Hey Fam, thanks for checking out this video. Make sure that you check out my latest instrumental project entitled "T.H.E" (The Human Experiment). There is a free promo edition of that project on my site, as well as two premium versions with a bonus track included. Download the project here: altruwest.com/?post_type=product&p=9052 Be Blessed!
Man you are just full of game. I tripped when I saw your name on my Native Instruments Komplete 13 shit. It must’ve taken years upon years and a lot of patience & commitment to the craft to learn what you’ve learned. Much respect to you for sharing it. 👌🏽💯
Thank God for the MPC Renaissance. I just hook the beat up, hit export audio, then drag the files into logic for mixing lol Great video. I use to have an MPC 2000 classic back in the days and storage wasn't an issue for me but technology hadn't advanced yet so I was use to the floppies, but now it would drive me crazy lol
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But will take up your computer memory especially off of the hard drive
yo, been makin beats for 7 years now and have been studying hip hop ever since i got hooked on it as a child...the first cats i ever heard on the beat were : LORD FINESSE, BUCKWILD, DJ MUGGS , AND DJ PREMIER and i got obsessed with beats... i just had to try and make some hypnotizing shit like that myself. my friend told me about fl studio and pro tools back then. i had never even seen a mpc before except glimpses of them in videos and barely knew what the fuck they were...so i started making shitty beats on fl studio teaching myself everything i know today just by experimenting, i had so much fun wich kept me going even though i struggled from time to time...my beatmaking started getting pretty nice and i started getting that proud satisfactional feeling when playing my beats. after many many sleepless nights of obsessive beatmaking i started getting curious of using hardware... i did some research and thought i would try it out mainly because i wanted something fresh to work with and was getting frustrated with sitting at my computer...it didnt feel true. my friend hooked me up with an sp555 and i struggled so much with that thing...i ended up selling it and buying an mpc 2000 classic and a whole new world opened up for me, it was frustrating at first with the low memory capacity and floppy disk shit and no built in effects like a dat but the freedom of just turning off ur computer and start jammin with cut up sounds made me smile... i stopped using fl a couple of days later and began my mpc journey, i bought my sp555 back to use it as a fx processor and expanded the memory on the mpc and we have been happily married ever since.... with DAT i felt like a spoiled little brat that had too much and was never satisfied. with my MPC i get more creative because of the limitations, grittier sound and at the end of the day i learn to appreciate my beats more. peace from the land of ice and snow!
Great story, it's resonates with me very well because I too started with FL and was frustrated. The mpc changed my whole production and music creation concept for the good. Thanks for sharing your story! Be Blessed.
Also relate I used FL studio for many years just started with mpc 1000 and now 2000 classic I'm doing my drums and chops on mpc and recording into flstudio and finishing with FC and master there I love it
I have the MPC 1000 with just the CF reader and it is undoubtedly fire. Loading samples straight from the PC using the USB on the back is super easy. Recording in from any source is super easy. It feels great to play (had to get the fat pads). These machines are old but they are truly a pleasure to use.
The recall stuff and tracking out audio can be frustrating with the MPCs, it's kind of why I would recommend an MV8800 (or one of the newer MPCs that come with proper project saving and exporting). :-)
Sure does! Came across the akai mpc 400 blue version 2 weeks ago and bought it! Went to the pawnshop again and found an akai mpc 2000xl zip for $125! Yes 125 in mint condition. Man I'm a pawnshop junkie baby. I posted a one beat with digital hustle/scratch magazine TV displaying my mpc 3000. Check it out fame! Yes I got the 3000LE from the pawnshop also. I added the black fat pads to it from mpcstuff.com
What up Altruwest Great tips and info.. Question, the MPC 5000 is what I use and I would like to hear your thoughts on this machine if possible.. Your view point would be greatly appreciated..Thanks for all the tips you give...
