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Setting up Akai MPD218 for drums in a DAW (Reaper+EzDrummer+Free DrumVST)

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Had some hiccups setting this thing up myself self (My problem was that I couldn't send layouts from the editor to the MPD, the reason was because I couldn't have my DAW open at the same time.) So I made this vido, hope someone finds it usefull.
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00:00 Intro
00:09 How do I use it
00:23 What this video will show you
00:55 How to connect and finding the editor
01:59 Connecting it to your DAW
03:10 If it's not working
03:33 Choosing specific channel
04:22 The Editor
05:25 Making a setup: Changing Notes
07:42 Changing the pads channel
08:38 Sending the setup to the MPD
10:57 It works
11:09 The pad bank
11:44 Full level button
12:01 NR Config and Note Repeat
13:16 Free alternative to EzDrummer
15:01 Outro

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@Murderbation 2 года назад

Bro.. I've had this mpd218 for maybe 2 years now and rarely use it because i never figured out how to map the pads. I also use Reaper so that is a huge bonus! Im gonna try this out for sure! Thanks allot for the info🙌🏼🤘🏼😎

@EV_Music 2 года назад

Glad to hear it! 👍 Just let me know if you have any problems and I'll try to help 😁

@aleksandragraphics9584 Год назад

This is exactly what I was looking for.. Thanks a lot!

@EV_Music Год назад

No problem, I know how frustrating it can be to setup new audio gear. So it's great to hear that people find the video helpful 👍

@RichardFriendartist 2 года назад

very helpful thank you...subbed and liked! Best of luck with your music!

@EV_Music 2 года назад

Thanks! Glad you found it useful 👍

@NathanBeckrules 2 года назад

Was just about to buy a DAW until I watched this vid. Thx!

@sylvainsanter8892 2 месяца назад

Thanks a lot, great video, very useful 😍

@EV_Music 2 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! 😁👍

@jamierobles9165 2 года назад

Thanks for this.. I was ready to put my head thru the wall. 🤘

@EV_Music 2 года назад

Glad you found it useful! And trust me, I know that feeling as well. Setting up stuff and getting audio equipment to work properly can be a pain in the ass :P

@alexhenriques7465 11 месяцев назад

You really helped me. Thank you so much!

@EV_Music 11 месяцев назад

No problem man! Glad the video was helpful 😁

@Kathayne636 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! Just bought this MIDI controller.

@EV_Music 10 месяцев назад

Glad I could help! 😁

@9livesK9 3 месяца назад

Thanks this was a great video

@EV_Music 3 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! 😊

@shmihshmih4287 Год назад

Really good and usefull video, thx

@EV_Music Год назад

Glad you found it useful! 👍

@helgefaccini1488 Год назад

You really helped me out. Really appreciate your help. The only thing I couldn't figure out is how to save for instance a snare roll (the way I want it) on a pad...or even a "sample" (or a fill from ez drummer on a pad). Maybe you could do a little video about this step by step👍

@EV_Music Год назад

Hey thanks for the comment! I'm not sure how you would save a snare roll or a fill from EZ drummer onto a pad, I honestly don't know if it's even possible. If you're recording I would just say that you can play the songs without the fills and stuff and just drag and drop those from EZ drummer afterwards. But since you want to add it to pads I'm guessing you might want to perform songs with this setup. Then I would create the fills and snare rolls and export them into audio files, then you can find any sampler and have that as a track next to EZ drummer. Then just make sure that the pads you want to use don't trigger anything in EZ drummer, and that those pads only triggers the samples you have added to the sampler. I hope that makes sense 😊

@helgefaccini1488 Год назад

@@EV_Music really appreciate your answer. Thank you very much and all the best to you

@petegreenfield8366 Год назад

Thanks, Eskil. I’m thinking of getting that unit to use with Logic. Very useful to see how you set it up in your DAW. All the best. Pete

@EV_Music Год назад

Hey! Thanks for the comment. If you get the unit and run into any problems then let me know and I'll try to help. Peace! 😊

@petegreenfield8366 Год назад

@@EV_Music Thanks! Is there somewhere I can listen to your music?

