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MPC 4000 and Beat Detective

By YumYumRolex Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:15 pm
Alright for you Pro Tools users...I have a question...Do you use Beat Detective to chop up your samples from Pro Tools and export them directly to the 4000? Once you do the Region Seperation in Beat Detective you can chop the sample into the regions that you want to use as your slices or whatever...I cant get the files to play in the 4000...Any word or what am I doing wrong? I usually use Recycle to chop up my samples...proves to be the easiest method for me but I wanted to start doing everything in Pro Tools...
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Re: MPC 4000 and Beat Detective

By Lampdog Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:03 am
YumYumRolex wrote:I cant get the files to play in the 4000.

List ALL the properties of one of those files that you can't get to play.

ALL details on the properties of it, that will let us know virtually everything we need to know about it so we can give you better advice. Without details is like asking us why are your tires flat? We don't know how/why your tires are flat. :lol:

Re: MPC 4000 and Beat Detective

By Clint Sat Nov 19, 2011 1:44 pm
Mike Boogie wrote:NO!



Man YumYum you're all over the place, you really don't have a clue what you're doing and consistently fail to comprehend music production values and concepts.

Switching machines annually wont make it any easier, constantly posting pics of gear you dont know how to use is kinda lame. All the basic questions about the machine, the DAW, workflow over and over again...

I can understand your wanting to be a part of something and respect your tenacity for not giving up too easily. But there comes a point where for some people the 'penny drops' and it all finally begins to make sense.

I can't wait for your day to come, honestly dude.

BTW Beat Detective is designed to operate within a Pro Tools project not in an MPC4000 which has built-in sample chopping tools.

You want to do everything within Pro Tools so what is really the problem here? But wait, you have ReCycle too, but it doesnt chop your samples good enough for you? Not interested in manual chopping obviously.

Damn, just make up your mind what direction you're going in and stick with it. It's painful to see you squirming, twisting and turning while apparently not learning very much about what you're doing or why.


Clint

Re: MPC 4000 and Beat Detective

By rogue scrunt Sat Nov 19, 2011 3:07 pm
this guy really is putting in work.

and putting himself out there.



One day it will fall into place for him.


He really needs a flesh and blood Mentor.


or a music theory class
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Re: MPC 4000 and Beat Detective

By Lampdog Sat Nov 19, 2011 3:37 pm
I see you out there trying Yum/Pucci but I think you would benefit more if you dedicate even half of your youtube time to getting in tune with your manuals and pushing the buttons you read about on your machine while making experimental/skeleton beats. No one wants to reiterate basic functions over and over again. We can attempt to help though, your brain is your first line of defense.
Keep pushing, put all the gear in your video to big use dude.
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Re: MPC 4000 and Beat Detective

By sirparksalot Sat Nov 19, 2011 10:34 pm
I use Logic and just chop to ear, then export each chop in a 24bit .wav format. Maybe that's your problem? 16bit or 24bit wav....also, try naming them like "chop1.wav, chop2.wav, etc, etc" it helps keep it uncluttered and you can read the full name on the MPC. Best of luck.
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Re: MPC 4000 and Beat Detective

By YumYumRolex Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:07 am
Nah I was just messing with features in Pro Tools...Im about to convert to using Komplete and whatnot and make Reason/MPC 4000 beats...I just thought I would try some new techniques...Im just exploring these features that Ive just now taken the time to discover, Im not even using 20% of my setups full potential...It pains me that you guys know so much about this machine but youre no further than I am when it comes to music making...If you guys were so good with your machine you would be alot further in your music careers and you guys would also probably be famous...Im saying...just because I may not be as advanced or know as much about the machine. Im just going along learning new things as I want to...I have the manual on my computer...Im just bored with my setup and when I try things hands on I cant comprehend what Im doing...I still dont know how to Swing my beats...I just need to take some classes or be trained hands on or have it broken down to where I can learn the shit...You guys take so much time to bash me and down me all the time when in the same amount of time you could have just gave me the answer...Thats like Obi Wan Kenobi giving Luke Skywalker a Lightsaber and then not telling him how to turn it on but telling him he cant handle the Lightsaber...How do you think Luke felt when he had to kill his Father...LMAO...