+JazzMatic1967 Hey Fam, I've only used the MPC 5000 a hand full of times and I thought it was cool as far as some of the features go such as built in synth, built in ADAT out, Built in Hard drive. I always wondered why they went for 16 bit instead of 24 Bit, that was a mistake in my opinion. I also expected that they would expand on the software integration with that system, similar to what they started with Aksys on the MPC 4000. I also thought that the initial sampler software it came with was very weak compared to the MPC 4000. They of course updated the software with a ton more features but it I cant really speak on it overall since I only used the first version of the OS. Despite its shortcomings versus the MPC 4000, the MPC 5000 was still very capable as a sequencing sampler and is still viable for production today.
+Altruwest Thanks my bro that cleared up some things for me, if I ever get rid of this 5000 it would be for the 4000.. I thought Akai would do some more updates on it but I guess that Ren is what there onto.. We live & learn J.. Thanks again my dude.. God Bless..
great video bro!!! i currently use a mpc 4000 but started with a 2000 then got me 1000 nd resolved into the 4000 i also use a motif along with it... my short cut into recallin patches is name the sequence number on motif with name of track, the midi data will recorded on mpc but the instrument is playing from motif therefore i hit record on motif as an attemp to record but i just tap a key just so that when i save that bank on the motif it will keep each track in order nd doesnt jump back to default when rebootng motif.. i also name the sequence on mpc with the same name nd save program aswell this way ive avoided everything u mentioned because its def frustrating... i remember having the mo phat and having to write down the names nd numbers to each sound it was crazy..
Loved the video, brother. Quick question: I am a beginner. Everyone keeps telling me to stay away from the older MPC's and stick with the newer models. However, I love the sound of the 200XL. I am thinking about purchasing a refurbished 2000XL, but I am worried that I will have trouble in tracking out the drums, samples, basslines and sequences created in the MPC and properly tracking it out to Ableton Live. Can you drop any advice, thoughts or comments?
Hey fam! If you get an XL, get one with the 8 outs and the MCD reader. Tracking out is simple if you have a multi channel audio interface that can support at least 8 inputs. Using an older MPC can be expensive but rewarding.
Pro tip: Before you buy an OG MPC (2000, 2000xl, 3000, 1000 etc.) make sure that you have the number of your nearest mpc repair specialist. These can only be bought used, so they are deteriorating. Always have a repair guy on standby.
@@skotthall4090 repair guy hear had one mpc2000xl sitting under my sink for a year a couple days ago i took it apart fixed it , replaced all the broken parts now i cant stop using it! Props years later on video
Great video! Got the Mpc 500 and quite like it. I dont really wanna get the touchscreen ones because I wanna feel like going back in time when working on an mpc. Why do you think 1000 over 5000? Best regards and thanks for the video
+CX theproducer Yes Indeed! another reason the MPC 4000 is the GOAT MPC. I could make a whole video dedicated to that machine because it was the best sampling MPC Akai put out in my opinion.
+Altruwest I'm thinking about getting an MPC 1000 from a friend of mine. What mixer would your recommend for EQing, Compression and routing sounds? (I ask because I'm gonna use them mainly for the drums.
What I do is... whatever I do on the MPC 2000 when I am finished is sample the individual track sequences to SliceX in FL Studio. So every sequence and sound plays the same within FL Studio like it did on the MPC.
So I'm thinking about getting either a MPC 2000XL or maybe like a MPC 4000. I would prefer to get a 2000XL because I like just the idea of it as well as the sound, but I am a bit worried about the memory. What's your opinion?
32MB of RAM is fine for sampling records and drums. Make sure you get the XL with a Hotswap MCD drive as mentioned in this video. The 4000 is a sampler you get if your interested in making instrument/keyboard patches as well. Its sampler RAM and Storage make it much more of a workstation than the XL.
I generally sample everything with the MPC rather than use file transfer. All the MPCs will have a distinctive (if subtle) sound owing to their varying hardware and unless you're after straight out fidelity you're crazy to miss out on that little variation in the sound you get with each machine. For me it's less of an interruption on your workflow that jumping into a menu and plucking them from a computer.
