AKAI MPC 2.11 Tuner, Amp Sim, & Guitar Sampling Looper Tips

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  • @AveMcree
    @AveMcree  2 роки тому +10

    What else you want me to cover in the new 2.11 update????

    • @DisInfoWars
      @DisInfoWars 2 роки тому

      The video has no audio bro

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +2

      @@DisInfoWars refresh the video and yes it does... You clicked on it while it was processing still... Thanks again

    • @DisInfoWars
      @DisInfoWars 2 роки тому

      @@AveMcree You right, I can hear now. I must have been early

    • @dillipphunbar7924
      @dillipphunbar7924 2 роки тому +2

      Not specific to this update, but if you use midi a lot..how about a run thru of possible setups and powered or unpowered setups for usb/midi...or just DIN midi?

    • @neoSoulLofi
      @neoSoulLofi 2 роки тому +1

      Could you go over the emulators that can be used in conjunction with the instrument you are using i.e.-guitar, bass, piano etc..

  • @compucorder64
    @compucorder64 Рік тому +18

    With guitar signals and MPC, there's two different things worth thinking about. One is about signal levels, and the gain needed to bring them up. The other is about matching impedance. With signal levels, depending on the pickups, instrument will level will be quite a bit lower, or just slightly lower than line level. With your average single coils, maybe like those in this video, it could be around -15dBV compared to line level synth for example. So you might need to max out the input gain stage. With hotter pickups, like high output humbuckers, you might only need to crank the gain to medium-high. The second thing is impedance matching. An audio interace with a high-z input will have a 1 mega-ohm input impedance, which is what a guitar likes to be plugged directly into. But these MPCs have low impedance inputs (probably tens of kilo-ohms). They'll sort-of work at a push, but they'll mess with the tone. Connected directly to a low impedance input, the guitar tone will usually get a dull high-end. Like it's rolled off with a low pass filter. But the good thing is that the right guitar pedal can fix both of those issues. Most guitar pedals will have a high impedance input, and low impedance output. And for bringing up the signal to line level, a booster pedal will solve both issues. I'd recommend something like a TC Spark, Mooer Pure Boost, Xotic EP or RC Booster or Keeley Mini Katana in front. This works well, because you get the right impedance on inputs and outputs. And depending on the pedal, you can even have some EQ controls as a bonus. Something like a Keeley Compressor Pro can also work well. Another good option is a cleanish transparent overdrive. I use a Caline Pure Sky for this ($30-40 clone of an MXR Timmy). That gives you basic bass treble EQ, and it can do clean boosting. But with more gain it can also be set to thicken and warm the sound, or give a little mild crunch. If you crank the gain, it can go all the way up to nice gnarly but transparent analogue overdrive, that'll tend to sound better than the MPCs overdrives. Caline also have a dual pedal that's a Boost (Xotic RC booster clone) and (Diamond clone) Compressor in one cheapish $80 unit. Another good option is an Audient iD4 mkII or EVO 4 used as external audio interface for the MPC. Audient's JFET D.I.s are nice.

  • @dracul74
    @dracul74 2 роки тому +7

    Very cool. I am a guitar player who bought the Mpc live when it first came out. Works great with mic’d amps or guitar modelers (line 6 or whatever). Love that they keep making the Mpc more versatile!

  • @89rwiley
    @89rwiley 12 днів тому

    I spent an hour looking for this information. Thanks again, my guy.

  • @peterkadarmusic9728
    @peterkadarmusic9728 2 роки тому +6

    I love this, Ave! I'd like to see you go even more in depth with the different guitar head types and tweak. I also would love to hear how these amp sims work on either toughening or warming up synths, drums and maybe even some vocals. I bet even some analog bass through those things could be cool, maybe copying a bass line to a 2nd track and then using the amp sims just on the copy for some parallel processing.

