AKAI MPC ONE - How To Arrange Your Beats in Song Mode Like a Pro

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  • @AveMcree
    @AveMcree  4 роки тому +76

    UPDATE!: I realized I actually messed up the part at 4:06. You need to hit the pencil option on the right side of the sequence options, then hit 2x length until you get how many bars you like, and finally adjust the amount of bars. If you don't do this you will get empty spaces in your beat! My bad, I kind of rushed the video.

    • @SOO100BRAND
      @SOO100BRAND 4 роки тому +4

      It's all good 💯💯 a lot of people complain about MPC sequencer. It's just different linear is faster but this way is more fun. Hopefully an update will give us the option to arrange loops on a timeline in the same window

    • @SOO100BRAND
      @SOO100BRAND 4 роки тому +2

      @@boywonder2093 this is good news 💯💯💯 I'm going to look it up

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  4 роки тому +1

      Boy Wonder source?

    • @craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185
      @craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185 4 роки тому +3

      This was probably the simplest down to earth tutorial on how to arrange a song in MPC standalone. Well done sir!👍

    • @liljons6753
      @liljons6753 4 роки тому +1

      I aint heard a good beat made from you tubers yet on this thing....they dum as heck...lol you alrught tho

  • @marcweiss547
    @marcweiss547 Рік тому +2

    Extremely helpful for a 61 year old who just got a mpc one+. I have so many questions on so many other topics. I will search your videos. Thank you

    • @wdspn_
      @wdspn_ 9 місяців тому

      Cool! Hope you’re having fun with it!

  • @coconutlust470
    @coconutlust470 Рік тому +2

    Ave, i keep coming back to this video when I've forgotten the workflow and everytime i'm glad I did. simple explanation that works. thanks buddy!

  • @mydirtyhobbit1604
    @mydirtyhobbit1604 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks man! You and your tutorial totally saved my MPC from going straight through the window. 😅

  • @Infamousmassy
    @Infamousmassy 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for these! Got my MPC the other night had no idea where to begin! Lol after watching your beginner video I’ve made over 10 beats (well guess sequences) now off to song mode!! 🙌🙌🙌

  • @moob7383
    @moob7383 4 роки тому +12

    First time diving into this hobby but I LOVE music. Purchased an MPC One and have been watching videos until it’s delivered. Thank you for posting these tips.

    • @boabaumhajo489
      @boabaumhajo489 3 роки тому

      Did you get into it and made Progress? Do you still love and completely enjoy it?

    • @moob7383
      @moob7383 3 роки тому

      @@boabaumhajo489 actually I was in the middle of a move when it finally got delivered. Didn’t have to learn it. But now that I do, I bought a LIve 2 on sale and sold my One before I learned it. Still learning bro lol

  • @ve4ny
    @ve4ny 4 місяці тому

    I bought akai recently. This is the first blogger who clearly explained how easy it is to work with sequences. God bless you 🙏

  • @tigerprimex
    @tigerprimex 2 місяці тому

    I've got to say thank you Ave for being my MPC One professor and getting me up to speed with it

  • @GlennJamison
    @GlennJamison 4 роки тому +1

    You have no idea how difficult it can be to find good tutorials. You do not talk too much. Sometimes I want that quick tutorial with snappy edits and I can Matrix it up in 2 minutes. I do not want this when I'm learning to sample and chop, or sequence etc. I want you talking about all the details. Great f'ing tutorials. Highly educational. Thank you sir. You made life a little easier for me today.

  • @drizzl8899
    @drizzl8899 4 роки тому +8

    recently bought my first mpc. one thing ill never regret. my pc now runs maybe 5min per day and i am having a ton of fun making beats with this thing but theres obviously alot i have to learn still and this is where your content comes in super handy. i appreciate the good work. thx for the guides man!!