I'm in the process of learning how to assign patches and save the state of my Fantom XR module, do you have any experience using Roland modules the same way as you would use a Motif to save the mix and patches?
The 25hundo is a beast! The only issue I’ve experienced is that it doesn’t take the latest cf cards with over 4gb storage! I bought a 16gb San disk cf card to store more sounds recently but the mpc couldn’t read it so I had to get the older standard cf cards and those worked fine. This is somewhat annoying but I’m not too bothered by it because dj premier still keeps a library of floppy disks for his mpc 60 and still produces some crack so who am I to complain about cf cards !!
I definitely can relate, I had to order some original SanDisk CF cards for my old MPC 2000XL. 4GB is a ton of storage if you're saving beats only. If you are using it as a hard drive replacement to store all of your drum libraries as well, it can be problematic.
Altruwest can you please do a tutorial on upgrading mpc and components. I’ve got the standard 2500 but would like to get spec’d up to the SE version i.e upgraded ram + optical disc drive. I would also like to know which JJ has the best workflow.
Looks like the 1000 is the most sensable thing to buy since u need major storage Not sure about anyone else but I like to Sample and always Recreate samples or sound packs. USB port should be dope.
I need to get card reader on mines. my first 2000xl had a floppy drive. the one I have now has a zip drive which does not work. so I have a external zip drive right now.
ive been working on the 2000 lately (not the XL just regular 2000) and its really frustrating having the floppy disk reader as its main source of storage. im honestly thinking about doing a little work on it to get it pretty again and resell it for 2500
good video.. question: I always have problems with my beats on the MPC 2000xl when it comes to fullness and volume when dumping my beat into pro tools. I went into my setup on the mpc and boosted the DB to +12 and it still kinda sounds not as loud as other people's beats i hear online like soundcloud ect.. any suggestions??Thanks for your time G.
+DjFingers Flores Don't get so caught up with Loud, as loud doesn't necessarily mean better sounding. Most people achieve loudness through subtractive EQ, compression and limiting. In some cases people use so much limiting that the song no longer has dynamics and punch, which is not what you want in your mix. Don't chase loudnes, but go for dynamics, fidelity and balance, those are far more important than loudness.
+Mikaele Taitusi Good question I will work on this one and I may make a video dedicated to this process. Make sure you subscribe so you can be informed when its available.
I was able to send the data from my module to my mpc and just save it on disk yeah for each song I would have to load 2 or 3 files for each song but it loaded all the sounds that I used from each module
+CHANNEL VALIS The easiest way to do it and preserve the sound character from the Maschine is to sample them in to the MPC. Many Maschine sounds use effects such as EQ, Reverb, Compression, and other built in effects. Transferring the wav files alone would not give you the same sound. I always sample sounds from my Maschine into the MPC because Maschine allows me to quickly apply an effect to a sound with a very hands on workflow. I send the new sound out of my outs 3-4 on my interface directly into my MPC and record them as new samples.
Bro, the first minutes can be completely resolved by buying a CardReader. I just got one, and now i got 2 giga of space on 2000xl, for less than 80 pounds.
+Andrea Uliana Did you get a hotswappable Cardreader for 80 pounds? I already have a card reader in my 2000XL (you may have missed the part of the video where I talked about Hotswap issues). If you got a hotswappable Card Reader for less than 80pounds please do tell the model number and make of the reader!
+Altruwest I'm sorry man, i was too impulsive in the writing, as i thought you didn't cover it after that introduction! my fault! Btw not hot swappable 80£ in uk, hot swappable are around 120£ but rare, and ppl say they not use/install/sell because they could create problem with the machine...
Also if you're primarily a sample based producer you may have to consider the sound quality more thoroughly because it will definitely change the character of your productions. If you like a smoother lo fi sound stick with the XL.
+Martin Marsoeki jr. Dope, the SP-1200 is definitely limited and forces you to be creative and resourceful. As long as it works for you, keeping rocking with it fam.