  • @huntergalloway3944
    @huntergalloway3944 2 роки тому +12

    If you’re not using an external interface that has a “guitar” option or “low-Z,” you’ll still want a DI box with this for serious guitar recordings, unless the new update allows for impedance change. The MPCs inputs are at line level and electric guitars/basses are at “low-z” level. The main point of a DI box is to change the impedance of low-z type levels to line level so they can either be plugged into an interface or mixer for recording. You’d be ok even with just a passive DI box as long as your pickups aren’t active.
    Sick guitar too. I really dig a matching headstock. Also, I had no idea you could play! Nice job as always.

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the info 🔥

    • @damiengreen28
      @damiengreen28 2 роки тому +1

      did you hear the amp? who is gonna be making serious guitar recordings with that?

    • @autistichead8137
      @autistichead8137 2 роки тому +1

      What I do is run out of my Fender Tonemaster Twin into the MPC One. Then the cab sims really sound much better. And because I’m running out of my amp I just use my pedal board for effects.

    • @MusicWizard85
      @MusicWizard85 2 роки тому

      @@autistichead8137 Good idea. I run my guitar through a Line 6 Helix to get any amps, cabs, and effects I want, then run Helix into my MPC Live 2.

    • @compucorder64
      @compucorder64 Рік тому

      It is kind of like that. But there's two different things going on here. One is about levels, and the gain needed. The other is about matching impedance. I'll post at the top, hopefully with some helpful info.

  • @mccflo99
    @mccflo99 2 роки тому +6

    Super dope video bro. I'd love to see a full tutorial focused on guitar players using the MPC as a song creation station. I have the X.

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +1

      Sure

    • @mccflo99
      @mccflo99 2 роки тому +1

      @@AveMcree Very cool! Thanks!

  • @o.g.tommye7580
    @o.g.tommye7580 2 роки тому +1

    True Musician! Yo your power chords was okay fam thank you for all your videos. Peace King. 👑

  • @ericscorpse
    @ericscorpse 2 роки тому +1

    exactly the video I have been waiting for, thank you!!

  • @OckwordProductions
    @OckwordProductions 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely dope features

  • @prettylitch1785
    @prettylitch1785 2 роки тому

    Cool to see you with the guitar! Looking forward to seeing it in more videos

  • @PoliPopo
    @PoliPopo 2 роки тому +1

    So cool the tuner is going to help 💯 with modular setups.

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +2

      F*** I forgot about that aspect. That’s one of the major reasons why I haven’t touch my modular gear.

  • @beatrocka5
    @beatrocka5 Рік тому

    I was aware, but I still learned something here. Nice.

  • @PlatinumGalOfficial
    @PlatinumGalOfficial 2 роки тому +4

    Would love to see you get creative with your guitar more, it’s super cool seeing you involve more live instruments. 😊✨

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +1

      Indeed! that will happen more.

  • @feeisme
    @feeisme 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much for the vid. I’m a guitar player learning electronic music this is a nice surprise to have this function.

  • @jayrueff5852
    @jayrueff5852 2 роки тому

    Bro thanks for running this down! I have been running my pedals through my mpc but have been losing certain tones and sounds getting muddied in the mix. This is going to be fun to play with. Thanks dude!

  • @Geamic3
    @Geamic3 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the explanation, didn't immediately know how to do it.

  • @4WingsMild
    @4WingsMild 2 роки тому

    Man I can tell you were feeling that track. Nice job.

  • @B-free7
    @B-free7 2 роки тому

    I must say a little fast but I appreciate you bro garenteed to wake our ass up🤣 I'm a newby to the MPC live 2 just bought mine this month and you are the only one I learned from on how to hook the 🎸 guitar to my apollo twin-X interface to the MPC live 2, and my Midi Akai keyboard thanks for posting you're🔥💯

  • @hauserss
    @hauserss 2 роки тому

    I can’t wait for this update!!

  • @pinkbuddha_samplepackreviews
    @pinkbuddha_samplepackreviews 2 роки тому

    always serving good quality videos!

  • @NicleT
    @NicleT 2 роки тому

    Once again, the best video about MPC topic. Love your channel, you’re extraordinary!

  • @teckno_senpai
    @teckno_senpai Рік тому

    always appreciate you my G!

