The MPC X Full WorkFlow for Beginners Pt 1

[@firesidefire]

This is incredible thank you

[@KingEversProduction]

I just got my first MPC ever. The MPC X and not knowing what I was getting into, decided to watch this video. Thank you so much for making the learning experience alot faster and less stressing. Can focus on having fun with this thing. Again, thank you.

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Glad I could help!

[@robertferris5584]

Sir, you teach so well I think you must have a degree in it. Finally, someone who know how to teach without wasting time. I have been using MPCs since the MPC 60 came out! Yup, I’m old, 60 in fact. If you’re just learning the MPC workflow, this is your instructor right here. Kudos!

[@delflutieclarke1599]

Thank you so much for this tutorial which without doubt is the best I have encountered anywhere online. purchased my MPC X around he time of its initial launch, however due to ill health to a break from making music. When I resumed using the MPC X it was like facing an alien. You certainly have presented a well narrated and competent tutorial which has revived and greatly enhanced my usage of this beast. Well done and again thank you for taking time to put this together it has certainly hit all the right spots and more. Do keep up the good work !!!!!

[@markcarter6333]

The King aka Doc, has been dropping these vids year to year. No one does it quite like him. For button by button, knob by knob, touch by touch commentaries you got to go to the Doc.

[@derrickaf1]

I’m late to this tutorial concerning the MPC X…you did a wonderful job in explaining many of the capabilities of this “beast of an instrument”:)! Thank you!

[@rontom7031]

i have to give you props mate BIG UP YOURSELF i have had a few mpcs since 1989 your tutorials are by far the BEST people forget how easy it is to forget stuff espically if you are useing a lot of tec daily and want to constanly improve and grow in music this maschine is perrfect the boom awesome creative flexible power

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Thanks for the props and glad we were able to help.

[@braintraxmusic]

Great tutorial/instructional video. Extremely informative and in depth. Looking forward to part 2 which I hope goes into the same detail for sampling (bpm detect, warping, time stretch,etc)

[@deadlystylzcal2913]

I just ordered the MPC X today!! Would’ve got the SE but couldn’t really spare the $500 extra right now. I’m looking really forward to watching these 2 tutorials again to jump start my learning. I like how you explain things.

[@SampleKingsVideos]

If you need any help I do Zoom Lessons on Sale $11/ Hr. www.skrecordingschool.com/AllNewSchool/cart/index/product/id/147/c/ You can call 718-715-4652 or email: [e-mail] to pick a time and what you want to learn, Then we’ll book the lessons time and date. Once I book you see your appointment in the calendar on samplekings.com

[@John-lv6uj]

Raleigh Simmons coached by Fred Tex Winter. I so appreciate your video. I Payed a Sample THIEF $200 and it was worth it except when I saw your video it changed everything. I KICKED his soft ass out. Some people are only ment to meet for a week and others for a lifetime. The Lord Jesus Christ is Great to me and HE is available for ALL Including SAMPLE THIEF.

[@larrytan73]

This is what you call a real tutorial . FOR REAL!

[@bittage]

Just bought one.. Picking it up in a few days.. Feeling anxious

[@jayjohnson9894]

You're going to love it Just be patient with, hope you have your creative hat on 😂

[@sabre22b]

Ditto.

[@tekkenespie]

I've been at it for about 3 weeks, there's a lot there, but take it one goal at a time. I love how much I've learned, and how much more there is!

[@ZETONEproductions]

Nobody explains it better than this man ... awesome .. thanks

[@yvesdropBeats]

This is amazing. Akai should thank you.

[@Anglo_Browza]

SampleKings only just started watching so dunno if a answer in the video BUT can you mix the tracks you’ve made straight off the MPC, treating it like a deck

[@DeeDrumz]

Good Looking Sample King

[@3ikyy]

You are a great teacher this helped me make my decision on getting this great video and I'll be dropping a sub

[@freddiespencer927]

Thank you for keeping this video up.This video helped me to get up and running because I was stuck. You can't believe how much incorrect information is out there and it's drains the creative music flow right out you!

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Glad it helped!

[@Mixn4u]

Nice work brother. Thanks for catching me up with my new device.

[@markanthonytuckersr.9175]

Best instructional video I’ve seen, Thanks for this video my brother 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@blesschild6633]

This is the best tutorial for MPC X EVER. Than you so much

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sonig8361]

By far the best tutorial for MPC X beginners! Also perfectly spoken English for someone whose mother tongue is not English. Thanks! There is a part 2?

