AKAI MPK 49 with FL STUDIO frustration help me!

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AKAI MPK 49 with FL STUDIO frustration help me!

By BrandonxPee Thu Dec 27, 2012 11:42 am
Okay, so i just got the MPK 49. Im new to controllers so im having a bit of frustration here. So far i got the mapping of the FPC and shit, Now all i wanna know is how to sequence, sequence mixing and how to **** with the faders and knobs. Youtube doesnt have much videos helping you out with the faders and knobs part and yeah PLEASE HELP MEEEEEEEEEE! IF YOU DO YOU WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK ON YOUR SIDE FOR A LONG TIME! no but seriously helppp meeee i just wanna make some beats! is that so hard to ask for??????????? :evil: oh and yeah i have FL STUDIO!!
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Re: AKAI MPK 49 with FL STUDIO frustration help me!

By mr_debauch Thu Dec 27, 2012 6:03 pm
right click a fader in the mixer, click "link to controller" ... now move the fader on the mpk that you want to have assigned to that fader.

if you want this to stay that way for more then just that one project... instead, right click a fader in the mixer... choose "overwrite generic link" and move the desired fader.

Re: AKAI MPK 49 with FL STUDIO frustration help me!

By BrandonxPee Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:05 pm
mr_debauch wrote:right click a fader in the mixer, click "link to controller" ... now move the fader on the mpk that you want to have assigned to that fader.

if you want this to stay that way for more then just that one project... instead, right click a fader in the mixer... choose "overwrite generic link" and move the desired fader.



yeah i just did it, and its not doing anything when i move the fader and such!! please text me details bro!! $$$-$$$-$$$$ if me giving you my number is too weird then just stay on here! i just wanna get over this so i can start tweaking on some beats!
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Re: AKAI MPK 49 with FL STUDIO frustration help me!

By mr_debauch Fri Dec 28, 2012 4:16 am
right click the record button (next to play at the top) and make sure "automation" is checked... audio is for audio, score is for playing notes on the keys, and automation is for faders and knobs that you want to automate.

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By BrandonxPee Fri Dec 28, 2012 6:56 am
mr_debauch wrote:right click the record button (next to play at the top) and make sure "automation" is checked... audio is for audio, score is for playing notes on the keys, and automation is for faders and knobs that you want to automate.





okay, i dont get it. How do i sequence it and stuff? like how the people on youtube make beats? messing around with the hi hat and claps first then kicks, samples and etc?
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Re: AKAI MPK 49 with FL STUDIO frustration help me!

By mr_debauch Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:10 am
after you do what I said.. click record so it turns orange... then click play.. it will count in and begin recording what ever you push. I suggest doing this in pattern mode..

do you know how to make a normal beat in FL without using any recording? it's the same thing except instead of clicking in notes, you are recording them by ear with the keys.

automation I suggest doing in song mode though... just saying. you can then cut up the automation clips, copy them, alter them... etc.


Click the help menu and read the help file for more info... it gives step by step instructions and it shows pics of the things you need to click.

Re: AKAI MPK 49 with FL STUDIO frustration help me!

By BrandonxPee Sat Dec 29, 2012 3:06 am
mr_debauch wrote:after you do what I said.. click record so it turns orange... then click play.. it will count in and begin recording what ever you push. I suggest doing this in pattern mode..

do you know how to make a normal beat in FL without using any recording? it's the same thing except instead of clicking in notes, you are recording them by ear with the keys.

automation I suggest doing in song mode though... just saying. you can then cut up the automation clips, copy them, alter them... etc.


Click the help menu and read the help file for more info... it gives step by step instructions and it shows pics of the things you need to click.



alright nvm im slowly figuring it out! thanks man! that helped alot!! ill let u know if i have anymore questions
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