  • @n3utr0n3
    @n3utr0n3 2 роки тому

    June 23rd!!! Got it coach!!! Let’s go

  • @YoloJ11
    @YoloJ11 2 роки тому

    Awesome video, this will change my workflow !!!

  • @Dudemakesense
    @Dudemakesense Рік тому

    Thanks fam🎉

  • @MichaelMassimino
    @MichaelMassimino 2 роки тому

    Kickass, can't wait to check out the ampsim. Hopefully it saves me having one extra preamp box in the setup

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +1

      It will definitely save money and space

  • @MasterIvo
    @MasterIvo 2 роки тому

    Thanks! the mpc inputs are not for High Z instruments, it will make it sound dull and with less clear high and lows. (input is for line level impedance).
    You could use a external preamp, with High Z instrument in, and line out.
    Or what you correctly showed, a USB sound card with High Z input. The sound was definitely better.
    But, taste differ, if you want to go directly into the line in of the mpc, it won't harm your devices, just your ears ;)

  • @carbonvibes
    @carbonvibes 2 роки тому

    Dope video Ave, thanks for sharing.

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +1

      my pleasure Carbon

  • @mrtravoiceburges
    @mrtravoiceburges Рік тому

    Subbed love your channel

  • @Geamic3
    @Geamic3 2 роки тому

    Is really cool. I'm currently using the Amplifi tt, which is also going well. I don't think the sounds are that great, but I think the direction Akai is going is great.

  • @thinkingape7655
    @thinkingape7655 2 роки тому

    I have the MPC Live 2 and the Force. I think the Force has a much better workflow for instruments. But the new update on the MPC is certainly welcomed. Thanks for the helpful video. 🤘

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому

      Yeah it does but I enjoy the looper. So, I can deal with the MPC. Especially since this update has a great amp.

  • @willhughes6205
    @willhughes6205 10 місяців тому

    Maze balls ! I had forget that I could plug guitar straight into mpc . I had been using an old br-micro 80 for my audio input but it sounds a bit faff .

  • @mrthingamabob8117
    @mrthingamabob8117 2 роки тому

    I’ve been using my mpc one to record guitars for a while now but even though the new plugins look interesting, going direct sounds pretty awful ! Using a preamp or a modeler (I use a Kemper, but there are other and more affordable options) is the way to go.
    Also, after recording a loop, you can export it as a sample, chop it into slices, tweak them and flip them however you want and that’s where using the mpc really makes sense I believe.

  • @gregoryguidotti5539
    @gregoryguidotti5539 2 роки тому

    The volt looks and sounds solid. Been looking for a lil interface

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому

      pretty solid for the price point

    • @mikoajczeski1272
      @mikoajczeski1272 2 роки тому

      @@AveMcree
      What interface would you recommend for home studio?

  • @peterpowell5189
    @peterpowell5189 2 роки тому +1

    I found some dope lug-ins for tuners, but I'm so dissapointed that the new tuner feature doesn't allow you to tune samples and one shots...it's kinda silly at this point lol....how dope would that be if you could literally tune your 808 to the exact key that you want it, the same way it was showing when your strummed the guitar

    • @EARART
      @EARART 2 роки тому

      You can, you just have to sample into the live

    • @peterpowell5189
      @peterpowell5189 2 роки тому

      @@EARART I know there are workarounds, but they should just literally have the function to just do it lol. Like take your sample go to “tuner” and change it to what you need it to be and be accurate.

  • @darthom1
    @darthom1 2 роки тому

    YO AVE WHEN THE VIDEO FIRST CAME ON I THOUGHT YOU HAD A JEDI COSTUME ON THEN I SAW IT WAS A SWEATER. 😄

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому

      The force was with me in this video lol

  • @THEKINGOCAESAR
    @THEKINGOCAESAR 2 роки тому

    That’s a dope ft there is going to be a lot of application for guitars now.