Maybe there are some newbies that might need the same answer to the question that Im asking...Im not a stupid person by all means and I dont think I ask stupid questions...I just havent delved into the features of the machine...keep it real Im scared of the 4000...I just dont want to ever get tired of it really so I just keep it basic...I know how to make beats...None of you guys beats sound any better then mine...Yall have such a vast knowledge of the MPC but yet youre only known as a avatar on the MPC forums...What a joke.
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Re: MPC 4000 and Beat Detective

By YumYumRolex Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:10 am
Lampdog wrote:I see you out there trying Yum/Pucci but I think you would benefit more if you dedicate even half of your youtube time to getting in tune with your manuals and pushing the buttons you read about on your machine while making experimental/skeleton beats. No one wants to reiterate basic functions over and over again. We can attempt to help though, your brain is your first line of defense.
Keep pushing, put all the gear in your video to big use dude.



Appreciate that famo...NO doubt! Im trying...I just want to get better thats all...I might ask dumb stupid questions but those are the basics that I still dont understand really to be able to apply them into my compositions...But by judging that you watched my videos and seen my setup you might be a little impressed...I just wish I knew how to push this music thing to the next level.
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Re: MPC 4000 and Beat Detective

By YumYumRolex Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:36 am
Mike Boogie wrote:NO!


Just use ReCycle!


Yeah youre right my dude...Its the easiest...I just wanted to explore the features of Pro Tools tho thats all...
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Re: MPC 4000 and Beat Detective

By YumYumRolex Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:38 am
sirparksalot wrote:I use Logic and just chop to ear, then export each chop in a 24bit .wav format. Maybe that's your problem? 16bit or 24bit wav....also, try naming them like "chop1.wav, chop2.wav, etc, etc" it helps keep it uncluttered and you can read the full name on the MPC. Best of luck.


Thats probably what it is...Thanks alot famo...
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Re: MPC 4000 and Beat Detective

By nod records Thu Nov 24, 2011 8:37 am
using Pro Tools for chopping up samples, either with the tab to transient or beat detective is the truth. once you chop up your samples using either method, highlight all your chops in pro tools, look over to the right in your regions list and you will see them highlighted as well.

right click or control click on them in the right regions list and you will see an option called export regions as. click on that and you can pick stereo or mono and your bit rate and type. then make a destination folder for them on your desktop. pro tools will export your chops out, not in real time (real quick). now you'll have a folder of your chops on your desktop. from there hook up your 4000 to your computer via usb and just drag and drop the chops into it. bam! you're done. it's that easy.

Thanks to producer Disco D for showing me this trick & also RIP to Disco D. if you're going to be using the MPC 4000, 2500, 1000 and Pro Tools for production, i highly suggest you buy this DVD. it shows you the whole production process of Disco D making a beat, from chopping the samples in Pro Tools, to importing them into the MPC, to bangn out the sequences, to tracking the beat out to pro tools for arranging, mixing, recording vocals and mastering. step by step with excellent screen commands for pro tools and the mpc all on the screen for you to follow. I learned more from this DVD then i did in 2 yrs of audio engineering school. it's worth every penny, trust me. check it out.

Disco D was way a head of his time. He was an excellent DJ, Producer, Engineer and Businessman who ran his own Record Label and has his hands in all kinds of marketing and promotions. It's hard enough to wear one hat well, this dude wore all 4 flawlessly. That's hard to come by.

http://kagimedia.com/media-products/hustle-harder.html
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Re: MPC 4000 and Beat Detective

By YumYumRolex Thu Nov 24, 2011 12:02 pm
nod records wrote:using Pro Tools for chopping up samples, either with the tab to transient or beat detective is the truth. once you chop up your samples using either method, highlight all your chops in pro tools, look over to the right in your regions list and you will see them highlighted as well.

right click or control click on them in the right regions list and you will see an option called export regions as. click on that and you can pick stereo or mono and your bit rate and type. then make a destination folder for them on your desktop. pro tools will export your chops out, not in real time (real quick). now you'll have a folder of your chops on your desktop. from there hook up your 4000 to your computer via usb and just drag and drop the chops into it. bam! you're done. it's that easy.

Thanks to producer Disco D for showing me this trick & also RIP to Disco D. if you're going to be using the MPC 4000, 2500, 1000 and Pro Tools for production, i highly suggest you buy this DVD. it shows you the whole production process of Disco D making a beat, from chopping the samples in Pro Tools, to importing them into the MPC, to bangn out the sequences, to tracking the beat out to pro tools for arranging, mixing, recording vocals and mastering. step by step with excellent screen commands for pro tools and the mpc all on the screen for you to follow. I learned more from this DVD then i did in 2 yrs of audio engineering school. it's worth every penny, trust me. check it out.

