I'm not a purist vinyl junkie but it's great to see a skilled musician take samples from vinyl and work with it on a vintage MPC machine. Great stuff mpc head
Any one knowledgeable with an Akai MPC 2000 xl and troubleshooting? I got mine weeks ago and still trying to get the zip drive to function I have specifics if anyone wants to take Pitty on a noob Akai MPC 2000 XL owner in need of getting off to making music ? I would literally be forever grateful
@@patansy3455 sorry I use a compact flash drive that I installed so I don't have the zip drive. I would think that if you plug your zip drive in via SCSI and turn it on it should come up on your drive menu. Click on it and it will give you the data that is on your zip disc. I suggest replacing the zip drive with a CF or USB drive from mpcstuff.com
@@RoomAtTheTopStudio I have a zip drive external coming but it is USB powered. Can I attach it with a USB to scsi connector to the back scsi port ? Does it need termination or anything else or would that work?
I know how you feel. I been there. But what you have to do is keep working on the machine and develop your own technique and the rest will eventually come together. Dont make the mistake in thinking you need a different machine. You will be chasing new machines forever with the same results. Mastering whatever machine or software you used is the key to success. Peace✌🏽
LoFi Weekly I would say that it most likely the sounds he sampled, in my experience the 2k has a rather thin sound but if you push the main output you will gain some cool compression/limiting. The 3k got i my opinion a cleaner sound = hifi digital sound? But the s900 and the 60 got the Mpc sound. I guess we want to hear the differences in these machines due to comfirmationbiasing. In the end its all upp to the producers editing, sample picking and preferences that makes all the difference. Dope beat!
@@OlofBerggren supposedly the 2000xl and the 2000 have different converters for the sample input. the 2000 is said to sound more compressed. im a 2000xl owner and i agree, it can sound thin sometimes.
I own this same model and the 1000. The 2000 XL sounds really warm. Its some kind of "musical" in my opinion. Since the Mpc1000 and beyond the MPC line is much more closer to computers than "musical instruments" aside from the fact that even tbe old models are computers. Blessings and salute!!
Amazing as always! What about a full video or even a live stream from beggining to end? Including digging, sample edit, drums selection and final arrengement? Saludos desde Valencia!
Fantastic video - love the track and big fan of your work. Can i ask...what role does the SP404 play here? I’ve seen a few vids where the MPC and SP404 go together and keen to know how the two interact. Thanks!
This really inspires me I want to buy a mpc 2000xl and integrate it with Abelton for mixing . But I’m torn between the push 2 or the 2000xl I love the nostalgia of the 2000xl but worry about the workflow. Any advice or suggestions??
2000xl is its own thing, you get the standalone aspect. push 2 you're stuck with ableton (i have a push and a couple mpcs). it's a different mindset using only the mpc. i know this is a year later but hopefully you made a decision you're happy with.
Nice video. I just bought MPC 500, not sure if its gonna be something I like woking with because of the small format, whats your opinion on getting 2000XL vs 2500, or even moving into MPC Live? I also just picked up SP404sx, and have several Elektrons. Looking to find a good box specifically for sampling, not necessarily for mixing, I can do my final in Logic. thanks.
Give the little box a chance. You just got it right? Learn how to use it. Don't make the mistake of underestimating it. I had mine gathering dust for almost the full 14 years I've had it. I just learned to use it 6 months ago and now I'm upset that I didn't try sooner. If you have the SP404sx and the 500 you're in lo-fi heaven. As for 2000XL vs 2500? Ease of use 2000XL. For features if you have the JJOS 2500. You can't lose with either especially as you doing your final in Logic.
@@RoomAtTheTopStudio Thanks Luke. Its hard for me to see the screen, while hovering over the MPC500, compared to my Elektrons. MPC 500 build feels like a toy compared to the Elektrons (Sweden), which are built like a tank and feel like real instruments, comparatively speaking. I think if I bought the MPC500 first it wouldn't be so obvious to me, but I feel like I need a better built machine, maybe an older MPC. I also had a Novation Circuit for a while and that was even built much better than the MPC500, but a step backward from an Octatrack and Analog Four, so I sold it.
