How to make an MPC Live 2 in $23 (OP-1 Field inspired)

How to make an MPC Live 2 in $23 (OP-1 Field inspired) | GAS Therapy #38

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:26 Cons
03:12 Modding parts you need
06:00 Step by step assembling
09:48 Final product and beat demo
10:32 Conclusion
11:11 Download demo project
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@GeorgeLocke 2 жыл бұрын

"I'm not sponsored by any company." You'd have to be pretty brave to sponsor this dude...

@CupofCloud 2 жыл бұрын

So happy I found your channel. MPC One owner here. I appreciate your knowledge, sincerity, and humor that you share

@absint0o 2 жыл бұрын

I also had an MPC ONE and really enjoyed it but i wanted something really portable and now i use the iphone and iPad! I've returned the MPC but i still think it's an amazing machine! One of the best in the class! Cheers!

@Curious_Skeptic 2 жыл бұрын

You have the best videos! You're the kick in the arse I need once and while. I don't 'NEED' any hardware other than maybe a midi controller.

@baltimega 2 жыл бұрын

If mpc beats is Linux based, I wonder if there's a way to get it running on a raspberry pi and use the raspberry pi screen to make your own device

@pimposki6232 Жыл бұрын

could use an arduino too for some of the buttons, cram components from a small, cheap usb interface into it (behringer UM2 maybe?) and could salvage as many buttons as you can and of course the pads from an old MPD. hardest part would probably be writing the software to interpret all the arduino controls to in-software commands and creating the enclosure

@artificialeinstein7326 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel about a month ago, when I seen the "OP1 for free" video. I love your take on all the hardware gear, your videos are really informative. They have all given me a good laugh too! Thanks for introducing me to the free tape stop effect plugin, it works great. Also, I love the few jams of yours Ive seen on your Ipad. Keep it up, and thanks again!

@MaksimLin 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Michael - learning something new everytime on your channel, for instance had no idea the standalone MPCs used a linux-based firmware! BTW in case people are looking for a small cheap USB class compliant audio interface, I've been quite happy with the Behringer UC-202, less than half the price of the Presonus and about half the size when going on the back of your macbook

@nexuzeb79 2 жыл бұрын

All your vid's are hugely entertaining, inspirational and putting-my-feet-back-on-the-ground Michael, again, such a fresh breath in the Synth-vid-tube-world! Keep 'em coming!

@ckatheman 2 жыл бұрын

This is great, keep up the good work!

@Sully365 Жыл бұрын

you just seem like a great dude to hang out with. love this channel and this is just so perfect. Keep it up

@GuyJames 3 ай бұрын

"we Asians are just good at maths" I literally lol'd at that one 😂😂😂

@beatfish 2 жыл бұрын

Informative AND entertaining. Thank you!

@mguadan6439 2 жыл бұрын

Loving this channel. Keep it up, my man. Great content. Plus you’re hilarious.

@olpner 2 жыл бұрын

"If you don't already have one" love you for that man. Could you do more videos on creating templates to work from? I can find working on a computer overwhelming when it comes to music production. It's too easy to get stuck tweaking and getting stuck in the software when you would like to be jamming instead!

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciated, that's in my plan, tear down why hardware makes people think they're more creative and how to replicate it.

@toddmoore9138 Жыл бұрын

Man, I love your content. Thank you so much for your humor and knowledge!

@tremendous2464 Жыл бұрын

Not only are your videos very helpful and save people ALOT of money! You are also a very funny person. I love your videos 👍

@sammaddison2085 2 жыл бұрын

Love this series!

@lahayan 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is excellent! I hope you'll get more subscribers ^^

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciated, comment, like and share, these will help me to get attention from the algorithm ❤️

@gnumusic-brian 2 жыл бұрын

You're my favorite KZfaq channel of all time this is hilarious 😂

@jimm8594 2 жыл бұрын

I admire your ingenuity, subscribed.

