Learn how to make a beat on the MPC Key 37 from start to finish. This tutorial shows you how to build your first sequence fast.
Whether you are new to the Akai MPC Key 37 or just looking to improve your workflow, this guide covers the essentials of production on the device. I walk through the interface, showing exactly how to select plugins and set up your initial drum and instrument tracks. By following these steps, you will be able to start creating your own music immediately without getting stuck in menus.
We cover the specific process of naming sequences and editing your patterns to keep your project organized. This video is designed to get you comfortable with the hardware controls so you can focus on making beats rather than fighting with the settings. Mastering your MPC Key 37 workflow is the fastest way to get your ideas out of your head and into a finished track.
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0:00 intro
0:50 registering your MPC
1:43 preference setup
2:50 getting started, main screen, sequences, tracks etc.
4:59 file browsing and loading sounds
7:20 drum tracks, tempo, transport functions
9:41 timing correct (quantizing)
11:00 note repeat
12:25 playing keys
13:38 how grid editing works, velocity, and probability
16:44 key groups, envelopes, adding effects
20:29 pad perform and recording bassline
22:32 which 808 sounds better?
23:03 filling out the beat
25:56 naming, positioning, and deleting tracks
26:52 how to save your beat
28:30 copying, double length, track mutes, track groups
33:59 mixing your beats
35:32 bouncing down your beats
37:30 conclusion