@EV_Music Год назад

@@petegreenfield8366 I haven't really finished any music ever 😅 But I'm moving into a new apartment this coming week and will start making content for youtube again, will be focusing on actually recording and finishing songs. But here's an original song I actually finished: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pcx6vPuOZrI.html

@petegreenfield8366 Год назад

@@EV_Music Like it. The song and the video. You’re a Scandinavian Neil Young. Hope you write and publish more. Good luck with your house move.

@EV_Music Год назад

@@petegreenfield8366 Thank you! Being compared to Neil Young is a great compliment. 😊

@danielshtrumtsipin3981 Год назад

thanks! helped me setup my pad!

@EV_Music Год назад

Glad you found the video helpful 🙂

@JB-ew3wc Год назад

Thanks!

@EV_Music Год назад

👍

@EV_Music 2 года назад

If you're thinking of getting battery from native instrument I made a setup video using the MPD218: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--eVni87BB6A.html I would also recommend to wait for native instruments summer sale and go for the full Komplete bundle instead of buying battery by it self!

@marioc.4862 3 месяца назад

muy agradecido!!!

@EV_Music 3 месяца назад

😁

@babycow2721 9 месяцев назад

i've changed the pads in editor to match the notes on the pads within a VST/plug in saved to hardware as well however when im in my DAW the vst doesnt respond even though my daw responds that im hitting the pad. (Monitoring is also enabled and the track recognizes that its a midi device. Im using studio one as my DAW i dont know if i should just use another DAW or if theres something im missing when editing in editor any advice helps.

@EV_Music 9 месяцев назад

Hey, what plugin is it that you're trying to use? There might be a setting within the plugin that has to change. What you could do aswell is to download Reaper and to see if it works in that DAW. Reapers trial period continues forever after the initial 30 days, so you could use reaper as a DAW to test things like these when they occur.

@KeethTalks 2 года назад

I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. I just unboxed my MPD218 and downloaded the MPC Beats software, the preferences seem fine but when I click on a pad there is no sound. I've watched several youtube videos, and I'm still not sure how to make it work... really sucks. Do you know what I'm doing wrong?

@EV_Music 2 года назад

Hey! I see that the MPC beats is a free program. So I will download it tomorrow and have a look. If you don't hear from me within a couple of days feel free to spam me 😁

@EV_Music 2 года назад

I got it to work with the MPD232 wich is just a different version of the mpd218. I followed this guide: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VNg0cIKy9IQ.html&ab_channel=MatthewStratton I loaded the pop demo project as he does and switched between pad layouts and one of them worked. But it does seem kinda buggy. Probably just user errors from my end though. If I were you though I would try using Reaper instead, there is a trial period, but you can use it for free after the trial period is over as well. You just have to wait some seconds and click still evaluating. And if you decide to buy it, it only cost 60 usd. I'm not much of a beat maker my self though, but you can follow this guide to get started: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xiws6eDy2kQ.html&ab_channel=REAPERMania If you decide to go with reaper then don't hesitate to ask for help if you encounter problems or have questions, I know that learning DAWs and getting stuff setup correctly can be a pain in the ass.

@frankvet1 Год назад

Apple computer simply doesn't play well with Akai! Spent 2 hours trying to download Akai software for editing my MPD218 pads and the app keeps crashing. Sorry but my Akai 218 and my other Akai keyboard/controller device will both be used to prop open my door (I need two hands to bring in the equipment I need that actually works with my mac)! There may be a place for Akai and their products, and I've enjoyed their home stereo stuff but I think there are other alternatives that "just work" with my Mac/Logic Pro setup. thanks for the video. Well done.

@EV_Music Год назад

Thanks for taking the time to comment. It sucks that it doesn't work with mac, stuff like that is super frustraiting and I feel your pain. Keep on truckin', and good luck with your music making!

@j.m5888 2 месяца назад

Hi there, thanks for the video. I can't get a sound out of it on either Ubuntu or Windows.. it lights up but none of the instruments shown produce any sound at all. I've downloaded the Akai software and installed Reaper, but nothing. Any ideas anyone?