Disco D was way a head of his time. He was an excellent DJ, Producer, Engineer and Businessman who ran his own Record Label and has his hands in all kinds of marketing and promotions. It's hard enough to wear one hat well, this dude wore all 4 flawlessly. That's hard to come by.

http://kagimedia.com/media-products/hustle-harder.html


Thats what I was thinking you could do from jump...You just highlighted what the 2 steps I was looking for right there...I need to export the regions...Thanks for pointing out that information right there...much needed tip right there...Im going to try it right now...
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Re: MPC 4000 and Beat Detective

By YumYumRolex Thu Nov 24, 2011 12:03 pm
nod records wrote:using Pro Tools for chopping up samples, either with the tab to transient or beat detective is the truth. once you chop up your samples using either method, highlight all your chops in pro tools, look over to the right in your regions list and you will see them highlighted as well.

right click or control click on them in the right regions list and you will see an option called export regions as. click on that and you can pick stereo or mono and your bit rate and type. then make a destination folder for them on your desktop. pro tools will export your chops out, not in real time (real quick). now you'll have a folder of your chops on your desktop. from there hook up your 4000 to your computer via usb and just drag and drop the chops into it. bam! you're done. it's that easy.

Thanks to producer Disco D for showing me this trick & also RIP to Disco D. if you're going to be using the MPC 4000, 2500, 1000 and Pro Tools for production, i highly suggest you buy this DVD. it shows you the whole production process of Disco D making a beat, from chopping the samples in Pro Tools, to importing them into the MPC, to bangn out the sequences, to tracking the beat out to pro tools for arranging, mixing, recording vocals and mastering. step by step with excellent screen commands for pro tools and the mpc all on the screen for you to follow. I learned more from this DVD then i did in 2 yrs of audio engineering school. it's worth every penny, trust me. check it out.

Disco D was way a head of his time. He was an excellent DJ, Producer, Engineer and Businessman who ran his own Record Label and has his hands in all kinds of marketing and promotions. It's hard enough to wear one hat well, this dude wore all 4 flawlessly. That's hard to come by.

http://kagimedia.com/media-products/hustle-harder.html


Thats what I was thinking you could do from jump...You just highlighted what the 2 steps I was looking for right there...I need to export the regions...Thanks for pointing out that information right there...much needed tip right there...Im going to try it right now...
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Re: MPC 4000 and Beat Detective

By YumYumRolex Thu Nov 24, 2011 12:03 pm
nod records wrote:using Pro Tools for chopping up samples, either with the tab to transient or beat detective is the truth. once you chop up your samples using either method, highlight all your chops in pro tools, look over to the right in your regions list and you will see them highlighted as well.

right click or control click on them in the right regions list and you will see an option called export regions as. click on that and you can pick stereo or mono and your bit rate and type. then make a destination folder for them on your desktop. pro tools will export your chops out, not in real time (real quick). now you'll have a folder of your chops on your desktop. from there hook up your 4000 to your computer via usb and just drag and drop the chops into it. bam! you're done. it's that easy.

Thanks to producer Disco D for showing me this trick & also RIP to Disco D. if you're going to be using the MPC 4000, 2500, 1000 and Pro Tools for production, i highly suggest you buy this DVD. it shows you the whole production process of Disco D making a beat, from chopping the samples in Pro Tools, to importing them into the MPC, to bangn out the sequences, to tracking the beat out to pro tools for arranging, mixing, recording vocals and mastering. step by step with excellent screen commands for pro tools and the mpc all on the screen for you to follow. I learned more from this DVD then i did in 2 yrs of audio engineering school. it's worth every penny, trust me. check it out.

Disco D was way a head of his time. He was an excellent DJ, Producer, Engineer and Businessman who ran his own Record Label and has his hands in all kinds of marketing and promotions. It's hard enough to wear one hat well, this dude wore all 4 flawlessly. That's hard to come by.

http://kagimedia.com/media-products/hustle-harder.html


Thats what I was thinking you could do from jump...You just highlighted what the 2 steps I was looking for right there...I need to export the regions...Thanks for pointing out that information right there...much needed tip right there...Im going to try it right now...
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