Why Do I Start in Hardware, Not Software? In 2024

[@PetrolMediaInc]

This weeks free kit! www.petrolmediainc.com/sounds/p/petrol-media-sample-cinematic-pack

[@ThaSouthMU]

These sounds and equipment remind me of a past and preferable era.. salute!?

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Thank you!

[@FLAVMEDIA]

Salute:) ANALOG AND DIGITAL IS A GREAT HYBRID SETUP>>

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Exactly!

[@DJBlackoutMusic]

A lot of folks don't make good beats on here... you do! subscribed!

[@PetrolMediaInc]

That’s a big compliment. I’ll take it and keep trying. Thank you!

[@mossomstylz]

I'm like you bro always start with the real which is analog, you put feeling in you get feeling out, straight digital equals no feeling, love your videos bro.

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Thank you! I feel it’s a tried and true method that I know then add to it.

[@UNO-1ne]

Yeah, that beat is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏾

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Thank you!

[@Antonio_Ortiz]

That beat earned you a sub.

[@PetrolMediaInc]

@@Antonio_Ortiz thank you! I think I’ll do a few more of these.

[@theopinions47]

That sample was fire

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Thank you! That’s the MPC 5000 at work!

[@MrAnselm77]

@8:42 love the comparison 🔥🫡🇨🇦 great beat

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Thank you! I think I might make a few more videos in this format.

[@MrAnselm77]

@@PetrolMediaInc the format is 👌🏿I love the 1000 but there’s not enough content on the 5000 out there so keep doing your thing 🫡

[@PetrolMediaInc]

@@MrAnselm77yessir 🫡

[@ThaBeatBuffet]

That’s how I’m trying to export my Projects for finishing but in to Studio One. I agree with you on starting on the MPC, theres way more pros than cons to me. Since I started using the MPC I don’t really make beats in the DAW anymore. nice track too. 🔥🔥🔥

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Agreed

[@thedarkblockagency]

Really love the process , kinda miss it , Im just now getting hip to actually sampling , In the past I used alot of korg for my prod. Always have love for my Electribe MX

[@PetrolMediaInc]

I miss my kaospad. I actually picked up the triton plugin recently. I didn’t have the keyboard but I always loved their sounds.

[@michaelheath1194]

Good stuff!

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Boombaptreetz]

Impeccable ear u have sir 😎🙏🫡💯

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Thank you! I try to play samples in a manner that allows a musician to replay it or perform it on stage.

[@IOSALive]

Petrol Media, nice video keep it up bro

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Thank you!

[@BeastmodeBeats]

Do you recommend using the mpc live? Which MPC would you buy for your first drum machine, which one will keep up with the times? And do these samplers use nvme drives?

[@PetrolMediaInc]

@@BeastmodeBeats if I was starting today, I would recommend an mpc One or a live 2. The studio 2 is a good choice for beginners as well if you have a laptop. Not sure about the new ones using nvme. The old ones would require adapters. They are all IDE. So you would go from ide to sata then to nvme. But honestly ssd is more than fast enough.

[@IOSALive]

Petrol Media, awesome video dude

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Glad you liked it!

[@BigCore-]

I trigger and sequence the 1000 and other older machines off of the MPCX.

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Nice!!!

[@HOLLASOUNDSMUSIC]

Would you agree it is the sonics of old MPCs is better then a DAW? I don't know I don't have one.

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Honestly that’s subjective because I’ve been able to make that sound in the daw. But, the timing and feel is what I think everyone’s really chasing.

[@BeastmodeBeats]

This shit hard, he know what he doin

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Thank you!

[@JesziAnii]

I started with analog & felt forced to go to software now I have both, but definitely prefer starting with hardware first 💯

[@PetrolMediaInc]

I feel you, having the software is great for finishing and tweaking but there's nothing like being able to play around with hardware and develop your ideas.

[@JesziAnii]

@@PetrolMediaInc agreed!

[@gwsound]

Till resent all my tracks where made 100% on mpc. Recently I'm working more in combi with daw. But sample and loop recording is sooo much faster on the mpc. With mpc I mean stand alone.

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Facts! I’ll say it’s work chopping it up but once that’s done the best is pretty much done 10 minutes later.

[@RooftopMusicDFW]

Thanks for the video brother. What is the strategy behind using the laptop?

[@PetrolMediaInc]

Nothing special. It’s what I’ve used for a long time. It’s a 16” MacBook Pro with an i9 processor and 16gb of ram. It works no issue. I’ll replace it eventually but one of my kiddos broke the screen so it stays home for now. My main thing was that it’s loaded and works. If I upgrade, which I’ll eventually do, I’ll have to replace some things.

[@JUKETASTRAFE]

How do you like thoughs Kali Audio Speakers for Accuracy?

[@PetrolMediaInc]

@@JUKETASTRAFE honestly, they feel similar to my Mackie HR824 mk2’s. I miss those speakers. These feel cleaner and tighter than the Mackies.

[@mardosavage6426]

The mpc 5000 is basically a update version of 2500

[@plugdn1917]

We used to work together at Chuck Levin's in Wheaton

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

i do both aka get Software and hardware no cap

[@CrossoverFlowMuzik]

You really beefed it up nicely once you mixed it in the DAW ! What did you use to make that variation that starts at 9:05 ?

[@PetrolMediaInc]

I mixed it in Logic Pro X and used plugins I know well since I’m also a certified audio engineer.

[@loyalfamcomedy]

Can you mix rnb and rap songs with a 2 track audio?

[@PetrolMediaInc]

@@loyalfamcomedy I can do that 😎

[@MIKE_MARTIAL_232]

FIYA

[@PetrolMediaInc]

@@MIKE_MARTIAL_232 thank you!

[@le-berry]

Logic is software running on hardware..... MPC-X is hardware which runs software...... There is no difference at all.... like zero.... You can do exactly the same on both.....

[@PetrolMediaInc]

I hear you. But that’s not entirely true. Though the new MPC three software is getting very close to a complete 100% DAW feel, the previous MPC 2 SOFTWARE was not close enough to call it a true DAW. I do agree with you. They both do the same thing and to be honest with you working with the hardware by itself is a lot of fun regardless. but in a pinch and when I have a deadline, there’s slim to no chance that I’m gonna turn on the hardware first even though I prefer it when I know that logic Pro X is 1000% more powerful and does way more

[@PetrolMediaInc]

@@le-berry to give you an example, about 3 years ago, I was tasked with mixing down a 93 person choir during Covid. Each singer was sent a reference track by me and they sent me back their individual vocals because we were all in lockdown to record. I tracked everything in and matched it up with an additional 70 tracks from the orchestra of the same group. Logic Pro X handled all of that without a single hiccup. There is no chance that the MPC 2 or 3 software is handling all of that without crashing, including all the processing on every track and the buss processing and the master channel fc. It’s not the same thing.

[@mixedbyv]

You both make great points. Depending on your work flow- a combination of both is always best imo. It’s like an hybrid recording studio with analog gear and software. It’s the same for making beats. Some argue vst are great some say analog is the way. At the end of the day make music! Great video

[@PetrolMediaInc]

@@mixedbyv exactly

[@dugnice]

DAW simply means digital audio workstation. MPC 2 software IS a DAW, just not the most powerful on the market and wasn't really meant to be. Different DAWs have different focuses and consumer targets. Logic Pro is meant to be an all in one solution. MPC software initially focused on beat making, but is gradually becoming an all in one solution.