By 0d1n
Sun Dec 18, 2016 6:14 am
So I own an MPC500 and I've been using it for 8 years, so it's been worn down; my girlfriend just bought me a new MPC Touch for my birthday and I'm having a lot of difficulty learning how to utilize it.
Here are my questions in order.
1. How do I record?
2. Why are certain notes not hitting when I tap the pads?
3. What's the best way to configure the settings for proper use with the MPC Software and the unit?
4. How can I use the "phones" jack in the back of the unit?
I'll expand on each question so no one gets confused.
1. I don't know how to record a finished song. I know how to record while using the unit, but how do I save the songs I finish into .wav or .mp3? Do I need to use different software to actually record the MPC on my computer or another Audio Interface to even pick up the signal so I could record it through my soundcard? My previous workflow only involved me using Sony SoundForge to record my MPC500 with a 1/4" to 1/8" converter on the "phones" port through my soundcard. The MPC Software doesn't seem to have a recording capability. Any advice on this would definitely be appreciated.
2. There seems to be a loss of rhythmic synchronizing when I tap the pads; I understand I'm using a DAW with a controller but the notes get written on the screen wrong. I'm used to quantizing my beats during production so my timing isn't off ever with the MPC500, but this machine isn't playing what I'm tapping properly, it's out of sync.
3. I'm beginning to believe there's a problem with the settings I'm using but can't find anything more suitable for proper use. (I don't know how to use ASIO, and when I've tried it has sounded bad, and I'm using a SoundBlaster X-Fi Pro, external soundcard). What would be the best way to set it up for proper use on my computer?
4. How can I set up the MPC Touch with my computer to allow me to hear my music through the 1/8" "phones" port on the back of the unit?
Sorry that I'm such a noob, but I actually received this machine as a early surprise and I'm disappointed that I can't figure out any work arounds to these problems. I was still even thinking about buying it since I knew the learning curve might exhaust me, and my girlfriend got me it early so I can play with it before college starts again. Thanks for the help people!
Here are my questions in order.
1. How do I record?
2. Why are certain notes not hitting when I tap the pads?
3. What's the best way to configure the settings for proper use with the MPC Software and the unit?
4. How can I use the "phones" jack in the back of the unit?
I'll expand on each question so no one gets confused.
1. I don't know how to record a finished song. I know how to record while using the unit, but how do I save the songs I finish into .wav or .mp3? Do I need to use different software to actually record the MPC on my computer or another Audio Interface to even pick up the signal so I could record it through my soundcard? My previous workflow only involved me using Sony SoundForge to record my MPC500 with a 1/4" to 1/8" converter on the "phones" port through my soundcard. The MPC Software doesn't seem to have a recording capability. Any advice on this would definitely be appreciated.
2. There seems to be a loss of rhythmic synchronizing when I tap the pads; I understand I'm using a DAW with a controller but the notes get written on the screen wrong. I'm used to quantizing my beats during production so my timing isn't off ever with the MPC500, but this machine isn't playing what I'm tapping properly, it's out of sync.
3. I'm beginning to believe there's a problem with the settings I'm using but can't find anything more suitable for proper use. (I don't know how to use ASIO, and when I've tried it has sounded bad, and I'm using a SoundBlaster X-Fi Pro, external soundcard). What would be the best way to set it up for proper use on my computer?
4. How can I set up the MPC Touch with my computer to allow me to hear my music through the 1/8" "phones" port on the back of the unit?
Sorry that I'm such a noob, but I actually received this machine as a early surprise and I'm disappointed that I can't figure out any work arounds to these problems. I was still even thinking about buying it since I knew the learning curve might exhaust me, and my girlfriend got me it early so I can play with it before college starts again. Thanks for the help people!