@ChrisLeeW00 2 жыл бұрын

My biggest gripe with TE )besides their prices) is they have the developer of LSDJ on their team, but refuse to make a PO that has the full tracker capability of it.

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting story, maybe that's why they make so many POs so you can get triggered and think you need to buy all of them.

@absint0o 2 жыл бұрын

Nice solo!!!! Really good video as always!

@DJSockmonkeyMusic 11 ай бұрын

I just installed Beats and some factory packs that came with midi drum pad I bought (Akai MPC218) but I haven't used it yet, but I'm pretty excited to give it a go now.

@thibaudkellerhals2938 Жыл бұрын

Just discover your channel, it's a beautiful therapie !

@RianTrost 2 жыл бұрын

Always a joy to watch. Really great editing too. Nice work Michael!

@bronxboys101 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff bro I like your work, and if you ever in Dublin I'll buy you beer 🍺

@iansteel6403 Жыл бұрын

Never expected to peep an MF DOOM sticker in one of your vids, but here we are

@EdwardAlexander-ABF 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Michael!

@F.S.H.O. 2 жыл бұрын

LOL I'm in need of more shoebox hiding spots 😩🤣

@alex420alex 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos!

@FdUpNews 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Funny as well.

@perrypecoul2342 2 жыл бұрын

Too damn funny! Love the humor bro😅👍

@beatrideradio Жыл бұрын

Thanks ☺️ for this video mike very informative

@MrMarcLaflamme 2 жыл бұрын

The intro Cons was hilarious!

@vitaliistep 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one! :) By the way ESI UGM192 is also great miniature portable interface and you can even connect it to mobile phone (Android as well) and use it with Cubasis or something like that.

@robojobot77 Жыл бұрын

You saved me so much time and money! You the man.

@newera_1303 2 жыл бұрын

I tried to find that magnet cable and all I could find was “snap link”. The reviews were horrible! would you suggest them and if so what brand? Great vid yet again!

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most pain in this video, I couldn't find one for you guys, it only sells in China, it's called Dineos D'jack cables.

@jeprar6468 Жыл бұрын

love the videos. youre funny as hell

@TheNoodleBrownie 2 жыл бұрын

love your videos my guyyy. really would like to get your opinion on maschine/maschine+!!

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

In short, way better workflow than MPCs, had my MK3 but sold it, stayed with my MK2 Micro.

@rudyvalentino6559 Жыл бұрын

You and Audio pilz are my cheer up comedians ☆

@mr205live9 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff bro

@TheDungeonDive 2 жыл бұрын

That little Zoom interface is cool.

@Stuup1dTheProducer 2 жыл бұрын

You're hilarious man lol but at the same time very informative new sub!

@DJMIZBX Жыл бұрын

great channel. u rock

@romdelatierra 2 жыл бұрын

I already had a MPC and I hadn't realized it! Lucky me

@DopamineOverload 2 жыл бұрын

Another genius vid!

@jeepee2 2 жыл бұрын

For an even smaller audio interface, I found the Behringer Line2usb, which is a simple stereo cable to usb converter. But you didn't show us what's your take on replacing the midi interface that comes with the MPC ?

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention, all the synth I need to sync up, are in my GarageBand 😅

@bleepsbloops 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not cheap, but the RK-006 is probably the best midi interface for velcro’ing to the back of a laptop. It’s extremely tiny and has 10 midi outs and 2 midi ins + configurable analog clock. I’m lucky to already own one since I needed more midi outs for the MPC I used to own. For an audio/midi interface in one device, one could consider IK Multimedia iRig series, most of which also have midi i/o in their small form factor.

@FuZZbaLLbee 2 жыл бұрын

Just get one of those USB to MIDI cables. Unless you really have an issue with latency. In that case you will need something like a ERM multiclock. But if it needs to be portable, you won’t have external synths anyway

@80noisemaker 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome series man... can you check out the new 'Polyend Play' and maybe provide us some alternatives, I have serious GAS for that thing and its €699 eeek!

