This is amazing the way that the MPC One can integrate really well with the Yamaha Montage. We hope to see more videos of the MPC One and the Yamaha Montage workflow in terms of producing, tracking, recording, mixing and seeing how intuitive these are together in a real-world situation. Keep these videos coming Darrick, love the content you put out

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate it!

@vitaliypredoliak2124

Жыл бұрын

As a sequenser MPC can be used the same way with any multitembral device, not only Montage :-) :-) :-)

I love your musicianship and style, even with the little mistakes the average person would simply overlook. That you concern yourself so much with such details speaks to your perfectionist nature and professionalism! I also appreciate your explanations of why you make certain choices in certain moments. You really help us to understand the power and limitations of your different pieces of equipment. Thank you, Mr. Keels!

Very cool seeing how the MPC and workstation can be a live workhorse together. Thanks

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

It's now my go to for most performances.

@steviewondek

3 жыл бұрын

This how it as done by many in the 1980's but with not as advanced sequencer as the mpc.

Thank you so much for this video! For months I’ve been watching MPC videos, dozens of them, and none of them have really dug into the sequencers, until now. I’m using Cubasis on my iPad for sequencing in a live situation and it’s ok but, surprisingly, there are a few limitations. Plus the fact that the iOS has been unproven, at least in the long term, for stability in a live situation. I’ve been on the fence about buying the MPC for months now, but your video has given me so much great info that it’s hard to ignore “going hardware” from now on. Thank you , again! Liked and subscribed!👍

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

The MPC has been rock solid as far as reliability.

@taggartjs

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 Yeah, that’s kinda what I figured, knowing Akai’s long history. Back in the day (since I’m an old fart 😆) I had my rack of modules, my Fatar master keyboard, and a little Roland MC50 to run everything. Never had a single problem (unless a cable pooped out on me) for years playing countless shows around the north central US. Which is why your videos have really made me reconsider my approach (software vs hardware). Thank you again, Darrick, for your awesome videos! 👍 😎

So cool thanks so much for this. Fantastic vocal.

Thanks for that, and for demonstrating in detail. I have a Live and just got a Montage, but didn’t see the potential of using them together this way. Liked your musical ideas too.

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it.

This was a great video. Keep up the good work.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I’m a MODX user and have been searching for an intuitive hardware sequencer for some time. I shy away from daws because I find them cumbersome and it gets in the way of my kind of creative process. Your excellent video addressed just about every question I had. My goal is sequencing MIDI primarily but a minimal amount of audio loops is a plus. I also do most of my work in a linear fashion and I can see how the MPC will accommodate that. Your video was perfect for me. Thanks a bunch.

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it!

@jamesblock8735

3 жыл бұрын

Darrick... I purchased MPC One to pair up with my MODX. As I said earlier your video was greatly informative and your workflow is exactly like my own. I got the MPC One yesterday and am having trouble getting any sound to or from the MODX. I’m hoping you can give me a quick tip on setup because I think that’s where I’m not setting things up right. I’m using USB for MIDI and am running my audio output directly from MODX to MPC inputs. My MPS is output directly to monitors. I get tHe sound from the MPC sound but no MODX. I can see the indicator on the track that the MPC is receiving MIDI data. I’ve checked settings in the MODX utility section on MIDI I/O but I’m as dumb as fence post on MIDI settings. Any help would be appreciated and I’d be more than happy to pay for any services you might be able to help with. Thanks in advance for your time.

@jamesblock8735

3 жыл бұрын

Me again...For now I think I got my question figured out. Your videos are so helpful that I hope you might have more I the future to share on the MODX/MPC connection. Thanks again

its like the universe is working with me... i use to have a motif 7 and i loved it. i really liked how the buttons could make little sections like youre doing here. i had 16 spots for intros, verses chorus etc... Soooo, today i finally ordered a montage 7 after watching hundreds of videos on all synths... Right after i bought it i was watching a demo video and the dude said the feature i like the most was pretty much gone!! not two hours later i ran across your video. PROBLEM SOLVED. Thank the gods....

I own a Yamaha mod6 and a akai MPC One. Your video is awesome for me and my workflow

@darrickkeels6387

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Seems like a fun combo

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ave! Thanks for stopping by my little channel 😂

Impressive. Love the workflow. Seems like a great idea to get round the compromise and awkwardness that most work station sequencers have

Great Video

@darrickkeels6387

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome video as usual!!!

@darrickkeels6387

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Not a beat maker...well a little of one now. Your videos opened me up using a MPC with my keyboard selection. Thanks for the insights. Not alot of people are approaching the MPC the way you are.

Nice set up, 👍Would be great if you do a video how you set these to machines linking together, cables and setting. 👍

@DirtyRed

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly because this is my problem I can't figure out how to connect the right way

@djkarlmillion

2 жыл бұрын

Me neither I get sound going in but none out I'm using USB cable

I want an mpc ONE but I spent all of my money on a new pc and a DAW. next purchase is definitely going to be hardware synth or drummachine.