@@weepwow it's 2 lines on the screen with just the information you need. You don't need to hover over it as even if you sit and you have the backlight on you should be able to see just fine. The advantage of the 500 is that when you are traveling it doesn't need a power cord as it is also battery powered by AA batteries and it fits on the tray on the chair in economy and it doesn't take up much space on the table on a train. For a toy it's a powerful sampler and very powerful sequencer. Add a MIDI splitter and you can control a room full of synths and drum machines with the MPC500. It actually has more features than the 3000, 2000 and 2000XL as it comes with onboard effects. I have a Circuit as well. It's easier to learn than the 500 but the 500 is way more powerful. You can sample directly into the 500 from a turntable or another device. Upgrade the memory to 128mb and your sample time is very impressive. If you get to know the 500 you may look on your Electrons and the 500 differently.
@@RoomAtTheTopStudio Thanks again. Watching the video here (MPC head doing his thing on the 2000XL) is great, moving around at ease. Personally I'd rather put in the time on a 2000xl or maybe Maschine-3 or other sampling device.
Hey G, I'm wanting to put together a similar sampling setup a yourself, what is your equipment to go from turntable to mpc? Im not new to music but this type of equiptment setup, I have never done before.
depends on you mpc. If you have an mpc with phono inputs you can connect a turntable directly to the mpc, if not then you need to get a mixer with phono inputs to connect the two devices. Some turntables already have line level outputs, that way you can plug a turntable directly to an mpc with line level inputs.
@marlow digs Hey which one would you trade the MPC X for? The 1000 or the xl? Both maxed out. I have an opportunity to do so since the new digital screens cause seizures, I'm hoping the older ones don't. Which one you recommend? I'm sample based boom bap producer. Shalom
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Hi do you know what that first lp he is using please sir
cookinsoul Cookin Soul king of New York 💯
I'm not a purist vinyl junkie but it's great to see a skilled musician take samples from vinyl and work with it on a vintage MPC machine. Great stuff mpc head
Any one knowledgeable with an Akai MPC 2000 xl and troubleshooting? I got mine weeks ago and still trying to get the zip drive to function I have specifics if anyone wants to take Pitty on a noob Akai MPC 2000 XL owner in need of getting off to making music ? I would literally be forever grateful
@@patansy3455 sorry I use a compact flash drive that I installed so I don't have the zip drive. I would think that if you plug your zip drive in via SCSI and turn it on it should come up on your drive menu. Click on it and it will give you the data that is on your zip disc.
I suggest replacing the zip drive with a CF or USB drive from mpcstuff.com
@@RoomAtTheTopStudio I have a zip drive external coming but it is USB powered. Can I attach it with a USB to scsi connector to the back scsi port ? Does it need termination or anything else or would that work?
@@patansy3455 I'm not sure. You would have to ask the supplier how it would work.
Got it working! Thanks for the suggestions.
The type of hip hop I grew up on and luv... Glad to see ppl still holding on too it's roots and let ppl get a different perspective of life
I love making scratchy sample beats and bringing forgotten songs new life
Very inspiring man! Too bad it doesn’t sound the same when i try to make a beat...😂
Keep hustlin man you'll get there 😊
Tom Burton do you know what that jazz tune is please
@@laceyadrian54 sorry mate. No I don't. You could try and shazam it
I know how you feel. I been there. But what you have to do is keep working on the machine and develop your own technique and the rest will eventually come together. Dont make the mistake in thinking you need a different machine. You will be chasing new machines forever with the same results. Mastering whatever machine or software you used is the key to success. Peace✌🏽
Ikr
Le sampling est vraiment un art.
J'adore.
Really good job, love it ! 👌
Merci SnokusS 🙏
That nod factor with the XL a classic sound from a classic machine. Dope....
Wow. I always lay the sample down with drums playing, but i like this approach! I'm definitely gonna give that a shot. Nicely done!
That Alto Saxophone sounds crazy in there,dope man dope!
Hellla dope as usual homie!! Not sure if it's because I want to believe it but this just sounds hella warm compared to the live/touch 😅😅😅
LoFi Weekly I would say that it most likely the sounds he sampled, in my experience the 2k has a rather thin sound but if you push the main output you will gain some cool compression/limiting. The 3k got i my opinion a cleaner sound = hifi digital sound? But the s900 and the 60 got the Mpc sound. I guess we want to hear the differences in these machines due to comfirmationbiasing.
In the end its all upp to the producers editing, sample picking and preferences that makes all the difference.
