MPE For Normal People

🎹 Learn more about Osmose: https://bit.ly/3VvGP33
💥 Noisy 2 is an MPE Soft Synth Plugin I recommend: https://bit.ly/45rW6q4
🌐 Equator 2 is also great but pricey: https://bit.ly/3VrMd7g

MPE, or MIDI Polyphonic Expression, is the real deal, but it usually looks way harder than it is. In this video, I'll explain what MPE is, ways to play, and talk about some reasons why MPE may not be right for you.

MY FAVORITE TOOLS & STUDIO GEAR
🎹 Komplete Kontrol S61 MK3 - Please bury me with this MIDI keyboard - https://bit.ly/s61-mk3
🧳 Komplete Kontrol M32 - My favorite MIDI keyboard to travel with - https://bit.ly/46tRqyT
🔊 Frontier Monitors - My favorite studio monitors- https://bit.ly/frontier-onesto
🔕 Acoustic Treatment - The most beautiful way to sound treat your room - https://bit.ly/frontier-onesto
🖥️ Compact 88 - I finally found a studio desk that’s compact and not ugly - https://audiohousing.com/
🎵 MOTU M2 - My favorite audio interface, especially for recording my videos - https://bit.ly/motum2-gc
🪩 Logitech MX Ergo - This trackball mouse saved me from Carpal Tunnel- https://bit.ly/logitech_mxergo

TIMELINE
00:00 MPE for Normal People
00:31 What is MPE?
00:56 Ways to play MPE, the gestures you'll actually use
04:31 Why MPE may not be right for you

WHO AM I?
Hey, it's Onesto. On this channel, we explore the latest plugins and gear that help keep our lives musical and creative. If that sounds interesting, consider subscribing! Can't wait to see you in the next video!

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