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Learn how to make hip-hop beats & sounds using the Akai MPC 2000XL midi production center, in this free tutorial video on drum machines. Become an MPC star!
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Before using the interface of an Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine to make hip-hop beats and sounds, understand what it is with an explanation from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
Use the interface of an Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine to make hip-hop beats and sounds; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ music video lesson.
There are different data storage media available to record drums and beats on the Akai MPC 2000XL; learn more from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ music video lesson.
Control external midi devices with your Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine when making hip-hop beats; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ music video lesson.
Samples and how to use them with the Akai MPC 2000XL to make hip-hop beats and sounds, is discussed by our disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
Load samples on an Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine to make hip-hop beats and sounds; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ music video lesson.
Chop and slice samples on the Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine in order to make hip-hop beats and sounds; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ music video lesson.
Layer hip-hop beats and sounds with the Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ music video lesson.
Use the sequencer on an Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine to make hip-hop beats and sounds; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ music video lesson.
Record a sequence using an Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine to create hip-hop beats and sounds; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ music video lesson.
Add a kick drum sound to your hip-hop beat using the MPC 2000XL drum machine; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ music video lesson.
Add a snare drum sound to your hip-hop beat using the Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ music video lesson.
Add a hi-hat sound to your hip-hop beat using the Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ music video lesson.
Use bass lines to beef up a hip-hop or rap beat you made with an Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine; learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ music video lesson.
Hip-hop music has grown from rich roots: its lyrics record the struggles and joys of the everyday lives of everyday people. Its infectious beats and grooves lay down the framework for people to get together, dance, have a party, or just enjoy an afternoon. To create those funky sounds and beats, DJs, producers, rappers, and hip-hop artists have depended upon one machine in particular that has single-handedly changed the face of music for a generation of artists and listeners: the Akai Music/Midi Production Center (MPC).
The MPC is a sampler, sequencer, and drum machine all in one. Its basic functionality is designed around a system of buttons called pads. To create beats, the artist loads samples into the MPC, assigns them to pads, and plays his composition. The MPC can also be used to control or send information to other devices through a midi connection. Using these basic functions, literally hundreds of great songs have been, written, recorded, and enjoyed.
In this free tutorial video, learn how to get started using the Akai MPC 2000XL drum machine. Our expert music producer will give you a tour of the basic interface for the MPC, and then show you how to load, chop, and slice samples, layer a beat, use the sequencer, and create a basic hip-hop beat of your own.
Amir Tauheed Amir Tauheed has been working in music production for over 7 years. He has extensive knowledge of the MPC and its operations. He is currently co-owner of Precision Audio Productions, which is a Baltimore-based production company. dkdk
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