MPC Live, Making a Song From Start to Finish

Here's what I'm hoping is a super simple method to making songs on the MPC Live. Thanks for viewing!

[@Official_JC_Torres]

Wow this was one of the best how to tutorials I’ve ever watched on KZbin. You made it so easy to understand and pretty much dummy proofed it. I’ve been using MPC for years and never thought about breaking down each sound into separate sequences like you just did. I used to do my entire beat on just one sequence and than copy and remove sounds but this way is so much easier than what I was doing. Thank you for this. Definitely subscribing

[@jazzticksamoateng8631]

Thank you helping me to understand MPC live 2. I was going to return it back to Sweetwater store.

[@CaidicusProductions]

It's a bit confusing at first, but once you get it, it is so easy to use.

[@IceBeatChillz]

😳😂😂😂😂

[@pyro707]

Just got mine. Now it’s time to learn how to use it.

[@thevinedge]

Thank you!!! Much appreciated!!N don't kno if u kno ha but in main settings u can turn off the automation in the sequence. It's under SEQUENCER. In the list under Recording.. options for track mute events etc.

[@Talentman18]

😂😂😂😂

[@retroteque5120]

Amazing tutorial which finally put me on track after getting into bad habits and an ineffective workflow. Finally I feel I’m getting somewhere and making some music at last. Thank you so much!

[@nickcoyne4949]

Best beginner tut I've found so far. Cheers!

[@user-jn1yb6ct3d]

The best tutorial !!!! Hands down !!!!

[@Satellite484]

Thanks for the lesson i found it very handy 👍

[@EdwardJacksonproject]

This video was excellent you have alot of patience thank you, I’ll subscribe , I still have a lot of questions.🤙🏿

[@kensey1973]

Very thorough. Super helpful!

[@benedictndaminangngam]

Thanks ,wish you the best

[@carvellidavis4672]

Thank u, so much. Finally someone did a detailed video on,how 2 start a beat from scratch. May GOD bless u and your family. Peace 7

[@CaidicusProductions]

Hey, I'm really glad it was helpful to you.

[@joserivera1054]

Had my live for years but I still watch tutorials for tips. Great video. I learned a coupleof tips even years later. Love the beat btw.

[@456Edot]

Hands down the best tutorial

[@CaidicusProductions]

I'm really glad you feel that way. Thanks for the thoughtful comment, brotherman.

[@dsmanpr1]

Can you offer me help on zoom or something

[@user-jp3cq6ts2o]

Excellent tutorial best I have seen for mpc

[@CaidicusProductions]

I'm glad it spoke to you!

[@user-jp3cq6ts2o]

Very well put together for non technical people like me . Well done sir

[@CaidicusProductions]

@@user-jp3cq6ts2o Well, it makes me glad to know that it was helpful to you. Keep in mind, there is a LOT more to know about the device, but I didn't want to overwhelm anyone just getting into their device for the first time.

[@digitalkmultimedia]

Great job. Shows an example of how to make a song (there are so many features you can make one in all sorts of ways and workflows). You did a good job explaining and demonstrating how you like to approach it etc. Simple and easy to follow. Any newbie would find it extremely useful. Thank you.

[@CaidicusProductions]

This is such an encouraging comment. Thank you, too.

[@seanmccarthy5974]

Thank you so much I’m just starting journey with this mpc and creating music and you have really give me a good head start 👍👍👍

[@ukulelechriswilson]

It's really clear when you start and when you show all the button. And i think it's no simple for you with just one hand. Congratulation.

[@paddypthm4316]

Hey, Thanks a lot, waiting on my MPC to arrive and this video was a great help for beginners. Best Wishes !

[@satstube111]

Thanks for your efforts. Really helped a lot.. From India 🙏❤️

[@CaidicusProductions]

I'm glad you found it useful!

[@andriyurenov7215]

Such a wonderful tutorial. Thanks mate.

[@Collingwoodharbour]

Extremely helpful tutorial!! I'll be coming back to this often as I attempt to learn the device. I'd watched some other videos that left me as confused as I was before seeing them. Yours has been set up to teach someone unfamiliar with the unit, how to start using it. Thanks so much :)

[@CaidicusProductions]

I'm really glad it helped you. It's possible my tutorial helped because we have similar thought processes. :D Ain't nothing wrong with that. Thank you for your comment, it makes me feel really happy to know that I've done something to help others out. Take care and have fun!

[@rexeffect7122]

Great job, and very detailed. Thanks

[@masaizamuya4477]

excellent job...it was nice and simple and easy to understand...especially for beginners like me...thank you. one love one mother earth.... peace.

