MPC Live 2 One or X Full Beginner Tutorial - How to Make Your First Beats

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

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[@EarlyMist]

The MPC Live 2 seems to be the product of countlesss minds coming together to create pure genius.

[@terrydubois3397]

I’m really impressed at your tutorial, I’m KURTIS Blow’s first Original DJ and your tutorial really shed light on how to use my MPC 2 Live. You manner in which you went step by step, was better than most of the You tube tutorials. I will definitely continue to watch your tutorials, so you just keep on doing what you’re doing!! Yours Truly The Incredible TJ the DJ. ✌🏽

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

I could have sworn i replied to this. Really appreciate it man...thank you for the feedback also, it's motivating

[@DL-1]

@terrydubois3397 it sounds like you still love Hip Hop. Salute.

[@hambone2930]

MPC live has an extremely steep learning curve. Thank you for breaking it down to understand to a human level. Excellent video! Thank you.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Glad i could help! Appreciate you

[@michaeltravis3562]

Still easier than learning on Elektron , IMO

[@RobotSnake]

@@michaeltravis3562 both are easy as fuck besides the Octatrack if you know about sampling, synthesis and sequencing which is elementary.

[@ultrajayme]

I had the X when it came out, for about a year. Sold it. Just bought the Live 2 and I totally forgot 97% of what I learned. This will help get me back on track.

[@ruthlynch8167]

Hey thanks for making this video. This is the only video i have found that actually shows what to do to start making music. I bought the MPC Live 2 about a week ago. It's complex but you have made it easier for me to understand. Cheers.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Thanks so much for that..I'm glad it could help and I'll make more soon

[@BobSandifer_Mastering]

Brandon you did a great job on this tutorial. I recently switched over from an MPC-60, I have been using since 1989, to an MPC X and you solved a couple of major issues I was having with the update. Kudos brother!!

[@christopherburke3533]

I think this is the best video for beginners

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Appreciate it

[@pshox1313]

I loved this beginner tutorial . you definitely know what your doing. love it

[@jeeh.225]

Thx for this vid’ i just got my mpc live 2 this morning and this video help me a lot

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Appreciate you..Glad it helped!

[@trumjohannsmancave]

Then we got it at the same time!! Lovely little machine😀🤘🎶

[@EarlyMist]

I will be revisiting this tutorial soon....mpc live duplo on the way

[@EarlyMist]

Coming back to this over a year on. I'm glad I kept my live 2. And I'm glad I'm watching your tutorials after 11 months. Between the Deluge and the Live. Toughchoice

[@davidshort8226]

I have had my MPC Live 1 for about a year now and have struggled to understand it based on other tutorials until seeing this video now. Getting me from start to finish in one simple video is what I needed, not an onslaught of information all at once like some other tutorials. You made this so exciting for me and I can't wait to dive into this thing more now that I finally get the basics. Thank you so much for putting the time into delivering such an easy-to-follow lesson! Definitely liking/subbing to your channel!

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Thank you for watching and for the dope feedback. I'm glad to hear it helped and planning to jump back on it and make more as soon as possible.

[@davidshort8226]

@@BrandonBLysticLee Looking forward to it! I'll be going through your sampling demo after work today.

[@d-roo1563]

This is my favorite MPC basic workflow video. I keep coming back this to help me remember all the little options. 👊🏽❤️

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BajanLeon]

Excellent tutorial! Saved me from even needing to look at the manual as it answered every question that I had 🙌🏾

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Good to know..more coming soon

[@elident7828]

Hey man I purchased this device a while ago and found it intimidating and didn’t use it until I saw your easy to follow instructions , thanks a million for your time to make this … could you make a video on how to update using a usb cable and how to load a purchase from web to card to device

[@Mr.SocialDistance65]

I was the same way with my MPC One.

[@BBBucka]

dude, thank you! this was the single best source of mpc information for a beginner that i could find.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Glad to hear that..planning a series of these type of vids soon (shorter ones and maybe a few like this too)

[@Epidemik8bit]

loving the way your breaking everything down! deffs needed this! thank you

[@holyred7]

great video ....I needed this tutorial.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Appreciate ya! I know you making some 🔥

[@paulstephenson3867]

Thanks. Great helpful vid. To speed things up, the top q link adjusts track level. 🏆

[@simohayha7301]

I returned my Mk3 and got me the Live 2. Didn't regret it for a second. This thing is so dope to work with. Thanks for clarifying helpful things for me. 👍🏻💯🙏🏻

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

No Prob!

[@Mrderful]

Family, you just got a new subscriber frfr 👏🏿 I've been thinking about getting a MPC for about 2 years and I just decided my new year's resolution was to do more things that I'm really interested in, and I'm now looking for the perfect MPC that'll allow me to add samples (Araab, The Runners, Justice League, Alchemist, Heat Makers just to name a few of my influences). This MPC live looks like this is the one I should get. How easily you EXPLAINED (not did, because I know making a legitimate beat that has some sauce isn't easy) your way around the board. I got hyped once you double/triple timed that kick. Something so simple really made that beat come to life.