@EV_Music 2 месяца назад

Do you have any other midi devices that work? Like a keyboard? If you have other devices making sound and not the MPD that's a little strange. It could be the plugin that you are trying to use though. I know that some plugins need to have a setting for what midi channel they are using to work. For example I use "Kontakt" which is a sort of VST instrument loader. It has a setting called something like "Midi Ch:" Where I have to change it from whatever it says to "Omni" which I believe just means "All" and then it starts to work. So it might be a setting in the plugin that you are trying to use. Hope that helps! 😁

@j.m5888 2 месяца назад

@@EV_Music I tried to get Reaper running on Ubuntu first, but all the proprietary software forced me onto an old Windows laptop I keep for emergencies. The VU shows input from the MPD, but no sound in any configuration. I imagined the default would be what's plugged in (headphones) but nothing. In the video it's plug in, pick a channel and that's it, but I must be missing something.

@peterbeng 2 года назад

Very, very fine. I cant send to Hardware a Preset? Why? Musician greatings Peter Bengelmann

@EV_Music 2 года назад

Hey man! Do you have your DAW open while you're trying to send? If so close it and try again. If that wasn't the problem, let me know and I'll think of what else it can be 😊

@LifeContent 2 года назад

Does anyone else have a problem running the free drum software? Somehow need a dll software to run it, anyone know how to fix that problem otherwise, I'm gonna have to wait to buy Reaper and ezdrummer

@EV_Music 2 года назад

Might be something that has to do with the DAW you are using. But if you're thinking of getting reaper you should know that it is free. Reaper has a trail period of 30 days that can be extended without cost forverer. After the 30 days you'll get message that gives you a 5 second wait time before you can click "Still evaluating" and continue using it. So I recommend to anyone starting out to get reaper and that they can buy a license to get rid of that 5 sec wait time whenever they have the money for it. So you could test to see if the drums work in reaper. 🙂

@zakkmiller8242 3 года назад

How did you pull up the MPD218 Editor? Failed to mention it. Thanks man!

@EV_Music 3 года назад

After you have installed it just press the Windows "start menu" button. Then use the "search programs and files" function there, and search for "MPD218 Editor" then you'll see it somewhere in the menu there. Hope that helps 😊

@zakkmiller8242 3 года назад

@@EV_Music I downloaded the editor but it doesn't look anything like the one in your video. I may have downloaded some other crap lol

@zakkmiller8242 3 года назад

@@EV_Music ok nvm i got it now! Downloaded an old version haha. Thanks for this video man. This is the best video for the MPD218!

@zakkmiller8242 3 года назад

@@EV_Music actually now I can't place the drum sounds on the individual pads. I change the notes on the editor and nothing happens

@EV_Music 3 года назад

@@zakkmiller8242 Hey, youtube notifications shows that there should be another comment of yours here. But it's not, so I can only read some of it through the notification bell. No worries about the comments, and I know this stuff can be frustrating as hell. The only thing I can think of is what I show in 8:39 "Sending the setup to the MPD", or maybe you are on the wrong "program select" preset on the MPD. If you have already tried that, or if that doesn't work then there is a link to my discord channel in the description of this video. Join that if you want to, it will be easier to help you there 🙂

@MAntisLew1 3 года назад

Can u do a tutorial on using es drummer and mpd218 as stand alone, ? I cannot figure it oit

@EV_Music 3 года назад

I am visiting family atm. But I'll be back home this weekend, I'll have a look at it then. I'll tell you how it goes 👍

@EV_Music 3 года назад

I tested the stand alone version of EzDrummer. I use EZ drummer 2 and it works there. This was what I had to do: Go to "Settings" top left corner, then choose "Audio/MIDI Setup". Then click "MIDI Device" on the menu to the left. Then check the box that says MPD218 and click apply. Then it should work 👍 If it doesn't work, then let me know 🙂

@MAntisLew1 3 года назад

@@EV_Music ok great thanks for your professional tutorials!!

