Again I ask how do you layer samples with the MPC4k

Can someone take me through the steps for layering samples, drums, sounds on the mpc4K? How is this done? What do you do assign two different samples to the same pad please share.

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Create a DRUM Program, then go to the ZONE screen. Press the Pad that you want to assign the samples to. Then move the cursor down to

ZONE SAMPLE
1.
2.
3.
4.

In those 4 spaces you can layer your samples. Just make sure you are using a DRUM PROGRAM! NOT KEYGROUP!

You can also use ak.Sys, launch the PAD EDITOR, right click the MPC 4000 icon and choose PAD EDITOR.

The manual covers this very well.

layering samples is not that difficult to do please take YOUR time to cut the machine off and read the book.if you don't have the manuel download the pdf version of it.lol.

Rookie... You cold blooded...!

you can also layer multiple programs by crossing thier midi channels. So for example: you have a bass program that is spread accross the keys (a key group program) and you want to layer like an organ program with it, so you have an organ bass. Bassically you just make the midi channels of both the same, and they will play at the same time.

Read the manual on how to do it, its too lengthy to explain. Dont be lazy, so i can be!

Looks like MPC Tutor was reading your mind. Here's all the answers that you were asking for:

http://www.mpc-forums.com/viewtopic.php ... c49043a66f

hes a **** genius. Ive been saying that for years.

and if 4 zones are not enought you can stack up to 128 sounds using the keygroups

rookie wrote:layering samples is not that difficult to do please take YOUR time to cut the machine off and read the book.if you don't have the manuel download the pdf version of it.lol.

This is the best advice you can get to learn your gear. Don`t take it the wrong way it isn`t the gear that is difficult it how much you have learned and how experienced you are. Read I mean really read and you will be happy. After that it becomes simplier and you will look back on your old threads and laugh months from now.

cyrus wrote:you can also layer multiple programs by crossing thier midi channels. So for example: you have a bass program that is spread accross the keys (a key group program) and you want to layer like an organ program with it, so you have an organ bass. Bassically you just make the midi channels of both the same, and they will play at the same time.

Read the manual on how to do it, its too lengthy to explain. Dont be lazy, so i can be!

oh yeah bebe, never thought of that! piece of cake if you think about it

"layering samples is not that difficult to do please take YOUR time to cut the machine off and read the book.if you don't have the manuel download the pdf version of it.lol. "

I've read the manual, don't have a 4k and I understand this part pretty good so far.

I agree with rookie.

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gitting to read frustrated posts of people who obviously didnt
read the manual that came with there expensive equipment.

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lmao

i still go back and check my manual for things that may have gone over my head or refreshers for what i can actually do with this bad azz machine.

read up mayne.