    • @86-Manifest
      @86-Manifest 3 роки тому

      Thank you for spreading the knowledge

  • @Schemez-16vhiphopbeatz
    @Schemez-16vhiphopbeatz 3 місяці тому

    Best tutorials on UA-cam watched the circuit rhythm one had that mastered after watching .. now got the mpc one yesterday and I'm already half way there thanks to theses tutorials ..

  • @tiredghosts
    @tiredghosts 4 роки тому +14

    Your videos on the MPC One pushed me over the edge to making the purchase. Never owned any MPC or MPK hardware, really looking forward to learning more from you once mine is delivered. Thank you!

    • @craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185
      @craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185 4 роки тому

      I second this. His videos are so helpful!!

    • @digitalkmultimedia
      @digitalkmultimedia 4 роки тому +2

      Congrats. Best purchase I ever made too. Changed the way I approach making music. You gotta watch a ton of videos though because there are just too many ways to use it. Its incredible how powerful it is. One example is Bouncing tracks to Sample....make complex tracks, mute out parts...Bounce them to Sample....create a new project...browse for the samples....make a song from them in Song Mode.....too much fun!

    • @straightedge_eli2062
      @straightedge_eli2062 4 роки тому

      Foreal !

    • @doncasino4558
      @doncasino4558 4 роки тому

      wekcome to Akai world

  • @joshuagardner894
    @joshuagardner894 3 роки тому +3

    Very nice, this very mode is one of the reasons I went with the MPC over the Machine. Sequences within sequences gets really powerful when you start thinking about something like an intro->verse->chorus ->verse->chrous ->bridge / drop ->chorus ->chorus ->end. Each place where I put a space in in this kind of setup, you can do things like simply adding or removing effects, or using automation for effects for some crazy variety. For example, my bridge / drops, I like to use the lowfi filter with the distortion fx and really amp it up, and then keep that same fx on for the first chorus after the drop, then take those filters off when the chorus repeats near the end. Then, you can start doing really crazy things like my current project, a 1 hour 12 minute continuous audio file that contains six songs that seemlessly transition into the next song (no gap between a song ending).
    While I pretty much know how to use the MPC, I just wish they would fix some of the quirky things, like, I dunno, when I make a new track, why would it not be automatically selected?
    Also, if you have a spare MPC Live 2, Ill take it, I really could use the external speakers, I still have the MPC Live 1 and the external speakers would be great for writing at work (currently have to tote around usb powered speakers)

  • @Philandthesynths
    @Philandthesynths 8 місяців тому +1

    I just bought my mpc one plus and jumped onto your tutorials. They are really awesome, thanks for putting your efforts into this 🙏🙏🙏

  • @iMAKEbeatsPEOPLE
    @iMAKEbeatsPEOPLE 4 роки тому +2

    I'm a producer that came over from Maschine to MPC and all I can say is, "what took me so long?". Its been one week w the Mpc One and I'm already making better beats than imagined. Still trying to get this song mode down pact. Once I do, it's over. Thanks for helping me.

  • @davide2.07
    @davide2.07 4 роки тому +5

    Ave, you deserve the support you're getting brother; truly a gem of a video. This topic was key for visual people accustomed to a more linear song approach, like myself. Keep the videos coming; they are helping my grasp of the MPC grow exponentially.

  • @geezergeezer5648
    @geezergeezer5648 2 роки тому

    Thank you. You didn't have to share your knowledge. Can you imagine what the world would be like if everyone were that unselfish? You are a good man.

  • @straightedge_eli2062
    @straightedge_eli2062 4 роки тому

    I'm so glad you picked the MPC as your favorite machine.

  • @havik3420
    @havik3420 3 роки тому

    Love that your rocking the MPC one. The x is cool but the one is sleek and super functional.

  • @DavidETrotman
    @DavidETrotman 4 роки тому +1

    nice video. I owned a 2000 XL and the MPC ONE is so much easier to use. These videos take away the stress. Thanks bruh

  • @myblueextremes1526
    @myblueextremes1526 4 роки тому +2

    I've not had the MPC long and make completely different music to yourself but your videos are really helping. Thanks. :-)

  • @johnjohnjohnh
    @johnjohnjohnh 4 роки тому +1

    I use an MPC studio black, this tutorial is for sure usable for anything that uses the MPC software! Thank you!

