Take on me A-HA Loop (cover)Arturia Minilab MK2 e Akai MPK mini 3

My tribute at one best song '80 years!
Loop with Arturia e Akai.
Ableton live 11 Standard.
00:00 Drums
00:16 Bass
00:55 Pad
01:30 Lead
Drums: Acuff Kit by Ableton Live
Bass: Arturia DX7
Strings: Arturia Modular V3
Lead: Arturia Juno 6V
Focusrite 18i20
Quantization in octaves in record.
I have trimmed some notes for a better result.
I enter the camera from the sound card and play the whole song. Obviously the metronome is heard in the camera so that it has references. Each loop corresponds to the green pad on the minilab. The only piece not in loop is the bass at the beginning of the song.I played that piece and inserted it later because when I edited the video I could not leave the sound of the metronome, along with all the recorded loops.I could have recorded everything by entering the camera directly without a metronome but the audio that my camera records has a lot of noise and I could not have corrected the inaccuracies (quantization is not always accurate).
See the original video song remastered:
• a-ha - Take On Me (Off...
A-HA:Morten Harket (lead vocals), Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (Guitar), and Magne Furuholmen(Keyboards).
At the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards, the video for "Take On Me" won six awards-Best New Artist in a Video, Best Concept Video, Most Experimental Video, Best Direction, Best Special Effects, and Viewer's Choice-and was nominated for two others, Best Group Video and Video of the Year. "Take On Me" was also nominated for Favorite Pop/Rock Video at the 13th American Music Awards in 1986.
#akaimpkmini
#arturiaminilab

[@purefoldnz3070]

the 80's always had a futuristic sound even now.

[@Inc.Sound22]

True!

[@andromedaone3640]

It did 😭

[@matheusmantovanibello1493]

They were way ahead of their time.

[@kevingregory5579]

@Peanut Gallery it’s hard to pick the best era but I think you’re right. So many good songs in the 80s.

[@bogbastard4243]

@Peanut Gallery objectively untrue. 80s fans like keyboards and synths, most 70s fans are enjoying guitar. two different things. this is like saying people who like surrealist paintings are biased, since renaissance painters are clearly the best. you are comparing apples to oranges. you seem like the type of person who thinks 2010 was a bad decade for music.

[@ryanhruska6667]

It's amazing to me that songs that we grew up on and loved and took actual bands to play can now be done a small box with one person 😆😆

[@Inc.Sound22]

In life it always takes some little magic!

[@Adam-bb9rm]

Its also not the full song, but still enough to be recognizable, but technology has went a long way. You can make music with only needing a pc now. Although still trying to get the time available to learn those keys

[@ryanhruska6667]

@@Adam-bb9rm Very awesome 👍

[@Inc.Sound22]

@@Adam-bb9rm It's a bit complicated because you have to study a lot of things, but you can easily succeed. I started in November with these 2 little keyboards. I'm a guitarist not a keyboard player. And now I'm 50 years old but I have the enthusiasm of a child!

[@georgejetson1025]

Makes me puke

[@AleksandarIvanov69]

Like a true self-taught EDM musician, playing the piano keyboard like a computer keyboard 😁

[@Inc.Sound22]

Ahah true!I'm not a keyboards player!

[@Yuki_Ika7]

Due to my poor dextarity I just use my index fingers, thumbs and pinkies to type unless I am playing a video game, then I use my whole hands (just not to type but to press all the keys and buttons I need to, I still fail pretty often though lol)

[@Inc.Sound22]

@@Yuki_Ika7 That's exactly how I do it! I'm a Battlefield and Call of Duty player!

[@Yuki_Ika7]

@@Inc.Sound22 nice!

[@stanleynowak9325]

Let's burn all the real musicians! Ugh, this crap makes me sick!

[@danny34867]

I’m 48yo so I grew up with this one, one of my most favourite 80s tune & still listen to it at least 10 times a week. 👌🏼

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!I m happy for this!

[@PepeQuintoProducciones]

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[@SpeccyMan]

I'm 60 (almost 61) and I still think it is a banging tune too. 👍

[@BJ-fj6jw]

yeah, yeah. me too!

[@onyx747]

I'm just 16, but I love this song and I love a-ha very much :)

[@timandmonica]

I was like "those drums aren't very close". Then when everything was layered together I was like "those drums are really close!"

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!

[@emilen2]

The off-beat doofs are missing in the drum rhythm. He forgot to add them.