[@pavozanjasi1954]

SUPER

[@dr.dionpeoples]

...I'm trying to get my Son set up with some good gear.... and I appreciate the knowledge about this equipment you instruct us on.... I'll feel more comfortable getting this for my boy.

[@johnmatthews5321]

Power loyalty and respect Fresno CA

[@mr6three]

Video is ridiculously dark! I love the content though ❤. Excellent instruction!, helps so much. I just got an MPC X SE, let’s go 👍🏾

[@walterbetheaakabiggwalt8028]

Ty king you simplified this help me out a lot

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Glad to help and subscribe

[@Antonio_Ortiz]

Just got an MPC One a month ago, but already thirsting for the MPC X. Just watching this to get that fix in the meantime.

[@SampleKingsVideos]

If you want to buy I'm an affiliate with Zounds & Amazon I can give a link when you're and after you use it you get 3 hours of lessons free OK?

[@bigbullyx9960]

Very thorough! Thank you, you are appreciated

[@freddiespencer927]

Thank you so very much for leaving this video online. Its informative and straight to the point and helped me to excel and learn how to use is well. So thank you. There are many tutorial videos on the MPC X but yours was the only one that helped.

[@SampleKingsVideos]

The full video AKAI MPC X Instructional Video 3 hours & 28 minutes, covering everything you need to know just click on a link below to see that chapter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3XWhKhjZtaWkLM 0:00 Intro 00:30 The Back 06:05 The Front 08:23 Startup Screen 17:08 Pads & Q-Link 21:21 Mode & View Controls 25:34 Transport & Recording Controls 27:13 Create A Kit 31:47 Load A Kit 33:53 Make a Sequence 41:15 Timing Correction 43:34 Grid Mode Editing 54:11 Save Your Work 58:30 Program Editing 1:19:44 The Audio Track 1:23:54 Song Form 1:26:29 Song Export 1:30:03 Step Edit Mode 1:37:30 The Sampler 1:46:31 Sample Edit 2:12:06 Sample Chop 2:25:42 Pad Mute 2:30:25 Track Mute 2:34:40 The Sampler in the MPC X 2:46:46 The Sampler: Pad Tap 2:48:25 The Sampler: Pad Hold 2:49:16 Q-Link 2:53:30 Getting Around 2:56:44 Full Level & 16 Level 3:00:13 Pad Perform 3:08:03 MIDI Control 3:09:37 XYFX 3:12:48 Pad Colors 3:15:48 Preferences kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3XWhKhjZtaWkLM

[@freddiespencer927]

Good looking out for pointing me in the right direction with your videos and sending me the hyperlink for the 3 hour video tutorial. I have so many songs in my head but because of my ignorance as well as my inability to operate my equipment properly. I just couldn't write my music. There are so many videos out there that give wrong information or difficult to understand, it made it impossible for me to write music. But I am now, so thank you.

[@John-lv6uj]

AKAI should hire you

[@SpookOneMusic]

Thanx bro. I really appreciate you. I had this thing almost 5 years and still don't know how to use it.

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Glad it was helpful. You're Welcome

[@stanch1947]

GREAT !!!!!

[@alexcabrallive]

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve had my mpc x for 1.5 year just sitting here because I didn’t k ow what to do till I saw your video.

[@keyth38]

Thank you for this video, amazing 👏

[@insertbrainhere6246]

Man! Thank you so much for this tutorial, this is exactly what I needed. Thanks so much for helping, and I liked and subscribed your channel!

[@teashea1]

good substantive video with good production values

[@SampleKingsVideos]

I hope you saw part 2 and thank you.

[@robertalexander2478]

Brother…. Thank you!!!! Seems like they added everything, love the options for vintage gear that’s not always midi!!!

[@peterjarunek7949]

Mate, you really put a lot of effort into this. Great stuff, very useful. Thanks a lot!

[@jayfunk5988]

Mines just turned up, had a se on order but was told it wasn't available til January,so got this on ebay brand new £1100 Holy moly I've just turned it off after about 8hrs. My head hurts its about 5.30am but my mind is blown. Had a Roland MV8800 before this,how times have changed ❤😂😂

[@SampleKingsVideos]

If you need any help we do Zoom Lessons on All MPC’s & MPC2.0 software. We take CASH APP or Venmo or PayPal on sale for Halloween $13/ Hr. Use this link www.skrecordingschool.com/AllNewSchool/cart/index/product/id/147/c/ You can call 718-715-4652 or email: [e-mail] to pick a time and what you want to learn, Then we’ll book the lessons time and date. Once booked you’ll see your appointment in the calendar on samplekings.com

[@MediaMusik777]

You can double tap most red button functions also hold down menu and press a pad its a shortcut to the all the menus

[@FacetiousUniqueness]

Great video my brother. Hey had anyone ever told you that you sound like the big brother in the club with the lisp on that movie 'Romeo Must Die'? The one that says "Since you look like such a jovial individual..."

