Most Efficient Workflow to Use RX950 Samples in Standalone?

What's the most Efficient Workflow (Least Steps) to Use RX950 Processed/Treated Samples in Standalone Mode?

I am considering buying a new-to-me/used modern MPC. I’m a n00b to them; so, don’t know much about these kinda processes and their capability related to them.

Was an MPC60 & S950 user for +10 years (sold both a couple years ago). So, I’m too used to 12bit sound and need at least a plugin like the RX950 to satisfy me.
Also, don’t have/use any other DAW in order to use RX950 to process samples.
If I bought the modern MPC, that would be my only “DAW” so to speak, to have its’ MPC software in controller-mode.

I’m aware RX950 can’t work in standalone-mode and only works in controller-mode.

So, what the best, quickest (least steps) & easiest way to process samples in controller-mode within the MPC-software, to maybe then later re-save & transfer those RX950 processed samples into/for standalone mode?

Would you resample them somehow from/in the software-mode by routing cables from the 1/4” outputs back into 1/4” inputs, then somehow live record/sample each processed-sample one by one?
Or, is there a feature to just save those processed-samples into its’ own file without messing w/ routing cables and live recording/sampling them?

Or, is this all just a big unnecessary hassle, too many steps, and it’s just easier/better to just use the MPC in controller/software-mode to use RX950?
I’d assume another big advantage of using it in controller-mode is that you could actually sequence/automate the RX950 params vs. just using static/baked processed-samples.

Any insight & tips highly appreciated!

Why not use the sound shaping tools that's on the MPCs which are amazing versatile before using a 3rd party plugin?

But if you plan on still using RX950, just use it in a way that's makes the most sense for your workflow. It may be as simple as running audio from your MPC thru the RX & sampling it on the MPC. But I believe that you can get a more original & sound just using the built-in tools. Even just the Drum FX & program filters get you a long way.

I've noticed that the music of most people trying to recreate the sound of vintage devices, is either boring or good but not original. Hopefully your the exception.

Good luck with your MPC One & here some videos I made showing basic sound design tips using the built-in tools. I'm using the Force but it applies the new MPCs:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... ueWsvFekcW

I know this isn't what you were asking for, but as an alternative , there's also the cheap Behringer LM Drum that is 8/12bit. Pair that up with the MPC for those samples that have to be 8/12bit. I know it's a second machine, but it sounds like if you are coming from MPC 60/S-950 combo that you are used to using a 2nd machine. It's almost the same prices a VST plugin and it is actually 8bit or 12bit hardware. You could either just trigger it from your MPC or you could re-sample it back in, if you wanted.

In controller mode, create a drum program and load a plugin onto each pad, then flatten the pads. Save the project to the MPC drive mounted on your PC to continue working in standalone mode.

B-Wise wrote:Why not use the sound shaping tools that's on the MPCs which are amazing versatile before using a 3rd party plugin?

But if you plan on still using RX950, just use it in a way that's makes the most sense for your workflow. It may be as simple as running audio from your MPC thru the RX & sampling it on the MPC. But I believe that you can get a more original & sound just using the built-in tools. Even just the Drum FX & program filters get you a long way.

I've noticed that the music of most people trying to recreate the sound of vintage devices, is either boring or good but not original. Hopefully your the exception.

Good luck with your MPC One & here some videos I made showing basic sound design tips using the built-in tools. I'm using the Force but it applies the new MPCs:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... ueWsvFekcW

You can’t mimic the RX950 with the stock plugins. Its a great emulation and it would be difficult to emulate the input gain distortion let alone the butterworth filter.

To the OP, I use RX950 all the time with my current mpcs. I operate mostly in controller mode these days but if you don’t want to do that just create your samples in controller mode and bounce to sample and save on an external drive to use in standalone. Easy peasy

J.O.BEATS wrote:You can’t mimic the RX950 with the stock plugins. Its a great emulation and it would be difficult to emulate the input gain distortion let alone the butterworth filter.

I wasn't really saying to use them to emulate RX950, but to use the built-in tools to shape your own sound, whatever that may become.

Elijah wrote:In controller mode, create a drum program and load a plugin onto each pad, then flatten the pads. Save the project to the MPC drive mounted on your PC to continue working in standalone mode.

J.O.BEATS wrote:…just create your samples in controller mode and bounce to sample and save on an external drive to use in standalone. Easy peasy

Thanks for the replies ya’ll.
Sounds easy & simple enuf!

Any step-by-step or video tutorials how to do this exact thing?

I’m guessing it’s super easy… but, just want to picture doing it myself, but in my head, lol (since I don’t even have one yet)…
…like the buttons used for flattening pads, saving project in mpc-controller/software-mode which still allows for re-opening it in standalone-mode instead, or bounce to sample and saving, etc.
Yes, all n00b Qs; just wondering the exact steps/process via a tut perhaps, since I am very curious/ocd.

Actually even easier than bouncing down is you can record your samples with insert efx. So just put Rx on the insert of sample in and you’re good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEWV4mM ... DEpmOq7k_7

J.O.BEATS wrote:Actually even easier than bouncing down is you can record your samples with insert efx. So just put Rx on the insert of sample in and you’re good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEWV4mM ... DEpmOq7k_7

Sweet... you da man! Least-steps/easiest is best!

What about for treating/processing already-made clicked&dragged samples (like from sample packs) without using sample-inputs?
Would bounce&save be the easiest?

fooddude wrote:

J.O.BEATS wrote:Actually even easier than bouncing down is you can record your samples with insert efx. So just put Rx on the insert of sample in and you’re good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEWV4mM ... DEpmOq7k_7

Sweet... you da man! Least-steps/easiest is best!

What about for treating/processing already-made clicked&dragged samples (like from sample packs) without using sample-inputs?
Would bounce&save be the easiest?

Are you talking about applying the exact same RX950 settings to each sample or are you wanting to tweak the RX950 setting for each sample first? Ultimately the MPC is not the best environment for batch processing individual samples, far better to do ii in software with batch processing capabilities (adobe audition, awave etc).

But if it's the same settings for a whole bunch of samples, drag up to 128 samples to a program, insert the RX950 across the program, assign to a track and sequence 128 individual events (1 for each pad), Bounce and then slice & extract the bounced file.

I was thinking just processing a couple samples at a time, per each project I start.
No need to batch process hundreds of samples (I forgot to state that earlier).

My first steps to my usual workflow is selecting/auditioning samples (usually only using 16-32 samples per project… since I came from the very limited/basic mpc60 workflow).

After selecting 16-32 samples, I’d like to process them w/ RX950 (ideally with diff settings; but same settings works too I guess), and then continue on to my usual regular workflow in completing a project/track/song.

As per Elija's post, just insert an instance of RX950 onto a pad. flatten it and save the project or just the kit and open in standalone.

Thanks!

Watched a couple tuts, and it does indeed look very easy/simple.

But, another n00b Q... what's the diff b/n Flatten and Bounce?
I know Bounce just means that - bounce into a single sample.
Flatten looks very similar... is the difference is that it includes all the samples, bounced, plus any of your saved pad programmings/settings I assume?

Good lookin' @Lampdog!

This is a nice video of flattening as well...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuWqWsGtfg8