Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Yo gang, check out the new MPC XL! This drum machine is humongous compared to other Akai MPC models, and my first impressions are that it looks way better than the stock photos. We're diving into its features and controls, and I'll even show you some tips for making beats with this new gear. This mpc tutorial will help you get started!
SAMPLA AI: sampla.ai
*try for free* use the code: *AVE* and get 20% off!
*Get it here* (affiliate links)
AKAI MPC XL: guitarcentercreator.pxf.io/Xm0gZy
*GEAR LIST AT GUITAR CENTER*
My Gear: guitarcentercreator.pxf.io/YRQrjJ
*Reaction content*
Heat Makers Video: youtube.com/watch?v=x-QO86vb-yw
Heat Makers Expansion: thempcstore.com/mpc-expansions/the-heatmakerz-vol-1
My Twitch: twitch.tv/avemcree
Music channel: youtube.com/@UC7nfM6COdZKS8vFQx_eOdcg
Reaction Channel: youtube.com/@UCUqR_jsjIYoONc5mxoCUn6w
Gaming Channel: youtube.com/@UCk8vMQb1GaABBx1zezqxCCA
*MPC Masterclasses*
MPC LIVE 3: 6teenlevels.com/products/mpc-live-3-masterclass
MPC ONE: 6teenlevels.com/products/mpc-one-masterclass
MPC X: 6teenlevels.com/products/mpc-x-masterclass
MPC Live 2: 6teenlevels.com/products/akai-mpc-live-2-masterclass
MPC Key 37: 6teenlevels.com/products/mpc-key-37-masterclass
*MY SETUP* (AFFILIATE LINKS)
MY SD CARD: amzn.to/48myJRX
MY COMPUTER: amzn.to/423ac0s
MY HEADPHONES: amzn.to/481ISCa
COMPUTER MONITOR: amzn.to/41AsRAB
STUDIO MONITORS: amzn.to/3Vr47am
AUDIO INTERFACE: amzn.to/42bosnU
STREAM DECK XL: amzn.to/461dVNe
MAIN CAMERA: amzn.to/48RNVXk
TOP DOWN CAM 1: amzn.to/48TNprO
OBSBOT TAIL 2 cam: amzn.to/47Jhry0
CAM LINK CAPTURE CARD: amzn.to/4g0W1Pg (NEEDED FOR CAM 1)
LIGHTS: amzn.to/4pekq7t
MIC: amzn.to/4o7eRqt
MIC ARM: amzn.to/3UVwRrS
MY DESK: amzn.to/4p3CMbQ
MY CHAIR: amzn.to/3Vs3Vrv
MY WIRELESS KEYBOARD: amzn.to/48j0qLg
MY CPU MONITOR STAND:amzn.to/4ngvHDr (SETUP DEPENDENT!)
BIG MONITOR: amzn.to/3VxoZNa
MY FAVORITE PC KEYBOARD: amzn.to/48KsOqi
MY WIRELESS MIC: amzn.to/49qgJai
0:00 DJ set intro (all beats made on MPC)
8:55 house keeping, chat shout outs, and it's cold
24:10 heat makers cook up video reaction
51:12 heat makers expansion walkthru
56:17 making a beat using the heat makers sounds
1:00:56 making a heat maker style sample with SAMPLA
1:14:48 picking out sounds
1:17:50 sample editing
1:29:14 drum tips
1:31:24 making a beat using a dark soulful ai sample & heat maker drums
1:58:07 how to use track mutes & mute groups to arrange beats
2:06:26 full beat
2:09:22 chat break
2:22:15 hood studio tour & gear talk
2:37:54 ai sampling masterclass (prompting 101)
3:01:05 how to turn your ai sample in a master piece
3:06:03 picking out a sample
3:08:01 MPC sample editing 101
3:18:01 setting up custom mpc kit to win!!
3:34:30 practice makes perfect!