[@williamkelly8734]

Man your great you take the mystery away from those things for beginners and alike man I needed you 20 years ago you no most our people kept all that secret God bless you I subscribed thank you

[@TheMAJIKMYKE]

thank you soooooo much i just purchased the mpc one I have watched many videos this one I was able to latch on to and follow step by step again thanks a lot

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

I’m late to reply but glad to hear it helped and appreciate the feedback

[@TranceCore3]

Every time I get comfortable with something on the MPC, I learn a new technique that blows my mind, which takes me a minute to really understand. I like having to think without a mouse

[@ricardonlp]

Thank you for this video. As many have commented, this is the only video I have found that shows you how to work this machine. I hope you keep on making videos for the MPC LIve 2.

[@user-mw6mg8xt1q]

Perfect lesson on mpc🎉

[@BigChiefPrinceVision]

Appreciate the video, bro. I just got me an mpc one the other day

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Dope..appreciate it and enjoy

[@fkshisus]

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[@Priestess.Saint.Journey]

This was GREAT! very clear. I've been struggling with learning the basics of my MPC coming from Reason. Awesome tutorial. From start t finish, I finally got it. I followed along and I actually made my first beat and it was fire. Thank you

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

That's amazing to hear and I appreciate the feedback. I've been away for a few months but I am planning to make more like this in the near future

[@ksharkmusic3519]

Just bought the mpc live 2 and this video helped me so much. I bought your pack too🔥

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Dope to hear..appreciate the support and enjoy the new Live 🙏🏾

[@spesh85]

Thank you, this is by far the clearest explanation of the MPC workflow, VERY HELPFUL! thanks RMS

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Appreciate it! That means a lot and what i was hoping for

[@THA-REAPER]

This is like the most informative to get you going on KZbin. Most videos are really badly focused and dark. I just got the One as a birthday gift to myself and just been very underwhelmed along with everyone in my home catching Covid. The whole experience so far is like learning to make beats all over again. At least for this video it helps to get through the path and not off like 5 different shortcuts that will get you lost.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Appreciate it..i am glad to hear and will be making more.

[@ultramouse]

super helpful, thanks for making this. all kinds of little tricks and different ways to do things.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Not a problem, appreciate you for watching and glad it helps

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

Thanks for the video - bought a Live to supplement my OP-1 last week (not a producer, just noodle for fun) Your videos are proving more than valuable - liked and sub'd - London UK ❤❤❤

[@blackspider8044]

I’m new to the MPC and beat making this video really helped me and showed me a lot

[@lavonhawkins2391]

Hey B, you on point with your instructions maine💯‼️‼️You could open your own MPC school for the youth and people that always wanted to do music like me a DJ tryin to cross ova💕💕💕✨✨⚡️⚡️💯💯‼️‼️

[@dwaynemusik]

your tutorial was better than akai's tutorial i watched yours and followed it all the way thru i just got the key 61 im comming from maschine so i knew absoultley nothing lol but you helped alot1 i subscribed thanks

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Appreciate that… glad I could help too 🙏🏾

[@DJM1LOVE]

thanks , hope to be creating soon.

[@EarlyMist]

Thats dope as....and taught me a lot. Cheers.

[@williamcooperrencarnated9753]

New subscriber. Just bought an mpc one. Thanks for this.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

No problem.. enjoy!

[@OGSiX33]

Great tutorial, thanks Brandon!

[@mudfarmer]

Best video for beginners. Thanks

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jip1171]

I’ve just buy one!! Your tutorial is awesome! Thanks

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@tommyjackett]

Dude this was so good!!! Helped me make sense of a bunch of stuff I’d been playing with but not sure what it did.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Appreciate the feedback and really glad it helped out!

[@yaegerbaby101]

Thanks for this video this has been the most helpful video I have found so far.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Glad to hear! No problem

[@vincent.b1392]

Thank you, I‘ve been looking for a video like this for over 2 months.

[@ron2298]

Awesome video thanks for your info stay safe

[@Mr.SocialDistance65]

You the only one that made this machine simple. I have a MPC One and you just made my life a whole lot simpler. Thank you. I subbed.

[@DadAmongMen]

Incredibly helpful. 👊

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Glad to hear that and really appreciate it

[@dtchevy7317]

nice easy and clear instructions

[@pairadeau]

Thank you good Sir. Much appreciated.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Thank you as well!

[@xavierwarren2339]

I don't have one yet so thanks for future reference. Helps allot

[@Eezbeats]

Thanks brotha, great appreciated video. 🙏🏾

[@zillahonthetrack9359]

This video was more helpful than other videos n I've had this mpc live 2 for about a month now.