Dope beat!
@@OlofBerggren supposedly the 2000xl and the 2000 have different converters for the sample input. the 2000 is said to sound more compressed. im a 2000xl owner and i agree, it can sound thin sometimes.
theres a video where a dude compares the 2000 and the live... barely a difference. live slightly has more high end.
I own this same model and the 1000. The 2000 XL sounds really warm. Its some kind of "musical" in my opinion. Since the Mpc1000 and beyond the MPC line is much more closer to computers than "musical instruments" aside from the fact that even tbe old models are computers. Blessings and salute!!
0:58 reminded me of Mobb Deep - Cradle To The Grave.. Different samples used but ya
Hey man hope you well...nice seeing that mpc2000xl getting more action,keep em coming!
This is so good! I love my MPC 2500 so much. It's the most fun and comprehensive way to produce for me. Thanks for sharing!
I like watching how you put your chops together, nice atmospheric space you have there.
When that "one day" hit, my face reacted
What is that one day tune please
This is a solid beat. Greetings from germany
Remind me of a j Dilla joint right here keep up the work man “one day” I’ll get to work with you ;)
bit at the end is super dope
I miss my Mpc 2000xl. Great video.👍🏽
Dope Beat homey! Loved the warm sound and the grit of the beat.
Huge work! 🫡
🔥🔥
All my ears and eyes on this making video, so dope!!
✌🏼
Fine sound selection man. And i love the groove on the hats. Everything is smooth, classic hip hop! Love it !respect bro!
Do you know what that jazz lp is man thanks
@@laceyadrian54 unfortunately no...
Truly enjoyed this with my son. Keep ‘em coming!
Keep on going mate, we're here with you from day 1
I love the 404 Magic at the end
Super slick, I’ll check out the BandCamp page. Cheers
Amazing as always! What about a full video or even a live stream from beggining to end? Including digging, sample edit, drums selection and final arrengement? Saludos desde Valencia!
Live streams will be something real very soon
Dope as usual
So dope !
I wished you have the main menu screen to show us the tracking and sequencing
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
That stand-up bass sample!
Beautiful
Fantastic video - love the track and big fan of your work. Can i ask...what role does the SP404 play here? I’ve seen a few vids where the MPC and SP404 go together and keen to know how the two interact. Thanks!
Most people use it for the effects. He was doing echos, filtering, repeats
this is fire.This is exactly the type of vibes i was looking for
Nice you bounced it to the SP, gonna check out some more :)
Lovely vinyl samples man, enjoyed the cook up!
Sick beat👌🏾, you've got a really nice work flow👍🏾
00:06 Disco Da Amália Rodrigues - Lagrimas . 🇧🇷
So cool, good sounds
So chill
awesome vibes man!
Art.
serious madness boss one lov from amsterdam the fastest sam
oh blue xl, how lovely :)
Hey Marlow, a turntable guide would be nice, just thought of that!
Another great video
you back on the xl 🔥 always with the heat no matter the machine
Dope work
Favorite video you've done.
This video was awesome. Thank you for all that you do🙏🏽
Can you do a step by step video on how you make your drum loop and then sampling.
Hey man, nice work. What's the horn sample from?
This really inspires me I want to buy a mpc 2000xl and integrate it with Abelton for mixing . But I’m torn between the push 2 or the 2000xl I love the nostalgia of the 2000xl but worry about the workflow. Any advice or suggestions??
2000xl is its own thing, you get the standalone aspect. push 2 you're stuck with ableton (i have a push and a couple mpcs). it's a different mindset using only the mpc.
i know this is a year later but hopefully you made a decision you're happy with.
Tasty, dreamy, gritty. Love it!
this is dope bro!
wow, amazing 🌱
Smooth
Nasty! Smoove shit right there!
dope man your music gets me through tough times
ES: ere un makena
EN: u the machine
Pure fire every time man, appreciate it! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
That's a banger
Yooo this is awesome
Dope stuff man! I use the MPC 2000.
Awesome
dope beat 🤙🏻
amazing sound!! feeling the vibe
Thank you Samuel, these and more sounds are on all platforms hyperurl.co/cqp5fs
@@mpchead can you tell me what samples are those from that first lp please
That turntable 👍
thats some mello smooth goodness right here yo!!!!!!!! hard hittin snare too.............peace!
