you did a video at some point (hopefully sooner than later hehe) on a workflow that involves starting on the mpc and finishing om Ableton or even better one that uses the two together. I have the ableton push 2 as well and because I’m more proficient on that I tend to ignore the mpc but I want to use it more and I think I already made some really good beats there as well - specially one where I used it with an analog four a friend had lent me for a while.
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great suggestion! I’ll see what I can do.
@trevormalcolm43283 жыл бұрын
Looking to get me a MPC one very soon, extremely useful video. You gotta keep em coming dude!👌🏽🙏🏽👍🏽🇬🇧
@MrSilkydrew2 жыл бұрын
Very Helpful
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rossli86213 жыл бұрын
Bro thank you so much for this video.
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@wizrom30463 жыл бұрын
Really good job of explaining it. 👍
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@HunnitAcreWoods4 жыл бұрын
Dang I Was Creating The Same Kind Of Video, But This Was A Much Better Demonstration Of The Concept Since Your Set Up Is Better! Way 2 Go!
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DMATcyt3 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation ...new sub ...keep the info coming!!!
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it helped.
@producedbyramson14363 жыл бұрын
Best video! Thank you very much!
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@aaronstrange40363 жыл бұрын
Would love to see someone make a in depth video like this for the Akai Force.
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Good call. I don’t have a force, that I know that would be useful to a lot of people.
@MadelnMachines4 жыл бұрын
Seems very DAW like. Are the built in synths any good compared to high quality vsts or not really? How is the note editing process on such a small screen? It looks like it could be a bit of a pain. Do you have a video on that? I'm unsure of whether to just get a big pen tablet monitor for Ableton live or go with an MPX X.
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
It is very DAW like. The built in synth engines are descent and useable. There is plenty sound design potential to them. The screen is nice. Editing notes on it is easy. The touch screen makes everything fast. If you compare it to previous MPCs, it’s a big advancement. If you compare it to other sequencers, it’s more intuitive and robust then most devices on the market. If you compare it to a tablet, it’s about the same experience but at least you have dedicated buttons. Is it better than Ableton, I’m not sure about that. But it is a standalone solution that is proven and robust. I would suggest trying one in person if you can. I hope that helps.
@nicethings4 жыл бұрын
Great vid! - Quick question: With the new MIDI Track out function, can you send MIDI track out info to the Arpeggiator?
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Great question! I’ll need to look into that and get back to you.
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Hey, sorry it took so long. Currently there is not a way to send midi to the arpeggiator.
@matthewcowan5673 жыл бұрын
I'm seriously considering buying one of these. I'm a drummer and picked up some new toys. I feel like this would be really handy to help me build samples for my external triggering software. My question for you is this: can you play a metronome in your ears without it going through FOH. This is really important in a live setting. My only other comment is that they really should have out an XLR in with a mic preamp on the unit. Is there any products out there that have these features? Is this truly standalone? I appreciate what you do btw!! Thanks for looking out for the little guys.
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for your comment and questions. You can route the metronome to any of the outputs, not just the main outs. The outputs are balanced 1/4" TRS. To get an XLR out, you just need a 1/4" TRS to XLR cable. For a mic in, you just need a mic preamp and run it into the MPC's input. There are very few products with these features, and none with all of these features. Its very much standalone. I hope that answers your questions. Good luck!
@salamandersm4 жыл бұрын
This is great- many thanks
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@residentrising3 жыл бұрын
quality video mate
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sederquest Жыл бұрын
Well said…I wonder is there more in depth videos going deeper into each function
@OllieLoops Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Is this something specific you are looking to learn or need more info on?
@sederquest Жыл бұрын
@@OllieLoops you just don’t see many people explaining the mpc in depth clearly
@ALIASZARDOZ4 жыл бұрын
Dear Sir, I am Fusion/Jazz-Rock guitar and bass player and I play with my friend drummer. So our music is absolutly not hip hop, R'n'B, Techno... We play Jazz-Rock music with patterns and I would like to know if the MPC Live 1 or 2 are the right choise for us to create and compose music ? And is it also the right tool to play music on stage ? Many thanks in advance. Phil from Dunkirk
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Hey Phil, thanks for your comment. Although the MPC devices are often used in hip hop and EDM, it is by no means the extent of the device. An MPC is quite powerful and flexible and musicians of all kinds can use it for a range of genres. I even saw John Mayer using an MPC Live 1. It’s one of the best drum machine / samplers on the market primarily because it has a robust and intuitive workflow. It can be used in live performance, but know that you will likely have to switch project files which takes 5-10 seconds to switch between songs. That’s probably the biggest negative for live performance which some users may not mind. Additionally, the drum pads are a plus to those who wish to finger drum both during composition and in live performance. I hope that helps!
@ALIASZARDOZ4 жыл бұрын
@@OllieLoops Dear Sir, many many many thanks for your answers and precious advices. You are the Best ! Love from Dunkirk. Phil.
