The Akai MPC is Everything You need!!!

[@PoliPopo]

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[@studiogangsta3031]

Words of wisdom, you are correct, there is so much that the MPC X can do. Almost every time I turn it on I find something different.

[@PoliPopo]

Yussir and they have some serious. Updates common up too 💯

[@SynicalBeats]

Thanks for this. I appreciate your input. The temptation to keep buying expansions is strong sometimes. Although I really find myself using a couple that I normally keep going back to.

[@francesco5061]

So much respect for your passion and dedition 🙌

[@PoliPopo]

Honestly just love doing what I do. Thank you so much for watching I appreciate your comments and for your support 💯🙏

[@ellane8441]

This Machine Is INSANE. This device places Us in An Entirely whole new league. Now, The 21st Century Music Begins All Over. My years in the Industry have never been as Exciting as what I’m about to Give to the World. - See Ya Soon. “Welcome 2022..!” See on the Stage.

[@2Cfilmz]

you're videos are really helping Poli! thanks a lot .new MPc X owner over here

[@PoliPopo]

I really appreciate you watching and for your support thank you

[@2Cfilmz]

@@PoliPopo hey quick question .I have a sample that I wanna record in reverse on the MPC X but can't seem to save and assign the new sample to my pads ,any ideas?

[@PoliPopo]

@@2Cfilmz The only thing I could think of is to go back to the original sample put it on a different program and assign it to a different pad

[@PoliPopo]

Not in front of the box at the moment but as soon as I find out I’ll let you know

[@gjhgfgjk9340]

aye keep making vids you already inspired one person now there is no limit

[@PoliPopo]

Hey thank you very much I appreciate that 💯

[@shutupmotovlog]

i really like listening to the way you think about things. I also subscribed to your channel because it is very interesting. I'll buy an mpcx tomorrow

[@PoliPopo]

I really really appreciate it thank you so much for watching and for your support 💯 🎶

[@mokylarry1525]

Nice

[@phillindablank]

I just stumbled on your channel, but everything you said in this video is true. When starting out its easy to buy a lot of gear/download a lot of sample packs and then be overwhelmed at the end. I think the best thing to do is to do research and get an instrument that is substantial for you and just keep using it. Buying more gear when you don't exactly know what you are doing is a recipe for frustration, keep it simple and build from there!

[@PoliPopo]

Really really appreciate you for watching thank you very much 💯🙏

[@doziermuzic]

I have MPC 3000, 2500, Studio Black and the Reni. When I export a session out of the Reni, it knocks much harder than when I export a session from LOGIC PRO. MPC FOR LIFE.

[@leetronix]

Hey poly, glad you’re okay and enjoyed your comments 👍

[@PoliPopo]

Always good to hear from you buddy everything is good over here 💯

[@NeekRusher]

You are not lying about the X. I finally got my X a few weeks ago coming from the Ren. I don’t know why I waited so long. The X is the best MPC I have ever used. Good video salute.

[@PoliPopo]

Hey I appreciate that very much yes the x is a beast if there's anything I can ever do to help hit me up [e-mail]

[@natanmandala]

Less has always been more for me, and I'm glad you think and do the same thing. Thanks Poli, great ass video. When you said about having all of that stuff on one stand alone unit, man, I get so inspired and hype. I love it. Learning and studying these machines is the most fascinating thing and never gets old.

[@PoliPopo]

Yeah they definitely keep us on our toes that's for sure especially with all the updates I love it. Thanks again for watching you know it means a lot 💯

[@soopadav6332]

I set up the midi to my piano and that was awesome for the new sounds. I think it would be a good video for you to explain the midi hook ups. And how they work. Like if I wanna use my original piano sound. What to push on the mpc to hear/record my piano/ voice

[@PoliPopo]

The only way I've been able to do this is by hooking my keyboard midi out of the MPC X into my keyboard, audio out of your keyboard even the headphone will work back into the MPC X as an audio track, arm the audio tracks and you will be able to hear your keyboard original sound

[@PoliPopo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHfHp2iFpNJ4Z5o

[@olesolja1407]

Midi on 2.8 appear to be quite buggy for my Motif XF right now. And the layout is kind of confusing and busy. I dig the midi on the MPC5K better to be honest.

