Forum to discuss all matters relating to the MPC1000 and MPC2500 operating systems created by 'JJ' (all versions).
By Lewis Studio Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:14 pm
Hello, Iv got a live drum kit recorded on a multitrack tape. I want to send the recorded kick drum channel into the MPC1000 and every time the kick hits, the MPC triggers a sample. Is this possible to do?

Im working in al analogue so theres no midi involved.

Thanks, Lewis
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By NearTao Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:19 pm
You'd need some sort of device that can generate midi based on control voltage or gates... I suppose it'd be doable with some eurorack gear, but I'm hesitant to list it just because the cost would be astronomical to do anything multi tracked.

What you're probably looking for is some kind of envelope follower that will "listen" for events/transients at a certain volume and generate a signal that you can control. I'd start with software and check out stuff like Ableton Live, Reason Studio, or the free VCV Rack...