Precise in-depth 🤌 information and hands on, (user with vast experience), demos -> thank you!. 😊 (Ancient Yamaha QY700 Sequencer, ex-spurt 😎 programmer here

Cool vid. Thanks for posting.

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

Exactly what I wanted to know. Everything seems to be focused on beats and patterns nowadays. As a ”traditional hobby composer” I’m more interested in linear real-time recording. Thanks.

Man this is absolutely fantastic

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

I love the MPC One. And I don't really see people using it like this.

@mateythegreat1399

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 I have mpc x, live Ii and force and love the as for keyboards I have the montage 88 and kronos 73 bur most of the time I use my kronos, regard the mpc I neve thought to use them this this way it changes everything. I used to sequence in ableton and mix and master in cubase 11 pro

@mateythegreat1399

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 after watching your video I just ripped everything and rearrange mu studio and put akai Force as the center piece trust me on the Akai force is a different beast definitely get one you wont regret it now making music is fun and tactile

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

What do you like about the Force?

@mateythegreat1399

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 its a limited ableton in the box. By limitations I mean the memory is not much and the kast uodate made a monster out of it and the promised disk streaming i have a 1tb ssd in this bad boy and if disk streaming comes to reality it's a bomb and it has arngmen view like ableton hope this helps

Very cool Vidéo, thanks Darrick ! My MPC LIVE has kept the place of my daw and as you mentionned, it's a real cool peace of hardware for musicians. I use as a sequencer AND as a cool expandeur

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Super video, thank you very much!

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it!

My central recording hub is my MPC X, so I work similarly to the way you do. But I record using the audio out into the MPC. DISCLAIMER: This way won't work well for many. As a live player I know how to play through a song with very little mistakes. And you can't change the bpm on audio tracks. Great video. Hope more people explore this dawless way to music production

Love your video. I felt like I was hanging out with and old friend. The only thing I would have liked to have seen was you using the pads on the MPC to play the drum tracks. I guess you would have to configure it for each pad to play specific keys on the montage which would probably take a while. Thanks for the video. Gave me some inspiration to play with my montage today.

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment! Yes I would have to configure the pads to play drums. I often do. There are plenty of things I do but I wanted the video to be under one hour lol!

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Truthfully I debated heavily with myself on whether or not to make it. I knew it would be long.

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

With me it really kind of depends. If I am making a hip-hop kind of a song or any kind of EDM music I start with drums. But R&B I will normally start with chords. Depends on the song really. Sometimes I need something to play drums to. When I record jazz, I never start with drums. Normally piano, then drums and then bass. Sometimes I go back and record the piano part again once the drums are in. But really in a video like this I’m not trying to make good music. I am more so showing the process. When I am really recording something for real life use, a song will take me around 4-6 hours. I do lots of editing, mixing, overdubs, swap out instruments, edit instruments’ effects and other tonal qualities.

I wish there were sound modules or Workstations that sounded as good as Kontakt Libraries I really do. Cause the "Idea" of a Keyboard workstation is great. They just sound so cheesy compared to Kontakt libraries. Even the top end Yamaha or Roland ones do too. I love the MPC One it just kills. Thanks for the great video for informative!

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it.

Thank you so much. This was extremely helpful. God Bless you real good!!!!!

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it.

@felishaholmes6309

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 how did u connect them did u use midi?

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

I connected them via USB.

Very cool

This is why I have a Motif XF8, it actually has a real sequencer. Sure, it's not a touch screen, but it's easy enough to get around. The sequencer is quite powerful too. I hadn't considered using my MPC Live as a sequencer with my board, but I may try this, would be wonderful for sketching, then plug into a PC, import it all into a DAW and use my large instrument libraries. My MPC Live does not get much use because I don't write beats. Writing three sections of a song and then muting tracks and creating multiple sequences with various tracks muted is not really writing music, its stitching together loops.

Is there a way to get an arp to trigger from the mpc? Or do you have to record the midi notes into the mpc to get it to play along with the mpc?

Very good demonstration of your workflow. That's how you get something done. Would the iMPC 2 iOS app be similarly effective in combination with a Montage?

lots of montage sounds take up multiple slots that play simultaneous..witch i like very much.. is there a way to record one midi track on the mpc and send it to all the montage slots at the same time .. like when i play the keys on the montage ? the mpc only plays back one channel at a time .. do i really need to copy the midi to more channels or is there a simpeler way? thanks a bunch

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

The only way I know of is to copy the track in the MPC and then assign each track to the appropriate MIDI channel.

When i have this combination going, the modx has a tendancy to sustain the notes for no reason when i play/audition the parts but it doesn’t do it when i play the whole track. Do you know a solution for this? Like there’s some kind of midi miscommunication or something? Thanks in advance

Why isn't my modx6 tempo changing with the MPC Live. Like it should be in sync what is going on anyone can help me with this?