Excellent
Dope man. Even the video editing 👍🏽
Thanks :) I try to do some extra with the footage, still learning the craft of filming
Do you know what that first lp is please
This is pretty good bro
Dope channel
Dope, i love the process
I like that your'e doing it without the 8 outs, :)
dope!
Nice!
Sick stuff!
Nice!! Been enjoying your videos for a while now. What kind of turntable are you using??
Just got a new turntable audio technica
Vibes🔥
Nice video. I just bought MPC 500, not sure if its gonna be something I like woking with because of the small format, whats your opinion on getting 2000XL vs 2500, or even moving into MPC Live? I also just picked up SP404sx, and have several Elektrons. Looking to find a good box specifically for sampling, not necessarily for mixing, I can do my final in Logic. thanks.
Give the little box a chance. You just got it right? Learn how to use it. Don't make the mistake of underestimating it. I had mine gathering dust for almost the full 14 years I've had it. I just learned to use it 6 months ago and now I'm upset that I didn't try sooner. If you have the SP404sx and the 500 you're in lo-fi heaven. As for 2000XL vs 2500? Ease of use 2000XL. For features if you have the JJOS 2500. You can't lose with either especially as you doing your final in Logic.
@@RoomAtTheTopStudio Thanks Luke. Its hard for me to see the screen, while hovering over the MPC500, compared to my Elektrons. MPC 500 build feels like a toy compared to the Elektrons (Sweden), which are built like a tank and feel like real instruments, comparatively speaking. I think if I bought the MPC500 first it wouldn't be so obvious to me, but I feel like I need a better built machine, maybe an older MPC. I also had a Novation Circuit for a while and that was even built much better than the MPC500, but a step backward from an Octatrack and Analog Four, so I sold it.
@@weepwow it's 2 lines on the screen with just the information you need. You don't need to hover over it as even if you sit and you have the backlight on you should be able to see just fine. The advantage of the 500 is that when you are traveling it doesn't need a power cord as it is also battery powered by AA batteries and it fits on the tray on the chair in economy and it doesn't take up much space on the table on a train. For a toy it's a powerful sampler and very powerful sequencer. Add a MIDI splitter and you can control a room full of synths and drum machines with the MPC500. It actually has more features than the 3000, 2000 and 2000XL as it comes with onboard effects. I have a Circuit as well. It's easier to learn than the 500 but the 500 is way more powerful. You can sample directly into the 500 from a turntable or another device. Upgrade the memory to 128mb and your sample time is very impressive. If you get to know the 500 you may look on your Electrons and the 500 differently.
@@RoomAtTheTopStudio Thanks again. Watching the video here (MPC head doing his thing on the 2000XL) is great, moving around at ease. Personally I'd rather put in the time on a 2000xl or maybe Maschine-3 or other sampling device.
Dopeness
Dope beat!!🔥
wow... dope!!!
Dope
Dope! Love that jazzy mellow vibe, noce horns & pianos!
love
Fire music 💯
🔥 Keep seeking perfection brother! 🔥 🥁 🎼
Sooo sick
Hey G, I'm wanting to put together a similar sampling setup a yourself, what is your equipment to go from turntable to mpc? Im not new to music but this type of equiptment setup, I have never done before.
depends on you mpc. If you have an mpc with phono inputs you can connect a turntable directly to the mpc, if not then you need to get a mixer with phono inputs to connect the two devices. Some turntables already have line level outputs, that way you can plug a turntable directly to an mpc with line level inputs.
@@mpchead Word! thanks G
Wow
What are you running the record player through before it hits the MPC? Sounds saturated. Thanks
I run it through filters before it reaches the XL
@@mpchead thanks man, so not really any additional gain?
@@dino_not_dyno Well yes, I have a mixer with phono inputs to gain the necessary volume for the turntable.
@marlow digs Hey which one would you trade the MPC X for? The 1000 or the xl? Both maxed out. I have an opportunity to do so since the new digital screens cause seizures, I'm hoping the older ones don't. Which one you recommend? I'm sample based boom bap producer. Shalom
I bought an mpc live 2 for 400 buck it’s a powerful machine
@@boomboombaby9140 That was a bargain wow 😲
really nice bruv. how do you transfer the whole track to a vinyl?
Are the bass sounds vinyl sample or synth?
Very pete rock