When Sampling off records...

Do have to know the key of what u sampled to play stuff over it or can u change the key? You cant really can u? I have a proble when i sample stuff i cant play basslines etc. to go over it.. Im new to the sampling i never really sampled sounds or musical loops before just drums... So any help here is much appreciated! Thanks...

You generally have to know the key if you have samples that you want to play, but also remember that music has no rules, there are times when people make the music off key to add tension and make you pay attention to the song. But for what you want to do you need the key. The best way to learn it to practice, but what I did when I was stuggling was to play around until something sounded right. I was usually always real close, but I usuall would have to take a break from the beat, then when I came back, my ears usually told me then if I was on or off, but witht he MP, you can transpose to get it to fit.

Thanks for help...

and if you're using vst instruments, in some cases...depending on what the vst is...it may not be able to provide the sound you're looking for....

but there's really no rule of thumb as long as it's not off tune by a long margin...but experimenting out tones is essential during those times...even if it takes weeks to get it right

kinda off topic but has to do with sampling. in order to sample into the mpc from a turntable i will need a mixer right? i just cant plug in straight to the mpc or can i?

veritas wrote:kinda off topic but has to do with sampling. in order to sample into the mpc from a turntable i will need a mixer right? i just cant plug in straight to the mpc or can i?

yeh u can, but you'll get better control over your recording if u have a mixer.