@kevinmcarthur8548 3 года назад

@@EV_Music I am trying to get this to work and it is impossible. Even if I set the parameters in the AKAI editor and save them correctly - they will not change in EZ Drummer 2 behavior. The AKAI editor is simply the worst software on the planet. I truly regret buying the MPD218. Garbage!

@EV_Music 3 года назад

@@kevinmcarthur8548 That sucks dude, setting things up can be frustrating as hell. I have a discord server (link in the the description) if you join that one I can help you there later today if you want.

@crutcrutcrut Год назад

Hi, can I use Akai MPD218 without Ableton Live Lite ? Any alternatives ?

@EV_Music Год назад

Hey! Yes, the AKAI MPD218 should work in any DAW. If you're looking into which DAW you want to use I highly recommend Reaper. But if you're more into beats and hip-hop/rap you might like Fruity Loops better. There are a couple of other DAWs out there as well, so by doing some googeling and reading you should be able to find one that sounds appealing to you. If you have any further questions just let me know :)

@crutcrutcrut Год назад

@@EV_Music O ok wow, valuable golden tips you just gave me here, my friend. Thank you very much and best of luck with your future projects ! 👍

@j.m5888 2 месяца назад

Also, where do you need to put the VST files for Reaper to recognise them? I've tried loads of locations within the C: drive for Reaper, and nothing..

@EV_Music 2 месяца назад

Hi! You can check where reaper find VST plugins and add folder paths to where reaper checks for VST plugins by going to the "Options" drop down menu on the top. Then in the left window with the list you will find "VST" almost at the bottom of that list. On the top it will show you the "VST plug in paths) There's a button under there to the right which says "Edit path list..." there you can add folders reaper should check for plugins. Then you have to scan for them to show up.

@j.m5888 2 месяца назад

@@EV_Music That's amazing cheers, though I got that far after I commented. I still have no sound. It looks plug and play in the video, like you install the stuff and plug in the drumpad. I've been messing around for over an hour and can't get a single sound out of it. I'll maybe just send it back.

@EV_Music 2 месяца назад

@@j.m5888 Two things come to mind. Nr 1: You're adding VST's to a normal track. The input for the track should be set to "Midi" You can find a setting there called "All Midi Inputs" and then choose "All Channels" for your track input. Another way to just add VST instruments is by right clicking down where your tracks are and choose "Insert virtual instrument on new track" and I believe it then should automatically set the input to "All Midi Channels" As I commented on you're other comment, it might be a setting in the plugin. You could test that by installing Spitfire Audios "LABS", that is a VST management software. Almost like "Steam" for games. But all those LABS instruments are free and of very good quality, especially for bein free. You can find out how to get startet with that here: www.spitfireaudio.com/getting-started-labs I believe that if you install those instruments in their default path, that reaper will find them. On the LABS plugin you can easily see that "Midi Ch: ..." is a setting on the top there. So by installing something like the "Soft Piano" that they have and setting the "Midi Ch:" to "Any". Then that should work.

@j.m5888 2 месяца назад

@@EV_MusicThanks for trying to help, it's hella complicated. I right-click and add 'Insert virtual instrument on new track', like the video. With that I set Input: MIDI - MPD218 - Channel 10 / All Channels, nothing.

@EV_Music 2 месяца назад

@@j.m5888 I get your frustration man, I've been messing around with audio stuff for a long time. And it's such a hassle having to deal with all the programs and devices when all you want is to just make some music :/ Since you mentioned that it's a laptop though, I would guess your setup is fairly portable. So if you have a local music gear store, you might try taking it there and ask if someone there knows.

@NathanBeckrules 2 года назад

I’m unsure why but I can’t load an ezdrummer virtual track even tho I can hear the sound coming through my headphones

@EV_Music 2 года назад

Hey! Are you using reaper?

@NathanBeckrules 2 года назад

@@EV_Music yes! Doing everything as in the video. I did a google search on it as well and they suggest deleting some file paths and etc.

@EV_Music 2 года назад

@@NathanBeckrules That sounds strange. So when you insert the virtual instrument track, it never shows up? But you can hear EZdrummer when playing the pads of your mpd?