@fcf82693 жыл бұрын
You say in the video that 1 project can hold 128 sequences, but how many tracks may you have per sequence? Are sequences like Ableton live clips for examples? Or are tracks more like Ableton clips? Trying to figure out if this may work as replacement for Ableton Live, or if maybe the Force is a better device for such workflow. Thanks.
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
You can have 128 midi tracks and 8 audio tracks per sequence. Ableton is kind of it’s own thing, or at least a modern interpretation of a DAW. Force is the closest MPC to Ableton. MPCs structure haven’t changed much since the 80s. Sequences are like groups of patterns. Tracks are similar to Ableton’s tracks. And clips can be thought of like individual patterns within a track. A row of clips could be thought of as a sequence. The next row is the next sequence. It’s similar in that sense. I hope that helps.
@fcf82693 жыл бұрын
@@OllieLoops It does; I was trying to figure out if there were relevance between the clips/track concept in Ableton, and the sequences
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Cool. Yeah, just in the way I explained it. Tracks are tracks. Clips are patterns. You can only have one clip playing per track. Rows/scenes are sequences. The big difference with Ableton is that clips can play out of sequence from each other (not just within the row) and have different time signatures while the MPC is more limiting in this capacity. With the MPC workflow, each sequence is like it’s own arrangement. Tracks are the same, but patterns can’t play out of sequence. It’s a bit confusing, sequences in MPC are like their own container, but in Ableton that container is essentially not there. This can be seen as a limitation, but MPC makes up for this because you can export your patterns and reuse them in other sequences and projects (just like in Ableton). I hope that helps.
@VJFranzK4 жыл бұрын
Clearest Description Yet! Here's a Q: Can a MIDI track with internal sounds ALSO send MIDI out? (As we are used to on many earlier drum machines.)
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Yes. Check out the Midi devices MPC video I made recently. It should describe in detail how midi can interface with an MPC. I hope that helps!
@cyb3rk3v4 жыл бұрын
Very good vid. Thanks!
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@baronnoble30443 жыл бұрын
I'm a beginner and I don't quite understand what overdubbing is and how it differentiates from just recording. What is its purpose?
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Great question. Here’s a quick explanation. Recording means the track will only contain the newly recorded notes and the track is scrubbed clean from any previous material in the process. You have a new fresh recording. In overdubbing, material is layered both new and existing. Say you record some kicks on a track and you want to keep them. You would overdub to record the next layer, say snares. If you were to record instead, it would wipe the kicks from the track when you record the snares. Hope that helps.
@FreesoundMusic4 жыл бұрын
great explanation!
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@twista1012874 жыл бұрын
I needed this kind of video, thank you so much!!! 👌🤜🔥👑
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it helped.
@iqi6164 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm trying to better understand how audio tracks work in detail. For example; I create a sequence with an audio track then copy the sequence and the audio track is also copied (as expected). There is strange behaviour if I want to add to that track. If I create a new audio track and then go back to the previous sequence, I can add more to that second audio track because it is not already in the first sequence however I can't seem to add to track 1 in sequence 2. There is some subtle behaviour that I don't quite understand.
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for your comment. I may have to make a video about audio tracks. But I’m not sure about the item you have described. I would recommend contacting Akai’s tech support about that.
@goodboid4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ado.93644 жыл бұрын
This video is lit thank you so much bro
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@fakinlunatik35532 жыл бұрын
top guide sir
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ablokecalledbeer3 жыл бұрын
At 9:00 Is it possible to send Program Change messages as well per sequence / track? :)
@tylermatteson72894 жыл бұрын
Ollie, I really want to understand if the Live/ Live II/ One can work as a live looper. For example I want to play and loop live percussion along with sequences of kit, bass, etc. A demo video with just an egg shaker would be awesome.
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I have a similar video for the Deluge’s looper. But to your question, the MPCs have a looper feature built in. I haven’t try it yet, but I know it’s there and it’s on my list. I’ll see if I can make a video about it. In the mean time, I would suggest checking out the manual and seeing if the looping feature is something you could use. I hope that helps.
@smokey51004 жыл бұрын
Good job Ollie!
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@osibrathwaite21464 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! I try ordering the Live II but every site is back ordered.
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It’s a popular item, but I hope you get to check it out someday.
@keaganloubser54124 жыл бұрын
Damn what a legend. Dope video
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@gatorgoforth30974 жыл бұрын
On point
@davidrothschild89132 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to trigger loops similar to Ableton live, clip launch?
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
You can trigger samples within a kit on the MPC, but they are not time sync’d like Ableton. Akai has another device that more closely resembles the clip view in Ableton, but that device may be discontinued or unsupported now.
@danielwhetstone56323 жыл бұрын
Can you play 2 sequences at the same Time in song mode? Eg play drums with vocal chops
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
I think what you are looking for are patterns within a sequence. You would have one or more patterns for drums and same for vocal chops, for example. Only one sequence can play at a time, but a sequence can contain 128 patterns which can play at once. I hope that helps.