Great videos I watch the cronos video first. I may have to upgrade. I have the mx66 and I can not get the usb to work thru mpcx like your doing in your videos. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

This was absolutely fantastic tutorial, and it has me thinking about the possibilities! 👍👍 (I, too, would rather leave the laptop at home!) One question: I am no longer great at multitasking, so is there a way to have the MPC hit the pads for me to switch to another sequence, and do the correct order of sequences throughout the entire song? I have heard that the MPC doesn't have a 'song mode', but perhaps there is a workaround? 😎😎 p.s. I really enjoyed your singing & your unique arrangement of one of my favourite songs! 👍👍

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

This can be done via the song mode. The MPC One has a song mode.

Hey! Pro keyboardist and mpc one is pretty rare combo, nice! I have a question for you: Is there a way to hold workstation-like preset/project on One? Meaning I load rhodes, strings, pad, solo synth, etc. In the One's ram and play with midi keyboard my gig, while switching either with Program Change or midi ch ( a bit easier on some keyboards than others), so essentially One would be the brain for any keyboard. What's the workstation functionality of One is ? Can you do multiple sounds at once? How about key zones? I very much into sampling my own sounds and right now I have really painful process of getting my instruments into triton le (but weight is perfect and stock waves are top notch!).

@darrickkeels6387

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can load up sounds like EP strings, piano, pad etc and play them like you would on a workstation. However what you will run into is polyphony issues. This is because the MPC is truly a sampler and sequencer. It's not really made to be able to be played like a keyboard. Of course there are workarounds like sampling notes, applying them to the pads and then setting up each pad to respond to the different keys on a keyboard. But then you will run into issues using the sustain pedal or pitch bend. Now there are probably ways around that but now we are talking about lots of work and the results still won't be as good as an actual keyboard. The MPC is a great sampler, sequencer, and digital recorder. It's like having a DAW in a box. However, it's certainly not a replacement for a keyboard like the Montage.

This is very interesting,how did you opt to connect the montage to the Mpc ;did you use midi or usb cable.

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

I used usb

Merci ! ;)

I love linear sequencer. Can you create a song like DAW such as Logic Pro?

Thanks man you just upgraded all my other keyboards,and my E MU Sound modules. It's funny the Montage 6 have been thinking getting it back tomorrow had it for a month and returned it,do to covid 19.Do you think $2500+tax is a good buy for a new Montage? Talked a company down in price ,but not so ready to pull the trigger yet. It's hard to make a big decision with little to no money coming in

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I appreciate it! Yes, $2500 for a Montage is a really great buy. The Montage 6 is normally $3000 brand new. If money is tight you may want to consider a MODX6 though which cost 1399.99 most places in the U.S. Yes the keybed is cheaper, it has less buttons, faders, and knobs, reduced FM polyphony and a few other drawbacks that may not be that important to you. But most of the functionality is the same as the Montage. I did a video just before this one comparing the two and went over ALL of the differences. If you don't mind the differences the MODX is a great buy. I believe the best value digital performance synth on the market. Flagship functionality at less than half the price.

Hey @Darrick Keels, thank you for sharing this video. I can say I have watched about 3 or 4 of your videos so far (Montage, Great Kronos) and to be honest they are packed with so much value and you take your time to present as if you are teaching, imparting knowledge and not hyping. Please keep it up Sir. This is excellent from my vantage point, perfect delivery. This is an interesting set-up. I am for everything MODX so I am inclined to get the most out of it (I don't own one as yet..(:-) though...) as a standalone or with the free Cubase. Tell me something, given the MODX can do a bit of sequencing, can you use it or with Cubase to do the live performance as shown here without much trouble? When the singing started (or you started singing), was the MPC out of the equation at that point? I would love to see you do something with Cubase and the MODX...

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can use the MODX sequencer much like what is demonstrated here with the MPC One. You can use the scene buttons to trigger the various parts of your song. I do not use Cubase live. If I use a DAW live it is Ableton Live. Here is a link of me demonstrating the MODX Sequencer. You can skip to 24:24 that's when it begins. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZK6I2Nqql6XJZag.html

@rizzleriz4457

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 Much respect. I'll check it out. 🙏 Thanks again.

Hi Darrick, I can combine all tracks and convert it to a song? Just like the fantom does. Connecting both the mpc one and keyboard

@darrickkeels6387

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Excellent video Darrick. I was wondering what kind of desktop stand you are using with your MPC One?

@darrickkeels6387

Жыл бұрын

It's a drum machine stand made by Gibraltar 🙂

Hello Darrick. Wow I enjoyed your Vid', as you took the time to explain why you did, or didn't do somthing. Thank you. ;^)

Yo great tutorial on intergrating your montage w/ the Mpc one

I wish Yamaha would keep building on the Montage like they just did with the MODX8+ come up with a new Montage+

@smokey5100

4 ай бұрын

Montage M8X!

I have the Montage and MPC, Montage is great but I prefer MPC+Fantom (new model) as it has Jupiter, Juno, SH101 built in and I find working with analog subtractive synths easier than FM.

@lassel1644

2 жыл бұрын

Ok, but the FM engine in the ModX/Montage is really powerful. The SH01 was actually not so good. It has a coolness and a vintage value to it but thats pretty much it.

@johndude70

2 жыл бұрын

@@lassel1644 Agree it is powerful and sounds amazing, I’m not selling the Montage anytime soon, just a bit easier to get 16 tracks of classic 90’s house sounds which I like jamming with the Fantom.