@SlaserX 2 жыл бұрын

This feels like the best kids show you've never seen. PBS should air this haha

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Just googled that PBS is not short for pure bull shit. I got quite a few comments saying it 😅

@WillieFourMilli 2 жыл бұрын

I took the MPC Live 2 to the park, first off its impossible to menu dive with the screen when the sun is shining, in the shade under a tree i could kind of see it with some pollen stuck to the screen, its very heavy like 4 laptops on your lap, tried to be out of visibility for people addicted to drugs to rob me, made a beat with the speaker on then wrapped up the mpc with a towel and put it in my backpack, very heavy, and with all the internal components worried about it breaking. Haven't done it since. Pad trigger issue as well.

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

This will be a great video script for me if I have the Live 2 lol

@DomNom69 2 жыл бұрын

Dude this rocks

@arunca190 2 жыл бұрын

I tried an m1 with Mpc beats and there is some lag and it’s finicky with logic and GarageBand. This is great info if you need to save money but Mpc live is def worth the “used” price in my opinion. But that is just me. I still love your take and humor. Good job!!!!

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, reminds me years ago MPC touch almost break my MacBook pro with their 3rd party screen driver 😑

@smashSpikeMC 2 жыл бұрын

reminds me of apple users that velcro on a usb c adapter and they add a bigger ssd

@mangomonster8372 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel weirdly reminds me of Chinese auntie/uncles, who can't help but ranting for young kids buying things too expensive and not practical - and they're right every time! Keep on the education for the community! lol

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Daaaaeeeeemn, I become the ones I used to hate eventually!

@thelibrarian3734 Жыл бұрын

I actually returned my Live 2 today I completely agree.

@domingoleija3436 Жыл бұрын

Friendly Dragon strikes again! 🎶👑🎧

@DarrylLicudine 2 жыл бұрын

Genius… respect king

@aseomg 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just here for the jams!

@smashSpikeMC 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew more about the mpc one {and 2 live's} Operating system but if anything its probably not linux most big companys don't like the gpl license {perpetual license need to publish changes under same license} because they love keeping things proprietary they would probably use a freebsd based os like what the playstation 3 and 4 uses the license is similar to mit {public domain but give credit}

@perrypelican9476 2 жыл бұрын

Gréât vidéo. Thanks.

@pdolo101 2 жыл бұрын

funny and very good!! thanks

@manuelneztic Жыл бұрын

Shit man, now I want that freaking zoom effects interface toy.

@PaulAup62 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Dr Slump superman

@micromonde 4 ай бұрын

Excellent

@LifeOfNoStress 2 жыл бұрын

I love these videos lollllll

@Shades289 2 жыл бұрын

Peace Mike good video

@lundsweden 2 жыл бұрын

Question, are you an accountant or what!? Love your channel! (Music gear fire 🔥 sale in progress...)

@mewmew32 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting that the MPC hardware is linux-based yet the standalone MPC Beats software only supports Windows and MacOS.

@ceciliafbrown373 2 жыл бұрын

I think more of as need to consider the way Micheal thinks as we are coming into some VERY difficult time economically.

@snubdawg1386 2 жыл бұрын

please if you have the money check out the gpd 3 pocket 8inch laptop with touchscreen for music production and make a video about it ...it could be an answer to our dream of an ultra portable all in one beat machine...maybe the size is already to small for music production, that's what i really want to know

@valley_robot 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I have the GPD pocket 2 and it works great with maschine , MPC beats and all my soft synths

@snubdawg1386 2 жыл бұрын

@@valley_robot nice, thx for the info ....till now i just read, no it's to small too work comfortable on music ....i did a quick research and i guess the gpd pocket 2 has no touchscreen...i wonder how the touchscreen function works out with mpc beats and daws

@valley_robot 2 жыл бұрын

@@snubdawg1386 the GPD pocket 2 has a touch screen , I have one , it also has pretty much zero latency when using a maschine controller with it or a midi keyboard

@snubdawg1386 2 жыл бұрын

@@valley_robot oh great, thanx for letting me know ....can you play and control mpc beats or any daw with just the touchscreen?

