My "Professional" Standalone Setup

[@otc5888]

To anyone who wants to export standalone with external keyboards, go in the MPC and sequence your track, keep your audio set to IN and press record so that the audio track records your sounds from your keyboard, then when you want to export, set the audio setting to AUTO or OFF and it will bounce your recorded audio with your drum or sample tracks. You can record the audio per sequence and then use song mode, or convert all the sequences into one and just record all the audio in one pass. You don’t get nearly as much flexibility to mix this way but you can make clean sounding mixes in the MPC standalone defintely. I hope this helps and if I missed anything or made a mistake let me know 👍

[@BoloDaProducer]

That's a great tip! Thanks for sharing.

[@joefire4265]

It’s not over kill just over kill for my pocket right now.

[@Nelleblackzoe]

That’s crazy bro. I’m working on that exact set up thank you bolo

[@timothysoprano140]

🧢

[@MPCandGuitar]

Thanks for sharing this. Glad to see someone using external gear.

[@AyeTek]

Can you do a quick video one day of the setup with the Roland Fantom and the MPC to work seamlessly? I just bounce out wav's from the Fantom and load them from a flash drive into the MPC

[@timothysoprano140]

what you said.

[@BoloDaProducer]

I already have one.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXmWmqN4l6igj9Usi=k9yi19QuYOl70dVk

[@roxmooth]

Awesome video. I always learn something new.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ScantlessBeatz]

Bolo you ever fix your Apollo Dsp Issue? I hope so.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Nah not yet

[@daviddreadnaughts7147]

Your monitors! what are those?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Focal 8 inch monitors

[@stevekirkby6570]

Thanks for that Bolo. How do you find working with the MPC up high on the stand? I think I may have mentioned, I'm using an MPC Keys 61, so I intend to have this on the bottom tier (since I spend the most time editing there), then with a Fantom EX 6 mounted above on an angle. I'll have to move my mixer and korg wavestate off to one side as I cant fit a 3rd tier on my stand. I use a mixer because I also record guitar to the MPCand it makes routing darn easy. Also I have other stuff I plug in for jams, like bass and extra keys. Ergonomics is allways a pain in the arse!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Once I get my melodies I stand to do drums. But it is a stretch when you are sitting down.

[@illyareid66]

I'm using MPC One,Korg minilogue, Roland JV90,Arturia 61key w/Lab5 pro( standalone mode)I prefer playing alot of the keys part live so that human feel is there

[@timothysoprano140]

🧢

[@joefire4265]

Bolo do you have a tutorial on connecting to the tascam model 12 and that might be my next purchase

[@chriskringle5191]

Nice Setup...

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!

[@tristanmichael2051]

Love your channel, love these types of videos! I have the usual Mac/DAW/VSTs + Nord Stage 4 to the hilt coming out my ears but have just ordered an MPC X SE, I have all the plug ins available from past Akai purchases, so fully stocked. Question: Why and what can an MPC + Industry leading Nord Stage 4 hardware writing production approach give me that a tiny Laptop and mouse cant?

[@Drrolfski]

Didn't know the MPC was all that good being a central hub. I've heard quite a few problems about sending & receiving midi data (that I personally can't confirm). But then again from the look of it, you're hooking up just the audio of the other machines.

[@timothysoprano140]

where you been?

[@Drrolfski]

​@@timothysoprano140 Look around, mate. How often do you see MPCs as the central hub of hardware setups compared to the likes of Digitakt, Beatstep Pro, or any dedicated sequencer?

[@boutstaxx]

Midi Production Center the mpc is the ultimate sequencer it controls everything even modular gear

[@badboy69cancer]

​@@Drrolfskithe X is a dedicated sequencer. All those I/O's aren't for looks.

[@AWHITEBEATZ]

Drop a video on how you run your synths into the MPC. I have 3 synths and 2 inputs on my MPC Key 61. I get that “midi timing” error when tracking out.

[@producedbyfishscale3263]

Bolo!

