In this video, I run through my latest NEW ULTIMATE template for the MPC standalone 3.0, explaining the channels, sub mixes, returns, FX chains and master out. I have even set up the Sub Mix FX chains to help with mixing in standalone.
Free New Crates Motel Ultimate Template:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yAhHba5ZCNdgSgizgkP66qUOI-k1h-Kv/view?usp=sharing
I have had a few people have issues with the zipped version so here is an unzipped version (I usually prefer to zip files because they cannot be corrupted on upload/download).
Unzipped Version:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v_OY7eKt4lbsciN5kbKyzAJcwBHxE3u3/view?usp=sharing
Dropbox:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vgp6edb4titq3aks64lmb/20250107-CM-Template-Vers-3.xpj?rlkey=sw5ply6gs4hcu3e9ur6oykla2&st=dxsd1jxc&dl=0
Chapters:
00:00 The Intro
00:36 The Concept
01:35 The Template
02:05 The Channel Levels
04:38 The Drums
08:20 The Bass
11:11 The Synths
13:24 The Guitars
14:26 The Sample
15:28 The Vocals
17:40 The Returns
20:06 The Master out
20:45 How to Save & Install
22:40 The Outro
Lens:
1978 Canon FD 24mm
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Equipment I use:
Headphones:
Audeze LCD-X
Aiaiaia TMA-2 Wireless+
Beyerdynamic DT770/880/1990/900 Pro X
Focal Listen Pro
Shure 535
Pioneer HDJ X10
Reference Monitors:
Genelec 8020D
Presonus Studio One 6
Neumann MT48
RME ADI-2 DAC FS
Audient Evo 16
Audient SP8
Presonus HP4 (My Grot Box)
Presonus Faderport V2
Arturia Minilab MKII
Novation 49SL MKII
Arturia Microlab
Akai MPC One
Akai MPC Live II
Isla Instruments S2400
Omni Portable Turntable
Content Creation:
Sony FX30
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Osmo Pocket 3
Atomos Shinobi
Zoom H6 Recorder
Earthworks Custom Icon Pro Microphone
Sennheiser MKE 600 Microphone
Sanken Cos 11D Lav Mic
Rode Wireless Pro Mic System
Logitech Brio 4k Cam
Blackmagic Camera App
OC White Ultima Mic Arm
Davinci Resolve 19
Knobs:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TXYBB7Z
Data Wheel:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R5THKZD