Bjorn wrote:bees80 wrote:You could also sync your mpc with ableton (ableton as master) and then just play the notes in ableton. You'd need a USB Midi interface for this.
Or, get a fun, cheap little hadware synth. Novation basstation, Microkorg, Behringer MS-1 for example.
Getting a hardware synth sounds like a great idea. I have a midi interface but if I sync the MPC with Ableton would the MPC not only serve as a controller for Ableton? How would I record the notes I play?
If you only sync it via midi, it would mean they both have the same BPM and start playing at the same time. So when you hit play on the MP, ableton starts playing and also the notes you played or programmed. But note: You can't use the pads to play notes in ableton. I've tried that and it's simply impossible.. So you'd have to record the notes in via a midi or usb keyboard or just simply click the notes in.
But, a little hardware synth is much more fun, and hands-on. Perhaps have a look on ebay.