AKAI MPC Key 37 G2: Beatmaking, Sampling and Standalone Production with Zaytoven

Multi-platinum producer Zaytoven demonstrates how he creates beats, samples, melodies and complete productions with AKAI MPC Key 37 G2. Learn how he uses pads, keys, plugins, effects and sequencing tools to develop his signature sound - all without relying on DAW. «My favorite thing about AKAI MPC Key 37 G2 is how portable and powerful it is» - says Zaytoven. «Standalone workflow makes me feel like I don't need anything else. I can do my drums here with pads. I have just 37 keys, but they are enough for me to play fluently. It has so many sounds, patches and plugins I really don't have to outsource anything». Timecodes: 00:00 - Why Beatmaking Feels Like Therapy? 00:51 - Introduction to AKAI MPC Key 37 G2 01:16 - How MPC Started Zaytoven's Career 01:50 - Buying First MPC at Guitar Center 02:22 - Why Zaytoven Loves MPC Pads & Workflow 02:38 - Finding Sound in Atlanta 03:48 - Recording First Hit at Patchwerk Studios 04:49 - Zaytoven's Beatmaking Process Begins 05:00 - Starting with Keys & Chord Progressions 05:40 - Signature Zaytoven Organ Sound 06:39 - How «Zaytoven Sound» was Born 07:35 - Why Stacks Melodies & Sounds 08:20 - Building Drums with Note Repeat 09:24 - Creating Drum Patterns & Groove 10:02 - Another Signature Zaytoven Sound 13:05 - Knowing When Beat is Working 13:58 - Why MPC Key 37 G2 is Favorite MPC? 14:20 - Portable, Powerful & Completely Standalone 15:22 - Final Beat Playlists: | | #Key37G2 Original video: