Making a Song with the MPK Mini Play mk.3

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Hey friends! Check out the next video where I try to make a whole song with one synth: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp7QqKukZ9Fpl6s

[@ticesine6589]

Hey nice video ,, I'm going to grab this in a couple days , I'm wondering what software and if I should grab a laptop or PC or Mac lol thanks man I'm just getting g started

[@clutch236]

I don't even care about the sound production of that little keyboard, I just like the idea of learning to master your chord playing by restricting yourself to only "two octaves!"......You will discover that inside of two octaves, you can play any Jazz chord you want (with chord inversion knowledge).....Very exciting to learn with AND to groove with!

[@tonym.villacruzvillacruz5728]

"2 octaves" you know you can use more channels when it comes to recording, right?

[@clutch236]

@@tonym.villacruzvillacruz5728 Yeah, I just talking about improving your chord understanding by restricting yourself to a small range.

[@Whitemike63]

There is one with 3 octaves for 40 bucks more. I just want to make sure it works just as good with Linux software thats free.

[@CountDoucheula]

​@@Whitemike63that one is just a midi controller, though. No internal sounds.

[@B78.Axx10]

I like the generosity you show by explaining detail by detail! you are a good teacher, can you please put more videos that explain how to use MPK miniplay! RESPECT from Amsterdam

[@mbcommandnerd]

I actually just bought one of these yesterday, and it should be arriving next week. It’s honestly amazing how much this little $120 device can do! Can’t wait to start jamming!

[@heman_lee]

I have to admit that when I first saw reviews of the keyboard, I wasn't really impressed with the sounds but you brought up a really good point about how it was a really good introduction to the basics of using synths and this really changed my prespective on the mpk mini play! Great video dude, keep it up!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate the comment, my friend. Yeah, I definitely like this for beginners or mobile producers. Having your midi and synth basics covered with one battery-powered, mobile device is pretty cool!

[@Christiholdensorganics]

@@PatrickBreenMusic what computer app are you using

[@ivomirrikerpro3805]

@@PatrickBreenMusic I bought it. And it is completely pointless. The 'play' has no sequencer, so you have to connect it to something anyway to use both pads and keys. I wish people brought this serious flaw up more. Could have saved me some money.

[@blisterj]

found my self rocking back and forwards while listening for the first time. This a really chilled riff

[@Barny_Loves_You]

This was a great video, just ordered one! Perfect for my needs, accompanying guitar with a looping set up. I also share your love for devices that simplify the music making process, I'd love to see the other companies attempt something along these lines.

[@scottdenmark3577]

I was thinking about getting this to use with my Boss looper and guitar set up. Did you try that yet?

[@Barny_Loves_You]

@@scottdenmark3577 Yes, it definitely works pretty nicely for such a small footprint and low price.

[@BookerTDooku]

That's what I was thinking of, do you need a DAW with it or can it work standalone?

[@Barny_Loves_You]

@@BookerTDooku It can work without a DAW, I just plugged it straight into a looper.

[@dare2funk]

The filter is such a great feature

[@_DECEAS3D_]

Man, the music you make I can listen on loop for hours

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate that my friend! Very kind of you!

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

it gives me Saturday morning time to clean the house vibe. This reminds me of the 90s.

[@thesaviorofALL]

@@PatrickBreenMusic I'm not interested in making beats just wanna download beats from KZbin ect and rap over top ..what do I need....thnks

[@pauljjuneau]

Same.

[@disguisedostrich]

@@thesaviorofALL nothing wdym

[@gregorymalone71]

I just bought this a couple hours ago, I always loved music and want to learn. How to make it. Need a hobby so I bought this from the store at the suggestion of the clerk. After listening to what u made I’m so ready to Learn u made this sound this good

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Thanks for your comment Gregory! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I'm excited for you to start your music journey! Keep at it, music is the best thing there is!

[@eulman09]

Great demo! I don't need it but now I want one. Thanks for the great videos.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Yeah man, it's a super cool little keyboard! FAR exceeded my expectations. Appreciate the comment and kind words my friend!