[@guitarguy4372]

Your passion is admirable. 👊

[@PoliPopo]

I really appreciate that it really means a lot I love doing this and I love teaching, as a kid I always wanted my own channel and my own recording studio little by little day thank you for pushing me fowards 💯

[@krazywabbit]

I have struggled with the MPC Live One. Even tossed it up on Reverb. Frustrated with the screen, frustrated with trying to figure out a flow. Yet others tell me keep with it. Practice daily. Be patient. I removed it off Reverb and will try. I will take a look through your videos to look for some tips. Thanks.

[@PoliPopo]

If there is anything I can do to help let me know

[@nyanna2579]

You are sooo telling them truth... I was looking at a $3000 keyboard workstation for a couple of niche sounds and then HOLY COW!!! Akai released an update that allowed you to sample any sound from the keyboard any key or octave as far as 88 key it totally like cheating I LOVE AKAI For this!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@PoliPopo]

yes sir they have really outdone themselves I am super happy with this box even after having it for over two years I still find little hidden secrets every day 💯

[@OverlorBeats]

Good Advice and goos work Fam...Subbed been doing this for awhile and Teaching is how I started on KZbin. You genuine and I like that one luv fam!!

[@PoliPopo]

I really really like doing this I love teaching and I love making music, I really appreciate you for watching and for your support that really helps push me forward 💯

[@Johnnybananass-_]

you cut through the sales noise and speak the truth.

[@PoliPopo]

Much appreciated 💯 thank you

[@ryanreedtv3242]

Great vid, good points. Coming from only a crap boss 550 dr rhythm drum machine in the 90s... All you need is the passion, and know what kind of beats you want to produce. Just got the mpc live 2 retro, never owned one before but always wanted one since the 2000xl. I was able to jump right in and make beats. But I'm familiar with metronomes and basic sampling as well. 🍻

[@jasondaly5351]

Inspirational

[@klausjohan8656]

right on, man! keep it up

[@MichaelLandis23]

This video was great! I'm new to mpc but have far too much gear already lol. glad I found ya. also, i'm curious how the camaro is doing :)

[@PoliPopo]

The good thing about the MPC is that I can tell all your gear when and what to do I’m still learning every day can’t wait for the next update. Just about to do a 7000 mile review on the Camaro just did my first oil change not gonna lie it’s running nice and strong but I have an opened it up yet

[@andraemoore2223]

Love your channel bro!! I recently purchased the MPC ONE and been searching for more sounds, but you are absolutely right about getting to know your equipment right out of the box. I felt that the MPC was limited in sounds without exploring the bells and whistles first. I purchased a midi Keyboard for it and I'm just going to learn to master the MPC before I purchase anything else. Keep the videos coming, I look forward to them.... Great work bro ✊🏿!!!! E. A. G. L. E. S EAGLES!!!!!!!!!

[@PoliPopo]

Thanks big bro I appreciate it little by little day by day 💯

[@VincentsVideoVisions]

"money is not an option" *agreed*

[@hypebeastdad]

I’m still rocking the renaissance it’s better now

[@PoliPopo]

That's awesome I love the Renaissance but my computer did not.

[@hypebeastdad]

Poli Popo agreed

[@borrisrichards7454]

You are right

[@DrunkenDarwin]

Do you have your akai advance 49 hooked up to your Akai mpc? Can you make a vid showing how to get that setup going??

[@PoliPopo]

I can definitely do that for you all I do is USB into the back of the MPC ex and then from there it’s all downhill I’ll make a video about it and post as soon as I can thanks for watching appreciate your support

[@60_beats]

Looking for the best speakers for my mpc X please!!!