+Martin Marsoeki jr. Dope just like me, I love my dinosaurs, 1200mkII, sp1200, juno 60, mpc2000xl, MPC60, DX7 and my trusty tascam tapedeck. Also this guy goes very deep but completely disregards the swing of the mpc, which is probably the main reason why I would never switch to anything after the mpc200xl. I still need to get my hands on a sp-12 though...
P X-101 it's better to spend the extra dollar on classic stuff, then to buy china crap for half the price. Just my honest opinion. An mpc 2000xl btw, can be had for less then 600 dollars and is still way better then a NI. You don't need to start classic and break the bank.
Lalaland Yep. My "classic" equipment costed me almost 10k when purchased brand new. Nowadays, every piece I own can be purchased for less than 2k on ebay. I paid $2500 in 1998 for my MPC 2000 Studio Plus. Today, an MPC 2000 Studio Plus can be purchased on ebay for $200-$300. Just make sure the screen is not bad. Otherwise you will be buying the aftermarket blue one from mpcstuff for $160
All of the samplers will sound slightly different especially depending on the frequency content of the source. The 2000xl for example cannot represent certain high frequency content as well as the 2500/1000. I think if the band limited sound of the older MPCS appeals to you, run with it and get the real thing! I understand we all want convenience but remember that your art and your vision are worth fighting for.
9:10 OMG That is exactly what I do with my korg workstation. Instead of using its internal sequencer. I use the MPC 2000's. But my workstation allows me to create saved blank songs with patches, mixes, effects, etc. Recalling that mix is as fast as loading the disk in the workstation. Plus everything is 100% accurate. Unlike the total recall mixes BS I use to deal with on expensive af analogue consoles. I'm glad I'm a middle mf. I grew up in the hardware era and experienced the daw era since that cakewalk BS. So I have no issue with doing either one.
Lol i thought you were trying to say concious and fucked up, didn't realize conscientious is actually a word. It was a joke though, thanks for the vid man.
Hey Fam, thanks for checking out this video. Make sure that you check out my latest instrumental project entitled "T.H.E" (The Human Experiment). There is a free promo edition of that project on my site, as well as two premium versions with a bonus track included.
Download the project here:
altruwest.com/?post_type=product&p=9052
Be Blessed!
Love this video, always come to your channel when I need mpc help and who knows the old school classic gear .
Man you are just full of game. I tripped when I saw your name on my Native Instruments Komplete 13 shit. It must’ve taken years upon years and a lot of patience & commitment to the craft to learn what you’ve learned. Much respect to you for sharing it. 👌🏽💯
Good looking out fam, I appreciate you!
Thank God for the MPC Renaissance. I just hook the beat up, hit export audio, then drag the files into logic for mixing lol Great video. I use to have an MPC 2000 classic back in the days and storage wasn't an issue for me but technology hadn't advanced yet so I was use to the floppies, but now it would drive me crazy lol
But will take up your computer memory especially off of the hard drive
yo, been makin beats for 7 years now and have been studying hip hop ever since i got hooked on it as a child...the first cats i ever heard on the beat were : LORD FINESSE, BUCKWILD, DJ MUGGS , AND DJ PREMIER and i got obsessed with beats... i just had to try and make some hypnotizing shit like that myself. my friend told me about fl studio and pro tools back then. i had never even seen a mpc before except glimpses of them in videos and barely knew what the fuck they were...so i started making shitty beats on fl studio teaching myself everything i know today just by experimenting, i had so much fun wich kept me going even though i struggled from time to time...my beatmaking started getting pretty nice and i started getting that proud satisfactional feeling when playing my beats.
after many many sleepless nights of obsessive beatmaking i started getting curious of using hardware... i did some research and thought i would try it out mainly because i wanted something fresh to work with and was getting frustrated with sitting at my computer...it didnt feel true.
my friend hooked me up with an sp555 and i struggled so much with that thing...i ended up selling it and buying an mpc 2000 classic and a whole new world opened up for me, it was frustrating at first with the low memory capacity and floppy disk shit and no built in effects like a dat but the freedom of just turning off ur computer and start jammin with cut up sounds made me smile...
i stopped using fl a couple of days later and began my mpc journey, i bought my sp555 back to use it as a fx processor and expanded the memory on the mpc and we have been happily married ever since....
with DAT i felt like a spoiled little brat that had too much and was never satisfied.
with my MPC i get more creative because of the limitations, grittier sound and at the end of the day i learn to appreciate my beats more.
peace from the land of ice and snow!