@lassel1644

2 жыл бұрын

@@johndude70 I see. Well it must fit into your workflow too. I have the FA-06 also and the sequenser on that one is a killer and brain dead easy so i get your point.

@keneokpareke1753

2 жыл бұрын

Genuinely curious - with the sequencer on the new Fantom, why would you need the MPC? They seem very similar.

@dvclassic4718

2 жыл бұрын

@@keneokpareke1753 That’s interesting I was under the impression it wasn’t as good watching other reviews. Good info.

I'm curious as to why do you turn off Keyboard control?

Is there a way to change the midi channel each part is on, or is each part locked to a designated channel?

@darrickkeels6387

11 ай бұрын

Yes the MIDI channels can be changed. They are not "locked in."

Great video. How do you get your music out of the MPC ONE? Can you do a bounce down in Midi into audio steams to upload to DAW. Or can Montage be set in VST MODE ? Can you check that out for me before I buy a montage.

@darrickkeels6387

2 жыл бұрын

If I want to get sounds out of the MPC into a DAW I create audio stems, save them to a USB or SSD and pop it into the computer. If the sounds are coming from the Montage I will just record the audio into a DAW straight from the Montage. The Montage has an audio interface capable of sending out 18 stereo tracks simultaneously. I am not sure what you mean by VST mode. It does have deep DAW integration with Cubase, Ableton and Logic but it will not be "seen" like a VST. At least not like Roland Zenology stuff which are truly VSTs.

Great video, what if I want to record the tracks as audio for further editing, would I just go to the sampler to capture the audio?

@darrickkeels6387

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can

@DisInfoWars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thank you!!!!!! Man I appreciate you so much for this, question in reguards to connectivity. Are you plug straight into the MPC via usb midi from the montage?

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. It is connected with one USB cable.

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I appreciate it.

@BrotherBishop300

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 no problem man keep up the good work! And awesome when you finish the total sequencing or song do you print the stems out?

@BrotherBishop300

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 crazy thing Is I’ve been storming KZread looking how to record dawless with MPC one

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrotherBishop300 I noticed it's hard to find info on using the MPC as a sequencer. I have found some people using them for modular synth setups but that's it. But is really works like a DAW in a box in a lot of ways.

Very nice work, but when you load the different sequence do you have to set the parts/sounds on the Montage manually? Because when I use the Cubase and I load a file I need to set the sounds manually each time I load....?

@darrickkeels6387

Жыл бұрын

Yes I set up performances for each project (song) but I don't need to change anything for each sequence (verse, chorus, bridge, etc).

@n0078

Жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 but do I have to save the performance instruments separately on the MODX? Or the DAW should set them up for the song automatically?

This is great. I have the MPC Live 2, but have not used MIDI yet. I was looking to buy the MODX since it's the little brother of the Montage. Do you also have the DX7 patches on that Montage?

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

I'd don't but they can be added.

@DjRuthful

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 Yes, I know the process. Was just curious if you have those patches. If you disconnect your Montage via MIDI and playback what you just recorded on the MPC, will you still hear those sounds that you played on the Montage? Or does the Montage have to be connected to hear those sounds?

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

If I disconnect the MIDI nothing will be heard. The only thing the MPC One is recording is MIDI information not audio. That information is being sent to the Montage which provides the sound. I could record the audio on to the MPC if I wanted to but audio files take up a lot more space. I would not be able to load as many songs. Maybe just one or two depending on how large the audio files were.

@DjRuthful

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 I kind of figured that, but was not 100% sure. Kind of new to using MIDI in that way. Thanks for the input, much appreciated.

Question: when you SAVE, or export the "song" (sequence), it's being SAVED or exported as a .wav or .mp3 etc.? How can the yamaha sounds stay in the project if you want to play back the "song" and your Yamaha is off or not connected anymore? The midi would then have to be replaced with something else? Thanks. Great videos.

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the MIDI would have to be replaced by something else. The only thing I am recording in the MPC is MIDI data. It is not audio data. I could record the data into the MPC as audio but the files would be much larger and great for studio work but not so much for live playing. If I am preparing songs to be played back for a purpose outside of live play, I do not use hardware. I utilize a DAW (Ableton Live normally) and my host is VSTs. There is simply no substitute for the power a computer brings to the table.

@keith-marvk-harrisii8666

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 thanks for replying! I primarily work in my DAW and use VST's. I recently bought an MPC One to get back into the DAW-less workflow. I don't use any of my gear for live. But I like the MODX and I want something I can turn on and play without booting up my computer. Is it possible to take my completed songs on the mpc, then track it out to my USB or SD card, then mix them in my DAW?

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

@@keith-marvk-harrisii8666 Indeed that is possible

hey bro can you help me mines does not work like this what are the mpc settings???? what are the montage settings?÷÷

@darrickkeels6387

2 жыл бұрын

Yup! I made a video on it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIxqj6-iZZa7gJc.html

Ok I’m not a keyboardist so this might be a dumb question but if I have a midi only keyboard connected to my MPC ONE - I’m assuming I can use the MPC as a sort of bank of sounds & tones to be played however I want via the midi keyboard. Kind of like an electric guitar effects pedal where as the guitarist pulls up a sound patch on the pedal board & plays that patch however he wants to...?? Am I understanding that correctly? Seems like you have that capability in the MPC ONE.