[@PoliPopo]

Bass Krk, loud pioneers, clear Yamaha It’s tough they are all so good but I use Yamaha 💯

[@60_beats]

@@PoliPopo thank you so much G, I had no clue, thank you much Respect! big peace my broe 😃👍🏽

[@mikebullock8196]

hey Poli Popo Great video and thanks for the information BRO, I'm a Beginner and I want to buy a standalone drum machine I have 2 different drum machines in mind I write hip-hop and RnB soul and funk music I LIKE TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL RECORDINGS and I'm thinking TO buy an AKAI MPC ONE or ROLAND MV 1 WHICH ONE WOULD U BUY THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE AND ANSWER ALL THE BEST MIKE

[@PoliPopo]

I’m not knocking the Roland at all However the MPC is hard to be I love buying gear and it’s been hard to top the MPC workflow There’s tons of updates and you can literally do everything in one box

[@VincentsVideoVisions]

I have a MPC One and I'd love a MPC X but I'm satisfied. I've owned a lot of previous models and I really like the bigger screen and CV connections. Overall it's hella nice. You from STL?

[@PoliPopo]

Yussir close to U City, the one is really cool I had the live and it's beastly too 💯 I appreciate you for watching and for your support

[@VincentsVideoVisions]

@@PoliPopo Dope I'm in Como... Columbia.

[@digitaldiezel5870]

100% real Poli! Great job bro!

[@PoliPopo]

You know I really really appreciate it 💯

[@cnote027]

what would u say to someone that fell off after the mpc 2000xl became irrelevant. I'm currently using a mpc studio and feel nowhere close to the way i felt in my 20's w the triton and the mpc 2000xl. Im being sent fruity loops, studio one and nothing has me going is it just me? ur the only one that Ive heard that sounds like me. thank u for still being in existence... I had a z28 in 2001 like i said best time of my life. fast cars and beats

[@PoliPopo]

I had the MPC 2000 XL it was a monster but I maxed it out. MPC 5000 as soon as I added fx I got glitchy Mpc Renaissance my computer could not hang MPC live awesome just a little menu driving MPC x Has not let me down and it has software if you’re into that I have used a ton of gear but I was a beginner to advanced this is a great workflow and machine you can sync it up the fruity loops to if you want if you need any help hit me up

[@craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185]

I think we're going to get an MPC X MK2 soon. It'd be cool if they added a full hardware mixer and the ability to hook up an external monitor.

[@PoliPopo]

I like to see them just put the whole laptop inside the x lol

[@2Dropss]

All that greatness you speak of about the mpc x, is that also true for the mpc one? Planning on getting one.

[@PoliPopo]

You can’t go wrong Although personally I would look into the Mpc live 2, they are all great though same processing power

[@2Dropss]

@@PoliPopo I'll look into it and compare them. Thanks man, I appreciate your fast response.

[@DymeonlineIMG]

Looking to rock on 1 on 1 I’m no novice but could always learn more

[@PoliPopo]

For sure big bro it's always good to bounce ideas off each other hit me up anytime [e-mail] I'm usually off in the evenings

[@kosemoja8348]

Poli your videos are very helpful I have a question I run my keyboard through the mpc one is there anyway I can use the sounds in my keyboard instead of using the midi sounds in the mpc because it doesn't record my keyboard

[@PoliPopo]

Yes sir and thank you for watching what you want to do is, Domini out of the MPC into your keyboard, headphone jack out of your keyboard back into the MPC,I'm an audio track and you'll be able to hear your playback while using MIDI

[@TheAlantheking117]

hey Poli, could you do a video on the different expansions pack of the MPC X and tell us which represent the best value for money -A beginner MPC X user from France

[@PoliPopo]

I can most definitely do that for you I'll get on it ASAP

[@MsRobstar]

Can you talk about the resampling process? Also what do you think about the Mpc one? Thank you for sharing 🙏🏾‼️

[@PoliPopo]

I definitely have to make a video on my resampling process and try to do it ASAP

[@markchristopher2signal2]

Poli, I should of went with X instead of live. I didn't jive w. Live and went back to using Renoise DAW

[@PoliPopo]

Big bro use the Renaissance exported to the live so you can chill on the couch,but for real if you end up getting an MPC X keep the live for sure 💯 I would watch outI'm pretty sure I aksi be coming out with a bigger better X

[@tom22333]

Bro in the beginning of the video something was on fire behind you!