  • @tonysacchetti2489
    @tonysacchetti2489 3 роки тому +1

    I just bought my mpc one and am extremely overwhelmed. Ive owned the MC 909, korg emx 1, and the boss 505, but the mpc is not a groove box like the others listed. That said, I'm not giving up, just will take longer to get things down. There's no doubt that this be the center piece of my studio

    • @adamcole7
      @adamcole7 3 роки тому

      Hey, I just got my MPC ONE about 5 days ago and, while being a lifelong music LOVER but never trying to learn any 'real' instruments, lol (and wanting to MAKE TECHNO, EDM, ETC. this purchase was a no-brainer) I am DEFINTELY STILL a baby when it comes to 'production' but can already see the PROMISE and CAPABILITIES of this machine!
      It sounds like YOU have at heart SINCE experience with drum machines, synths, etc whereas this is the FIRST piece of hardware I've EVER bought besides flirting with DJ'ing and buying a pair of used TECHNICS, a mixer and some monitors back in '01-'02 when I was 21 which I never really ended up doing much with them after my monitors broke and i sold them😔
      (Hell! Who knows how good I'd be if stuck WITH IT since then?
      Anyway, good luck my friend and just remember to HAVE FUN!! That's pretty much why I bought the MPC ONE!
      I felt that is NEVER too late to start something new and although I may not be out RAVING all weekend, I ABSOLUTELY STILL LOVE THE MUSIC and I think it's about time I scratch my creative itch!....
      Which I KNOW this machine is CAPABLE OF DOING!😜🤪

  • @9ether947
    @9ether947 4 роки тому +7

    Bro your Dope...I appreciate your time and dedication to helping others with or dreams... Your beats slap #KINGSUP💯

  • @DMA846
    @DMA846 3 роки тому

    These vids have been a life saver. I got my MPC one in April & got caught up pretty quick by checking these diff vids

  • @enensis
    @enensis 2 роки тому

    Cool idea. I now realise you can load the song back in and mess around with automation in the final mix. Thanks ✌️

  • @ortagusgoff8534
    @ortagusgoff8534 3 роки тому +11

    Definitely keep it up ave....we need guys that take the time to spread the knowledge.....greatly appreciated ✌🏾

  • @marvin469
    @marvin469 2 роки тому

    Ave is the only person I know who can just randomly interrupt his own damn self when he be talking lol. Great vid

  • @forrestjob
    @forrestjob 2 роки тому

    out of all the videos I've gone through, this made the most sense. Thanks!!!

  • @cripfaceloccocuzzdtyarrngt1594

    I sent $5 🙏 Thank u again BROTHA I told my old producer that for years when been doing it wrong..every sequence was a new beat lol instead of what I just seen u do.thats the secrets way easier 😂😂😂 Mad Love From Compton

  • @sinewaymusic
    @sinewaymusic 3 роки тому +3

    Nice tutorial. One thing it skipped over that I found out the hard way, is that before you copy a sequence for use in a song, you need to make sure that all the tracks use the same length as the sequence they're tied to. I had a few tracks with just 2 bar tracks inside an 8 bar sequence. That works well within the sequence itself, but apparently, when copying it into a song, those 2 bar tracks will just play for 2 bars, then silence for bars 3-8 until it loops again. Really bizarre song mode behavior if you ask me. So the lesson learned here is: be sure to copy bars inside the tracks to fill them all up to whichever length you have for the entire sequence, before thinking about converting it into a proper song.