[@istvanzoltankiss]

Greatful for your explanation man! Thanks a lot! 🤓👍

[@outsidebaybe4587]

Love your content, hate KZbin's bs liars trying to swindle people out of money in ads

[@patrickfrancis7547]

God Bless your Channel. Heaven of a job ! Great work

[@gloonnug4797]

Such a great tutorial man.. 👏👏 Hats off to ya bud!! 💪👍

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michbexxx4079]

Great Video Trainer Thankz

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Glad you liked it!

[@isaacbarnes3299]

Wow. Awesome Video Bro!!! Keep going man...

[@theJustScience]

Thank you for making this deep dive!

[@SampleKingsVideos]

My pleasure!

[@ezza88ster]

This is a great video, thank you so much. Subbed.

[@kingsteve6719]

I'm so pissed i bought the Mpc Live. I really want this one. You really convinced me plus i like the old 2500 look and feel of things.

[@user-rv8wb1nl1b]

i just got a boom box for my LIVE, LOTS BETTER !

[@jbrenes30]

Dam bro, your on a whole different level wit it... ive had my mpcx for about a year now and i just been learning as i go... but this video makes me feel like the first day i got it 😂 😂 I shall subscribe to your channel.. 🤓

[@demo3003]

Thanks legend!

[@studiogangsta3031]

Very nice 👍 thanks for sharing.

[@studiogangsta3031]

@@SampleKingsVideos Yepp that’s the plan. I’ve actually bought a few packs from the website previously but didn’t realize it was your site until now. Thanks

[@Davinciblack_]

This is the perfect video

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Thanks for the support.

[@MakingMadBeats]

Some suggestions for future videos: You definetely could improve the lighting in your videos. Especially with black equipment like the X sometimes things are hard to see/ready. And the fan noise (?) in the background is distracting.

[@MakingMadBeats]

@@SampleKingsVideos Aight! Gottcha. THX for the Info.

[@pedjapan7949]

thank you very much👍

[@lovelexburgundy]

Thank you for this video! Forever greatful!

[@SampleKingsVideos]

glad it was helpful.

[@mashamishmash]

Love this video but ther are some quirks especially the sampler part only has the computer screen. Love it tho!

[@McdRecordsOfficial]

really detailed tutorial, thx brother very good job!

[@brsmsic]

Brilliant tutorial….very good. Thank you.

[@ransbarger]

This is so helpful. Good work.

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Glad it was helpful.

[@BobSandifer_Mastering]

What an amazing set of tutorials. I just updated my MPC to the X SE and I was wondering how to get/purchase the factory sounds expansion pack

[@LurkingCrassZero]

I'm a beginner. This ain't the easiest guide to follow tbh, but it does seem pretty comprehensive. I appreciate the selfless effort put in though ;-)

[@SampleKingsVideos]

We took 1 and 2 and made 1 video now

[@SampleKingsVideos]

We took 1 and 2 and made 1 video now .

[@LurkingCrassZero]

@@SampleKingsVideos That's great! I'll go check that out. Thanks man ;-)

[@joseburgos5710]

Thanks!

[@onerealhiphop]

100% the best tutorial , great job bro , 1luv

[@chillifucker12]

Thank you this helps a lot. Going to be referring back often.

[@felixfox8810]

That was very helpful, thank you!

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ktreier]

The 1/4” inputs on the rear are TRS, but you show TS cables. It should be mentioned these are balanced inputs.

[@SampleKingsVideos]

You’re right I should of checked while doing the voiceover.

[@urbannpa]

Great Video!!. I know this was made two years ago (I still want this MPC) why were people complaining about the 2 Gig (I assume processing memory) and the 16 gig's internal storage if you can use an 64 gig SD card for external storage...were they whining for the sake of whining?.

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Thanks glad it was helpful.

[@damonsmith7661]

You should drop your cash app or paypal...because this is some damn good content!