@valley_robot 2 жыл бұрын

@@snubdawg1386 yep but you can also use the keyboard as 16 pads

@robarkskillie960 2 жыл бұрын

What's your solution for the tactile equivalence of pads on the cheap?

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

I just use my qwerty keyboard 🙂

@GizzyDillespee 2 жыл бұрын

I got a Korg padKontrol used for $60, but I notice people around here asking $80 now. I chose that because it's plug and play with my Kronos... but you can use it with a general purpose computer too (Kronos runs Linux on Intel Atom board). Very nice pads, IMO. People seem to sell the less "desirable" MPC products, or APC products, that still have the "desirable" pads, for pretty cheap. Or you could buy a really really cheap generic pad controller, but I couldn't vouch for the quality.

@Eigenstates. Жыл бұрын

Man, I've been looking for some validation that the MPC workflow is annoying as hell. I just do not flow with it. Picked up the SP404 and was making beats and loops in 10 minutes. I like Garage Band and all that it gives you for sure but my go to 'free' DAW is Reaper. I don't know if you've mentioned it before but I think you might want to have a look. Thank you as always for these useful ideas.

@playpm Жыл бұрын

Appreciated, I'm also a Reaper user, hate everything in default, love a lot after my customization using reaPack etc.

@SwiftDreamer 2 жыл бұрын

You are my wallet's favorite KZfaq channel

@spenzakwsx4430 2 жыл бұрын

please make a video about the machine+

@wsc112782 2 жыл бұрын

I could not get MCPBeats to recognize most of the plugins I tried. I'm new to DAWs / plugins and have no idea what the problem is.

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Are you on PC or Mac? For PC MPC Beats can only read VST2, no VST3 support. For Mac you can use AU, but make sure in Preference you turned on allow AU.

@stefanbrekke2973 2 жыл бұрын

Please make a video for the generation loss mkii by chase bliss, we really need it😅

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Challenge accepted.

@Tripn 2 жыл бұрын

can you make a video on alternatives to the vst purity?

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Play more with RaveGenerator2.

@mewmew32 Жыл бұрын

Entertaining and thought-provoking, though I would guess most people interested in the MPC boxes are more into playing samples than guitars, so I would throw in a NanoPad and still come in $950 or so under budget...

@rudyvalentino6559 Жыл бұрын

Friendly dragon 🐲 You are logical like spock and appreciated

@jadanoliver6237 2 жыл бұрын

There is different requirements for sampling drum machines than the regular laptops or desktops, however straight up a laptop or even a iPad would be a better purchase. I like the mpc. It is a dedicated device. But considering the amount of money needed to do a hardware setup the computer becomes more enticing. I know some people are tired of looking at computer screens but come on!!!!

@AndrewJohnClive 2 жыл бұрын

Michael.for turning me onto the brilliance that is Koala, I am eternally grateful. It really is the best sampler ever made!

@mathuraw__ 2 жыл бұрын

The girlfriend joke was pretty good

@jbognap Жыл бұрын

Garage Band or Cubasis on an iPad are great. I want to get a Yamaha MX49 v2. It has great Motif sounds, a built-in audio/MIDI interface, and can connect to an iPad with a single USB cable for bidirectional audio/MIDI. You can just pretend the iPad is the excellent display for the MX49.

@playpm Жыл бұрын

That'll be super convenient, only I don't play keyboard that much, but thanks for letting me know~

@blackumfolo6675 2 жыл бұрын

“…….don’t ask me how…….we Asians are just good at maths.”😂😭😂😭 brilliant

@koalemos1679 2 жыл бұрын

my mpc live crashes at least once every time I use it. It's not like I make huge songs. I might use 5-6 tracks. Sometimes it crashes while I'm saving and all my work disappears. It's wonderful really.

