the mpc500 has a pitchbend function right?

the mpc500 has a pitchbend function right?
or Am I wrong? if not how do I set the pitchbend function?

i have a 1000 but im pretty sure u could also do this with the 500. go to mode/ q-link slider, hit the pad u want to pitch bend, and set the parameters of the q-link slider "parameter" to to tune and "change" to real time. that should do it

can you record these changes into a sequence (i.e. automation)? and if so, on how many pads/samples can you do this? sorry, never used an mpc

strength wrote:i have a 1000 but im pretty sure u could also do this with the 500. go to mode/ q-link slider, hit the pad u want to pitch bend, and set the parameters of the q-link slider "parameter" to to tune and "change" to real time. that should do it

aight cool I'll try that out

ReQuiem wrote:can you record these changes into a sequence (i.e. automation)? and if so, on how many pads/samples can you do this? sorry, never used an mpc

yea u can record them. the mpc sequencer records all midi data includeing pitch bend thats why people use it as a main sequencer to control synths and sound modules and stufff

How can I record in a sequence all notes I make with pitchbend? (example: bassline).. one by one (note)

I tryed.. but it only record the note (selected by pitchbend).

Can u understand me?

i know what ure sayin but im not sure that it could be assigned to multiple pads at once , check the manual i think u might be able to copy the midi event of the one pitch bend to other stuff in the sequence such as other bass notes or u can just pitch bend each one separately which will be kinda tedious but at least its possible .. the mpc is more geared towards building rhythms rather then doin complicated audio manipulating. let me know what u end up doin tho, im kinda curious what its capable of

yes of course MPC500 can adjust the pitch via Qlink

You are trying to adjust 'Tune' with the Q-link fader which controls the sample's pitch, goto page page 57-58 in the User's Manual. You need to look at page 58 specifically, as it details the difference between the Q-Link button being lit/not lit.

You were also trying to make adjustments to your recorded Q-Link changes. This may be done in Step Editing which I believe is one of the more difficult things to learn about the MPC 500. This is detailed further in the manual pages 41-47. Having recorded Q-Link changes to a pad - be on the lookout for 'QL' in step edit which basically means that there is an event stored there regarding the recording (or automation if you will) of the Q-Link's behavior.

Start out learning this real simple. Just practice with a bass note on a solo track with no other (distracting) events being recorded other than you hitting the pad and adjusting the Q-Link (which you will have setup to affect your bass note sample before using Mode --> Slider).

Personally I think recording melodies with the Q-link fader brings so much more joy than using the 12 levels function (which is another viable option that you should look into). Using the Q-link feels more like you're actually playing the damn thing. If you ever saw some battle DJs get at it (to varying degrees of success..) using the pitch adjustment and x-fader to create melodies from, say, a sine wave sound you'll know what it's like.

That said I can see the point in thinking that the MPC is limited to recording rhythms - but I don't agree with putting restrictions on yourself like that! Altough I know Strength was trying to help the young'ns out as they were headed for deep waters; I'm not sure what you're tryin to do Jowdjo. If you attempt this using the Q-link fader look at page 58 in the full User's Manual.

There are a couple of other ways to change the pitch/tune of your samples but the Q-Link and 12 levels function are the ones people usually prefer. And they're both excellently covered in the manual.

Basic tips: whenever you wanna learn to play with a sample's pitch it might be worth mentioning that you'll want to start out practicing on single notes instead of phrase samples. Also do yourself a favor and turn the One Touch to Note on for the pad(s) you are playing. This is done in the Program setting and adds a little musicality to your performance. When finalizing a performance, you might want to record the note ons (pad hits) and Q-link separately with the help of overdub. Just make sure you've assigned the pad to the slider and you should be alright.

I just sort of started getting my head around this altogether so I'm by no means an expert here. It's been a while since I owned my 1K (not to mention my 2Kxl).. never was a pro, still a little rusty. So on the .5K Q-link step editing is still sort of beyond me. I come up with really random results and can't always make out were I'm going. I mean if you are in step edit and play back a step (using the play button) it's gonna give you the original pitch of the sample. It makes sense, but it also makes step editing more difficult. I also can't figure a way out to record in step edit with the track running, seeing the parameters change in realtime. Unlike (I think) what it used to be like on my 1K, the .5K closes step edit and jumps to main view when you hit record.

I did however figure out some useful things all over. One being that if it might be a good idea to let the recorded sessions roll into Overdub, this could save you the trouble of step editing. This is pretty important since the recording of Q-link events pays little attention to the Q-Link in static mode. You can't press record and expect the Q-link's starting position to be recorded. You need to move it into the first position after you hit record, or do it over in overdub. This is just one way around it, you could definately learn to work it out in Step Edit (I know I will). Either that or just record the Q-link's movements separately.

I kinda wrote this without reading the original posts too close but I believe this is some of the concepts you guys were getting at.

Q-Link faders aren't new, the users are. And well the .5K is new too I guess.

Stefski thank you Ill study more about the "q-link" and the tune of samples .
& ill check in the manual too

can these pitch bends only be recorded in the MPC sequencer or can I record them into a DAW for playback (I use logic as my main sequencer)

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