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can indeed connect a midi controller keyboard and play the sounds in the MPC using your keyboard rather than using the pads.

@wayneanderson2866

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 thanks!! Love the content on your channel!🔥👊🏼

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

@@wayneanderson2866 Thank you for watching! I appreciate it.

And if you show us how you set things up it's really nice

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Will do

Hey! This is the setup Im using. From MoDX to MPC live… an issue that’s making me crazy. Let’s say that I want to control a Bass Plugin or Sample sending a pattern from Modx MIDI 1 to MPC and, at the same time, MIDI channel 2 from MODX sends a drum pattern to another track in MPC. When both channels send the same note crom MODX theres some kind of strange interferences, though I have the midi channels diffrently set on each track. If I just play one of them, everything is ok… great video anyway!

Hey Darrick. Based on this video can you possibly tell me what your MODX MIDI setup is from the midi/iOS tab, as well as your midi setup on the MPC? Your video illustrates exactly what I want to do but I just can’t get both units synced with the correct combination of settings up to accomplish your results. I did figure out to use Init/GM to start with and use single voices. I’m using USB MIDI connection. Any help would be very appreciated. Btw...I also use MODX in my worship sets in church. Your method would be most helpful. Thanks

@jamesblock8735

3 жыл бұрын

No need to answer. After a lot of trial and effort I figured out the correct combinations of MIDI settings on both machines.

@WorldKlubb99

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesblock8735 could you please enlightening me on those settings please?

@jamesblock8735

2 жыл бұрын

@@WorldKlubb99 I’m sorry to say that I no longer have the MODX/MPC. As it turns out, that pairing was just too cumbersome to my style of writing and recording. I don’t remember the setup between the two. Since then I started using a Korg Nautilus. It fits my work style better.

@WorldKlubb99

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesblock8735 I might switch up also, but thanks anyway for your response

How to save and recall project ? Montage have thousand permormances

nice video....what do you think with akai mpc keys-61. is it better to combine montage with mpc one or mpc keys...thank you

@darrickkeels6387

Жыл бұрын

If you do not need an additional keyboard and you own a Montage, I believe the MPC One is an excellent choice. Especially if you plan to use the Montage's sounds with the MPC Sequencer. Now, if you want an additional keyboard along with the sequencer to play the sounds from the MPC and the Montage simultaneously than the MPC Key is a great choice! I did a video on the MPC Key 61 and have another one coming soon. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gptozNKvpqSoZtY.html

@rullirosandi3281

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Darrick..very clear..

I need to put in a claim because I keep striking gold. Thanks Darrick.

I consider myself a songwriter so I have been resistant about submitting to the concept of "beat making", samples, and sampling. But, your take and understanding of the capabilities of the MPC One, has inspired me to purchase it. I just knew it was more than a child's toy but had never really heard anyone use it for more than what I considered just riffing on a loop. I cut my teeth on the original REASON ONE, which is still very awesome in my opinion :) Thank you for sharing, Darrick!

Also can you quantize after you record on MPC One?

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can.

I came across this video after buying the mpc to complete my modx..I'm appte t'y not deceived

@darrickkeels6387

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean not deceived?

@alexdbf2281

Жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 just happy with my choices. How do you linked them in order to sequence modx?

Can please do this on kronos it would be fantastic if you do so i would be eternally thankful mate Regards from UK

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

I can do that for sure!

Great video man! Question: I read somewhere the MPC One can't do bank/program changes but the Live and Live 2 can? Can you confirm that? Hopefully not :-P I like to switch performances on montage during the song, because I don't like to share the effects and have enough parts available to build one sound. Question 2: When you hook the Montage up via USB, can you use the outputs of montage for audio output of the MPC? I believe Maschine+ let's you do that with class compliant devices. I already use 8 outputs in my live setup and I don't want to freak out my FOH engineer with 2 more outputs. :-)) Thanks man!!

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

The MPC One can do bank and program changes. If you go into “List Edit” menu you can automate program and bank changes. No you cannot use the Montage outputs as the MPC outputs when hooked up via USB. The USB only sends MIDI signals from the MPC One. You could always connect through the A/D input on your Montage though. Then it would come out of your outputs on the Montage.

@stefanpotiau7867

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 Thanks!!

@stefanpotiau7867

3 жыл бұрын

This guy says at 26'30" that the mpc one can't send MSB/LSB changes: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pYalz9h_nMqcgaQ.html

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

@@stefanpotiau7867 You can automate program changes in the MPC One. Maybe it was something that was done in an update. Before I answered your question I went into my studio and tried it. It worked. I set it up via the list edit function and set when I wanted the program changes to take place.

Hello, I really like your demo. It's hard to believe that workstations which cost more than 3000$ each, have a less powerful sequencer than the MPc/One wich cost less than 700$. I wonder how and why workstations are so limited with 16 tracks even when they perform audio !!! But it is the way it is!!! Thank you for your channel!

