Exchange tips and tricks for the Akai MPC4000
By bornagainbboy Thu Apr 03, 2003 7:25 am
I have gotten my 4000, and though i am still the epitome of a new jack am learing quickly. But i am learing alot from supersonica and shit that actually shows pics of what to do. Then i heard of a video that shows alot of step by step process. Any word about what this is or the credibility of it?
Hollar
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By TREV Thu Apr 03, 2003 3:01 pm
I DO NOT OWN THE VIDEO... BUT, CHECK OUT SAMPLE KINGS.COM..

THEY HAVE A 4000 VIDEO AND THIER IS A PREVIEW ON THEIR WEB SITE....

I HAVE HEARD MIXED REVIEWS ABOUT THE VIDEO IN THAT IT ONLY SHOWS THE BASIC FEATURES..... MOST OF THOSE WE ALREADY KNOW ABOUT.

I THINK THEY JUST SHOW YOU WHAT EACH PART DOES.... NOT HOW TO GO ABOUT MAKING A SONG.....

I TOO AM VERY INTERESTED IN GETTING A 4000 VIDEO AS CHEEZY AS IT SOUNDS...... BUT, CHECK IT OUT AND HIT ME BACK IF IT IS GOOD....
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By TREV Thu Apr 03, 2003 3:01 pm
I DO NOT OWN THE VIDEO... BUT, CHECK OUT SAMPLE KINGS.COM..

THEY HAVE A 4000 VIDEO AND THIER IS A PREVIEW ON THEIR WEB SITE....

I HAVE HEARD MIXED REVIEWS ABOUT THE VIDEO IN THAT IT ONLY SHOWS THE BASIC FEATURES..... MOST OF THOSE WE ALREADY KNOW ABOUT.

I THINK THEY JUST SHOW YOU WHAT EACH PART DOES.... NOT HOW TO GO ABOUT MAKING A SONG.....

I TOO AM VERY INTERESTED IN GETTING A 4000 VIDEO AS CHEEZY AS IT SOUNDS...... BUT, CHECK IT OUT AND HIT ME BACK IF IT IS GOOD....
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By damixx Sat Apr 05, 2003 3:37 pm
I'm in the midst of producing one. What are you interested in as far as what you would like covered in the video. I would appreciate your input.

I'm going to cover basics; Mpc 4000 connections to mixing board. Turntable connection, SCSI, USB connections (zip drive, cd-rom drive, PC and Mac) briefly demonstrate each device after connections made. Proper scsi and usb cables to be used.
Sampling:
Loading samples via cd-rom,
Loading Mpc 2kxl samples, pgm files
Assigning samples to pads (pad assignment)
Editing samples (truncate, pitch, efx etc...)
Save samples, create programs from loaded/edited sounds (via internal hd, zip, cdrw)
Sequencing (basics):
Creating a sequence
TC (timing correct) 1/16, 1/16 (3) 1/32 etc...) The effect that they have
Swing settings; How they affect the sequences
How I approach creating beats (tips on dre style beats, old school etc...)
Assigning programs to parts

Midi connections (basic) (using Korg triton as sound module and keyboard controller for all devices, Xtreme lead turbo and carnaval sound modules.
How to set the units up for sequencing on the mpc 4000.
I am in no way endorsing any of the aforementioned units; I simply own them and am producing the video from my experience using them in my home studio.
The last part of the video will cover installation of parts:
HD or Zip Drive
Cd-rom drive
Memory

Ib4adt (2 in 8 out) adat litepipe output option (that's the one I own)

Again your input would be appreciated and I am striving to make the video as informative as possible.
I am not familiar with sysex nor do I use step recording; I am however trying to familiarize myself with both for inclusion into this video.

Peace
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By TREV Mon Apr 07, 2003 2:05 pm
I THINK IT'S GREAT THAT YOUR TAKIN THE TIME TO DO THIS VIDEO.

THE ONE THING I WOULD LOOK FOR IS THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO GO ABOUT MAKING A SONG( YOU MENTIONED THAT )........ THAT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO LEARN
BECAUSE SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT WAYS....

BUT, THIS IS YOUR PERSONAL TIME AND YOUR PROJECT SO THAT IS UP TO YOU ....

PEACE
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By TREV Mon Apr 07, 2003 2:06 pm
I THINK IT'S GREAT THAT YOUR TAKIN THE TIME TO DO THIS VIDEO.

THE ONE THING I WOULD LOOK FOR IS THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO GO ABOUT MAKING A SONG( YOU MENTIONED THAT )........ THAT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO LEARN
BECAUSE SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT WAYS....

BUT, THIS IS YOUR PERSONAL TIME AND YOUR PROJECT SO THAT IS UP TO YOU ....

PEACE
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By damixx Mon Apr 07, 2003 11:29 pm
Oh; i'm definitley going to have a segment that will cover the process of making a song start to finish; it'll probably be at the end; like a bonus feature. I'm going to start crackin wednesday. Thanks for the input and again I'm welcome to suggestions.