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому

      Hell yeah I’m excited

    • @THEKINGOCAESAR
      @THEKINGOCAESAR 2 роки тому

      @@AveMcree me too can’t wait to do a video on this myself. I got to wait like the regular folks lol one day ima make it to the cool club keep representing ave

  • @chriss1152
    @chriss1152 2 роки тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I have a bass guitar I haven’t used yet now I will

  • @DjRuthful
    @DjRuthful 2 роки тому

    Damn Ave, great video. I didn't know the new update has all these possibilities. You can also use the MPC Live with a talkbox as well, it sounds great if you make the right synth patch.

  • @Samsung35a
    @Samsung35a 2 роки тому

    Dope! 🔥

  • @benruppel9651
    @benruppel9651 2 роки тому +1

    Logic has good virtual amp(s) too, this seems well thought out though, lots of settings for dawless setup

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for the support! It use to be extremely difficult to record guitar in the MPC w/o a D.I.. Not anymore which gives me a reason to practice guitar.

  • @version12001
    @version12001 2 роки тому

    @Ave Mcree:
    First, good video. I enjoy your MPC tutorials.
    Second, how long have you been playing guitar? I ask because I play and teach as well (try arching your left wrist more as it will help with your extensions and prevent tendinitis).
    Three, keep up the good work. Looking forward to more.

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому

      My technique is super terrible now. I gave up on playing guitar due to hateful comments on my channel 2 years ago.

    • @version12001
      @version12001 2 роки тому

      @@AveMcree I wouldn’t let that stop you. My technique was horrible once upon a time too (I’m still learning to this day). Keep doing your thing dude. You are appreciated!

  • @mrtravoiceburges
    @mrtravoiceburges Рік тому

    I'm gonna make a vid of me miking my amp. It's gonna be dope. As soon as I get my mpc 3. Thanks for the video. Those sounds ai t to bad

  • @MusicianParadise
    @MusicianParadise 2 роки тому

    Oh yes, guitar sounded really nice connected to the UA Volt 2! Probably because low Z instrumental input?

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +1

      I think so. It was a bit beefy on the Mpc. I adjusted the tone knob on my guitar a few times.

    • @MusicianParadise
      @MusicianParadise 2 роки тому

      @@AveMcree ah, the tone knob! Can't wait to try it my self!

  • @oskarmauriciomorenorivera6306
    @oskarmauriciomorenorivera6306 2 роки тому +1

    i need that amp in a KICK right now......

  • @omnidolce8607
    @omnidolce8607 2 роки тому

    Wooob wooob hahaha loved it

  • @georgegreen8836
    @georgegreen8836 Рік тому

    Dope as shit brah!

  • @lennylen23
    @lennylen23 2 роки тому

    Can you show how to record an external board into to MPC sequencer??? MIDI with the audio?

  • @555crooked
    @555crooked 2 роки тому

    That’s cool

  • @IrregularShed
    @IrregularShed 2 роки тому +1

    I've not played guitar for about 18 years, bass for 16 years and I was rubbish at both... But they're coming out of retirement if I can plug them straight in and I can relive my youth (ie being an awful guitarist who hides behind as many effects as possible)

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +1

      that's the spirit

  • @bjamminsincebirth3494
    @bjamminsincebirth3494 2 роки тому

    I got the Keys today and I don’t have the Tuner or Amp. ???????

  • @alecsbuga
    @alecsbuga 2 роки тому

    When they bought Air Instruments or whatever the company was called, I knew they have an Air Guitar Amp Sim, and I checked out the sound and sounded decent. I suspect this is the same plugin.
    Sounds good, especially through a sound card (which has a dedicated hi-z input for instruments).
    Question: Can you use the audio interface inputs, and monitor throught the MPC outputs?

  • @wallace_nelson
    @wallace_nelson 2 роки тому

    @ 3:17 LOL..🤣😂

  • @TheRealCompensator
    @TheRealCompensator 2 роки тому

    At the end you almost put your guitar on 🔥 fire and started slamming it. 😅 😉

  • @ritualsoundsystem
    @ritualsoundsystem 2 роки тому

    To clarify, they've added amp sims AND cabinet impulse responses?