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sadly "workstations" have fallen behind. They were once cutting edge, not anymore. I think companies like Korg, Roland etc. realize they are dealing with an older and aging market when they make workstations. But Akai is actively trying to capture a younger market of "beatmakers" to secure their future. The Roland Jupiter X was designed to look like the Jupiter 8 from 1981. It is packed with all of the sounds from the past. The SH-101, Juno-106, XV-5080 etc. They charge $2499 so that a person can have all of their old sounds. The new Roland Fantom can contain all of the SRX Expansion Boards (with a download) that launched over 20 years ago. They are clearly catering to people who have been playing since then. Or were around when the Jupiter 8 was in its prime. Unfortunately, when catering to an older generation, innovation can become stagnant. The Kronos is the most "powerful" workstation on the market today. Its sequencer has only one level of "undo." It has no piano roll, no pinch to zoom, only 16 MIDI tracks (as opposed to 128 on the MPC). So if I wanted to change just the hi-hat velocity levels after recording, I'd have to adjust each one, one by one. 8 beats per measure, 100 measures means 800 adjustments. A younger generation used to using DAWs and iPads simply will not tolerate that especially when your keyboard costs nearly $4000 after tax.

@mounirlucmaghraoui357

3 жыл бұрын

I totally do share your point of view!@@darrickkeels6387

Great video. Can you use scenes with the MPC One like Ableton live?

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Essentially I am using "scenes." You can think of every "sequence" as a scene. When I use Ableton, I use the scenes to trigger different parts of the song like chorus, verse, bridge etc. When I use the MPC I use the sequences to do the same thing.

@bsdguy

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 Okay I see that now. How does the timing work if you select the sequence before it reaches the end?

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

It has an option for you to press “next bar.” It will change sequences at the next bar (measure)

7:50 time correction on?. So you have to record your performance again. That would be a huge deal breaker for me. Thanks for the video. I’m never moving from my daw.

@darrickkeels6387

2 жыл бұрын

No actually, I didn't have to do it again. I could have removed the "quantizing" from the recording I already had. But I wanted to talk about the undo feature. This video wasn't to convince people they don't need their DAWs. A DAW is far more powerful. But when you compare the MPC One to other hardware sequencers found in keyboards, it blows them away.

@Rialas

2 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 Thank goodness. Back on my shopping list 😀 Thanks for all the info.

2 gb is plenty for the mpc one just down sample in mono 32khz, 22khz, 11khz instead. Then when recording into your daw upsample to 48khz for the mix.

I was inspired by your movie. However, I have a problem. I connected the USB MODX and MPC ONE cable. When I record I get very long notes until the end of the track. Only the first notes in a given key are correct. Maybe you have such a problem? Did I connect something wrong, set it up? The Lumi keyboard is working properly. best regards

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

No I actually haven't had that issue. I do have an upcoming video in which I will show the settings I use in my setup.

@wlokaz

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 Thank you for your answer. I made a connection with a MIDI cable and here, too, there is the phenomenon of joining consecutive notes of the same pitch after each key stroke. Connected to MODX with a USB cable from a PC works very well with FL Studio. I don't know what's going on, where is the problem.

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

@@wlokaz Is your "local" parameter turned off on the keyboard?

@wlokaz

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 "local" was "ON"; I tried "OFF" and there is also a problem of joining notes of the same pitch. I tried two different USB cables.

Can the MPC One do patterns in 3/4 time? Can it do acclerando and ritardando? Can you change time signatures in one song?

@darrickkeels6387

2 жыл бұрын

3/4 time? Yes. Accelerando and ritardando? No. Change time signatures in one song? Yes

@Parialated

2 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 it probably can if you use 1 bar per sequence, but within a sequence timechanges aren't possible (yet) there are ways to simulate it with fx tho

What's goin on! Nice.

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi. Great movie. Take screenshots of midi settings for modx and mpc. And tell me how to connect. I will be grateful because I cannot comprehend it.

@darrickkeels6387

2 жыл бұрын

I made a video showing how I connect the two. 🙂 kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIxqj6-iZZa7gJc.html

@mokotek1986

2 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 great 👍 thanks for the quick reply.

The MPC doesn't record SysEx, which is necessary to fully support the Montage features. So it's not really possible to record some Assignable Knobs automation, for example. Also not very convenient to record multi-part Performances on multiple MIDI tracks at once. Your video was very inspiring, and I almost pulled the trigger on an MPC One to pair with my MODX, but after spending some time with the MPC Beats free software, for me still a DAW is the way to go. The MPC covers a lot of ground, but still can't fully replace a DAW as a sequencer for this type of flagship synths.

@darrickkeels6387

2 жыл бұрын

No it most certainly does not replace a DAW. I actually use Ableton Live. I then sample everything into the MPC One once finished and take the MPC to my live shows, unless they require the complexity of Ableton. In this video I was showing how the MPC could be used as the sequencer for your synth. Some people for whatever reason hate using DAWs. The MPC is just a hardware option that can work for some people. But there will be tradeoffs and workarounds that have to be implemented.

