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

[@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.

[@christinehines8348]

Typical modern rubbish identified incorrectly as mu sic

[@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!

[@blisterj]

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

[@davidjamesshaver]

Thanks!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate you!

[@bweatherman1952]

Thanks!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Thank YOU!

[@_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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@Dreaplum]

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

[@dare2funk]

The filter is such a great feature

[@andresp996]

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

[@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

[@beatsxiii6562]

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

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate the kind words, my friend!

[@Johnnycoretv]

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

[@Miguel-ih6pv]

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

[@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

[@blok31092]

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

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate you brother!

[@ZahidEsteen]

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

[@reneeteller]

Thanks again Patrick. Love this sound 🙌🏻

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Thank you!!

[@crazyaboutfooty]

Best video out there by far! After you've tweaked the parameters can you save them to favourites?

[@craigmbandsoul]

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

[@ev.baldwin]

Awesome 😮

[@nathanneelyoutlawdiditprod2891]

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

[@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!

[@Theonlydjmattyice978]

Awesome explanation and examples I might try it out

[@yehonatanlugasi369]

This video is amazing!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it, my friend!

[@jellymayhem0]

Just asked for this for Christmas.

[@Monkey-biz]

did you get one? :p

[@zgaryhall]

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

[@Callmejaviofficial]

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

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Much love my bro!

[@anthonygimmie3544]

Great video man appreciate you brother.

[@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

[@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....

[@Airsniper1]

Great Vid!! Just acquired the Mini Plus!!

[@vivianeoliveiravs3940]

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

[@DeonMitton]

Great video - very educational - thank YOU

[@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".

[@kaspercruz1508]

VERY HELPFUL! Thanks.

[@Sledgehammer247]

Awesome!

[@kyleandgohansanjessmon4786]

The durms sound great

[@clipsfdrive]

Bro this is dope and refreshing.

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate that!!

[@neon_SLOTH_]

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

[@Greghc48]

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

[@musicmaestro88]

What's that desk monitor and light??

[@kidxmozzyb]

oh my ✅

[@pimcramer2569]

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

[@brienfarmer6846]

great video im sold

[@ozurumbanewsline]

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

[@luumiglioranca]

excellent my friend... I've been following your channel for a long time, I'm also making some videos similar to yours, learning a lot from you and from the still small community... let's move on!

[@AdoteAzhar]

That is a sick beat though!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Thank you bro!

[@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

[@striverfor7628]

Great video, thank you

[@AntonioHdez]

Fantastic! Very good video.

[@michaeljaguar1576]

Love this demo! What DAW are you using?

[@titorodriguez429]

Great video... Thanks!

[@GerardoTorres-Acevedo]

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

[@itsjustanillusionbro]

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

[@kloakys_official5081]

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

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Enjoy it! Appreciate the kind words my friend 🙏

[@kloakys_official5081]

@@PatrickBreenMusic 🙏

[@CALUPOH208]

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

[@RoundheadRecords]

Love your stuff - - -

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Thanks Bill, appreciate that man!

[@VictorianDarkwave]

Thanks.

[@Fateslav]

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

[@gunluk-doz]

Great video. What DAW are you using?

[@sincinati]

Really great video

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate that, my friend!

[@Andythehuman47]

total beginner, what software is he using?

[@Blockmoka]

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

[@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?

[@albertcampbell8893]

Great

[@dominikpokorny]

Thank you for sharing 👍

[@newrageentertainment1036]

How do you add the piano sounds to the keyboard?

[@magnittho1975]

I wish i have that ,i love it

[@MaxplayzXD]

What software is this please?

[@tsyriac]

Just before the 5 min mark he says standard logic so likely Logic Pro

[@MaxplayzXD]

Thx 🙏

[@StormGain-rs1uc]

thanks man

[@jaxxtraxx]

Sick!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Appreciate that my friend!

[@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.

[@alexwhite4842]

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

[@ORANGE_BAND]

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

[@angelophilip1228]

Avez-vous connaissance du programme ?

[@butecovoador]

Like 800!!!!! hell yeah boys!

[@mobiledj7471]

What software are you using with your MPK Mini?

[@andypenda]

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

[@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?

[@5DLit]

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

[@RafaelPerez-lk1de]

In that creation, you used Garage Band?

[@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

[@KXD999.]

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

[@AxelCederstrom]

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

[@gaborb6577]

Those are also my favourite sounds. How cool is that you can adjust the GM sound samples. Thanks Akai

[@topscoremusicacademy]

Nice video, Patrick! Quick question, how did you use the internal sounds of the mini play III? I've hooked mine up (USB) to Logic and can't figure out how to use the internal sounds of the mini play. thanks for the video! 👍🏻

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

I recommend getting a 3.5mm Stereo Breakout Cable, like the one I mentioned in the video. I have one linked in the description as well. Plug the 3.5mm into MPK mini Play and then plug each 1/4 inch into an input on your audio interface.

[@topscoremusicacademy]

@@PatrickBreenMusic Wow! Thanks Patrick for such a quick reply! I assumed that it would work with the iMac headphone jack (tried numerous 3.5mm cables but none worked). I'm a complete beginner with this and didn't buy an audio interface - really hoped the internal sounds would work by just connecting it to the computer, but it's much more complicated than I thought and the AKAI website doesn't really provide tutorials, so thank you so much for your help otherwise I'd be lost! 🙂 Thanks again!

[@BXZOMBIE87]

Hey I need help. I have this keyboard plugged into a Scarlett solo by an interconnect cable (the one he recommended) and then that plugged into my laptop however I can’t hear any of the sounds on any DAW (tried MPC, Bandlab, GarageBand) and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong?

[@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?

[@Josiah-l5l]

How do you record those drum pad loop 🤨

[@kratusorelius7650]

What software are you using plz?

[@yppird]

What application did you use in this video? Great demo btw man!

[@PatrickBreenMusic]

Logic Pro. Thanks my friend!

[@ribenasquash]

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.

[@Dunkindonuts644]

Should we worry about Proposition 65 with this product?

[@Dolphin_drumer]

What is the name of the program that you use?

[@TheAsrgrant]

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

[@spanishjo4282]

Please come to Singapore to teach how to make music