  • @MasaTheSlayer
    @MasaTheSlayer 2 роки тому +1

    Can you now use tuner on samples? Or rather is there now some kinda key/pitch detection for sampling?
    I haven't had time to test this new update.

    • @peterkadarmusic9728
      @peterkadarmusic9728 2 роки тому

      It makes sense that the tuner would work on any monophonic source, like a bass, or a vintage analog synth. If you know which note of the singer's phrase is the tonic, it should probably work on an a cappella vocal too.

    • @MasaTheSlayer
      @MasaTheSlayer 2 роки тому +1

      @@peterkadarmusic9728 yes sure, maybe I phrased my self not so well. What I would like to see is some kinda key-detection on sampler or rather sample edit mode, so you can get right key for sample from the start when you chop etc. Again not sure, but i think there you don't have effects, so it might be that you don't have then tuner either.

    • @peterkadarmusic9728
      @peterkadarmusic9728 2 роки тому

      Ahhh I see what you’re saying. Looks like the tuner gets close to what you’re describing though: when Ave played the individual strings it did show the pitches on the display so that’s still kinda cool.

  • @juliengaye4773
    @juliengaye4773 2 роки тому

    MPC live/x is thé best. I wish i could lock a 2 bar loop on a sample and move That loop trhough thé sample to find cool loops like in my older mpcs

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому

      You can do 1 bar loops and higher

    • @juliengaye4773
      @juliengaye4773 2 роки тому

      @@AveMcree i meant you cannot move a loop in sample edit with that loop keeping the same lenght

    • @juliengaye4773
      @juliengaye4773 2 роки тому

      Imo the sample edit misses a couple features like lock loop lenght . loop strt and sample start should be indépendant ( you cannot start a loop in the middle of it for example) (what if you have a Nice breakbeat loop but the sample start on the snare what do you do ?)
      Anyway i know they ll on l’y listen to big dogs like you so… hopefully you mention it if u get what i mean

  • @DaveBorrell
    @DaveBorrell Рік тому

    gotta work on that picking hand bro

  • @johnbeckett8367
    @johnbeckett8367 2 роки тому

    A new MPC KEYS is coming on the 23rd of JUNE !!!!

  • @zapmando
    @zapmando Рік тому

    Hi Ave, I'm trying to decide between this and sp404mk2, I play gyutar and just want to collect my riffs to jam with my verselab. What do you think man? Thanks for. He video

  • @OperculumAudio
    @OperculumAudio 2 роки тому

    Lol omg, That intro is on some Wayne's World Energy

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +1

      You know that’s my movie right? 😂

    • @OperculumAudio
      @OperculumAudio 2 роки тому

      @@AveMcree Haha man, it's one of the greatest movies, so much replay value!

  • @Daschill_
    @Daschill_ 2 роки тому

    With that tuner could I run a just the bass section of a sample (low pass) through it to figure out notes for a 808 track. Let’s say I’m running it out of my SP into the MPC sampler

  • @mahanhaamin1170
    @mahanhaamin1170 Місяць тому

    Is it possible multi track audio recording under each other and when recording same time listining to other tracks?

  • @mahanhaamin1170
    @mahanhaamin1170 Місяць тому

    How many audio track can be record?Have any latancy when several channel recording?

  • @micindir4213
    @micindir4213 2 роки тому

    Interesting if you could elaborate on looping workflow.
    I've tried populating drum prgs (1,2,4,8 bars) before recording loops. Is there a way to set warp always on? I'd like to do my intro in one tempo and then change it, but editing each pad is bad during live. Another problem is there is only resample and in 1/2 selector. But what if I wanted to loop specific instrument? Say I have 8 keys programs and 8 drum programs ready, I just need to perform them into looper. At some point it all gets too messy and unmanageable.

  • @jsutter1553
    @jsutter1553 Рік тому

    Is 2.11 and above also available on the first mpc live?

