Akai MPC Drum Machine Basics

Summary: DJs, or disc jockeys, play pre-recorded music for an audience at a party, club or on the radio. There are different types of DJs including turntable DJs and radio DJs. Turntable specialists use actual records or discs, while radio DJs use music files, CDs or jingles. Turntable disc jockeys use different techniques to often manipulate the sound of the record including mixing, phrasing, cutting, scratching and beat-matching. Radio DJs are known for their personalities and often host radio programs that feature the music they play on the radio. The first DJ to play music on the radio was Reginald Fessenden who played Christmas music over the radio from Brant Rock, Massachusetts.

Are you an aspiring disc jockey? Do you need tips on mixing and turntables? Watch these informative videos and learn how to DJ from an expert! Learn from expert disc jockey DJ Brasby how to use the MPC button functions, editing, muting sounds, copy and variations, programming the MPC pads, sampling sound, saving beats, setting up a sequence, setting up cables, and adding depth to a beat.