[@thevinedge]

Thank you for your time n effort!! Quick tip automation in your sequence is optional. Just go to Main settings look under Sequencer..in the list you ll see recording..with options to Record Mute events etc. Hope it helps!

[@soundalchemy2586]

This has to be one of the best if not the best tutorial video I've seen to date. Thanks for this

[@CaidicusProductions]

Now that is high praise! Thank you very much fro this comment, brotherman! I'm really glad it was so helpful for you. Any questions, let me know!

[@soundalchemy2586]

@@CaidicusProductions no doubt.

[@bernardcasimir4966]

This tutorial you did is hands down the best I've seen on the MPC live 2 and I've seen a whole bunch and I'm not just blowing smoke up you absolutely fantastic great job please please do more I've got you on the top of my play list this video is excellent man you've helped me tremendously getting started with my MPC live 2 thank you

[@CaidicusProductions]

Man, so glad it was my tutorial that reached you. I have a bunch more on the MPC Live, hopefully, those ones also teach you some more useful tips and techniques. :D

[@derrikferguson3219]

Thanks for the great vid. Is this sound on the built in speakers?

[@HakanTatli-zc4zq]

keep going !

[@MrBadboomer73]

Super helpful and great pace. Thank you!

[@CaidicusProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PetervGinneken]

Thanks for this video. I just bought a MPCX and getting around with the manual is not very easy, but with your video it is a lot easier to understand how the MOC works. Thanks!

[@CaidicusProductions]

If it makes you feel any better, my MPC didn't come with a manual. I didn't know if I was just stupid or something, considering I had no idea how to use it and there was no manual in the box. It was also new, so it really felt like one of those "you should be able to figure it out on your own" messages from the manufacturer. :D

[@ssk-flowww-joy1987]

I appreciate this tutorial, It's very insightful an I learn a lot watching it. Keep it up big bro 💥💯

[@CaidicusProductions]

I'm glad you found it useful and thank you for commenting. :D

[@jnspincliffe2]

This is a great tutorial. Thanks so much!

[@GiriGagan]

Great tutorial! Keep up the good work.

[@DrMoon]

Thanks for this one. Very nice tutorial!

[@luisalmeida2866]

One single video that FINALLY put me working with the Live 2. Thanks a lot, what a waste otther videos and even online courses :D

[@CaidicusProductions]

You know what? I'm REALLY glad you found this video helpful. Once this workflow made sense to me, the whole device made sense to me, so I wanted to share it. Thanks for commenting on my video, it means a lot to me.

[@M1NDM1NE]

Awesome...Milana sent me 1

[@TheDJT003]

Very simple understand man ,thanks .

[@joseescalonamartinez9107]

Hi my friend, how are you ? Thank you 🙏 very much for the way you explain this video, I really, really appreciates your message in this wonderful KZbin video 👌100%

[@markbrito21]

The most helpful tutorial out there especially when it’s brand new out of the box and never used it before. Awesome job getting me going on this thing!

[@Zuisgenox]

easy to understand clearly unlike other videos from others

[@CaidicusProductions]

That's a fantastic compliment, thank you.

[@TheCaptainsCabin]

Thanks I’ve got a lot out of this video New sub look forward to more of tutorials 👍🏽

[@CaidicusProductions]

Thanks for the positive comment.

[@eugeneparks2995]

thanks for the help very informative and digestible.

[@CaidicusProductions]

Hey, I'm glad you liked it. Thank you for watching AND for commenting.

[@joemiller7541]

Very helpful thanks!

[@joserivera1054]

Good tips. Thank you.

[@kennethbriscoe79]

Thanks for the lesson ❤

[@jayrich7272]

Thank you so much!

[@dnantis]

You are a good tutorial teacher !

[@CaidicusProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@steeng7901]

Great! Thank you so much!

[@ukulelechriswilson]

Thank You so much. Merci

[@ariftoteles5]

Thx m8 really helped out a noob

[@djfreaknique1587]

This was actually helpful

[@Roy_Ayres]

Thank you!!! Great tutorial

[@CaidicusProductions]

I'm really glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the complliment.

[@aleksandrkardash9081]

Спасибо, очень полезно, просто и аутентично 👍

[@itsdjgabrielgarcia302]

Thanks a ton Brotha!!!!!

[@gngdrk4142]

Bro!!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@clifmeister]

Thank god for the pad perform addition!

[@CaidicusProductions]

I only recently learned how to effectively use the pad perform function, what an amazing feature.

[@Diceicecharliebeats]

very helpful thanks brother

[@CaidicusProductions]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@Talentman18]

Thank you 🙏🏾 great tutorial

[@CaidicusProductions]

I'm glad you liked it! Any questions, feel free to ask here and I'll do my best to answer them.

