Layering Chords One Take at a Time on MPC Live 3 (R&B Workflow)

I’ll be honest — I’m not the best keyboard player. But that doesn’t stop me from making lush R&B chord progressions on the MPC Live 3. In this video I show how I build chords one layer at a time using overdubs, which makes it much easier to create rich harmony even if your keyboard skills are basic. I also sketch the beat using the MPC Clip Matrix workflow, one of my favorite ways to quickly build ideas and arrange grooves. No talking. Just pure MPC beatmaking workflow. If you're an MPC producer, beginner keyboard player, or someone trying to improve their chord progressions, this technique can unlock a lot of creative possibilities. 🎹 What you’ll see in this video • Layering chords with MPC overdub recording • Sketching ideas in the Clip Matrix workflow • Building a smooth R&B groove from scratch • Producing even if you're not a great keyboard player 🎛 Gear Used Akai MPC Live 3 Novation Launchkey MK4 49 Studio monitors: Kali Audio IN8 3-Way Audio Interface: SSL 18 🚀 If You’re Into: MPC tutorials Workflow optimization Beat making Producer tech setups Hip-hop production Make sure to subscribe to DB PadLab. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:14 R&B Drums 2:11 Figuring out lush R&B chords 4:51 Bouncy Synth Bass 7:45 Vibey Synth Lead 9:25 The Full Beat Suscribe:    / @dbpadlab   buymeacoffee.com/dombrady