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By yankee333 Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:58 pm
Hy there, :P
I don't konw how the mpc save the different files(sound, sequences, programms, projects). I made new folders right after the folder ROOT and put all such files in these folders, one folder for all programms, one for all sequences, one for all sounds etc). That way I load my programm folder and my sounds folder when I switch on the mpc and later I don't need to worry for example what program I need to load for playing a certain sequence. The problem is now i dont know about the folder hirarchy and how the mpc saves and puts new files into the folders.

I connected the mpc to the computer (usb) an managed it on the computerscreen. I thought I can make it easyer, faster and avoid file duplicates, but I guess I mixed it up. What is the originally file managing system from the mpc? Where does the mpc save new different files? Does every new file goes directly into root?

How do you manage the different files? Do you use folders? What kind of files are in the folders? For example do you have a folder for all programs and all soudfiles used for these programs? How do I have to arange my files and folders that I can work normally. Is it possible that the mpc just has the folder Root and that's it? If yes, how to get all files from the same typ in one block? Please help me I need to organize my stuff, thanks.
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By Menco Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:14 pm
make a lot of folders. Whatever makes sense for you.
I have something like this:

Kits
Bass
Percussion
Drumsounds-kicks, hats, snares, breaks
Other(random samples/breaks
Sketch(raw sketches)
Beats(completed or beats in process
Songs(two track resample of finished tracks)

For every track I make a new folder in which I save all the sequences, programs and samples for that particular beat. So I only have to load up the folder to work on a beat
By JayP Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:32 pm
JJOS free version on 2500

I just use folders

Kicks
Snares
Hats
Percussion
Snaps & Claps
Samples
Songs
Rough Drafts etc....

W/ JJOS you basically have the options to organize as you would a HD

If I need to backup anything, I hook up via USB and make a copy on my computer.
By funkfresh84 Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:10 pm
JayP wrote:JJOS free version on 2500

I just use folders

Kicks
Snares
Hats
Percussion
Snaps & Claps
Samples
Songs
Rough Drafts etc....

W/ JJOS you basically have the options to organize as you would a HD

If I need to backup anything, I hook up via USB and make a copy on my computer.
okay i have my mpc harddrive set up this way like u almost jayp,when i want to work on a beat, i pick what i want say it be kick from the kick folder,hi hat from hi hat so on and so on,put them on my pads,trying to make a kit,this the part im havin problems i now its easy but seem lil hard.when i save my work do i save evrything in all diff folders,cuz when i turn my mpc off and turn it on again and go load evrything up my drumkit i just made but there is no sound,i haf to put my kick back where it was, my snare e.t.c. i hope u understand what im trying to say,i understand the concept of saving my **** just need a little insight on how to save my **** thx in advance
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By dabmeister Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:05 pm
Do you guys save your programs? Once you setup all of your instruments the way you want them, select the "save a program" option.
By digital022 Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:47 am
I recently started using folders. I just name the program and sequence I'm working on and create a folder with the same name. Then I save the .pgm and .mid or .all within that folder.
By JayP Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:21 pm
You need to "save entire memory" which will save all sequences, sounds, and programs. You must make sure you save all 3 parts... if you save just your sequence it will only store the sequenced information without any sounds or associated programs with it.