How to Sample Soul or R&B on the MPC Sample | KanYe Type Beat Tutorial

Welcome back to Voyager Tell A Vision! In this episode of the MPC Show, we are diving deep into the Akai MPC Sample to cover one of the most highly requested workflows: how to chop, tune, and sample Soul and R&B records. Whether you are chasing that classic, warm boom-bap bounce or looking to create those pitched-up, dramatic vocal chops, this step-by-step beatmaking tutorial will get your productions knocking. We cover the entire process from scratch. You'll learn how to load your audio off an external Micro SD, navigate all five chop modes across your 16 pads, and isolate the absolute best parts of your loops. Plus, we dive into programming hard-hitting drums and applying live filter automation to create the perfect track intro. If this video helps you master your MPC Sample workflow, drop a comment below and let me know how you flip your tracks! Subscribe to Voyager Television for more beatmaking sessions, gear tips, and production tutorials! Private one on one lessons available through Patreon -   / damianlemarhudson   More MPC Sample Videos and Tutorials here -    • MPC Tutorials & Music Production   🎛️ What you will learn in this video: MPC Soul & R&B Sampling Introduction & Loading a Sample Welcome back to Voyager Television's MPC show. The primary goal of the episode is outlined: chopping and sampling Soul and R&B Immediately dive into the basics, showing how to bypass internal sounds and load an external soul song from an SD card using the "Sample Select" button. Exploring the Chop Function & Modes A detailed walkthrough of the MPC's Chop. "Chop" instantly slices the sample across 16 pads. Viewers learn how to use the K3 knob to navigate between five different chop modes, including 4-region, 8-region, 16-region, and manual slicing. Pitch Shifting & The "Kanye" Route Instead of a traditional loop, the host decides to completely flip the sample. By navigating to the "Tune" menu, he demonstrates how to pitch the sample up using the K-knobs (semi-tone and fine-tuning adjustments) to achieve that classic, high-energy "chipmunk soul" sound popularized by early Kanye West. Trimming & Copying Pads Isolate the most crucial part of the sample. Viewers are shown how to use the Trim screen and the K2 knob to adjust the waveform's end points. Valuable workflow shortcut: using Shift + Erase (Copy) to duplicate the trimmed audio to a brand new pad (Pad 13) without overwriting the original. Manually Finding the BPM A practical demonstration on finding a sample's tempo by ear. The host sings along to the chopped loop and repeatedly uses the "Tap Tempo" button to lock in the rhythm, ultimately dialing the track in at 85 BPM. Global BPM & Metronome Setup To ensure the sequence stays locked on beat, the host adjusts the Global BPM to 85. A quick hardware tip for toggling the metronome on and off during playback by holding Shift + Tap Tempo. Programming the Drums (Kick & Snare) Building the groove. After lowering the sample volume using the Pad 9 Fader, experiment with different kicks. Viewers get a raw look at the production process; delete a bad drum hit, fixes a "hanging" kick, and successfully records a driving kick-and-snare loop. Automating Pad Filters & Swells A deep dive into creating dynamic movement within a beat. Record a live, dramatic filter sweep (a "swell") using the Pad Filter. The concept of sequence automation, showing how to manage and delete filter data within the sequence so it doesn't negatively impact the rest of the song. Track Arrangement & Creating an Intro Moving from a loop to a full song structure. How to copy the main sequence and create a dedicated intro by muting the heavy kick and snare. He emphasizes the importance of removing the previously recorded filter automation so the intro plays back cleanly. Adding the Bassline & Final Touches To complete the track, the host loads a "Grad 11" F-bass sample. After pitching it down 16 levels to give it a deep, heavy tone, plaing a simple but effective bassline over the chopped soul sample. The video concludes with a reminder to save the project. ⏱️ Chapter Markers [00:00] - Introduction & Loading a Sample From SD Card [02:03] - Exploring the 5 Chop Modes [04:27] - Pitch & Tempo Adjustments ("The Kanye West Route") [08:45] - Trimming the Fat (Sample Trimming) [12:33] - Sequence Recording & Setting Global BPM [18:55] - Adding Boom Bap Drums to Soul [24:54] - Applying Filter Cutoff Automation [30:49] - Creating a 30-Second Intro & Refining the Drum Swing [37:41] - Building a 16-Bar Sequence & Chopping a Bridge [44:53] - Creating a Bassline using 16 Levels [50:11] - Simplified Sequence & Dealing with an MPC Freeze [54:53] - Final Playback & Outro #mpcsample #mpc #tutorial