[@John-lv6uj]

Thank God you are giving. For it’s better to give than to receive. We don’t have jobs to pay right now people and the food, gas etc. is going up. Music is weak and the MPC X is GOOD. Im so glad I saved up every penny to buy one. Now God sends you. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ

[@John-lv6uj]

@@SampleKingsVideos I do Support that which is Good. May the God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob bless you and your family/relatives and friends to know Him richly. Not just in music but in Love, Mercy, righteous judgments and respect thy God and His Son The Lord Jesus Christ. What you do is interesting to me. I would love to do music with you. Soundcloud Raleigh Simmons "Hebrew I Am" You are intresting.

[@machouseproduction8210]

@@John-lv6uj I just bought the MPC X , Im doing gopsel rap just starting out, may we can link up in the future and do a track or two, May GOD bless you and your family.

[@John-lv6uj]

@@machouseproduction8210 Hi Mac. Where are you located ?

[@machouseproduction8210]

@@John-lv6uj I'm in Kansas city Mo, what about you

[@abkrentals8966]

Extremely helpful .. thank you

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@awolfremains]

Had no clue what that pin was thanks😅

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Happy to help!

[@ricardopineda8224]

Thank you

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Glad it helped

[@joseburgos5710]

Thank you so much for your hard work . I’m new to the X and this made it easier to learn

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Glad it helped!

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Please subscribe to help us make more videos

[@joseburgos5710]

Just did .

[@tyronedixon4443]

Just purchased my MPCX. First MPC. I have a Splice account already with about 1200 samples. I’ve logged in Splice through my MPC but it was before I bought an SD card. Does anyone know how I can pull all the samples off the MPCX and transfer them to the SD card?

[@mroday123]

Thank you very much you help me alot

[@ElectricVibes1925]

Nice tutorial :)

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Thanks!

[@kevinm963]

Having spent time watching your very informative video prior to buying my MPC X, my mind just blank as soon as I switched on the unit. I guess there's nothing like hands on experience. Just wanted to know if it's possible to navigate back to the demo screen without switching the MPC X off and on? Thanks again for taking the time to put this together, been a great help so far.

[@SampleKingsVideos]

No

[@Pablo18358]

Can’t you just press file at the top, then ‘new’? It takes me back to my initial demo screen.

[@jonathansoko1085]

Its so weird seeing sample kings videos in 16:9 aspect ratio im used to the 4:3 lol

[@iangibson9577]

I still have drums that I bought from you 10 years ago

[@SampleKingsVideos]

That's great hope you still use them and thanks for your support over the years.

[@iangibson9577]

@@SampleKingsVideos no doubt!!!

[@TheMetalFunkAllStars]

Thank You Very Much!

[@TheOneJPtv]

Did you add all those expansion packs or did they come loaded from the factory ?

[@ivangomes7222]

I have been following your tutorials and thanks for all. I have a question! In MODE & VIEW CONTROLS- how did u add the 3rd kind in sequence...

[@dpugh334]

Do you offer zoom sessions or just these instructional videos that I’m watching now

[@dpugh334]

@@SampleKingsVideos I am thinking of getting an mpcx

[@tubesofgrass]

Good stuff, thanks for making my life a little easier! Question though if you read this stuff…I’m using the MPC software in Logic I also have a Native Instruments S88 MK3 also running the software in Logic. Both work great independent of each other but when I switch from the MPC track to a Native Instruments track the MPC software lags with like 500 ms of latency??? Any Idea what would cause this?

[@michaelchristie4756]

Very instructional video. You cover everything and honestly, I would love it if you could cover the Renaissance

[@tokyonow7833]

AKAI doesn't support the Renaissance the software it's clumsy when using the Renaissance.

[@jonathansoko1085]

@@tokyonow7833 That is precisely the reason some would like a instructional video

[@PHeMoX]

@@jonathansoko1085 It's better to just get rid of the Renaissance altogether if you ask me. I mean, I'd get the MPC One instead and never 'lose sleep' again over the Renaissance ever existing. :) Not even joking!

[@palimo3653]

Do these tutorial videos cover everything up to the latest update? Thanks

[@dutch2589]

This is great for understanding how to hit buttons and make selections...but 1) its a little hard to see what's happening and 2) what do those terms actually mean? So many specific functions. Rather than telling what they are can you explain each in detail? Not a put down just genuinely would like more info as you walk through. Thanks!