    • @Moneybiz101
      @Moneybiz101 2 роки тому

      I had that problem but now I just just make 8 copies. Intro! 2 8 bar versus, 8 bar hook and so on. I get 16 bars now

    • @TheRealCalijokes01
      @TheRealCalijokes01 2 роки тому

      Thx this is better explain then his correction comment

  • @rexavant379
    @rexavant379 3 роки тому

    Finally someone who makes it make sense. Much love OG. Appreciate ya.

  • @Soullesschump
    @Soullesschump 3 роки тому

    They got to make this more simple. The iMPC Pro app is way more intuitive. Thanks bro I really needed this

  • @salix5380
    @salix5380 4 роки тому +2

    THANK YOU FOR THIS SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE TUTORIAL

  • @elBiter
    @elBiter 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this. Really appreciated.
    Sometimes manuals don't get to the point that clearly.

  • @sugarhigh4242
    @sugarhigh4242 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this. Coming from a Novation Circuit, being able to sequence a whole song and bounce out a finished version is exactly what in looking for

  • @djbrick757
    @djbrick757 8 місяців тому

    thank you for taking the time out to explain for us newbies. was getting frustrated not knowing how to

  • @ThanosthePitbull
    @ThanosthePitbull Рік тому

    hey man out of every person i've watched on the mpc one you are the most helpful and you dont drive me crazy this one video i was trying to learn from i had t re start it a few times and the dude would say its really easy dont get mad at the start.... needless to say after having to start it over like 6 times i found your vids and lets just say your verbage and overall content is awesome keep it up man thanks man! ive had this a week and you have taught me more in 10 min than i have done this whole time

  • @cadethatdude85
    @cadethatdude85 3 роки тому

    its really so simple.. and you really make it seem so. I'm gaining confidence each day with this amazing machine and software. thank you

  • @aarongoodman5033
    @aarongoodman5033 3 роки тому

    Getting ready to grab a One in a few weeks. Thank you for your tutorials.

  • @LEGENDERYSTATIC
    @LEGENDERYSTATIC 4 роки тому +2

    Video was a huge help and you explain better than a lot of people making these videos can you please do a video on Quantizing drums to get the real life timing and swing ..and what your process is on that thanks 💯

  • @miguelfranco9655
    @miguelfranco9655 3 роки тому

    Thank you for taking the time to share this. Appreciate you! This video got me hyped to play on mine just got it yesterday 😊

  • @AdrianGeorges
    @AdrianGeorges 3 роки тому

    Love your presentation style. Clear but not boring at all. Nice hints shown. Thank you.

  • @garybest1096
    @garybest1096 4 роки тому

    One of the best video I seen on here really help all others gave me a headache while listening but my melody stops playing at 10 bars

  • @Markspencer7808
    @Markspencer7808 4 роки тому

    Great video bro. My last Akai was an MPC 60 2 and that process is exactly what I’m familiar with.

  • @followthewaytaylor5872
    @followthewaytaylor5872 3 роки тому

    Ave many many thanks for this video I’m new to mpc world and I’ve listened to a few on workflow but I must say you’re one of best at teaching the Akai product line I believe they should be sponsoring you t for the work you put in.
    Thanks from London.

  • @Guitarbuff51
    @Guitarbuff51 2 роки тому

    Thanks. You made that about as simple as it get.

  • @clintcompose
    @clintcompose 4 роки тому +5

    MY G! I haven't gotten there yet. Thanks ;)

  • @MurderTechnique
    @MurderTechnique 3 роки тому

    Thanks for all the help!!! I'm new to the MPC world and your videos have been pivotal for leaning how to use it. The manual that it comes with is useless. Keep up the great work. You just got yourself another subscriber.

  • @GeorgiePats
    @GeorgiePats 2 роки тому

    I appreciate you bro, I feel you giving away a million dollars worth of knowledge with these videos, I’m old but new to this and you’re making it a lot easier 🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @jacthetripper5171
    @jacthetripper5171 3 роки тому

    Great advice my G.. hopefully you know these videos will be key to people years and years from now ... keep it up .. respect from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @darthknowl9222
    @darthknowl9222 4 роки тому +1

    This is one of the things I brought the One for!!!! You just got a new Subscription!!!!