@DragosStefan

2 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 truth be told, the workflow you described wouldn't be possible a year before. The MPC updates are phenomenal and it is very possible that SysEx recording will come at some moment. And since they're about to launch an MPC keyboard, this is looking even more likely.

@lionelluney3063

Жыл бұрын

Whaaat? The new mpcs don’t record Sysex ? But the 2 k classic does, that’s crazy.

Is your mpc in controller mode? Can you do this with ableton? While using vsts? Cheers!

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

I've never actually tried that. If I use Ableton, I have an Arturia Keylab MK2 midi controller that I use to change scenes.

@dallasritchie4134

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 Nice work man!

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

@@dallasritchie4134 Thank you!

So this is a good set up.....mpcx x is gonna get a sister modx+ 61 ( best price ) overhere. I gues a fantom, kurzweil 2700 or korg n would be fine to

Darrick, really enjoyed this video. I actually just got an MPC Studio exactly for this, and to get used to the workflow, planning to invest in the standalone h/w in the future.

There is something like talent and.........

YES.. (FOR ME KORG KRONOS & MPC X BUT YEAH)..

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great combo!!!

👍🏽

What the right way to link them?

@darrickkeels6387

Жыл бұрын

One USB cable

@alexdbf2281

Жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 what way? From mpc to modx?

@darrickkeels6387

Жыл бұрын

@@alexdbf2281 I actually explain how I connect both devices in detail in this video. Enjoy. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIxqj6-iZZa7gJc.html

Can this work with the akai xr20?

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

In all honesty I am not sure because I'm unfamiliar with the XR20.

@tyniddy23

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 ok cool appreciate it

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how do you sync these two units together

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

It's fairly simple. I connected the "USB to Port" from the Montage to the USB input on the MPC. Here is a video that shows my exact settings. Hope this helps. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIxqj6-iZZa7gJc.html

@whitneynash5758

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 I HAVE THE MOD X6 AND MPC LIVE

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

@@whitneynash5758 Very nice!

@whitneynash5758

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 how do you sync the two

Maschine is also a great option.. but thats basically the same idea..

Poor Montage it's sequencer was an after thought. The yamaha rm1x sequencer was good. If there was a modern version of the rm1x with touch screen & modern DAW type sequencer it would be perfect. Like a mini montage mpc combo moving away from the mpc pads & towards the rm1x mini keyboard.

I respect your videos bro but comparing with Montage to modx same sounds are in both so to me Montage is just a modx with aftertouch and more nobs sliders robust body that is not a flagship keyboard yea the keybed on the Montage 6 is way better but the Montage should of had a different screen and sounds and functions than the modx. That's like saying Yamaha's flagship keyboard is the Montage and the modx.l love Yamaha but look what you can get for a little more money korg Kronos sampling and you can record right into I never played or had a chance to play one. My point is Yamaha could had made a flagship keyboard that had way more options and different sound engines in it than the modx and I'm not a Yamaha hater most my synthesizers are Yamaha. What are your thoughts anybody tell me if you think Yamaha could had made a better flagship synthesizer than the Montage?? I think they were just trying to save money and time. This is what is making me have a hard time deciding on what to get a Montage or Roland FA 6 and MODX or Roland Fantom 6, or FA 6 and korg Krome.I have a moxf6 and CS6X and E MU Sound module. Also can you do what your doing on Akai force I can not find out or on the force can you change clip lengths other than 1/4 need more than that if I want to do what your doing on mpc one thanks

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Yamaha made the decision to move away from making workstations because in reality most people are working with some sort of DAW for sampling and full blown production work. In the early and mid 90's every major studio had a workstation there for recording purposes. Now, what you see is Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton and plugins. Try quantizing just the hi-hats in a drum track in the Kord Kronos over 200 measures. It takes forever. The sampling process is very slow and the manual 1170 pages (I read it.) The Kronos is still on a 32-bit system while computers are on 64-bit. The Kronos only gives you two channels out via USB to a computer, the Montage gives 32 out. The Kronos' operating system was derived from the the Oasys which came out in 2005. (16 years ago) The Montage is a powerful synthesizer and they made the MODX to be the best bang for your buck. The MODX is the hottest selling digital synth in the market. It was a smart move. And a lot of the Montage buyers are former MODX buyers. Hence Korg launched the Nautilus and included all of the sounds from the Kronos and made the screen size identical to Yamaha's. In short, yes the Kronos offers a lot. It is the most powerful keyboard, but nowadays the market of people who are doing everything on their keyboard is aging and shrinking.