[@Talentman18]

@@CaidicusProductions Just trying to be patient the workflow is different compared to FL studios but I think this machine is definitely worth the money

[@GoldenboyReyOchoUno]

Thanks man 💯💪🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@CaidicusProductions]

Absolutely my pleasure.

[@squeezy7049]

Thank you so much for this tutorial I was about to return it

[@CaidicusProductions]

Hey, if you have Discord, you can add me. caidicus#0001.(KZbin turns the number into some link, ignore that) I'd be happy to video chat with you and work on it together. (P.S. I had someone offer the same to me, but he actually meant paid lessons, I'm not saying that, I'm saying hang out and play with our MPC Live's, answer questions, and get you sorted out, no payment, just friends hanging out.) If you have patience with the MPC Live, it's one of the best devices out there for dawless music production.

[@cristianmejia71]

thanks a lot man!!

[@peteralcindor165]

Thank you

[@MeloManu]

♥️

[@arunca190]

One of the better tutorials on this. Thank you! The Live stays. Was gonna return haha.

[@CaidicusProductions]

Honestly, before I knew how to use mine, I thought that I'd made a serious mistake buying it. I couldn't even make it make a sound because I didn't understand the concept of programs, sequences, and tracks. I'd hit the pads and nothing was happening. Usually, I know how to figure something out without any instructions, of which mine came without instructions, just a sheet with a description of different buttons but no mention of workflow. I was really upset, then I saw someone's tutorial, I can't remember the name of the person now, and it made everything clear to me. It's now my favourite groovebox, of which I have quite a few. :D

[@MrSilkydrew]

CooL 😎

[@mattbarb101]

@caidicus you should do another version and improve the video production. Content is brilliant!

[@FCTHETRUTH]

i wish it was more videos about track mutes and stacking sequences ..Thank You Bro

[@ConcentricChiropractic]

Love your channel. Quick question. My sequences /all tacks in a song have gone mono one speaker. I must have pressed something wrong. Quick fix? Keep up the good work...

[@CaidicusProductions]

Hey man, unfortunately, I don't know what's causing your issue, so I don't know how to fix it. I would just say to check your outputs in that track's settings. The eye icon at the top right of the track window. The other thing is, make sure you haven't set the pan to be all right or all left, in the track view where you can see what looks like a piano view. Below where your notes are penciled in, there's a bar-graph view that shows volume, but I think there's also a setting for left and right pan in there. I'm sorry I can't offer any more specific instructions than that. I do hope you get it figured out, and thank you for the kind comments about my video.

[@jukebouncewerk]

Great!

[@TheArtosan]

GOLD

[@CaidicusProductions]

Your reply is gold.

[@SunsetRC]

Bro this tutorial was super helpful. As a new MPC user this really helped guide me alone. BTW, Can you share the purpose of those circle stickers that are on your MPC? Thanks :-)

[@CaidicusProductions]

lol, those circle stickers are to help me keep my wiring in order. So, if I have a blue sticker on my Moog, I put a blue sticker on that port on my mixer, red for Virus, red on the mixer. That way, when I need to turn one up or down (I have so many things plugged into the mixer) I can easily see which one's which and turn it up or down without having to fumble around. :D Thanks for watching my video AND for commenting.

[@kensey1973]

Suuuuper helpful

[@CaidicusProductions]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching, AND for commenting.

[@djcasrol5451]

Nice song man, i would like to hear the finish one 🤗

[@CaidicusProductions]

I never finished this one, just made it for the fun of it. You can find my actual music on KZbin Music, Spotify, Apple Music, etc. Just look up Caidicus and you'll find me. :P Thanks for commenting on my video.

[@IsshmanGarcia]

Great tutorial. There is another envelope in program edit.

[@ruzbehmusic]

Thanks.

[@wondwosenfente4952]

Nice tutorial. Do u do zoom lesson one on one?

[@philippebackprotips]

Convert to sequence should ofc not add the result to the song itself, that's why it was not showing. Also try shift pad to add seqs quickly to songs.

[@damonwhite3707]

beat dope

[@DreamingWhileAwakeMusic]

👌🔥❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@user-cs9lv6fz3n]

Good!!!!!!!

[@CaidicusProductions]

Thanks! I'm really glad you liked it.

[@lifendeathchzlife5159]

How do you start with the plugin melody and then the rest? I like starting with a melody, but it's not allowing me to do it. When I go back to drums and mash play, you dont even hear the melody I just recorded. I have to go back to the plugin to hear it. Could you help me please??!!!

[@mpchogsmeade5609]

“This is not going to be a hit song” my guy you never know.

