Exchange tips and tricks for the Akai MPC4000
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By DaSoof Wed Feb 23, 2005 2:29 pm
which one shud i print off??
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By DaSoof Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:54 am
nah, i want the 1 i can use for the mpc4k.
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By DaSoof Thu Feb 24, 2005 4:09 pm
thanx but i allready kno how to produce using samples. i just needed sumthing to help me work the mpc4k fully, the 78 manual helpt me out good.
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By Blue Haze Thu Feb 24, 2005 4:13 pm
DaSoof wrote:thanx but i allready kno how to produce using samples. i just needed sumthing to help me work the mpc4k fully, the 78 manual helpt me out good.


It really isn`t about producing, it is about using a sampler functions, and some techniques on synthesis.
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By DaSoof Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:16 pm
ohh ok
but will it show how to use the mpc4k? coz i know the theorys of samplers, etc. as it is.
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By Blue Haze Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:57 pm
DaSoof wrote:ohh ok
but will it show how to use the mpc4k? coz i know the theorys of samplers, etc. as it is.


If you read the whole book in depth you will be able to understand the 4k manual like the back of your hand. Everything will start to make sense.

But the book will not put together a beat for you that is something different like "The Complete Guide to Remixing by Erik Hawkins or something."

If you want to know a full sampler`s potential get the book.

If you are mainly into phrase sampling or using keyboards you don`t need it. Myself I want to use every feature and get 110% out of the 4k`s Z8 sampler cuz I want to create my own sounds.

But it simplified the reference and user manual of the 4k for me and I understand the functions more.

Remember whether you had a S950, S5000, or Emu full sampler they are the cousins of synths.
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By threshed Mon Oct 10, 2005 5:07 am
:shock: Good shot. After reading the 4k manual the z8 manual is easily digested by scaning and looking at the pics. Layers (zones) and spans (kegroups)! Creating music through the idea of controlled accidents by limiting perameters using zones is tantilizing. Ima set up a program where the zones are specific to note length for several breaks and assign to my outs. This will def condense my work space. Practical shioat. To bad you cant assign zones the their own parts.

Thanks Haze!