[@bulletheadbeatz2296]

I'd love to see you test out the Hydrasynth Deluxe by ASM! 😎

[@hotbeat187]

Facts....Would be interesting to know his thoughts on the sound

[@bulletheadbeatz2296]

@hotbeat187 Right! I have one, and I absolutely LOVE the routing flexibilities of it!

[@BoloDaProducer]

I’m definitely looking into it.

[@Kauzzi1]

Dreams come true

[@BoloDaProducer]

They will!!!!

[@NyakzOTSD]

@bolo do you recommend the MPC x SE?

[@joshuagardner894]

He did a video on this before, basically, if you dont have an MPC, the advantages of the SE is 4 gb of ram and a fair chunk of the paid plugins as part of the purchase. Personally, I think the extra ram is HIGHLY overrated and the plugins honestly can all be had on sale if you are patient for much less than the price difference between an x and SE. Personally, I find the price difference between the Live 2 and X or SE to be too significant to justify the purchase. You can get a very good condition Live 2 now for $600 and you wont be finding an x or SE for under $1500 used. The additional IO offered by the X can be obtained in the form of additional gear, so unless you really just want a device that does it all in one and have $1000 to burn, the Live 2 is fantastic. Heck, the Force can be had for $600 now in very good condition and if you arent considering a Force right now, you are missing out.

[@NyakzOTSD]

@@joshuagardner894 I have an mc live and was wondering. Thanks for this, brother

[@godscience7821]

Dope setup

[@maximusrecord8672]

Thanks!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Appreciate it!

[@corywilliams458]

Love your Set-Up!🤘🏽... Gotta Question!...Do you feel if use your covered a piece of equipment/keyboard/turntable/ the same as uncovered?. ..or do you use that equipment the same as uncovered equipment...Let's Argue...lol

[@stannylou1636]

Do you have a link to the stand and is it adjustable?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Just put link in video description 👍🏾

[@SicarioBeats]

Bolo u need a turntable lol cop one of them new technics

[@BoloDaProducer]

Got one 👍🏾

[@pdiggz2003]

Yes please make a tutorial on the connection of the keyboards thanks in advance

[@BoloDaProducer]

Coming soon!

[@williamhoffman1956]

Nice setup. Where can I get that keyboard stand? 👍🏾

[@Ron234-qs7zm]

That's a really good setup. I'm thinking of doing the same thing. But, I need it to be semi-portable. I'm trying to choose whether to pair a GAIA 2 synth or a Roland SH-4d synth with my mpc one plus. I'm wondering which would be better as far as portability and the variety of sounds that can be used or made.

[@Only1Science]

Is your rig on a battery backup? A quick reminder for those that don't. I always suggest it to anyone with a studio. It has saved many sessions and cook-ups.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yep yep…1500W

[@matthewgaines10]

I keep my gear on two pure sine wave UPS. Hasn’t save me yet but like the assurance of a UPS during firmware upgrades.

[@stephanwilliams41]

If you had to pick one, you taking Juno X or would you save a little more and get a Fantom EX series?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Ex

[@opticalman6417]

are you really good on keys do you know music theory ?

[@timothysoprano140]

do you Bolo?🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

No

[@VinoSayySoo]

Why not run the gear midi instead of thru the audio ports

[@Wolfman311]

You use both 👍

[@BoloDaProducer]

You have to use both…

[@VinoSayySoo]

@ my big dawg I should have worded it differently I forgot the video was showcasing the equipment in standalone mode……I was speaking more if you just wanted to go straight into a daw and use the midi cords to connect them……was really wondering because I just picked up a new keyboard and want to run the midi thru so I can control more or would it just be better to use midi over usb

[@joshuagardner894]

Can we get your thoughts on the Force at some point? I dont know if you've noticed, you can find them now for $600 used in very good condition, not sure if you have one or ever used one... Would love to see you mess with one and hear your thoughts...

