The MPC Key 61 Masterclass

[@dleonardrandom3416]

See this is why I’m a akai fan. They listen. Instead of a demonstration video, he actually made a training video. That’s right, actual training. Good job my guy. And thanks for listening. Now all we need is that discount on the new plug ins. Lol I got a lot akai devices. Where’s my coupon lol

[@cratediggah]

FYI if you purchase the MPC Key you also get additional licenses to use on your other gear

[@dleonardrandom3416]

@@cratediggah I was thinking about it. But I own the live 2, force, a few akai midi boards and the Ren.

[@EdgyNumber1]

Will they listen, and stream sounds from the SSD rather than load them en masse? I hope so.

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

True.

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

:3 That favorite section is awesome! Less looking around for loved sounds. Hehe. The touch strip is awesome, too! I want MPC Studio 2, as well. Hehe

[@ProductionExpert]

Andy Mac is hands down one of the best product explainers in the business. If only other brands has this kind of talent and skill. Brilliant.

[@spaced4448]

He's the worst at explaining anything. You must be his best buddy👌. Everything I've learned over 4 years is from everyone other than your pal. He's overpaid and useless.

[@he-man-music]

This keyboard has changed my workflow completely! Such a sweet machine. Thank you Akai.

[@djtenny1663]

as someone who has very limited exp w/MPC this course is so full of useful info and techniques for creating and completing a project. The key61 is such a fabulous bit of kit!

[@mrcarlosvillanueva1]

Amazing keyboard!!!! This is what I was asking for 30 years ago. Now we have it and I am going to get one. Brilliant explanation!!!! Many thanks Akai.

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

Yeeee. True.

[@silentbydeadly8661]

What a great Musical Instrument that the MPC is. In which you can utilize all the different parts of a track. It's just like having a studio all in one product. What an amazing product.

[@triphopdad]

Thanks Akai and Andy for this class! I'm loving the Key 61!

[@djviews9695]

Just got this beast of a machine & this video is spot on. Thank you AKAI!!!!!!!!

[@OMNS777]

I’m so in love with this piece of wonder!! Just playing with the presets using different combinations in itself is a blast!! Thank you Andy Mac and Akai!!

[@DiOneMusik]

Love the workflow. Appreciate the Masterclass.

[@scottchr1]

Andy are you looking to build on this great video for more advanced techniques with the MPC key? I would like to see more training on connection with Ableton DAW and controlling other MIDI devices plus sharing midi and audio data.Cheers.

[@nkosinathivezi7089]

Im definitely getting one because of this tutorial...can't wait to add this to my Daw

[@BuckpLAYZnOGAMEz]

I been watching Andy in various interviews showcasing the MPC Key 61 and I have learned a lot from them , but I’m really glad he released this video because it helped me with the grey spots of my knowledge of the MPC . Thanks Andy !

[@AdrianaCordovez]

Amazing!!!!...can't wait to start producing in this beast! Thanks to Andy for always being such a brilliant teacher!

[@2good2beuntrue]

Just got this masterpiece and it’s a dream come true!! Ty ad infinitum for this lesson, automations are sooo killer! Akai just keeps on giving! ❤️

[@benbowman7730]

This is a great masterclass! Keep them coming; maybe a deeper dive into certain aspects like exporting protocols, midi functions, working with audio tracks, etc. I want to learn it all! Thank you Akai and Andy.

[@mysticcity312]

😌

[@marcionthagreatsouthbeatzm5155]

This is the most intuitive videos I have come across. Nice work Andy I have learn alot.

[@sarbaazchabahar]

Dear Akai, For next version of the MPC Key 61 workstation please upgrade the screen to a larger size or with tilting option and also please please add SST technology. Thank you.👍✌️✨🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@THEREALTWISTEDINSANE]

When browsing , what button do I use as a back button , I have directional arrows on my mpc x so I use that , but when I go into a file while browsing and want to simply go back. .....where is the back button ?