@jamielindz75394 жыл бұрын
How can I record multiple tracks With mx 61 without changing the previous track. On the mpc live
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
You should be able to arm multiple tracks at once and assign them to different controllers. This will allow you to record to them without changing tracks. Check out my Connecting Midi Devices video for more info. I hope that helps!
@andrews_method90203 жыл бұрын
Perrfect!!!😁🌊🌊
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MarcoCastilloWorld3 жыл бұрын
Man oh man, thank you very much for your video, is by far the best video ever about MPC, I got this machine about an year ago and even I'm familiar with electronic gear I was having trouble understanding the strucre, your video just blink my lamp! Thumbs up and you got a new sub, Gratitude! Check me out if you like Latin Brazilian Beats!
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I’m glad it helped.
@DotaSkilleR4 жыл бұрын
good video!
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@va9412 жыл бұрын
Think you could make a tutorial for creating full on tracks songs in standalone Mode?
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
I could add something like that to the queue.
@AppAxis4 жыл бұрын
What is the max polyphony for sequencing chords?
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
For the Electric synth engine, it has 16 voices of polyphony. The Tubesynth has 4 voices of polyphony. I hope that helps!
@AppAxis4 жыл бұрын
Ollie Loops it does, and what about for a multisampled instrument?
@hfhome12312 жыл бұрын
Can someone PLEASE tell me the EXACT charger/model number that comes with the live 2. I purchased one from someone and they sent me a printer charger with it smh!!! It doesn't work!! I need a charger ASAP so I can charge the device back up. I've been on 26% for 2 days.
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I don't have the exact model number in front of me. But here's a link to get a new one: www.mpcstuff.com/power-supply-adapter-cord-switching-akai-mpc-live-mpc-x-mpc-one-live-ii/ I hope that helps!
@hfhome12312 жыл бұрын
@@OllieLoops ahh thanks for the update. I just didn't want to spend $60 on one. I was going to search google or something for a cheaper price.
@RajeshKumar-zn3lk Жыл бұрын
Hi, by mistake I deleted the files in the internal storage of mpc live. Could someone please help me to restore it or let me know where and how to download and install them?
@OllieLoops Жыл бұрын
You can download the latest software update from AkaiPro.com. See if you can run a firmware update which should restore it. Otherwise, you may need to send it to them to reinstall the software. Good luck!
@RajeshKumar-zn3lk Жыл бұрын
@@OllieLoops Thank you.
@va9412 жыл бұрын
Subbbed.
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@badruddinzaid21903 жыл бұрын
Just sub thanks a lot
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Much appreciated.
@wilmerparis22024 жыл бұрын
will you do an MPC vs Digitakt or op-z :)
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
We’ll see. Thanks for the suggestion.
@mpclive56934 жыл бұрын
LEYKIS 101
@wul013 жыл бұрын
Good video on the most convoluted unintuitive pile of 💩imaginable
@OllieLoops3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JanZeelTv4 жыл бұрын
Sube un video con una Roland SP-404Sx
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
I’ll try to add a video with the SP404SX to the queue. Thanks for watching.
@JanZeelTv4 жыл бұрын
@@OllieLoops I hope you upload it successfully 👏
@BennettBoundless2 жыл бұрын
Ive been trying to load a track from the sd card for months
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Is it not loading or can’t figure it out?
@BennettBoundless2 жыл бұрын
@@OllieLoops i cant figure it out. I’ve since managed to get the song up and selected but i havent gotten much further. This whole mpc thing has been super challenging all i wanna do is sample and make cool music 🥲
@vaughnwalker18402 жыл бұрын
I own multiple Mpcs. I can't figure out one.
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
Can or can’t?
@vaughnwalker18402 жыл бұрын
@@OllieLoops Can't ✅
@OllieLoops2 жыл бұрын
@@vaughnwalker1840 gotcha! yeah, it can get complicated, I know. I hope the video does something to help.
@CodySmiley4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, the MPC is terribly bugged. Comfortable work is not possible. Akai doesn't fix their bugs. There is no official support from Akai on these issues. Dont buy it.
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cody for your comment. Is there a particular bug that you're having an issue with. I'm just curious. Also, I've had good success with their customer service department. I would recommend calling them.
@CodySmiley4 жыл бұрын
@@OllieLoops just check unofficial mpc-forums page how many problems users have.
@OllieLoops4 жыл бұрын
@@CodySmiley Thanks. So you're not having an issue yourself?
@CodySmiley4 жыл бұрын
@@OllieLoops standard MPC issues like wrong pad assignments, silence when audio is bounced, problems with pad progressions, qlinks change the beginning of the sample when accidentaly touched... I know it's probably a sponsored video. But try to use MPC for a few days and you will run into a lot of problems that destroy your music making pleasure.