@NathanBeckrules 2 года назад

@@EV_Music yes exactly!

@EV_Music 2 года назад

@@NathanBeckrules Not sure what could be causing that. I would have probably tried reinstalling ezdrummer. You could also seek help in the reaper forum, Lots of friendly people there: forum.cockos.com/forumdisplay.php?f=20 I'm sorry I couldn't be more of help. Best of luck.

@erickvalencia2016 Год назад

i did everything just as you show and it didnt work, can you please help? :(

@EV_Music Год назад

Yes, I'll try at least. Are you trying to use it with EZdrummer or are you using another drum plugin?

@erickvalencia2016 Год назад

Yes, ezdrummer, the thing is i can change the key(note) but it does not assign the specific sound im trying to set,

@EV_Music Год назад

@@erickvalencia2016 So lets say you want to do this with the kick which is note 36. You want that to be the lower left pad as an example. Then make sure in the pad editor that the lower left is note 36 and that you assign it to the "Pad Bank" you want and which program select you want. Then you have to make sure youre on the correct pad bank and that you are using the correct program selection. So if you send youre changes to pad bank A and program selection 1. Then make sure you are on pad bank A and program selection 1. Then youre kick should be triggering on the lower left pad. Then to change the kick sample. You would do that in the EZdrummer window. It's the same place where I show you where to check what key that triggers the drum. Theres a drop down menu there where you choose which kit you want to use. When picking a kit there, the list of samples changes and you can mix samples from the kits you have installed. So if you change the kick sample there, then you lower left pad will trigger that new kick sample. I hope that made sense and that it solves your problem. If not then let me know, I might also have misunderstood the problem so :P

@erickvalencia2016 Год назад

@@EV_Music thank you for this, it may be that im not setting the bank program part, will try this when i go back home, thank you for the support, will let you know how it goes

@Diamond503. Год назад

Does it work with a windows 10 tablet?

@EV_Music Год назад

I don't know, but I wouldn't bet on it. There might be other midipad devices that are more suitable for your use. If you have a music equipment store you frequent I would recommend asking them 🙂 Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.

@Diamond503. Год назад

@@EV_Music well I did already order one so I will let u know if it does

@PoisonCdr Год назад

damn, I came in search of knowledge regarding the knobs specifically and I got cancelled at 0:43...

@EV_Music Год назад

Hey, sorry about that. I know that in some plugins you can just right click and then it will say something like "Learn MIDI Automation" you would just click that on the plugin parameter that you want the knob to change then just move that knob around right after you clicked the "learn midi" thing. That works in "kontakt" at least, I tried to do it in the synth "Massive" right now, but right clicking the knobs in the plugin gave me no option, so I'm unsure of how to do it if the right click of the mouse button way doesn't work. You might find an answer by searching this channel here if you're using reaper: www.youtube.com/@REAPERMania

@novexteam100 8 дней назад

You've got to workout

@EV_Music 8 дней назад

Haha! 😂 So true, I was 117kg (258 pounds) back then. I'm 93kg (205 pounds) now. I'm 1,95m (6,4 foot) tall though, so 93kg isn't really that bad. But I will continue to workout and try my best to keep my diet clean 💪

@jazzybeeff Год назад

NEVER EVER BUY THIS PRODUCT. CHANGE THE KEYMAP IS IMPOSSIBLE. I HAVE IT BUT I CAN NOT USE IT.

@EV_Music Год назад

Works completely fine for me, what DAW and issues are you having? Sounds like your having trouble with the MPD218 Editor, but do you get any error messages or something? Sucks to have equipment you cant use 😔

@jazzybeeff Год назад

@@EV_Music man first of all thank you. Normally i am not someone who write like this but this device drive me crazy. It was a problem in the editor i figure it out but believe me i almost had heart attack because of anger. I think i am shot a video for this because none of videos in youtube did not help me first time for years.

@EV_Music Год назад

@@jazzybeeff I know your frustration. There has been some stuff I have wanted to smash with a hammer throughout the years 😂

@jazzybeeff Год назад

@@EV_Music now it is okey. I can play my drums with fingers 😂🙏