[@tubasco504]

if I'm hearing you correctly, it's on the top left of the screen, similar to Windows file system.. It's a super tiny folder icon with an up arrow. I'd love a physical button for this though

[@THEREALTWISTEDINSANE]

@@tubasco504 💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO]

This is AWESOME! As soon as the Akai MPC Key 61 finally gets back in stock [probably by the time I get old AF], I'll be able to look back and say that there was once a video out there that taught everyone how to play it! Okay, okay, seriously though, I can't wait for it to be in stock and start playing and making music with it! I absolutely love Workstations especially having had my Motif XF7 since 2011 and now that Akai finally came out with one and with the MPC is a dream come true!

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

Please check your local dealer this week.

[@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO]

@@AndyMacMPCclub Will do! Only because you say so! Thank you so much Andy!!!

[@liothomasart]

damn..1 hour...Akai and Andy are blockbusters 🔥

[@Lockit467]

Thank you Andy!

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

That favorite section is awesome! Less looking around for loved sounds. Hehe. The touch strip is awesome, too! I want MPC Studio 2, as well. Hehe

[@joshtube0]

I've been watching LOTS of videos since I discovered the MPCkey61 and this is by far the most significant one I've seen with regard to step-by-step and from start to finish in-depth instruction. I haven't purchased one yet because I wanted to make sure this keyboard has all the functionality that I am looking for. Until I saw this video I was not 100% sure I would buy one, but now I am absolutely sold. Thanks heaps for going through this is such great detail. This has really helped me with my purchase and will continue to help me as I learn, once I get my hands on one.

[@abitupthehudson]

I bought one a week ago but I am still not sure if I spent my money wisely. I don't perform weird music requiring so many synthesized sounds and my objective is to create performances with the basic sound of the piano. I have been a soloist for 85% of my performance years nationally and internationally. I would love to travel with a lightweight keyboard that could fill my needs. I use Logic to create backing tracks so this would suffice.

[@57muzic]

Very nice flow, and excellent production my friend!

[@drindy5166]

Andy Mac is such a fantastic keys and producer guru! F'n love this bit! 👊🧡👍

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

Thank you man! Kind words

[@JaySain69]

Aw yeah

[@georgea.henryjr.5191]

Brother Andy is a guy gifted from GOD to play music! I love to hear the melody you created to use for your track! Excellent Master Class! I love the song as well!

[@megatonbeats3153]

This track is hitting so hard man I love it

[@joeyamam8500]

motion trigger sequencer on the touch strip adding some cool atmoshpere vibes to sounds, moving up and down, random and hold

[@arramos6802]

A must have for every music producer,musician what ever genre they into

[@nucentury08]

Thawada! Thankyou for this Andy.

[@jaymanidiu7739]

Great great video. Sooo helpful. It also helped that I jumped in and made some tracks and got familiar with the machine. That helped me understand where you were going without watching the video. Thanks a ton guys. 👍🏾

[@THEREALTWISTEDINSANE]

Why does the bluetooth fail everytime I tey to connect to jbl?

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

It doesn't support BT Speakers.

[@THEREALTWISTEDINSANE]

@@AndyMacMPCclub so what is it supposed to pair with ?

[@AkaiProVideo]

Eligible input devices like an LPK25 wireless or QWERTY keyboard.

[@TLllllll]

I love the key 61. It’s everything you could want in a keyboard. What we need is a midi chopper like remidi. If we could slice up midi like we do samples, it would be amazing. It’s the only thing missing from my pc workflow. I know there’s pad performance but it’s not the same.

[@michaelgrant5312]

All of this is so amazing, thank you so much Andy Mac and akai

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

:3 Akai is awesome with doing masterclasses instead of just demonstrations. That favorite section is awesome! Less looking around for loved sounds. Hehe. The touch strip is awesome, too! I want MPC Studio 2, as well. Hehe. This is a very loved keyboard in the Akai family. It's like $1,500. I wanna get it later on, once I leave the Philippines. Hehe 🎹🎹🎹

[@ShawnWhiteMusic]

Well done Andy and Akai, Best most versatile workstation on the market. As far as performance and production goes Mpc key 61 is #1

[@abitupthehudson]

I purchased this thing a week ago and I am a performer and see this as an instrument for expanding my knowledge for programming but, not so much for performing. Hmm?

[@ShawnWhiteMusic]

@@abitupthehudson yea I agree I happen to prefer it as an all in 1 solution

[@abitupthehudson]

@@ShawnWhiteMusic Thanks a bunch for the reply.