[@BoloDaProducer]

Never used it

[@tommyrice6606]

Yo Bolo. Let me tell you something, hopefully you have a answer. I am disabled with only the use of my left arm. Because of this I have had a rough history with the mpc. My issue is holding down buttons out of my left hand reach. I wish they had a toggle hold function that would last until being pressed again. Can you operate the mpc with just a left hand?

[@ClarenceJrRoss]

Im considering adding the mpc se to my setup as I’m looking for a way to track my Polybrute12 on the fly without a daw

[@user-yq5fd8gl8e]

Mate you must try ADSR sample manager, Looperman loops, and Drum midi. I make a beat every 10 seconds.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Oh no… Looperman will get you sued. Too many people using stuff on there and not crediting or contacting original makers. I’ll stick to Splice. It’s not perfect, but it’s better

[@HermelandoRochelle]

Thanks for the forecast! I have a quick question: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How should I go about transferring them to Binance?

[@BoomDocs14K]

My Dude! Was than an Avalon compressor under the Apollo that you didn't mention or showcase? I've been wanting an Avalon ever since I heard the term "Vacuum Tube Compression" back in the late 90s! Mainly of eye candy and bragging rights like having a SP-1200, MPC-3000, LinnDrum, or TR-808. Nice setup, Bro!!!

[@nithishaloks.r2411]

Namah Shivay, Sir Thank You Very much for sharing Standalone setup Audio Routing, if possible please share MIDI ROUTING, Thank You Very Much , Waiting 🙏

[@BoloDaProducer]

🔥

[@everytongueconfess]

Best thing…no subscriptions needed to make music

[@BoloDaProducer]

True!

[@boutstaxx]

Overkill I can achieve the same results with a couple of a Morty's and some jumper cables haha a little pop culture reference for those that watch Rick and Morty

[@DGGZ-EFX]

man..shouldve kept that jupiter X (or what about the roland VST's ???)

[@BoloDaProducer]

This fit my setup better

[@truthmanifestingtruth]

The Jupiter x is swallowed up in the Fantom ex!

[@nekotiq]

Thought you used Beatmaker 3 as your DAW. Can you give a tutorial of transferring audio from the MP to the PC. I have a Live I and do it stem based into a flash drive.

[@BoloDaProducer]

That’s my portable daw setup

[@nekotiq]

@@BoloDaProducer Got chu! I used the first one on the second generation iPod Touch way back! Ever since I been using iMaschine and MPC Pro on the iPad. But my main is FL and Maschine Mikro MK3 and MPC Live I and Renaissance.

[@maximusrecord8672]

❤

[@Tripwelleverday]

You should change that Juno for the trigon or even the teo5 the Roland is not the way

[@Stummpmusic]

Nice!

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!

[@DGGZ-EFX]

why have i never seen a "Manley Force " before ?!?!

[@timothysoprano140]

Yo pause wtf

[@DGGZ-EFX]

@@timothysoprano140 awe come on..literally didnt read it that way til now..(thats how u pronounce it?!?!)

[@demetriccauthen-no1jy]

You must gave up on yamaha

[@BoloDaProducer]

The newer boards but the older ones are 🔥

[@opticalman6417]

as much as i love hardware synths life easier using softsynths i have reface dx novation bass 2 korg minlogue xd microkorg how ever its all so complexs mpc live 2 s2400

[@timothysoprano140]

big dogg all i heard was bla bla bla. play that pretty mutha fucca pause. make a vid with the X

[@BoloDaProducer]

Check my live playlist made a beat on it a few weeks ago

[@byrdman6752]

Since those are digital keyboards and the sounds come from Roland cloud, why not just use Roland cloud is there a sound difference?

[@BoloDaProducer]

Yes! When the keyboard output his preamps it’s sound more defined

[@bulletheadbeatz2296]

​@@BoloDaProducer Facts!!!

[@mixedbyv]

@@BoloDaProduceris this why you moved from motif boards?

[@opticalman6417]

whiles its nice to have lots of toys to play with i think its important for people to understand having more gear does not mean better music peeople do tend to hold this deluded idea

[@timothysoprano140]

now you tell me.