[@thedrummerdamo]

As a drummer I'm suprised how well he timed the drums straight up

[@Inc.Sound22]

@@thedrummerdamo Ableton live has a Quantize function in recording, so if there are any inaccuracies, perfect them!

[@BIX-18827DCM]

Smh..

[@freddievanheerden9739]

The moment it all comes together at the end is spectacular!!

[@Inc.Sound22]

Very thanks!

[@bassio1969]

I was enjoying every addition to the song as well…

[@DannySullivanMusic]

The lead especialky sounds great

[@hanburgundy4317]

Kept waiting for the verse or the chorus 😞

[@rgdec74]

Not me I hated this song. Publicly. But in secret, it was totally rad😂. No matter the genre the 80s was to me the last decade of originality. 90s we’re ok but the 80s was pretty cool. That was my kindergarten to junior high years. That was the time MTV was music television. 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@phillipbailey70]

Don't you just love that moment when you realise that an unexpected recommendation has triggered a genuine full smile? 😃 Right when it all came together - couldn't help myself - brilliant - thank you!

[@davidlloyd3116]

My favourite decade. I loved the 80s. Got a university degree, got my first job, always down the record shop, blasting music all evening, met my soul mate, learnt to drive, got my first car. Best decade ever!

[@frankgarcia3009]

That rhythm never gets old. 🤗

[@lankey6969]

80s, 90s, 00s. 10s, and 20s still slaps, and as timeless as ever.

[@losprimosgamers4462]

The 80s are the years that impress us a lot what nostalgic the best hits love the rythm❤❤❤

[@CarterCourtney]

Fun fact: A couple of months ago, I started using this as my morning alarm still today. ❤️🎶📻🙌🏻

[@Inc.Sound22]

This alarm clock thing is awesome!

[@georgebanks4360]

That was awesome, hearing it all come together like that. Extremely satisfying!

[@rafik2910ify]

It seems so simple looking at you. Simple & Efficient ! And beautiful

[@chasingsunset9801]

Nostalgic...Was a little boy from ths 80s when i first heard and saw the video...love 80s

[@Inc.Sound22]

lived like you those years, I was a kid in the 80s, we were lucky because in my opinion they were wonderful years!

[@chasingsunset9801]

@@Inc.Sound22 true...best chidhoood,best generation...we are rad

[@austin5801]

I love these videos because I just love seeing songs being built from the ground up. Songs just sound better when everything is introduced individually and then it all comes together

[@michas.2821]

Why da hell is syntisheiser not popular any more? They have made such great music with this tunes. I vote for Maximum more of this sounds and guys like you.

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!

[@Gush27]

Synthesizers are in almost every top 40 song

[@88feji]

@@Gush27 But Synths are no the main feature ... it should be ...

[@numbernine5044]

Absolutely spot on magically mathematically precise playing chops! No need for synconizations here! just hire him to play at your party!

[@roberthaynes8830]

I loved it. I love that many more people get to experience the joy of music through these type of tools.

[@NonSequiturShow]

This was SOLID! Legit enjoyable to listen to! Seriously awesome Inc. Sound!

[@TomAnderson7]

This sounds great, very faithful to the original. Watch out though, don’t want to get a copyright strike xD

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!

[@laninhoalves3077]

Só sei solar (de ouvido), queria aprender a tocar

[@willyzemlya]

@@laninhoalves3077 Eu também

[@escapedcops08]

Ha like you know anything about how that works.

[@LeifNelandDk]

Without vocal, I don't think that will be a problem.

[@rogertubebr]

Fantástico, incrível, PARABÉNS.

[@juanmortaco831]

I can't stop listening and watching this! So good.

[@dancingkitty11]

What's really crazy was I was actually just listening to that song before I tripped over this video. Excellent.

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!

[@thegreatinterpreter8382]

I mean, I must have been 10 years old listening to this song and thinking I love every second of this. Now I'm 45-- and still completely in love with every second of it.

[@luchococ]

Lovely, perfect sound

[@ladyrachel13]

I love that! TOM was one of my favorite songs. I was in Jr High when it first came out. Hard to believe it was almost 40 years ago!!

[@christianvictor827]

The soundtrack of my youth. Very well done!

[@All-Fur-Coat_No-Trousers]

That was SICK! When all the layers fell into place I felt like I could float away. You're a master of the electronic arts

[@GabrielSouza-ft7pl]

Sensacionalmente fantásticoooo!

[@PrentisHancock1]

Wooow!! That was absolutely amazing! Spectacular performance!