[@PoliPopo]

Lol I appreciate you for watching

[@sprungjitsu8465]

Truetrue.. Uf the mpc wouldnt have that freezing problems it would be good. But such is disappointing on a piece of gear like that.

[@PoliPopo]

Are you updated to the latest firmware and software and does this happen in standalone mode?

[@djrek521]

Poli po po glad to see ya 😊

[@jason3534]

You got the force still? I love mine. I've never been more productive in my 20 years of making music!

[@PoliPopo]

I no longer have the force but I don't knock it one bit it's a nice fast fun easy workflow 💯 and I would recommend it to anybody wanting to produce music with live instruments

[@SunlightOfTheSpirit]

Bro, Is the sequencer on the Live 2 the same as the X?

[@PoliPopo]

Yes sir all of the sequencer and setup are the same just the box that's a little different as far as the live one live two and the X

[@jaqpollen3966]

Sorry I've been missing, hope the baby girl is fine...you know how that go...Life shit! I got so frustrated and boxed up the MPC!

[@PoliPopo]

Always good to hear from you baby girl is 💯 and you know I appreciate you for watching

[@DJ_PROMO_PR]

This is great information. After using Maschine and VST's for seven years, I wanted a new approach to making music. To be inspired again. I like the 2000XL but dated technology and buying used is a gamble. As far as brand new gear, I had my eyes on the X, but the price was too high. So when I heard about the Isla Instruments S2400 it caught my eye. I've been following the whole process and I think it's going to be a killer unit. So I bought one. Yes I have to wait but I don't mind. Now the Live 2 is out and I'll probably get one down the line, but first I want to buy a budget "all around module" for bass/synths sounds to get my teeth back into external gear. Keep up the good work bro. DJ Promo, Puerto Rico.

[@PoliPopo]

I got a lot of family in Puerto Rico from Catalina family is from PR 💯

[@DJ_PROMO_PR]

@@PoliPopo Damn, that's dope! I live in Vieques, a small island to the east of PR. BTW, any "under $350" all around synths that you can recommend me? Something with decent bass, synths, lead sounds. I do mostly boombap and some EDM.

[@PoliPopo]

Honestly big bro for exploring soundesign I would look into that Behringer neutron or the model Behringer 💯

[@DJ_PROMO_PR]

@@PoliPopo I'll check those out. I want something with presets that can be edited and saved to make them my own.

[@PoliPopo]

Novation the mininova is awesome

[@djrek521]

I feel like a sucker almost because I spent $400 on those expansion packs from Akai

[@PoliPopo]

The ones they turn around and gave everyone for free I know man I had a few of them myself. I had almost forgot about that lol

[@UndoingRuin08]

@@PoliPopo Where can I find those packs? Thanks for the video

[@untouchablecantu4002]

I tried to email you but your email says it doesn't exist... I'm new to mpc and expansion packs.. how much for a expansion pack tutorial for mpc live.. I'm on a mac but do not own mpc software.. I'm trying to figure out after you purchase expansion packs from akai website how do you save it to a sd card and have those expansions pop up into the mpc live .. I tried emailing you but it says the email doesnt exist

[@PoliPopo]

[e-mail] Or you can text me at 314-443-5008

[@squidacles]

Hey poli, I’m new to beatmaking. I don’t have money for an mpc or anything like that but I did receive an iPad Pro as a gift and immediately downloaded beatmaker 3. What’s your stance on that? I know people say it’s not the daw but the person but I want anything as close to an mpc I can get considering my current situation.

[@PoliPopo]

Honestly there are so many different applications out for the iPad, you can get away with making beats on just that I know plenty of music producers who do more on iPhone and some do with their MPC 💯

[@JoseFernandes-bp6rc]

Beatmaker 3 is amazing!