Great story, it's resonates with me very well because I too started with FL and was frustrated. The mpc changed my whole production and music creation concept for the good. Thanks for sharing your story! Be Blessed.
Also relate I used FL studio for many years just started with mpc 1000 and now 2000 classic I'm doing my drums and chops on mpc and recording into flstudio and finishing with FC and master there I love it
dope story bro thanks for sharing, you getting me excited to buy a 2500
The beat in the background is 👉🏾🔥🎹
I have the MPC 1000 with just the CF reader and it is undoubtedly fire. Loading samples straight from the PC using the USB on the back is super easy. Recording in from any source is super easy. It feels great to play (had to get the fat pads). These machines are old but they are truly a pleasure to use.
I love your setup you appreciate the old school
I sample all my sounds right into the mpc effects and all, I have sonic commitment issues it helps me focus on the art rather then the tech side lol.
wow, bless you for this resource. thanks for your time.
Very good points, had to figure out exactly what you mentioned in this video.
The recall stuff and tracking out audio can be frustrating with the MPCs, it's kind of why I would recommend an MV8800 (or one of the newer MPCs that come with proper project saving and exporting). :-)
just bought an akai mpc 4000 from the pawnshop today for $400.
Sure does! Came across the akai mpc 400 blue version 2 weeks ago and bought it! Went to the pawnshop again and found an akai mpc 2000xl zip for $125! Yes 125 in mint condition. Man I'm a pawnshop junkie baby. I posted a one beat with digital hustle/scratch magazine TV displaying my mpc 3000. Check it out fame! Yes I got the 3000LE from the pawnshop also. I added the black fat pads to it from mpcstuff.com
Man, I'm tryin to go to yo pawn shop. Ha, you got some come ups
K Hardy nice
Nice
Congrats bro!!!! U robbed them without a gun
Great info and tips. Keep up the good work
What up Altruwest Great tips and info.. Question, the MPC 5000 is what I use and I would like to hear your thoughts on this machine if possible.. Your view point would be greatly appreciated..Thanks for all the tips you give...
+JazzMatic1967 Hey Fam, I've only used the MPC 5000 a hand full of times and I thought it was cool as far as some of the features go such as built in synth, built in ADAT out, Built in Hard drive. I always wondered why they went for 16 bit instead of 24 Bit, that was a mistake in my opinion. I also expected that they would expand on the software integration with that system, similar to what they started with Aksys on the MPC 4000. I also thought that the initial sampler software it came with was very weak compared to the MPC 4000. They of course updated the software with a ton more features but it I cant really speak on it overall since I only used the first version of the OS. Despite its shortcomings versus the MPC 4000, the MPC 5000 was still very capable as a sequencing sampler and is still viable for production today.
+Altruwest Thanks my bro that cleared up some things for me, if I ever get rid of this 5000 it would be for the 4000.. I thought Akai would do some more updates on it but I guess that Ren is what there onto.. We live & learn J.. Thanks again my dude.. God Bless..
just what I was looking for, thanks bro
great video bro!!! i currently use a mpc 4000 but started with a 2000 then got me 1000 nd resolved into the 4000 i also use a motif along with it... my short cut into recallin patches is name the sequence number on motif with name of track, the midi data will recorded on mpc but the instrument is playing from motif therefore i hit record on motif as an attemp to record but i just tap a key just so that when i save that bank on the motif it will keep each track in order nd doesnt jump back to default when rebootng motif.. i also name the sequence on mpc with the same name nd save program aswell this way ive avoided everything u mentioned because its def frustrating... i remember having the mo phat and having to write down the names nd numbers to each sound it was crazy..