  • @sq3lvdtomek247
    @sq3lvdtomek247 4 роки тому +1

    Just do not stop teaching us Ave! 😀
    Nice lesson - short and very informative 🙃

  • @mikeg8127
    @mikeg8127 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the help man! people saying you talking to much is messed up screw them! thanks for taking your time out to help me out man

  • @ContentScientist
    @ContentScientist 3 роки тому

    Just got my new MPC ONE, your channel is invaluable - keep hooping!!!!!!!!

  • @fernandofortin8346
    @fernandofortin8346 6 місяців тому

    Bro your videos are super helpful and have taught me so much and your vibe is awesome ! Thank you for these videos and keep doing what you are doing!

  • @nobbystyles4807
    @nobbystyles4807 3 роки тому

    i like this channel man i can make this my learning channel. picked up my mpc one today, really excited to start running beats off my mpc and having it clock my other kit. i got the rane twelves and a loopstation all going into an analogue desk which has some nice pre amps so i feel like i can finally do some nice tunrtable style tracks using synths etc.... i dont wanna go to sleep tonight haha. great work man thanks.

  • @TheWorld_2099
    @TheWorld_2099 3 роки тому

    Thanks man...that was very helpful.
    I could use help recording my Midi synth tracks into the MPC, and using it like it's own DAW.
    No idea how to do that yet.

  • @coffeeknuckles4802
    @coffeeknuckles4802 4 роки тому

    Great vid! I just got my MPC One recently and this content really helped.

  • @ericbeam606
    @ericbeam606 3 роки тому +1

    I wish I could give your videos more than one thumbs up, Man you're a lifesaver on so many levels 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Please keep up the amazing work and videos!!

  • @jerrydietzel6574
    @jerrydietzel6574 2 роки тому

    Thank you So Much. Exactly the answers I was looking for.

  • @richardferrara8804
    @richardferrara8804 4 роки тому

    Your the truth OG thanks man can’t wait till mine come in a lot of stuff I didn’t know

  • @Wimsify
    @Wimsify 3 роки тому

    Thanks. Easy to follow along. Appreciate it.

  • @BevisFriend2010
    @BevisFriend2010 3 роки тому

    Seriously helpful stuff. Thanks Ave.

  • @deephousefridays1911
    @deephousefridays1911 2 роки тому

    Just bought one, really appreciate the video

  • @howardanderson3061
    @howardanderson3061 3 роки тому

    Great Vid! I'm going with "Hook" it's straight and to the point and it's less characters than "Chorus".
    Thanks....I'm really new to the MPC One

  • @JamesBermingham
    @JamesBermingham 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this great video. 👍⭐️

  • @brianmadison6623
    @brianmadison6623 3 роки тому

    Super helpful. Thank you for the content.

  • @osirisosiris4955
    @osirisosiris4955 3 роки тому

    Awesome man def appreciate you and your clear explanation

  • @soulscientific2685
    @soulscientific2685 4 роки тому +2

    Yo I own the mpc live this vid helped me out I learned alot fam! Thanks. Keep making these kind of videos please!! 👌

    • @AveMcree
      @AveMcree  4 роки тому +2

      my pleasure fam that means a lot to me.

    • @soulscientific2685
      @soulscientific2685 4 роки тому

      @@AveMcree no doubt fam! ✌️

  • @nm6beats
    @nm6beats Рік тому

    Thank you for your videos!!! A french beatmaker

  • @chillwillmuzik7114
    @chillwillmuzik7114 3 роки тому

    Thank you for another great video filled with great information. I learned my way around my mpc one cause of your videos. Greatly appreciated 🙏

  • @jaybeetdown
    @jaybeetdown 3 роки тому

    I appreciate you! You're doing important work.

  • @epting27
    @epting27 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the tip that really helps. And that beat sounded dope I wish that I could hear the whole thing.