[@up3vil]

... " You'll always do research on gear. If not, you'll lose it, you'll die. " I think I'll sample that and use it in a song. Anyways, I'm a newbie when it comes to the MPC X. I mean, newbie in the purest form of the word. So far, in the five days I've had it, I've learnt to start a new project and assign samples to pads. That's it. Haha.. I've got a long way to go, I know.

[@PoliPopo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXqydmN8i52Ae6M Little by little day by day

[@thefunkgodeloheem2278]

How's it going Poli Popo Have you heard of and/or use a VST called Soulful Chord Machine 2? I have been trying in vain to get this thing to play inside my MPC for a month to no avail. Any steering in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Hell, I’d even send a donation your way if an actual working solution is found.

[@PoliPopo]

What you want to do is on the MPC software hit file on the top left screen click on plugins and whenever you're scanning your computer for plugins search the whole c drive don't search c / programs just searched the entire drive and it should pick up your VST

[@thefunkgodeloheem2278]

Poli Popo thank you for your reply, My issue is actually getting the midi data to play it’s chords. I have the update with the send midi to track feature, however the one finger chords do not play. The creator uses a PC, abelton & kontact he doesn’t know much about MPC workflow

[@CapersJr716]

Which console mixer do you use?

[@PoliPopo]

I used to soundcraft 22 channel mtk mixer it allows true USB return through all 22 channels

[@tesorotesoro1654]

What external hardware and instruments can you rout through the sound craft 22, thanks.. if that makes any sense.

[@tesorotesoro1654]

So basically i hav a strat ,les paul ,mpcx, tr8s, helix floor, sub 37,couple of keyboards and an rc 300.just wondering what the best mixer is,to run all this gear through ,so i can make a wall of sound.thanks again.

[@PoliPopo]

I would highly recommend the signature soundcraft 22 channel MTK mixer

[@tesorotesoro1654]

Ok thanks..

[@soulscientific2685]

Peace poly! How much for a 30 min one on one?

[@PoliPopo]

I don't have a set fee but I do accept donations hit me up at [e-mail] and I can give you my number and we can set up a time 💯

[@olesolja1407]

Not really liking the midi layout. Midi on 2.8 seems to be quite buggy right now. Too much going on. Too many conflicts trying to get it working with my Yammy Mofif. 2.7.2 seemed to be simpler and less buggy. Midi really ain’t cutting it for me in 2.8.

[@cdh79]

then why do you have so much other stuff around you, when the MPC is everything you need? just kidding, I have way too much gear as well (3 hardware sequencers out of which two MPC's.. one 2000xl and a 2500 and i'm thinking of getting an X as well now)

[@PoliPopo]

Is everything you need to start producing music right out of the box,but I like to make my own sounds I'm really into sound design so I use modular gear and resample through the X 💯🙏

[@basepromotionalequity]

is the email address correct? i sent you a message and it was returned "email couldn't be delivered because the address could not be found." Definitely need some help one on one fam.

[@PoliPopo]

[e-mail]

[@aikighost]

If you buy other peoples grooves you are buying other peoples energy. If you dont make it your self its not your own personal energy. Also if you need a new guitar you can afford it. You know it :)

[@PoliPopo]

I couldn't agree with you more. And yeah it's just my acoustic that's broken and I should get another soon 💯 I appreciate you for watching and thanks for your support

[@aikighost]

@FullClippz you can manipulate them to be different yes, but its better to create your own from scratch. It invest you more int he process and it is definitely more "real" in the mind and in the spirit.

[@PoliPopo]

@FullClippz very true and people do feed off other people's energy, it's almost like saying if you don't dance to your own music you're not dancing 😂🤪,I like to make music for people who don't know how to make music or that just want to sing over music it is inspiring to both of the artist,and I believe sharing energy is one of the most important things to music.

[@djfreaknique1587]

I still don’t understand why I need a mixer with mpc live it has a mixer already.