@172Break 2 жыл бұрын

I've had my MPC Live for 2 years and never had a crash. Have you contacted AKAI? It could be a hardware fault.

@koalemos1679 2 жыл бұрын

@@172Break I bought mine used so I don't have the warranty still cause it's old. Do you use an internal harddrive? I suspect it could be something to do with my ssd.

@172Break 2 жыл бұрын

@@koalemos1679 I use an SD Card. I bought an SSD a couple of years ago and have been too lazy to install it! Stick an SD card in it and disconnect the SSD and see how it runs.

@lundsweden 2 жыл бұрын

If I want to share audio with people I can just connect to speakers via 3.5/aux or bluetooth! I just saved $2000 on a MPC Live 2!

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Lol never thought about that!

@weakcannow 2 жыл бұрын

Yo you killing me LMAS

@arpjunkies 2 жыл бұрын

That Zoom interface is cool, I own two interfaces already own two interfaces though :-/

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Seems I'm not the only one who hyped on audio interfaces.

@petougao 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahha, I am one minite into the video and I got more that it was advertised. Actually anything but. Im guessing the rest is content but you killed ot with the introduction. Gonna watch it couple more times. PS: hide the new mpc in boots box.

@rosendoviegas7784 2 жыл бұрын

What about m-audio interface it seem to be cheaper than presonus audiobox go ps:I'm from India

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Give it a try.

@PlayEngage 2 жыл бұрын

M-Audio M-Track Solo is cheaper than Audiobox Go.

@roddo 2 жыл бұрын

hey michael, do you put your music out anywhere?

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Not for now, but you can check out our band work if you're interested open.spotify.com/artist/2D8r5FpZvWM6a3CBYgv1HS?si=GgdoXml0RgG5P1dMSRerHQ

@weedsmokinhippy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I hate all the gear pushing hustlers

@boutstaxx 2 жыл бұрын

Missing most important part of the MPC Midi Production Center

@weslyng77 2 жыл бұрын

非常好👍

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

谢谢你

@brianrainsfordmarshall2692 2 жыл бұрын

Don't have velcro, used a nail gun and it broke my laptop. :(

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

At least you still have another half of your MPC Live 2.

@hdeep7378 6 ай бұрын

LOL!!!! i feel so stupid on buying an mpc one after this video XD

@playpm 6 ай бұрын

Especially right before they're releasing new gears on NAMM 😅

@oscillatorstorm Жыл бұрын

I'm the 808th like!!!!

@gleannmhuire 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Michael!

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Hello John!

@matthewstrohmaier1647 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, I've shared these videos and they have been true encouragement and a delight. I have still preferred my MPC for quick sample chopping and jamming - I'm not too skilled navigating daws on the computer so was wondering if you had advice. I like to load up a sample song, chop it up by ear, then just play with those chips - usually one at a time. Hilariously, I have found the "start point and end point" q link knobs to be my best friend to quickly cut a sample RIGHT where I want it. Is there a way to comfortably micro adjust samples on the computer where you can get feedback and make slight tunings. I feel like a knob is the only way or a midi controller. Interested to see you doing an MPC workflow jam on your laptop it you'd ever like to. Thanks a ton, you're doing great work. Every drop is highly anticipated and we appreciate you. Hope you're having fun and thanks for the music and advice. ❣️🤍❣️🤍❣️

@playpm 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciated, if you're in a DAW you can try a free plugin called Sitala, which can tune and chop your samples individually. I'm planning to share my mindsets when using a daw in the future, stay tuned~

@TheDungeonDive 2 жыл бұрын

A device made for a single purpose (MPC Live) will always be better than a device made for many purposes (a laptop), for that purpose. Devices like the MPC Live are designed to be played and learned like an instrument is, a laptop is not. That's probably why you prefer using the MPC, and that's great. :)

@phatplates 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDungeonDive BINGO.