[@rth_richtattedhumble5613]

thank you for the tutorial it helped me a lot

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Glad to hear that!

[@OwenJ1971]

That was really clear and useful, thank you so much.

[@KarasamaBeats]

You should definitely make a tutorial on making custom templates fam ! awesome video. subbed

[@steelkeez7700]

Man this explained a lot to me thanks!

[@favoriteblueshirt]

Cool demo thanks.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

No problem

[@chiefsamoka6433]

good looking B'Lystic that helped me a great deal.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Glad to hear 🙏🏾

[@McMistahT]

Dude great video, thanks!!

[@ResAffolterSoundproductions]

Thx Friend! This is a very clear and easy tutorial. Thats exactly what i needed for my new mpc 🙏🏻😃👍🏻🌈🕊🌿🌸🦄🥳

[@tranquilityvibes1659]

I'm here from the FB group. Thx for putting this together.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

I know I replied there, but thanks again

[@88mokeyz6]

I just pick up a MPC Touch and Studio Black:)

[@holyred7]

man I want one now lol....fire my bro.

[@benedictndaminangngam]

Thanks

[@BluPhiii]

Dope video bro. Thanks for breaking things down. Just got my Live 2 yesterday and it's confusing AF lol. Would like to see how you export into a DAW.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Thanks..I will try to incorporate that in a vid asap

[@deepsoulfulsounds]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@DAGUL185]

Nice beat bro! 🔥🔥🔥

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Thanks 👌🏾

[@blackmoes-artblackmoes-art2816]

Bro! You got the best and most informative tutorial! Thank you!

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

I appreciate that!

[@JJetpack]

Thank you!

[@inter-linked]

Appreciate this.

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

No problem, appreciate you

[@jeuxdeau2009]

thanks

[@stevecoppin6396]

thank you !

[@jameslamberta9651]

Thank you

[@GiriGagan]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, this video cleared up a lot of work flow concepts for me.

[@CornwallGBF]

Great video very clear, thank you

[@jamescox1750]

Good video my brother Brandon, you took your time and explained things in a good way. Keep up the good work.

[@KB-of6xc]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Super thorough tutorial!!!!!!! 100%%%%%%

[@postman878]

Great vid

[@atommachine]

Great upload very informative.

[@chunkyuno2797]

Good Video Bro keep up the good work 🔥🔥🔥

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Thanks 💯

[@dannydaniel8975]

Excellent job!!!

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Thank you!

[@djcuttyco]

Very helpful thank you!

[@istvantoth7431]

Awesome tutorial man. I really appreciate your effort making this.

[@CultOMe]

Dope Video ! 🙏

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Appreciate it

[@78fenderPbass]

Really nice job. Lots of great information.

[@valueape888]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

No prob

[@adampazotko1545]

I love you!!! You helped me a lot

[@cecilpusey5989]

THANK YOU !!! THIS WAS A BLESSING

[@zaphyd]

Thank you so much for this!

[@tyronekohlheim7979]

Very good tutorial with a lot of information great job

[@ride1400fast]

I appreciate this content! If you could relate more towards the prior fl studio folks, I'd be forever grateful! Fl got me started with production. Finally mpc makes affordable (for me) hardware. Keep up the great work!

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Noted!

[@bronzkhrome4024]

all of this video is so intimidating since I was used to the MPC 2000 and the 1000...this is some other shit, but thank you for the video, :)

[@ericscorpse]

awesome explanation!

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@DAroraMusic]

Thank youuuu!!!

[@richardweston4493]

Very helpful thanks mate, well paced too👍🏼 A sampler question if I may please. When editing samples, how does one remove dirty pops and clicks IN BETWEEN the slices. I know how to trim the samples at the start and end but how do I discard unwanted noise in between the end of 1 slice and before the start of another? .....I hope that makes sense. Thanks again. Best of luck with your channel and endeavours 🙏Cheers Richard.

[@EARART]

Adjust the attack and Decay

[@BrandonBLysticLee]

As stated, you can try adjusting the attack. I would also say zoom all the way in and adjust the start/end times because usually that will fix it

[@beatrocka5]

Another way to get this done is to go into the sample, zoom in and select the offensive area, and either "silence" the area, if completely removing it will change the samples timing, or you could "delete" the area, and the area is removed and the remaining ends are joined together. I can do I short vid if this doesn't explain it enough.

[@7_samplez437]

can u change the effects in the plugin itself there's a delay in this sound I like it but there's a huge delay effect

[@silksmoothwin]

Good job

[@djsharpmclive1221]

Nice

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

Anyone tried the Yeezy Stem Player? Looks _ridiculously_ fun! Say what you like about Kanye.. man knows his art