Are there any common ways of setting up a live beat set?

irrex · Post by **irrex** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:17 pm

I make beats and music that are influenced by beats. I have my first show coming up soon and would like to know if there are any common ways of setting up for using Live and an MPD (I have an MPD26). I've seen this set up a lot, and I'm sure people are doing it differently. I'm just curious if anyone who's done it wouldn't mind giving a brief explanation on how they set up. I got some feedback before from someone that exports all their tracks (more of a DJ set) - but I find that kinda boring and the only way to stay busy is to just add effects, and that becomes too much.

I've been looking around for months and can't really find much. If anyone has any idea how Nosaj Thing sets up, in this video he seems to be constantly busy doing stuff and this is what I would like to do:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31AFfyPXUKQ

Thanks in advance!

eddiex · Post by **eddiex** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:25 am

there is a video where BATHS explains it pretty well.

eddiex · Post by **eddiex** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:34 am

jeeze, I'm not on my computer, but YouTube search "BATHS HOW TO"
it's basically midi mapping your controller pads to launch clips or scenes and//or turn effects racks on/off
using faders/knobs to change effects parameters and volume control.

eddiex · Post by **eddiex** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:41 am

http://youtu.be/KpZScE07x8o

eddiex · Post by **eddiex** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:55 am

well BATHS gives you a good starting point. an idea of what all those dudes are doing.

irrex · Post by **irrex** » Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:17 am

Thank you. I'll check this out! I'm honestly not sure why so many beat producers choose an MPD for their live shows instead of an APC, which seems more suitable for launching clips in ableton, along with the faders/knobs. I have an MPD which is useful for producing (slicing/playing samples and drums), but even people who definitely have more than enough money for gear are still using them for shows.

eddiex · Post by **eddiex** » Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:36 am

I think its because it "looks" cooler....
haha
nah I think it's because the MPD is so versatile!

eddiex · Post by **eddiex** » Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:38 am

maybe a little bit of both.

irrex · Post by **irrex** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:12 am

I get it... the only thing I'm having trouble with is transitioning songs now

re:dream · Post by **re:dream** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 12:55 pm

MPD is great for triggering loops and effects.

I would seriously recommend setting it up with SelectedTrackControl (Google it) which gives you loads of dedicated control over how it interacts with Live.

Good Luck!

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