[@tastewithjase]

This gave me a new appreciation for a fave song of my youth. Very cool.

[@CaptainRonAhoy]

just fantastic!......really nice work and great memories....

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!

[@cocoblackgonzalez8927]

TEMAZOOOOO!!!!!❤🙌

[@barryallenflash1]

Great job! This is one of my favorite 80s songs!

[@rachelbee7921]

This is INCREDIBLE!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏽🤯

[@user-hx2zs5oj8p]

0:56 мурашки по телу Моя любимая песня

[@judydenver5362]

This is just incredibly exciting, to see this layering come together to make that magic!!! That mesmerizing song!! Thank you so very much! And I LOVE that you have the same wrist bands as Morten does on your arm!!!

[@Inc.Sound22]

Very thanks!

[@MrSatyre1]

That's awesome! So many more layers than I was expecting!

[@bengtgronlund9447]

Dude! that performance you dont need to be ashamed of. Very well done thank you!

[@zenreful]

Beautiful playing,and thanks for sharing such a helpful AV

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!

[@martinlund4510]

Nice interpretation/approximation. The polyrythmical elements of the backing tracks can be hard to learn by ear, but it can work like this (even with the missing parts). Great patch selections! 🙂👍

[@MoonAtum]

Amazing! A great nostalgic work! Congratulations!

[@oddities-whatnot]

Wow, fantastic. Sounds properly like the 80s as well. Spot on.

[@davidblack2451]

Nailed it, great job 😎😎

[@skull_crusheryt6579]

I’ve been working on my own personal cover for a couple months this is great motivation

[@Lovehandels]

I'm living for this baby!

[@drsamrmassey]

Exact! Well done! Kudos to you, brother!

[@juls_99_]

Damn at the end that was some sick midi mapping when recording the fifth track 😊. Love your cover!!!! 😍

[@Inc.Sound22]

Grazie mille!Puoi scrivermi in Italiano che gia' traduco tutto con il traslatore di google!

[@juls_99_]

@@Inc.Sound22 Ah scusa, pensavo fossi inglese 😅 🔝

[@Inc.Sound22]

Tranquillo!A presto!

[@uflgeer]

Очень хорошо! Спасибо! 🙏

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!

[@user-fn2ex7be1r]

Очень круто 👍 часто пересматриваю! 👍👍👍

[@basswanderer2765]

Very very well done. Amazing.

[@djharryg]

Brilliant. Such talent.

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!

[@seattlebeard]

This is really fun to see. Imagine knocking this out in minutes and making millions. Had to subscribe. :o)

[@teammasterpirituba2753]

Anos80 80s Amazing!!! Flashback ↩

[@marcuso.424]

Perfeito! ❤️

[@lukericketts4055]

absolutely stunning when it all comes together

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!

[@rogermetal6425]

muito legal cara! parabéns!

[@EmanuellAVA]

Excelente! Nostalgia Pura!

[@m.o.s5687]

スゲー！！！！ 感動しました！！ Oh my goodness！！

[@TheManubarcafan]

please longer version of this....its great

[@nobbystyles4807]

haha well done mate. took a while to get there but it was worth the wait.

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!I'm too old to make videos on youtube but I enjoy it and even if it takes me longer than others to get to the end, the result is pleasant!your support is great!

[@izzry_]

Too old? Nah you good bro, you play it like the real musicians, or you really a musician lol

[@dutaantikacung7653]

Never gets old

[@wizards-themagicalconcert5048]

Fantastic job mate,love it ! Keep the 80's alive,subbed !

[@user-tl9pd9ss7b]

Супер классно Божественно звучит Браво.

[@VelikoBekir]

Thanks a lot, man 😟 Now I've had that song stuck in my head for two days!

[@Inc.Sound22]

Only 2 days?It s a sin!Thanks!

[@VelikoBekir]

@@Inc.Sound22 Yes, two days ago it was for just 2 days, but now (4/29/2022), it's going into the 5th day! It's like a Chinese water torture. I'm singing, humming, whistling, and even tapping it out as it quietly plays in my head. I can't unhear it! I hate you!!!! (dude, that's fantastic! I know the actual prep for the 2 minute took days and days to put make the whole thing look flawless. Great!

[@randallulrich]

Yes. But you'll "be gone in a day or two", right?

[@VelikoBekir]

@@randallulrich clever!

[@Kumiko026]

My favourite song, and you nailed it!

