Dillio is a singer/songwriter/music producer that exposed my playing skills on the AKAI MPC Key 61! His beat making process is thru the roof! So, I wanted to do a interview and talk about a few things.

Dillio's social media: https://linktr.ee/dilliot2k
My social media & gear list: https://linktr.ee/avemcree

#beatmaking #akai #mpckey61

The new AKAI MPC 2.11 is fire (and will be available publicly June, 23rd 2022)! This is for all the current generation MPC's (ONE, Live, Live II, & X). I'm using the MPC Live 2 retro edition (check out my zZounds.com gear list for details). I'll demonstrate all the new features step by step. I want to know what is your favorite new features in this update & suggestions in the comments.

AKAI Website: https://www.akaipro.com/
(it's free for all registered MPC users)
My social media & gear list: https://linktr.ee/avemcree
BGM: https://youtu.be/BaNwxyVsiE4

Roland just released a $200 compact sized chord generator with Juno-6 sounds called the J-6. It's great but with the MPC ONE (and with a DAW) it's a whole problem! Love this combination to death. Let's take a deep dive into the features and what it can do with other stuff.

social media: https://linktr.ee/avemcree
Roland J-6: https://www.zzounds.com/item--ROLT8/a--3973043
BGM: https://youtu.be/BaNwxyVsiE4
my favorite drum sampler: https://www.zzounds.com/item--AKAMPCLIVE2XL/a--3973043
MPC ONE: https://www.zzounds.com/item--AKAMPCONE/a--3973043

Here's an 808 bass beginners (& advanced) guide for the AKAI MPC LIVE ii, X, or ONE. I'll show you how to import, change, mix, glide, one shot, and flip 808's. I'm using the key group program to load my 808s inside the MPC LIVE. All of the stuff in this video applies to all current generation MPC drum samplers. Make sure to update the MPC firmware to 2.10 if you haven't already. Here's the video https://youtu.be/b9GcixzF3kc or https://youtu.be/KHN7beN4WtA

free Pierre Bourne inspired 808s here
https://djavemcree.net/product/753391

if you like those 808s then check these out!

A video about how to connect, use, & record external hardware synths to the AKAI MPC ONE, Live, or X. These workflow tips will broaden your use of the MPC in standalone or with the software! There are 2 types of hardware synths. So it's important that you watch the whole video in it's entirety. Leave a comment below if you have any questions.

*Synths used in this video*
Sonicware Liven
https://amzn.to/3gApHoF
Sonicware Liven Xfm (not in the video but it's an updated version)
https://amzn.to/3uwJv4j

Arturia Microfreak

A video on how to make Jazz hip hop Rhodes piano sounds in the AKAI MPC ONE (Live II & X). Marlo Digs is one of my favorite MPC boom bap producers & his Rhodes piano beats are FIRE! I'll show you how to make sounds with the electric stock plugin, how to make humanize chord progressions, & adding lofi effects too! Special thanks to Musician Paradise for the free Jazz chords. Please leave a comment if you want more stuff like this?

Sub to Marlow Digs here
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXTqU3m3XZx_rWV_XaPiDcg
his latest video! it's fire!
https://youtu.be/GKy7oz3DFHE

Labyrinth is a key group expansion for the AKAI MPC Live 2, Live, X, ONE, Studio, & software. I'll preview the sound & do some beat making. Also, I'll preview CMP's "Vices" sample pack & make some heat with it too. AKAI still has a sale on their expansion until the end of December 2021. So hurry up and check it out. Let me know how you feel about these sounds in the comment section.

get it here
https://www.thempcstore.com/mpc-expansion-packs/labyrinth.html

check out my favorite MPC expansions video here
https://youtu.be/ztCN4JQtqHY

Check out CMP's "Vices" sample pack here

AKAI & zZounds.com collaborated with Beats By J Black for a beat making contest. They're giving away 3 different MPC's for the holiday 2021! First place wins a MPC Live II, second place wins a MPC ONE, & third place wins a MPC Studio! You can enter here at https://www.zzounds.com/lp/giveaways/88/a--3973043

LEARN HOW TO USE THE MPC LIVE II OR ONE HERE!

*My MPC YouTube Playlist*
MPC ONE Playlist (includes beginners guide)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAtzBvv3WES8w1_OR6xb2xthQkFVSC91s

MPC Live ii Playlist (includes beginners guide)

AKAI MPC 2.10 how to separate a drum program with the track explode option. It works on all current generation MPC's (ONE, X, or Live 2). Make sure you check out all my playlist below for more videos!

Drums
Marco Polo & Soul Provider 3 for (best boombap drums period!)
https://mpcsoftware.akaipro.com/#cbp=assets/ajax-meet-the-team/marco-pol...

MSX Audio sample packs and more (affiliate link that supports this channel at no additional cost) use code: SUMMERSALE and get 45% off (until August 30th 2021)
https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/4638/38318

AKAI MPC 808 sound design tips for the Live, Live 2, X, & ONE. You need to update your MPC firmware to version 2.10 (how to install it here https://youtu.be/b9GcixzF3kc ). I'll show you how to make an 808 from scratch using the Drum Synth MPC plugin, auto sample it, & layer it with a kick!

my 808 pack
How 808s Are Bourne (808s and Sublab Presets)
https://djavemcree.net/product/323942

Best VST plugin for 808s
Sublab
use the Code: TraptendoSubLab and get 15% off!
https://futureaudioworkshop.com/ref/10/

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