@jeremyfrey5589

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 I agree I've been playing for 29y started on old sampling casio CK-5 small but powerful for 1986 kid keyboard and moved up to more casio 61 keyboards and then Yamaha. Back then you would see lots of Yamaha and Casio keyboards in radio shack, K Mart,Sun TV, . As I got older wanted to play on better keyboards so next was the Yamaha PSR 330 with 5 track sequencer from best buy and two years after that was Roland EG-101 groove keyboard, Boss BR - 8 digital recorder, E- MU XL- turbo,Roland V Synth,Yamaha cs6x , Said that later had to sell my Roland's in hard times the boss br 8 zip drive is shot. So I can not record my synthesizers individually that's the only way I no how. So my last keyboard is the moxf6. The reason I got it was the fact It had a 16 Track sequencer so I could work intuitive or pattern and set each track to a loop length without effecting the other tracks plus not having my digital recorder still need something that sounds better to buy now. I don't use computers.never stopped me from making great electronic music that was not repetitive and started with thought out measures for each part and getting all Your parts in place with B R8 digital recorder. But now I need a more powerful synthesizer with rich organic sounds,was going to get the Montage 6 back. I bought it last year had it for 27 days and had to return it,but now I have the chance to get It back or go with Roland Fantom .For new work flow thinking a digital recorder,MPC one and MONTAGE or Fantom. It's bin driving me crazy.what would you suggest For a Dawless setup. Thank you darrick you no what you're talking about with synthesizers and more.Was thinking of getting Akia force hoping it would have the same midi sequence out to Montage but don't no even by watching other KZread videos about it do you no because I would think it would be just as good with more samples and 4 synth engines do you no?

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeremyfrey5589 Because you are coming from MOXF I would personally go with the Montage and Akai Force or another MPC. I have nothing against the Fantom per se. However currently it only has a pattern sequencer and it limits you to 32 bar loops. It only has two time signatures available 4/4 and 3/4 time. If you plan on incorporating any kind of audio tracks in your productions the Fantom also does not support this feature. Roland has taken a different approach to their sequencer to give it more of an Ableton Live feel but it is fairly limited. Their thought process is the same as Yamaha I’m sure. And that is that market research suggests that most (not all) producers are using computers to some degree for production work, hence the Fantom has excellent integration with Logic and Mainstage. In fact the best integration I’ve seen on a workstation. You could always get a Fantom and an Akai MPC or Force as well. The Fantom has more features than the Montage because it is a workstation not just a synthesizer. The reason why I like Yamaha better is due to the sounds. It has better woodwinds, brass, strings, guitars, etc than the Roland offerings in my opinion. But Roland is always releasing updates. But a lot of their sound upgrades focus on giving their users their old sounds from the 80’s or early 90’s. Not my cup of tea personally. But all in all the Fantom, Montage, Kronos or even a keyboard like the Kurzweil Forte are all very powerful. In the hands of the right musician, they all sound great and produce phenomenal music!

So basically just using the mpc as a midi recorder..

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Yes because it has a better workflow than the sequencers included on the expensive workstations today. But the MPC doesn't have sounds that really work with all genres of music. Pairing them together, you get the best of both worlds.

@steviewondek

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 Absolutely, loved OS 2.8 update for the MPC made it a breeze for sequencing multiple instruments, although I love the convenience of software DAWs I am very old fashioned and feel there is a more tactile feel and organic vibe about different stand alone hardware working together. thanks for the reply, respect to your music.

The guitar is really underwhelming and sounds kinda corny especially in comparison to the drums, brass, piano and bass, I thought the sounds were sample based?? I"d expect realistic sounding guitars...I want to work more stand alone but vst's like komplete sounds superior, which once back in the day was the other way around... but the price seems a bit steep in that case...it sounds a bit sterile flat old school midi-esque

@darrickkeels6387

2 жыл бұрын

I could definitely make the guitars sound better. I literally just picked a generic arp and laid something down quickly. This is because what I wanted to show was that the MPC can be used as a sequencer and music production beyond EDM music. A lot of keyboard players simply think of the MPC as a "beatmaker" and nothing more. I wanted to show its sequencer is actually more powerful than the most powerful sequencers in hardware keyboards today. So I did not take the time to play the guitar part effectively. I didn't really spend time dialing in effects or even picking out the best sounds. I didn't add any articulations to the horns, etc. All of that would make a six to 8 hour video, and I'd have to take even more time editing it all down. But if you really want to hear the guitars, check out this link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dGdkrNKpnKeyldY.html.

Not related to the sequencer aspect, but I must say the Yamaha sounds cheesy. :) Kind of like the antithesis of hip-hop, french house etc. that are based on getting a full sound texture by sampling records.

@darrickkeels6387

3 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind it is a synthesizer designed for sound design. I simply used single part presets to make this video. The Yamaha is capable of sounding rich but you must take the samples and design your own sounds. The Yamaha Motif series has been used in many hip-hop records and this keyboard contains all of the sounds from the Motif XF.

@yzimsx

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrickkeels6387 Ok sorry about that, I took the video as representative of the device. But anyway, it was a funny contrast, seeing an MPC and expecting a certain range of styles or aesthetics, and then getting these sounds that are more like from "entertainment auto-accompaniment". I just ordered an MPC One myself and I'm waiting for it to arrive. One of my hopes is to do some DAWless sequencing, concentrating on different things, without the gazillion plugins of the computer world. Maybe I'll connect the MPC to my vintage Roland MT-32 for a super weird combination? I heard retro sounds are hot, and the MT-32 is from 1987!