[@dsmanpr1]

Hey man im a beginner and my dream is to make a song now i bought the moc live 2 but its very complicated i learned how to record my guitar and vocals but they sound horrible and plus i still dont know how to make a song which is my wish

[@vloe_love886]

@10:39 Want you Back - Jackson 5

[@ronpaizley9349]

So I have saved samples and couple of project folders in the internal drive about three percent / should I erase them ? / & isn't saving the files and folders the same thing ??? a lil confused on that part ???

[@CaidicusProductions]

I recommend any saving you do on the MPC Live to be done to an external drive of some sort. Keep the internal storage clean, filled only with the stock stuff. If you've already saved some stuff in there, I wouldn't worry about it, just aim to be saving to an external device of some sort, from now on.

[@ronpaizley9349]

@@CaidicusProductions thanks man. finally got the ssd card !!! again these tutorials & info are life savers !!! the manual reminds me I need glasses lol !!!

[@cristianbataturescu5695]

Hi, can you do this with Keystep Pro or KeyLab mk2 ???

[@CaidicusProductions]

I really don't know. Those are midi controllers, controlling whatever software one has. The MPC Live, One, and X are all MPCs, running MPC software.

[@MeloManu]

Dear i would love if you could actually go trough the proccess to record something with the microphones, also routing would help

[@CaidicusProductions]

Sorry for the late reply. I'd like to do a video on recording samples into the machine using external synthesizers AND microphone, I just need to think about how I'd format it. Also, what do you mean by routing?

[@EskildTrulsen]

Drum program? The program can have any sound/synth/vst!

[@CaidicusProductions]

lol, indeed, it's just called "Drum Program" in the menu.

[@EskildTrulsen]

@@CaidicusProductions 🥰🕺

[@connorseunninga2324]

GODZILLA

[@djcasrol5451]

Are u on soundcloud ?

[@andrescen7577]

Can you record songs from the MPC live without a DAW?

[@CaidicusProductions]

Record songs? You can make entire songs from the very first step all the way to finished MP3s (or WAV or OGG). If you want to make music and songs without a DAW, you 100% don't need a daw if you have an MPC Live (or Live 2). It is a DAW in a box.

[@ryanhervias5497]

Do you need a laptop to use it?

[@CaidicusProductions]

Nope, you can use it completely standalone. I don't use my MPC Live with a computer at all.

[@hfhome1231]

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.

[@CaidicusProductions]

Not sure how long the link will last, but here are three shots of the charger. All of varying quality as the print on the charger is REALLY small. I hope this helps. drive.google.com/file/d/1mVlMM-38KLNSFptz_KzDBEK2_jy6XTHM/view?usp=sharing drive.google.com/file/d/156RfADjA2dDWuj2XUz87jSuYZLafPqHc/view?usp=sharing drive.google.com/file/d/1WGf7dfOLco7xBbWh0DqXrPeIm5N7j-kH/view?usp=sharing

[@GiriGagan]

I really appreciate your attitude and helpful replies. New subscriber here.

[@Official_JC_Torres]

So my MPC live I tried to do the update on it to 2.11 and now it doesn’t want to get off of the splash screen I think it bricked. Can u possibly make a video on how to fix this if u know how. Or if anyone in the comments knows how please help me

[@CaidicusProductions]

I'll look into it. Also, did you update from 2.10 to 2.11 or from an earlier version directly to 2.11? I'm asking because I haven't done the 2.10 to 2.11 update and if that's what you did, maybe I'll hold off, myself. Anyway, I'll have a look at whether or not there's some kind of system refresh. Also, not being able to get off the splash screen, is the screen unresponsive, or does it freeze while booting?

[@CaidicusProductions]

I'm copying and pasting something directly from a comment on another thread, in hopes that it might help you out. "MPC One 2.11.2 Just had a boot hang/loop. Stuck on MPC boot screen for about 5 mins. Held power button until it switched off, released and it does the same. Did this 3 times. On the 4th I held power button, screen went blank, I unplugged power cord. Checked my USB hub, removed Lan cable. Worked fine on next attempt. Never had that before." Perhaps, after a specific number of failed boot attempts, the system tries a re-initialization or something. Let me know if this works. If not, I'll keep looking for more information on possible fixes.

[@JohnSmith-ut9ti]

about 16:30 it sounded like you were controlling the filter envelope instead of volume

[@CaidicusProductions]

I don't know, maybe?

[@philippebackprotips]

Overdub, stop for undoable chunks. Makes sense.

[@andrewmunsterman-wn7vv]

When I try to go to plug-ins it says program 002

[@CaidicusProductions]

On the track screen, did you select the plug icon? If you've done that, and or there is no plug icon, make sure your live is updated to the latest firmware.

[@kosemoja8348]

I never liked the sound of tube synth