Well spoken, well explained!
Loved the video, brother. Quick question: I am a beginner. Everyone keeps telling me to stay away from the older MPC's and stick with the newer models. However, I love the sound of the 200XL. I am thinking about purchasing a refurbished 2000XL, but I am worried that I will have trouble in tracking out the drums, samples, basslines and sequences created in the MPC and properly tracking it out to Ableton Live. Can you drop any advice, thoughts or comments?
Hey fam! If you get an XL, get one with the 8 outs and the MCD reader. Tracking out is simple if you have a multi channel audio interface that can support at least 8 inputs. Using an older MPC can be expensive but rewarding.
@@Altruwest Thank you, brother. You have been a BLESSING! Please keep them videos coming and I just subscribed to your channel, too. God Speed!
Pro tip: Before you buy an OG MPC (2000, 2000xl, 3000, 1000 etc.) make sure that you have the number of your nearest mpc repair specialist. These can only be bought used, so they are deteriorating. Always have a repair guy on standby.
TheHotFalafel or you can watch TH-cam and learn how to fix it yourself.
@@skotthall4090 repair guy hear had one mpc2000xl sitting under my sink for a year a couple days ago i took it apart fixed it , replaced all the broken parts now i cant stop using it! Props years later on video
Great video! Got the Mpc 500 and quite like it.
I dont really wanna get the touchscreen ones because I wanna feel like going back in time when working on an mpc.
Why do you think 1000 over 5000?
Best regards and thanks for the video
Could you show how you hook up an MPC X, Audio interface, Motif XS, & Yamaha synth to get the max performance out of this gear?
The 4000 lets you use any external usb hard drive and let's you chop samples in recycle and load them to the 4000👍🏾
+CX theproducer Yes Indeed! another reason the MPC 4000 is the GOAT MPC. I could make a whole video dedicated to that machine because it was the best sampling MPC Akai put out in my opinion.
+Altruwest I might send you some footage of me using mine als
+Altruwest I'm thinking about getting an MPC 1000 from a friend of mine. What mixer would your recommend for EQing, Compression and routing sounds? (I ask because I'm gonna use them mainly for the drums.
What I do is... whatever I do on the MPC 2000 when I am finished is sample the individual track sequences to SliceX in FL Studio. So every sequence and sound plays the same within FL Studio like it did on the MPC.
So I'm thinking about getting either a MPC 2000XL or maybe like a MPC 4000. I would prefer to get a 2000XL because I like just the idea of it as well as the sound, but I am a bit worried about the memory. What's your opinion?
32MB of RAM is fine for sampling records and drums. Make sure you get
the XL with a Hotswap MCD drive as mentioned in this video. The 4000 is a
sampler you get if your interested in making instrument/keyboard
patches as well. Its sampler RAM and Storage make it much more of a
workstation than the XL.
Okay thanks for the input it really helps!
I want the 1000 and I heard you suppose to get some software to go along with it, I forgot to name. Would you recommend that one?
JJ OS
I generally sample everything with the MPC rather than use file transfer. All the MPCs will have a distinctive (if subtle) sound owing to their varying hardware and unless you're after straight out fidelity you're crazy to miss out on that little variation in the sound you get with each machine. For me it's less of an interruption on your workflow that jumping into a menu and plucking them from a computer.
I agree, sampling your sound is much more organic and provides you with a bit more unique texture.
What about the mpc studio black?how does it compare to the others?its rarely ever talked about.Can it do the same things as the 2500?
1000!~!!! Appreciate you Altru!!!!
I'm in the process of learning how to assign patches and save the state of my Fantom XR module, do you have any experience using Roland modules the same way as you would use a Motif to save the mix and patches?