  • @by_antony
    @by_antony Рік тому

    Where can I get the AIR AMP SIM for MPC software? I am using MPC Beats / MPC 2.12 software

  • @explainlight
    @explainlight 4 місяці тому

    Does the amp sim come stock with the Mpc One Plus??

  • @KnowledgeOfSelf144
    @KnowledgeOfSelf144 2 роки тому

    Good. Now I can tune my beats to 432hrtz 😁

  • @rashad8428
    @rashad8428 Рік тому

    What kind of guitar is that?

  • @vinylselektaz6475
    @vinylselektaz6475 2 роки тому

    Akai just went Thanos mode on the opposition.

  • @mindajuk
    @mindajuk 2 роки тому

    on my mpc one , when i choose looper it automaticly sets input to 1/2 stereo. and if i chage it to mono (guitar) then if i go and mess around with a sample or want to export it ,when i go to looper it jumps back to stereo 1/2 . so it's real pain in the ass for live situations. I can see that in this video you have input 2 , but it doesn't jump back to stereo input. Maybe theres something i need to change in preferences ?

  • @eunacehuntley2776
    @eunacehuntley2776 Рік тому

    okay so samples a random guitar thats suitsable to put in a keygroup now im trying to manipulae it to yhe point i press the pad and after a certain point it loops until i release the pad how do i do this how do i make it happen?

  • @dillipphunbar7924
    @dillipphunbar7924 2 роки тому

    Thankyou...been struggling with this simple process...4evanoob here. I didn't realize I had to create a drum program assign to pad and play it in..i thought the initial sampling/recording would do that..I am trying to use the manual but getting distracted by terminology and other avenues of recording/ etc.. audio interface is what I lack as my only one (a cheap an old roland ua-4fx is permanently attached to laptop) Do you think the Behringer euphoria 4in4out or 1820 will be compatible.?.on a tight budget here.

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +1

      My pleasure

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +1

      If the audio interface is class compliant

    • @oracularmusic
      @oracularmusic 2 роки тому

      You do not have to use the looper, you could also use an audio track! You can have up to 8 audio tracks, using the looper and bouncing the sample and creating programs puts your licks/loops in one spot, saves your audio tracks, and helps free up ram. Plus since they’re all bounced out, you can go in sample edit and chop them up and create new programs if you wished.

  • @neoSoulLofi
    @neoSoulLofi 2 роки тому

    Hey Ave I'm a guitar player and I do have an audio interface what are the differences if any with the workflow while using the interface with one of my guitars or basses

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому

      Nothing much honestly but you add more live instruments, mics, etc.

  • @jamestillman5247
    @jamestillman5247 Рік тому

    thanks for showing this feature but not going to even lie the air cab sim sounds like totL @$$

  • @99MUZIK
    @99MUZIK 2 роки тому

    Does the guitar cabinet have tremolo presets?

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +2

      Good question and IDK. However, there's a tremolo and auto filter plugin you can with Amp Sim.

  • @toss74
    @toss74 2 роки тому

    Hey Ave can you send me the firmware? thanks :D

  • @canconeteirodopunk
    @canconeteirodopunk 2 роки тому

    This cames to force?

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому +1

      more than likely

  • @huntergalloway3944
    @huntergalloway3944 2 роки тому

    Give me shread til’ I’m dead

  • @damiengreen28
    @damiengreen28 2 роки тому

    Nobody else is gonna sayit? Ok I guess its me then lol, that amp sounds like ass. I know I know, limited cpu power and all that business, but it sounds awful.

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому

      Because it doesn't sound like ass dude... I got plenty of amps, pedals, etc that sound worse. If anything, my $300 guitar sounds like garbage!!!! Either way, I'll have a Fender Player series or custom soon... Besides, just plug up an amp if you don't like it... ijs

  • @elvissanchez8985
    @elvissanchez8985 2 роки тому

    Connecting an instrument direct to a line input is the worst you could do. Horrible sound.

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  2 роки тому

      🤦🏾‍♂️ok

  • @xxxblackrussianxxxxxxblack6968

    Adult Tupak !!! 🤘😎🎸
    🙂👍