3:37:42 making a curtis mayfield supa fly type beat
3:59:55 arranging the beat using song mode
4:06:40 full beat
4:10:39 chat breaks
Yo gang, check out the new MPC XL! This drum machine is humongous compared to other Akai MPC models, and my first impressions are that it looks way better than the stock photos. We're diving into its features and controls, and I'll even show you some tips for making beats with this new gear. This mpc tutorial will help you get started!
SAMPLA AI: sampla.ai
*try for free* use the code: *AVE* and get 20% off!
*Get it here* (affiliate links)
AKAI MPC XL: guitarcentercreator.pxf.io/Xm0gZy
*GEAR LIST AT GUITAR CENTER*
My Gear: guitarcentercreator.pxf.io/YRQrjJ
*Reaction content*
Heat Makers Video: youtube.com/watch?v=x-QO86vb-yw
Heat Makers Expansion: thempcstore.com/mpc-expansions/the-heatmakerz-vol-1
My Twitch: twitch.tv/avemcree
Music channel: youtube.com/@UC7nfM6COdZKS8vFQx_eOdcg
Reaction Channel: youtube.com/@UCUqR_jsjIYoONc5mxoCUn6w
Gaming Channel: youtube.com/@UCk8vMQb1GaABBx1zezqxCCA
*MPC Masterclasses*
MPC LIVE 3: 6teenlevels.com/products/mpc-live-3-masterclass
MPC ONE: 6teenlevels.com/products/mpc-one-masterclass
MPC X: 6teenlevels.com/products/mpc-x-masterclass
MPC Live 2: 6teenlevels.com/products/akai-mpc-live-2-masterclass
MPC Key 37: 6teenlevels.com/products/mpc-key-37-masterclass
*MY SETUP* (AFFILIATE LINKS)
MY SD CARD: amzn.to/48myJRX
MY COMPUTER: amzn.to/423ac0s
MY HEADPHONES: amzn.to/481ISCa
COMPUTER MONITOR: amzn.to/41AsRAB
STUDIO MONITORS: amzn.to/3Vr47am
AUDIO INTERFACE: amzn.to/42bosnU
STREAM DECK XL: amzn.to/461dVNe
MAIN CAMERA: amzn.to/48RNVXk
TOP DOWN CAM 1: amzn.to/48TNprO
OBSBOT TAIL 2 cam: amzn.to/47Jhry0
CAM LINK CAPTURE CARD: amzn.to/4g0W1Pg (NEEDED FOR CAM 1)
LIGHTS: amzn.to/4pekq7t
MIC: amzn.to/4o7eRqt
MIC ARM: amzn.to/3UVwRrS
MY DESK: amzn.to/4p3CMbQ
MY CHAIR: amzn.to/3Vs3Vrv
MY WIRELESS KEYBOARD: amzn.to/48j0qLg
MY CPU MONITOR STAND:amzn.to/4ngvHDr (SETUP DEPENDENT!)
BIG MONITOR: amzn.to/3VxoZNa
MY FAVORITE PC KEYBOARD: amzn.to/48KsOqi
MY WIRELESS MIC: amzn.to/49qgJai
0:00 DJ set intro (all beats made on MPC)
8:55 house keeping, chat shout outs, and it's cold
24:10 heat makers cook up video reaction
51:12 heat makers expansion walkthru
56:17 making a beat using the heat makers sounds
1:00:56 making a heat maker style sample with SAMPLA
1:14:48 picking out sounds
1:17:50 sample editing
1:29:14 drum tips
1:31:24 making a beat using a dark soulful ai sample & heat maker drums
1:58:07 how to use track mutes & mute groups to arrange beats
2:06:26 full beat
2:09:22 chat break
2:22:15 hood studio tour & gear talk
2:37:54 ai sampling masterclass (prompting 101)
3:01:05 how to turn your ai sample in a master piece
3:06:03 picking out a sample
3:08:01 MPC sample editing 101
3:18:01 setting up custom mpc kit to win!!
3:34:30 practice makes perfect!
3:37:42 making a curtis mayfield supa fly type beat
3:59:55 arranging the beat using song mode
4:06:40 full beat
4:10:39 chat breaks
