AKAI MPC XL: Sounds, Pads and Workflow with Illa J

Watch Rapper and producer Illa J - younger brother of late producer and rap star J Dilla - dig into AKAI MPC XL and share his favorite features and creative tips. Illa J on family, flexibility & MPC - "I have lot of history with MPC that goes back to my brother. MPC was one of his favorite machines to produce music on and it always has special feel when I touch one. All of my mentors use MPC, but we all work on it completely different. That&what&so cool about it, because you can make it sound like you. You can do almost anything with it. It&really amazing piece of equipment". Key features: • Extensive library of premium plugin instruments, effects and samples • 8 core processor • 16 Gb RAM and 256 Gb Internal SSD storage • 16 MPCe Expressive Pads (four quadrants each and XY effects control) • 16-step RGB function button sequencer • 10.1" multi-touch screen • Assignable performance touch-strip • 8 separate line outputs for external routing • 8 stereo CV/Gate outputs allow deep integration with modular and analog synthesizers • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MIDI, USB-C, XLR (combo jack), RCA connectivity and more • Stem separation Timecodes: 00:00 - Illa J Introduces Akai Professional MPC XL 00:37 - MPC legacy: family history & J Dilla&influence 01:16 - Learning MPC in 2007: 10-minute beat contests in California 01:43 - First personal MPC: why MPC Live changed everything 02:29 - Favorite workflow upgrade: Channel Command for track effects & routing 02:58 - Capturing "natural feel"...