[@beatsxiii6562]

Akai should be sending you a check for them how it’s done excellent tutorial/demo

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate the kind words, my friend!

[@Dreaplum]

oh wow, this sounds so good! I'm definitely getting this MPK for myself! BTW I love your videos

[@peteheymes259]

The best about the akai mpk mini play I ever found! Thank you very much Patrick for this serious, fascinating and engaged presentation! Peter from germany

[@SolarLantern424]

I thought the music you made was beautiful. Don't care that it's youtube. Don't care that it's been made on a little budget keyboard. Don't care if it was just a demonstration. You were making really beautiful music. The best I've heard someone create on youtube. I wanted to say it because I can't believe no-one else has... but then everyone is interested in the little keyboard....

[@andresp996]

Great video! You did an amazing job explaining every use for the MPK mini

[@mistrustmusic]

Great demo! Thanks for sharing. Did you know you can play midi from your daw back through the mini play and record that for more complex playing!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Wow that's awesome! I did not know that, but it makes sense. Thanks for sharing!

[@mistrustmusic]

@@PatrickBreenMusic no problem... I got mine to play back on 2 different midi channels (ie 2 different sounds) out from Ableton, and play a third sound "live".

[@Miguel-ih6pv]

Excellent, I´ll use your videos to introduce my son into the music world. Thanks.

[@JonTheBard]

Defo buying this, going to be amazing to build live loops with

[@davidjamesshaver]

Thanks!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate you!

[@reneeteller]

Thanks again Patrick. Love this sound 🙌🏻

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Thank you!!

[@blok31092]

This beat is straight fire. You're a legend.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate you brother!

[@bweatherman1952]

Thanks!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Thank YOU!

[@HBeeOfficialMusic]

Thanks alot. Got this gear, coming today. Already watched your tutorial 4 times. Thanks again

[@thewolfbeast941]

Ok so how do I get my stuff that I play on my Akai to get on the software and how to get it to go on the software.

[@thewolfbeast941]

I’m using Mpc beats

[@craigmbandsoul]

Thanks man! Just bought one of these based on this video. I like what I see. Great track too!

[@808mxke]

The pad at 5:30 sounds EXACTLY like the one from mac miller's Woods with a lil Cymatics Origin on top

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

@@808mxke dope song

[@ZahidEsteen]

I enjoyed the video the little piece of equipment is really nice

[@ev.baldwin]

Awesome 😮

[@newrageentertainment1036]

How do you add the piano sounds to the keyboard?

[@nathanneelyoutlawdiditprod2891]

That beat starting at the 1:30 mark is fire!

[@yehonatanlugasi369]

This video is amazing!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it, my friend!

[@pimcramer2569]

I'm going to buy as a starter keyboard. The knobs are just a great pro compared to a simple Yamaha.

[@anthonygimmie3544]

Great video man appreciate you brother.

[@michaeljaguar1576]

Love this demo! What DAW are you using?

[@zgaryhall]

Amazing what you did with that little keyboard👏👏👏wow

[@Theonlydjmattyice978]

Awesome explanation and examples I might try it out

[@IronArkivist]

Superb overview. This video convinced me to be one for each of my 9 year old twins. You made it look like mere mortals can be creative with this. Thanks!

[@Greghc48]

Well done. You’ve convinced me to order one…..

[@Callmejaviofficial]

A small but mighty device! Sick demo, bruh. Also appreciate the wardrobe change.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Much love my bro!

[@lainwakura]

does anyone know what program he's using?

[@kyleandgohansanjessmon4786]

The durms sound great

[@AdoteAzhar]

That is a sick beat though!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Thank you bro!

[@clipsfdrive]

Bro this is dope and refreshing.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate that!!

[@Airsniper1]

Great Vid!! Just acquired the Mini Plus!!

[@DeonMitton]

Great video - very educational - thank YOU

[@neon_SLOTH_]

Also nice with built in sounds and battery. Can play it with head phones on the train to work 😅

[@vivianeoliveiravs3940]

Obrigada por colocar a legenda em português. Ganhou mais um inscrito. 🥰

[@CALUPOH208]

Great video. Planning on getting one. Can you make a quick video on how and where to connect it? Thank you.