[@stevenjackson9820]

Just ordered my unit today, looking forward to receiving it.

[@brianszpot7989]

I'm purchasing this on Friday. Sold my Kronos 61.

[@oceandeli]

Pros and cons?

[@skymalctphello]

I want a 88or76 key heavy touch with 2 good speaker’s integrate

[@EdwardDillard-ix2ie]

AKAI MPC KEY 61

[@5thelementalsounds]

88 key...larger screen (like the X)...16 Q-links...??? I'm sure with the key 61 market testing complete (or complete-ish) that an 88 key version may be on the way at some point. It's extremely tough trying to hold some financial restraint when this beautiful machine is calling my name. Great video!

[@marctronixx]

they are not making an 88 key.

[@tubasco504]

@@marctronixx true. They are not. But they probably will at some point.

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

never gonna happen. No reason for it . 88 note is for pianists

[@tubasco504]

@@WyattLite-n-inn I play gigs with tons of musicians that bring 88 key keyboards on the gigs. They're not "pianists," but "professional musicians." Many of them incorporate Ableton Live into the set. With an MPC key88 they wouldn't need the computer.

[@davidvierabarreras]

If you do it with weighted keys and 73 or 88 keys I will buy it without complaining, and I can assure you that I will not be the only one. Your keyboard is the only one that really looks from this decade, every time I see a Yamaha or Roland screen with an OS that looks like win95 puaggg... In addition, the integration you have achieved with the sounds is impressive. Good job, next step, 88 keys and weighted please

[@cjhegyi]

Well done... I Currently own the MPC X and the MPC KEY61. Both Controllers are very nice, this is what is so frustrating. I called akai pro, nobody could explain why they don't support multiple MPC controllers within MPC software, or VSTi. While there is Ableton Link or MMC, its just not the same as the USB connection and 32 virtual tracks through a single USB cable (MPCX). While I do all the preproduction in standalone, breaking out the standalone session in PT or Ableton over USB is just quicker. Very impressed with mpc software. Really RAW, Really powerful! We once ran 56 VSTi and some were very CPU intensive. Ableton would never run this many VSTi. Kudos, AKAI. Love! Just charge more for an additional VSTi plugin, so we can use more than 1 MPC within our workflows, Please. I would pay another $200. for a device specific VSTi. This is not a complaint. 😎

[@AkaiProVideo]

Thank you for your feedback and workflow request.

[@augustisraelsson2250]

If you, like me, have an audio interface and are not routing main out via channel 1/2 as per default . the touch strip fx will not work. That is because in the downloadable masterclass project, the touch strip fx is an insert effect on the main channel, and does not as the video suggests, 'just work'. Room for improvement right there. There is also a limiter on the main out set to the 'my output is too quiet' - preset.

[@christianthompson1473]

This is the keyboard I've been waiting for over 20 years. Finally a workstation keyboard that lives up to the hype. Fantom 6 was a disaster but this thing sings and dances.

[@DNYLNY]

I love akai and Andy

[@AhmadWtx]

Yooooo it would be dope for Andy to do a masterclass like this for the Akai Force when the next update drops.

[@swiftmello123]

yes the automation was really cool and i learned a lot can't wait to get started great class!

[@olddaze401]

Forgive me if this was in the video but can I play samples chromatically with the keyboard? Like an old EPS or a mirage. The virtual instruments are cool but my main goal would to us my ancient synths sampled in a live setting instead of dragging fragile gear out

[@Boynq76]

I learned a lot from this tyturial even if I speck full italian and half english ... thx.. good job

[@hatchtambu]

is there a channel that features this keyboard where they play other music other than hip-hop?! i'm more of an 80's rocker and would really love to hear how this board tackles that.

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

The music to the OPx4 video was made on the board. All parts including drums.

[@hatchtambu]

@@AndyMacMPCclub i meant someone actually playing some 80's rock music on the akai 61 keyboard!

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

@@hatchtambu I’ll be expanding the training videos into more sub genres. As you can imagine, allot of work goes into a video like this. Thank u for the feedback and we’ll certainly look into this. Thanks again!