  • @captainradio5894
    @captainradio5894 4 роки тому

    AYY! You’re a straight beast homie. Love your videos. Thank u.

  • @dampslipmatt
    @dampslipmatt 11 місяців тому

    YES!!Simpley explained ..NICE 1

  • @jayvaughn4743
    @jayvaughn4743 4 роки тому

    I dont normally comment but bro you have definitely been help i thank you and gladly support you

  • @StanklinFranklin
    @StanklinFranklin Рік тому

    its over with now thank you for your knowledge

  • @MBZDoesStuff3815
    @MBZDoesStuff3815 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this. Nice and concise, with a cool beat, too.

  • @dwilliams4142
    @dwilliams4142 4 роки тому

    Fantastic overview! Thank you!

  • @WaldoBagelTopper
    @WaldoBagelTopper 3 роки тому

    your tutorials are very helpful to me. I appreciate the love and work you put into these. Thank you 🤙🏼🍻

  • @leoopokat8235
    @leoopokat8235 4 роки тому +5

    Sidechaining brother 🙅🤷👋🤕💯

  • @cripfaceloccocuzzdtyarrngt1594
    @cripfaceloccocuzzdtyarrngt1594 3 роки тому

    Thank u Brotha I been avoiding this process I got it now That beat nice too...Much Love
    ... Salute

  • @beyruger5700
    @beyruger5700 4 роки тому

    Super helpful. Thanks and keep up the great content.

  • @hawasako5513
    @hawasako5513 3 роки тому

    this was so helpful!!! Thank you!

  • @rollyperalta1206
    @rollyperalta1206 4 роки тому +2

    Love this channel “ayyy”

  • @DjShellShock
    @DjShellShock 10 місяців тому

    Bro you do an excellent job with the explanations. KEEP GOING

  • @osibrathwaite2146
    @osibrathwaite2146 4 роки тому +1

    Dope video very helpful thanks!!!

  • @kingzthevessel7281
    @kingzthevessel7281 2 роки тому

    Great video this was so helpful.

  • @vvhalefccd
    @vvhalefccd 3 роки тому

    Great video. Been 4 days since I got a mpc and I'm surprised by all the features. I have some other gear and was just looking to replace my korg Electribe but it pretty much rendered everything in my studio obsolete, except the synthesizer.

  • @jonesc400
    @jonesc400 6 місяців тому

    Definitely helpful my guy I appreciate you

  • @Dadazoid
    @Dadazoid Рік тому

    Thank you so much! This was perfect.

  • @joseroman6878
    @joseroman6878 3 роки тому

    Huge help man thank for sharing great content.

  • @ElQuapo
    @ElQuapo Рік тому

    In song mode you can press 'rec' and touch the pads for the song sequence. Works great and fast

  • @omarhagag8252
    @omarhagag8252 3 роки тому

    That was very informative. Thank you!

  • @jcoach7212
    @jcoach7212 4 роки тому

    Thank you brother you have been very helpful,🙏🏿

  • @andremoore3543
    @andremoore3543 3 роки тому

    Man you jus gave me the key to the city💯🔥🚒

  • @ashorii
    @ashorii Рік тому

    wicked. thanks for doing this vid. solid.

  • @digitalkmultimedia
    @digitalkmultimedia 4 роки тому +5

    Excellent video. I just started using Song Mode myself. Up until recently I was ignoring it and recording my songs using multiple tracks and track mute. But now I am really liking Song Mode.
    How about a video on the Looper (and specifically recording resampling of MPC One sounds) and then Bouncing to Sample. It's a great way to make quick samples or parts of songs and then arrange in Song Mode.

  • @TheScreamingFrog916
    @TheScreamingFrog916 2 роки тому

    This was helpful. A good introduction to song mode, and how to use it.
    Subscribed.
    Can't believe how much power is packed inside the MPC One.
    Thanks for helping me get the most, out of mine.
    Best wishes for your continued success.