[@musicmaestro88]

What's that desk monitor and light??

[@willie_the_monkey_king]

so you're just recording your sounds directly to the daw? I saw some videos where it seemed like they recorded the drum sounds within the device. were you able to record sounds that way?

[@kloakys_official5081]

Got myself one on Sunday, coming today! 😃 Great song btw!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Enjoy it! Appreciate the kind words my friend 🙏

[@kloakys_official5081]

@@PatrickBreenMusic 🙏

[@kaspercruz1508]

VERY HELPFUL! Thanks.

[@andypenda]

What DAW are you using there and how you change the effects and that joystik ? Because i want to do the same !

[@ozurumbanewsline]

Thanks for this clip. I would like to learn more from you.

[@MaxplayzXD]

What software is this please?

[@AntonioHdez]

Fantastic! Very good video.

[@LiekeReusen]

Are those key pre-sets already in the keyboard itself or does the keyboard has to be connected to any software? I guess my question is if you can use this keyboard with its pre-sets on itself or does is have to be connected to a computer with installed software?

[@karlevans1225]

I want to use this live to play bass. Just the keyboard and a small amp. Possible?

[@Sledgehammer247]

Awesome!

[@rajkamble4298]

As an beginner. Which recording mic is compatible with this device??

[@itsjustanillusionbro]

Nice video, please make more about the Mpk mini play!!!

[@brienfarmer6846]

great video im sold

[@gunluk-doz]

Great video. What DAW are you using?

[@TheRandomzcookie]

just got this midi controller yesterday, totally new to making music but im already having a lot of fun-- i was wondering though, did you have to do anything specific to get all the internal instruments in the keyboard into logic? ive been trying to load the warm pads 2 into reaper but im not having any luck and cant really find any advice online. they load into mpc beats just fine but i cant seem to find them in any other daw ive tried out (all the free ones coz im flat broke),,,, but obviously it must b possible, bcoz u did it here!!!! even if u could just point me in the right direction it would b so helpful. i made a little song in mpc beats last night with the help of this video so thank u so much!!!! rlly insane for me to b able to do that, as a person with literally no experience whatsoever

[@Fateslav]

Nice demo! How long did it take to create this track?

[@striverfor7628]

Great video, thank you

[@tommyg8142]

At first you showed your song.. was that playing from the computer or the device itself? It is possible to produce a full song on the device without using other software? Can you save songs in memory?

[@Josiah-l5l]

How do you record those drum pad loop 🤨

[@titorodriguez429]

Great video... Thanks!

[@ruddycharlton489]

What other tools I can use for play back recordings

[@charleskalt]

How do you get the muted drum?

[@matthewromano9621]

Hey man this is awesome I have one aswell ended up buying a volt 2 interface so I can record the keyboards internal sounds but it still ends up sounding like a default piano

[@matthewromano9621]

How can I fix this

[@AxelCederstrom]

What program is best to begin with if you want to try out producing?

[@Blockmoka]

Thank you ! I'm thinking of switching to this model for my future loop covers 🤔

[@ORANGE_BAND]

Thank you. It was helpful. What sound program did you use?

[@angelophilip1228]

Avez-vous connaissance du programme ?

[@rajkamble4298]

Which mic should I use for this one

[@KXD999.]

what is a good DAW that's free? And what is the software that you use?

[@mobiledj7471]

What software are you using with your MPK Mini?

[@5DLit]

Nice sharing. thanks.. Is it possible to upload new samples into the trigger pads?

[@dominikpokorny]

Thank you for sharing 👍

[@Diego73P]

Is possibile add sounds ti the internal sounds?

[@alexwhite4842]

Wonderful demo track.....do you have your final track? thanks,

[@k.podbielski9666]

Fast question, is the sound from headphones out ok? By ok i mean with decent low noise floor, or is noise audible im sounds???

[@gezdonaghy2456]

Brilliant video I just bought this and now I’m so happy I did thanks man New sub 🙌🏼😎

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Thanks for your comment, my friend! Glad to have you!