[@JessieThorne886]

The MPC aMACedy! Great video, Andy! ❤

[@sooesoss6063]

This class just talked me into getting the MPC KEY 61... what are the prices now in year 2023?

[@Locrian1]

This looks cool but does anyone know if Akai has a library of "stock sounds" - just common, useable, real-world sounds, not fancy or overly produced?

[@byrdman6752]

Would like to be able to audition sounds in plugins before selecting them

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

You can audition sounds / samples via the original Media Browser

[@wibblewabblewoo6249]

Could you structure different chord sequences, like a song with an old fashioned intro verse chorus bridge etc? Or even record one long through composed piece (ie no loops at all, just one long project) or am I being stupid & should simply keep using Logic Pro?

[@herbwash3139]

Where can I find all these plug in sounds???

[@demarketinggroep4198]

In Episode 4, you change the glide and cutoff. Is that saved within the track or will my sound preset be adjusted as well? So will the glide be saved within the sound or just within the track?

[@michaelheitmanek6290]

Can you record a sample and play it back using the keyboard polyphonically?

[@kakaaakash]

Absolutely amazing

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

Thank you Aakash.

[@kakaaakash]

@@AndyMacMPCclub Does this keyboard have Indian and Arabic tones?

[@G73Darren]

Started of good, had good ideas to share. Helped me flow through quicker. The last 2 episodes are awesome, the way he built the song out of the loop was very creative. Thanks..

[@Benjahlove]

So for a keyboard, if I’m playing and want to hit a footswitch to enable overdub/play mode, why is there no option for fs control? The MPC-x has it? Why not the keys? I only have so many hands!😅 Also, why not Q-link mapping to keygroup program functions ? Keep the updates/plug-ins coming 🙏 maybe 3rd party plug-ins👀 also maybe like a shift-erase function that deletes all notes/automation in the current tracks sequence. Would love a shorter delay, on the shift track select function too. Ok ok I’ll stop.

[@tonynichollskeys2417]

how do i assign the footswitch (fs2) to stop / play start a sequence

[@4TLOM-lw9qi]

Great job sir

[@soulisticbeats3589]

Loved the beat 🔥

[@MrNiall26]

The masterclass project download is missing files and won't load

[@bobbyorlando10]

has this a build in groove quantize function?

[@HazyJ28]

I've NEVER watched a video hosted by Andy Mac and thought "wow that's kinda whack". Everything dude does, even when demoing a product, is fucking 🔥. I aspire to be that. Andy Mac is a wizard.

[@ArrakeenHD]

Is there a 88 key version of this one? Looks awesome

[@SecretCityMusicGroup]

amazing bro......

[@numcr39]

I think I missed the Master Class asset download link? Can anyone advise?

[@OfficialToneJonez]

Links in description

[@gieroq9134]

Does the instrument read general midi, e.g. by inserting midi, e.g. Lady Gaga Poker Face will the instrument read it? and then "process" it, adjust the colors?

[@thaexception3406]

Thorough video and auto pan is key for my leads and chords

[@eunacehuntley2776]

I’m getting “maximum number of plugins reached” but I’ve only used one. I’m lost why is this happening to me? 😖

[@ChristopherJenkins73]

Excellent Video!

[@AndyMacMPCclub]

Thank you Chris.

[@DungeonStudio]

Great tutorial! Really like the layout and ease of this keyboard! To me, it's somewhat reminiscent of the great Yamaha SY/EX series. But simplified back to simply making music than noodling with sounds all day. Which by the looks of it, one could do on this as well. I'm so stoked to get one of these - just a few more nickels to scrape up! :)

[@zillyzilz]

I did LOVE my SY88 back in the day! The Key 61 is WAY ahead of it on the "easy"meter, though!

[@oceandeli]

​@LizIronsMedia Bought an MPC Key based on tutorial. Looks like my SY55 workflow on steroids. Loved that a lot. We'll see.

[@FirstFifteenth]

@8:21 I don't have a "favorites" tab on this screen. Where do I find it? All i have is sounds, performances, track, key ranges, edit instrument

[@JonggJonggg]

Press shift and then sounds. It’ll take you right there no matter where you are in the program

[@SuperQuater]

Is it true you can only record 5 minutes of audio per track!?

