First completed track with the MPC-X

After using the MPC-X for a couple weeks now, I've finally completed my 1st track that I think is worth sharing with the public. The track was fully produced, mixed and mastered with the MPC-X in standalone and software mode. No other DAW was used in the process. I haven't had so much fun making a beat since back in the days when I had the MPC4000.

Thanks for listening. I welcome all constructive criticism.

Nice track, summer2k. Keep it coming.

Heavie wrote:Nice track, summer2k. Keep it coming.

Thanks Heavie. I appreciate the positive feedback.

Good stuff


Did you use third party plugs in the software or just the akai stuff?

Kcearl wrote:Good stuff


Did you use third party plugs in the software or just the akai stuff?

Thanks Kcearl.
Yes, I used Hybrid 3 for the bass and synth lead, and VPS Avenger for the sines instrument. Lastly, I threw Newfangled Audio Elevate as an insert on the master output channel. I own Ozone 8 and Neutron 2 but I seem to get better and faster results using Elevate as my mastering limiter plugin.

Old school i like it the drums snap nicley.. the bass hard to hear on my phone but good beat

Certified Beatz wrote:Old school i like it the drums snap nicley.. the bass hard to hear on my phone but good beat

Thanks for the compliments. The X is a beast. I'm glad I was finally able to get my hands on it after waiting for what seemed like forever since I placed the pre-order back in February.

Very nice. Nice and crisp. Truely standalone.

summer2k wrote:After using the MPC-X for a couple weeks now, I've finally completed my 1st track that I think is worth sharing with the public. The track was fully produced, mixed and mastered with the MPC-X in standalone and software mode. No other DAW was used in the process. I haven't had so much fun making a beat since back in the days when I had the MPC4000.

Thanks for listening. I welcome all constructive criticism.

Danoc wrote:Very nice. Nice and crisp. Truely standalone.

Thanks Danoc. Your tracks are on fire. Keep dropping 'em.

Thank you bro. I'm working on some RnB stuff right now and some stuff for another company. MPC Live making me work faster l love it.

summer2k wrote:

Danoc wrote:Very nice. Nice and crisp. Truely standalone.

Thanks Danoc. Your tracks are on fire. Keep dropping 'em.

Yeah, I like that. A few more dialog samples would be cool, too. Very nice work - thanks for sharing!

Blue Monster 65 wrote:Yeah, I like that. A few more dialog samples would be cool, too. Very nice work - thanks for sharing!

Whatup mang? Where you been?

Blue Monster 65 wrote:Yeah, I like that. A few more dialog samples would be cool, too. Very nice work - thanks for sharing!

Blue, thanks for the feedback. It did cross my mind to add more vocal chops but in the end I decided less was best. In my opinion, the simplicity of the track is what really made it shine.

summer2k wrote:Blue, thanks for the feedback. It did cross my mind to add more vocal chops but in the end I decided less was best. In my opinion, the simplicity of the track is what really made it shine.

You're welcome! Minimalism is always desirable in my mind; you did well!

OT:

Danoc wrote:Whatup mang? Where you been?

Been crazy busy with stuff (none of it interesting nor very good). Hoping that as the fall progresses, I can (will!) make more time for music 'n' writing. You doing OK?

Yeah I am good, moving, and then I am going to set up my studio with a new desk and all. found one that's nice and it's not $900 dollars LOL Plus working on some projects.

Blue Monster 65 wrote:

summer2k wrote:Blue, thanks for the feedback. It did cross my mind to add more vocal chops but in the end I decided less was best. In my opinion, the simplicity of the track is what really made it shine.

You're welcome! Minimalism is always desirable in my mind; you did well!

OT:

Danoc wrote:Whatup mang? Where you been?

Been crazy busy with stuff (none of it interesting nor very good). Hoping that as the fall progresses, I can (will!) make more time for music 'n' writing. You doing OK?