The 25hundo is a beast! The only issue I’ve experienced is that it doesn’t take the latest cf cards with over 4gb storage! I bought a 16gb San disk cf card to store more sounds recently but the mpc couldn’t read it so I had to get the older standard cf cards and those worked fine. This is somewhat annoying but I’m not too bothered by it because dj premier still keeps a library of floppy disks for his mpc 60 and still produces some crack so who am I to complain about cf cards !!
I definitely can relate, I had to order some original SanDisk CF cards for my old MPC 2000XL. 4GB is a ton of storage if you're saving beats only. If you are using it as a hard drive replacement to store all of your drum libraries as well, it can be problematic.
Altruwest can you please do a tutorial on upgrading mpc and components. I’ve got the standard 2500 but would like to get spec’d up to the SE version i.e upgraded ram + optical disc drive. I would also like to know which JJ has the best workflow.
What about the MPC 500?
it's dope, get one homie, idk why peeps always leave the 500 out the list.
I love the 500 u have other bigger ones to love them as well !
Looks like the 1000 is the most sensable thing to buy since u need major storage Not sure about anyone else but I like to Sample and always Recreate samples or sound packs. USB port should be dope.
DreadLife: 101 dont do it the pads suck
raider nation full moon records The mpc1000 is great with fat pads tho. Small price to pay for a big upgrade
I need to get card reader on mines. my first 2000xl had a floppy drive. the one I have now has a zip drive which does not work. so I have a external zip drive right now.
ive been working on the 2000 lately (not the XL just regular 2000) and its really frustrating having the floppy disk reader as its main source of storage. im honestly thinking about doing a little work on it to get it pretty again and resell it for 2500
I definitely feel that. I couldn't stand working with floppies and zip drives.
J Michael B Put that DB25 connector on the back to work and get an external Zip drive, I did and it works amazing with it!
Nice video. Been checking you out. I like what you got goin on man. Keep it coming.
how about mpc 60 floppy disc with an external hard drive to the mpc renaissance will that work?
hey man i currently own an akai mpc 1000 but im unfamilar with jjos .3.12 any help? im new to mpcs myself
good video.. question: I always have problems with my beats on the MPC 2000xl when it comes to fullness and volume when dumping my beat into pro tools. I went into my setup on the mpc and boosted the DB to +12 and it still kinda sounds not as loud as other people's beats i hear online like soundcloud ect.. any suggestions??Thanks for your time G.
+DjFingers Flores Don't get so caught up with Loud, as loud doesn't necessarily mean better sounding. Most people achieve loudness through subtractive EQ, compression and limiting. In some cases people use so much limiting that the song no longer has dynamics and punch, which is not what you want in your mix. Don't chase loudnes, but go for dynamics, fidelity and balance, those are far more important than loudness.
hey; can you help me please ?? i have a mpc2500 with a big problem. i'm so desperately :(
How do you move your beats from a mpc to your daw and sync?
+Mikaele Taitusi Good question I will work on this one and I may make a video dedicated to this process. Make sure you subscribe so you can be informed when its available.
I was able to send the data from my module to my mpc and just save it on disk yeah for each song I would have to load 2 or 3 files for each song but it loaded all the sounds that I used from each module
peace tru, u ever worked on a asr x. what's your thoughts on it, peace
Godscience DNA Music Productions the asrx is super dope
thats why people go maschine or akai renn or mpc studio because of all the issues you mentioned
For sho
Is there any way to export maschine files to mpc im using a mpc 1000
+CHANNEL VALIS The easiest way to do it and preserve the sound character from the Maschine is to sample them in to the MPC. Many Maschine sounds use effects such as EQ, Reverb, Compression, and other built in effects. Transferring the wav files alone would not give you the same sound. I always sample sounds from my Maschine into the MPC because Maschine allows me to quickly apply an effect to a sound with a very hands on workflow. I send the new sound out of my outs 3-4 on my interface directly into my MPC and record them as new samples.
thank you sir.
Is this kevs brown little brother?
Bro, the first minutes can be completely resolved by buying a CardReader. I just got one, and now i got 2 giga of space on 2000xl, for less than 80 pounds.