[@YOURFISHINGCHANNEL]

i love this 61 , just 1 question, when i have layed down about 8 tracks it seems im losing the original sounds i put in. like low frequencies dont like each other , help needed. thanks

[@mikesereny3839]

what happens if i cant download the project file?

[@ArceMusicProductions]

How can create my own sounds to play live as a regular keyboard

[@adame235]

How do I configure the CV/Gate outputs? I know how to route them but I am not getting any Gate signals that are triggering external synths. One did trigger but it took 10 seconds to open up as if the signal had a very long Attack. Anyone know the deets?

[@deepworldlive]

Great videos! i wonder how to muting with the pads in main wiew, do you have to mute trax when mute trax knob is on? i want to skip between the trax and mute trax at the same time in the same window! can you help?

[@bhaveshmistry3255]

Can this keyboard is capable to do the sound samples? I have checked many videos but most of them on sequencer and sound demo no videos of sound sampling. Nice tutorial…Thanks!

[@eltonlocklear7659]

Beat went crazy

[@yamimorris825]

My keyboard makes no sound after I turn it on? Whats up with that? I already changed the keyboard control of Global. any tips please?

[@JaySain69]

I love them sounds💯

[@joeyamam8500]

keep those plug-ins coming akai, how about physical modeling and articulation plug-ins and smooth sound transition

[@lessonsforlife2411]

Hi @Akaipro, Can we import indian patches to this? eg Harmonium, Saarangi, tumbi, Sitar thanks

[@billbradleymusic]

Excellent work

[@NICKCLAYTONFILMS]

Wish i could buy one but no one has them in stock

[@parham101k]

I know a lot of you might disagree with me but this is just my opinion. after touching feeling using and looking at my new MPC key 61 and then jumping back on the MPC X I felt like the MPC X was now outdated technology. I have it all now new with keys. The key 61's look and feel make me want to stay with it. I missed it when I im on the X. Don't get me wrong the X is a beast. But there's something about this new upgrade the buttons the look feel and ease. Now I'm hoping that Akai will come out with an up to date MPC X. And please get a better sound library.

[@stevenb9209]

I will always like the X but the 2gb ram is ridiculous for a studio centerpiece. Sold my X to get the 61 but if they come out with a new X with more ram would be very interested.

[@digitaldallas1713]

can we explode automation to daw or studio one , etc workstation ?

[@Bassynater2500]

Great information here!

[@cavemanlifecavemanlife7649]

This is awesome!!!

[@worldofchando8463]

When I name the track Piano, it changes the sequence name to Piano. Even though I named the sequence Demosong! Why is it changing? I see in the video yours doesn't change! Please help me out, Thanks!

[@blue.sunset]

It makes no sense for an instrument with this technology not to have an Arrangement View. My 1999 Korg Triton does. AKAI, you could implement Akai Force's Arrangement View in MPC Key 61. This would help a lot of musicians.

[@fgpd7710]

I agree but the track view page kind of works like that just quite a bit rigid

[@phelper4554]

As akai user u must know their pretty good in updating their hardware 🔥

[@WeFullTime]

It’s called song mode, it’s literally the same thing use your ears to build songs.

[@Marco-ek8wu]

That was what I thought. Not having a linear arranger on that touch screen is crazy. There’s 2 dollar apps with a better arranger than these. I like the MPC keys but it’s caused a massive issue for existing and dedicated MPC users with a bodged update and over priced new content.

[@blue.sunset]

@@Marco-ek8wu I agree with you. For a professional MPC player the keys are certainly strange. They want Pads, not keys. The AKAI MPC 61 is an excellent musical instrument. Yes, it is quite expensive, especially now with the crisis in Europe, the situation is complicated! But it could be a Standalone Workstation without competitors if it had implemented CLIP LAUNCHING and ARRANGEMENT VIEW from AKAI FORCE in its system.

[@СергейНиколаевич-ш7м]

thank you very much

[@capozofficial1536]

My dog actually chewed my power cord for my mpc keys 61 , I was wondering were I could get a another one from

[@AkaiProVideo]

So sorry to hear that. Please contact our technical team and they'll be happy to help you get a replacement. akaipro.com/support