[@anastasiospapadopoulos3791]

Hi man, I don't have a pc, how can I save the loops of the drums? Using just internal sounds

[@GerardoTorres-Acevedo]

NICE! It almost had a Woods, by Mac Miller vibe in the beginning.

[@abu_hashem]

Thanks! 🙂 Does it make sense to have several (2-3) midi keyboards?

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Hi there! Ok, short answer is: You really only NEED one Keyboard (and "need" is a term I'd use loosely!) Longer answer: At the end of the day it's all about preference. Do whatever helps you have the most fun making music (and whatever is also within your means, obviously.) If all of your needs are met with one keyboard, then don't spend your money on an additional midi keyboard. You want to focus on features and choose a keyboard or keyboards whose features suit the music you want to make. I like this new MPK Mini Play because of the built-in sounds - it's a feature that is not usually offered with Midi Keyboards at this price. However, for someone who doesn't care about that added feature, this keyboard wouldn't make sense. If all you want is the Midi Keyboard features, you should just get the MPK Mini or something similar. Does that make sense? Personally speaking, I have a few midi keyboards in my studio that get used regularly. One has full sized keys, the second has a built in sequencer and is small enough to fit on my desk, and the third is a mini keyboard that I can bring everywhere. All three have different features but all do a lot of the same things as well. I don't NEED all three. And I certainly wouldn't spend my money on a duplicate piece of gear if there was something more important I needed for my studio. But I've accumulated these keyboard over years of making music and content, and it's nice to have 3 keyboards that offer different features. Hope that helps! (Probably more than you asked for hahah!)

[@abu_hashem]

@@PatrickBreenMusic Thank you very much for such a detailed answer. 🙂

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

@@abu_hashem My Pleasure!

[@mikolasstrajt3874]

I have one use case - I am using software called Grand Orgue which is basically sampled church organ and I am using two MIDI keyboards as two organ manuals.

[@chetanadittyaramesh3050]

Is that any necessary to have macbook or mac desktop to connect to the MPK mini keyboard ????? Or just a normal windows laptop is enough

[@5.0-c5f]

Just ordered one of these...i will be using it on its own for recording...not through a computer. I tune all my guitars down a half step to e flat. Are you able to tune this keyboard down a half step?

[@TheAsrgrant]

Can you plug it straight into a stage amplifier? I’m a guitarist and would love to have that on stage with me

[@Dunkindonuts644]

Should we worry about Proposition 65 with this product?

[@magnittho1975]

I wish i have that ,i love it

[@tijsderksen2383]

I have an annoying delay with the mpk mini 😢😢😢 I installed asio 4all, and I want to use band lab. But still there’s a small delay that messes with my head. Do you think it is fixable, or do I have to use another daw or another computer or smt

[@joshuahurley-pm9cf]

how do you loop with it, like the way you did keys then drums. Just got one and can’t figure out how to do it on the mpk mk3 play?

[@RoundheadRecords]

Love your stuff - - -

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Thanks Bill, appreciate that man!

[@robinjitsingh3733]

It would be really great if you can make a tutorial on how to usevthe software...

[@iwanttocomplain]

Everything a porn composer would ever need. >D But seriously, I just figured out what d was from adsr. After over 20 years of (amateur) music production. I’ll tell you. ‘A’ (attack) is a straight line from 0 to 100% (of the sustain volume). A higher value increases the length of time to reach the sustain volume. ‘D’ (decay) is not decay. It’s a parabolic line that affects the way the attack reaches the maximum sustain value, slowly or quickly. A minimum value is a steeper attack at the last point. A maximum value attacks more soon but with a more gradual curve. A middle value leaves the attack line straight without affecting the shape of the attack. ‘S’ affects the maximum volume. ‘R’ effects the length of the release of the sound fading.

[@RafaelPerez-lk1de]

In that creation, you used Garage Band?

[@kratusorelius7650]

What software are you using plz?

[@richarddunphy1990]

i bought the mini as a way to practice on the go but i dont even have the tr808 set built in. Do i need to update it ? am i broken ? lol

[@sincinati]

Really great video

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate that, my friend!