[@dutch2589]

@@SampleKingsVideos Cool. If you could go deep into Track vs Sequence vs Program and explain all the options for creating multi-bar beats/songs that would be so cool. There are so many different ways to do it its pretty confusing. Not everyone recommends song mode and its frustrating to work out if you should just double then double then double etc.

[@dutch2589]

@@SampleKingsVideos Can't wait to see it!

[@hfugmann]

Great video. What is the screen in the upper right corner? Is it your computer view?

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Yes, I used it for a reference.

[@arsindmp9202]

Can you download samples etc. onto a flash drive and put onto the mpc?

[@GeoffreyB203]

I've been making beats for only a couple of years and I use maschine. So I'm not sure if this a silly question but why anyone use the 16 levels feature u talk about at 22:36 ?

[@gedista]

You can use 16 level to give life to your drums , mainly (but not only) your hihats giving more realistic sound. Also there is a Classic boom bap technique that hip hop producers use since 1990 and still do and just sound amazing. Here is a video link of the explanation of this technique. I am also using maschine for 4 years and i am about to buy MPC X. But maschine also has this feature. Hope that's helpfull

[@GeoffreyB203]

@@gedista thanks for responding. Where's the link?

[@gedista]

@@GeoffreyB203 lol forgot it. here it is : kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip7SmmppiLCqppI

[@r.e.d.62]

With the RCA line inputs...can I input a digital radio to sample from that source? Or is it analog only...

[@roccothamanoidis]

If your radio outputs analog audio, sure you can sample from that. But you should use Input 3-4 with quarter inch for LINE levels set switch to LINE, OR use the RCA inputs with the switch set to phono. The video was not exact with its explanation there.

[@KruDidIt]

I appreciate the video and the time you spent on it. I had a quick question, I noticed you kept layering sounds on to track 1. Does the X automatically put each sound on a separate track?

[@KruDidIt]

@@SampleKingsVideos I’ll take a download! Do you explain how to flatten and explode the tracks? Send me your Venmo

[@KruDidIt]

@@SampleKingsVideos when I tried to purchase this message kept popping up about a membership for $60? Am I doing something wrong?

[@KruDidIt]

@@SampleKingsVideos ok bet 👍🏽

[@hostilesavage4299]

Feels like I just got taught the mpc x by KRS 1.. lol dude voice sound like KRS

[@SampleKingsVideos]

LOL,,,

[@BsYtHandle]

Pretty simple stuff.

[@averagerider92]

Do you offer live courses? Edit, I see you might offer it at 100 a month. Do I get 5 hours of 1:1 courses each month? What time are you available to offer live sessions? I'm only available on weekends or evenings after 6pm cst.

[@averagerider92]

@@SampleKingsVideos nice. Even for complete beginner? What time are you avail for courses and what timezone? I've been trying to work with other beat makers but their tutoring is at very specific times which doesn't work with my work schedule. What is the pricing model for live courses?

[@Boris_Chang]

Is this mainly intended for hiphop producers or would it shine in an electronic music studio (analog modular synths)-would this be a good sequencer for a Eurorack?

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Great for electronic music you can't go wrong with.

[@indiefilmcomposer]

Thanks for doing this video is there a way to lock the Qlink knobs to volume for each track so no matter what screen I am viewing I can always control volume for the tracks? I have the one now and might upgrade to the x if I could have more top level hands on control of volume and muting with the extra q link knobs,

[@SampleKingsVideos]

No, never been able to do that.

[@villy8778]

Great video , but could you describe chapters per minutes?

[@AngelWildBlue]

Can anyone help me out with a question I have before I pull the trigger on the MPC X: I have a two hardware synths and a Moog Spectravox that I wish to connect at the same time to the MPC, but how is this possible via the rear panel? Can you connect two stereo signals and one mono all at the same time?

[@SampleKingsVideos]

@@AngelWildBlue just go to samplekings.com and book time

[@Venomoussounds780]

HELLO THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO BUT MY PROBLEM IS I TURN OFF MY MPC-X THE NEXT AND THE NEXT DAY I TURN IT ON IT WONT OUTPUT ANY SOUNDS.. DO YOU HAVE ANY SOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM... PLEASE HELP....

[@SampleKingsVideos]

Reset and reload the OS if you still have the problem then its the hardware.

[@Venomoussounds780]

@@SampleKingsVideos Yes Sir but I did all that plus updates to latest OS still nothing... seems like its a common problem I see more issued of people posting the same problem that am talking about... thanks for replying in such short time really thankful ...