+Andrea Uliana Did you get a hotswappable Cardreader for 80 pounds? I already have a card reader in my 2000XL (you may have missed the part of the video where I talked about Hotswap issues). If you got a hotswappable Card Reader for less than 80pounds please do tell the model number and make of the reader!
+Altruwest I'm sorry man, i was too impulsive in the writing, as i thought you didn't cover it after that introduction! my fault!
Btw not hot swappable 80£ in uk, hot swappable are around 120£ but rare, and ppl say they not use/install/sell because they could create problem with the machine...
+Altruwest grate video btw!
The 4k all the way... until MIDI dies, will always be viable whether or not you sample into the machine... It's the sample ENGINE that matters...
Do u use a sub?
+D GOOD No I dont use a sub, just the HS50s
Hey man! I'm considering part exchanging my mpc 2000xl for a 2500. What do you think? Worth it? Anyway man great video! Subbed!
Short answer, yes. The sound is different in each unit but the workflow advantages of the 2500 far outweigh the difference in sound for me personally.
Also if you're primarily a sample based producer you may have to consider the sound quality more thoroughly because it will definitely change the character of your productions. If you like a smoother lo fi sound stick with the XL.
My Advice : Less Is More..... #SP12 #SP1200
+Martin Marsoeki jr. Dope, the SP-1200 is definitely limited and forces you to be creative and resourceful. As long as it works for you, keeping rocking with it fam.
+Martin Marsoeki jr. Dope just like me, I love my dinosaurs, 1200mkII, sp1200, juno 60, mpc2000xl, MPC60, DX7 and my trusty tascam tapedeck. Also this guy goes very deep but completely disregards the swing of the mpc, which is probably the main reason why I would never switch to anything after the mpc200xl. I still need to get my hands on a sp-12 though...
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it's better to spend the extra dollar on classic stuff, then to buy china crap for half the price. Just my honest opinion. An mpc 2000xl btw, can be had for less then 600 dollars and is still way better then a NI. You don't need to start classic and break the bank.
Lalaland Yep. My "classic" equipment costed me almost 10k when purchased brand new. Nowadays, every piece I own can be purchased for less than 2k on ebay. I paid $2500 in 1998 for my MPC 2000 Studio Plus. Today, an MPC 2000 Studio Plus can be purchased on ebay for $200-$300. Just make sure the screen is not bad. Otherwise you will be buying the aftermarket blue one from mpcstuff for $160
Hi , is it possible to get that warm kick sound from previous Akai (60, 2000) with the1000 mpc?
All of the samplers will sound slightly different especially depending on the frequency content of the source. The 2000xl for example cannot represent certain high frequency content as well as the 2500/1000. I think if the band limited sound of the older MPCS appeals to you, run with it and get the real thing! I understand we all want convenience but remember that your art and your vision are worth fighting for.
Altruwest Thank you very much , you are right.
9:10 OMG That is exactly what I do with my korg workstation. Instead of using its internal sequencer. I use the MPC 2000's. But my workstation allows me to create saved blank songs with patches, mixes, effects, etc. Recalling that mix is as fast as loading the disk in the workstation. Plus everything is 100% accurate. Unlike the total recall mixes BS I use to deal with on expensive af analogue consoles. I'm glad I'm a middle mf. I grew up in the hardware era and experienced the daw era since that cakewalk BS. So I have no issue with doing either one.
That method worked wonders for over a decade for me. Glad to hear I'm not alone! 🙏🏿
Altruism!
I hate the 2000xl and 2000 models they are so overrated and overpopulated out here the 5000 model is so underrated
I only used the 5000 a few times. I started on the MPC 2000XL so it will always have a sentimental value to me.
@@Altruwest hey how can mix my samples in sequences when recording?
9:58 YOU NEED TO BE WHAT BRO?
conscientious or thorough in other words bro.
Lol i thought you were trying to say concious and fucked up, didn't realize conscientious is actually a word. It was a joke though, thanks for the vid man.