multiple programs on different sequences?

hi all,
the owners manual states the mpc can hold 24 programs, but i only see how to use 4 at once (drum pads 1-4). Is there a way to use a different 4 programs on a different sequence? For example, does sequence 01 and sequence 02 have to have the same 4 programs?

I would like to have 4 different programs for each sequence.

pleas advise,
g

Are you getting confused between programs (which can contain up to 64 different sounds on each bank of 16 pads) & those four different pad banks which can only contain 16 sounds each?

On the original MPC2000 you can use one program at a time but that program could have samples on pad A1, B7, C3, D13 etc.

I think there is a way to use two programs at a time on the 2000xl......

Yes, sequence 01 can use one program & sequence 02 a different one, but if the two sequences are part of the same song you need to insert a program change command at the start of each one so they switch to the right programs.

i dont see instructions on how to insert this program change you speak of. where can i find instructions?

Are you using a 2000 or an 2000XL? I'm not too familiar with the XL... but its suppose to be able to play up to four programs at a time. As the homey stated above, the regular 2000 only plays on at a time.

On a 2000 you can assign a program numer to a program (open window on the program name... the rest is obvious)

then on the main screen where it says "pgm: off" change that to the appropriate number. So when you turn to that sequence the program automatically change.

If you want to do it in the middle of a sequence, you have to go into "Step Edit" and place a program change message at the time you want it to change.

I would check the site that was named after this very machine:
http://www.mpc2000xl.com/drum_program.htm

thanks guys! problem solved!

doh, sorry to bring this back up.

it seems program change commands want to change both the drum program and the sequence being played. i probably have something on the wrong setting. any suggestions?

please advise.
g

well show us the commands you are using and we can help you...

what machine and what youre doing we really need to know