[@gamingtherapy7587]

Amazing !! Loved it

[@MariaLucia-vl9oy]

MUITO BOM CARA, A A HA E OUTRO NÍVEL MUSICAL.

[@rwest1818]

Ah the 80's by far the best era for music for me that is, so many memories

[@grahambarrett5569]

That was MAGIC!

[@genarodiaz187]

Very good cover , deserves many applauses

[@musiomusic]

Excellent job! Sounds great!

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!

[@PepeQuintoProducciones]

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[@PepeQuintoProducciones]

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[@user-fw6dg9qw2p]

Красиво !

[@antartis73]

Simply amazing cover

[@jacasan2000]

Love this song 🎵 .. excellent execution

[@attiliobastosguarnieri5416]

Muito bom ! Domínio do aparelho é grande.

[@opertinicy]

very well done! would love to see an annotation of the function keys as you play!

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks! I published a tutorial a few days ago that explains how to assign functions to keys

[@BJ-fj6jw]

@@Inc.Sound22 Good for you.

[@DvdBdjzDvl]

I freaking loved this.

[@laphotokim]

Love this.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@el_diablo8964]

Sounds really nice , good job bro!

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!

[@helpingheany]

I got so much into the making started waiting for the vocals too 😂

[@swarogrusinovich669]

The orchestra man is amazing!👌👍✈

[@fatalfngrz6831]

Heard this song on the radio a week ago, whipped out the keytar and started riffing around until I got it right. I have two take aways from this. My first thought was my phone was listening to me play and the KZbin algorithm brought me here. My second is pride knowing I got the hook right, now I can learn the rest with this video. Thanks for this charming content!

[@Inc.Sound22]

The song is played in the simplest way possible for anyone to play it. Music is the soundtrack of our life and the more people play it, the easier it will be to find it in every corner! Glad to have helped you!

[@Hyperion9997]

i cant imagine how many takes just to make sure the loops were in time because you have to press that button at precisely the right time to make them line up. Nicely done!

[@Inc.Sound22]

Ahaha! Absolutely it was a nightmare! I'm not a keyboard player so it was even more complicated, it took me 2 whole nights and a couple of weeks to practice because it's all done in one take ... but the result is having a good success! And all the people who write a comment (positive or negative) are gratifying!

[@user-bq1wu9ij8e]

@@Inc.Sound22 that’s pretty fast for such an accurate try

[@gidaltisouza1436]

Muito bom. Gostei deste video. Aqui em Maceió - Alagoas - Brasil. Gostamos de Take On Me de A - Há.

[@thelastdays9174]

European countries also like this song :)

[@borioli1970]

Just amazing!!! Very cool...

[@Dominion-1]

*Luv that synth pop sound.* 😎

[@libarros3502]

PQ MÚSICA BOA NUNCA SAI DE MODA 😎

[@thespecialgamer3766]

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[@kauansanttos8112]

@@thespecialgamer3766 ????????

[@fmendoncatecladista]

Você fez ficar igual ao original! Meus parabéns! Excelente vídeo

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!

[@PepeQuintoProducciones]

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[@gilbertopaixao2121]

Very Nice, amazing!!!

[@aguylivingalone5665]

It's so amazing!

[@simaoboscofilho479]

Ficou muito bom, faça a música completa com esse instrumento! Parabéns! Nota 10 pra você!!!

[@Inc.Sound22]

Very kind!Thanks!

[@AdiAsaf]

0:57 is where the magic starts...

[@PoTaPblCh_one]

Это было потрясающе!

[@josnova68]

Damn Hearing this i miss the 80s & the 90s So Much i wish i could go back in time and Start all Over Again

[@thejimmy6533]

Those strings....beautiful! I want to hear them soloed. PLEASE?! ;-)

[@Inc.Sound22]

I love this strings!Thanks!

[@vegetablescankill]

This sounds great! I also have an AKAI mpk mini. Great little keyboard!! I need to get a loop setup like you have. Are you using the keyboard as a midi controller for synths in Ableton or are you recording the synths off the actual device? Either way great cover 👌👌

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks!if you watch my video tutorial "loop for blinding lights" it explains how the keyboards are configured in detail.

[@vegetablescankill]

@@Inc.Sound22 I appreciate it, thanks for sharing!!! 🔥

[@mikea683]

Beautiful!!

[@olegkolisnichenko3977]

Like from Ukraine Kyiv. Nice work friend.

[@Inc.Sound22]

Thanks! Good luck friend!