Support and discussion for all of Akai’s modern standalone MPCs including the MPC X / X SE, MPC Live 1, 2 & 3, MPC One / One+, MPC Key 37/61.
By Danny Scott Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:44 am
Hey Brothers,

Still a little confused. I know track 1 is always the kit but do I need a track for every single instrument?

Example: track 2 Rhodes, track 3 lead synth, track 4 pads, etc? If this is the case, should I name my tracks corresponding to the instruments?
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By Danoc Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:37 am
You can leave all your instruments on one track but why ? I like to separate my instruments and name the tracks. That's for having order, thats9how l work

Danny Scott wrote:Hey Brothers,

Still a little confused. I know track 1 is always the kit but do I need a track for every single instrument?

Example: track 2 Rhodes, track 3 lead synth, track 4 pads, etc? If this is the case, should I name my tracks corresponding to the instruments?
By Danny Scott Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:03 am
That's what's confusing about this workflow my Brother. Why have multiple tracks if you can add 15 instruments on one track :-)

Danoc wrote:You can leave all your instruments on one track but why ? I like to separate my instruments and name the tracks. That's for having order, thats9how l work

Danny Scott wrote:Hey Brothers,

Still a little confused. I know track 1 is always the kit but do I need a track for every single instrument?

Example: track 2 Rhodes, track 3 lead synth, track 4 pads, etc? If this is the case, should I name my tracks corresponding to the instruments?
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By Ill-Green Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:38 am
Danoc wrote:You can leave all your instruments on one track but why ? I like to separate my instruments and name the tracks. That's for having order, thats9how l work


Yup, I guess it wouldn't matter for a MIDI track because you can explode the sounds later and tweak to a perfection if you want. An audio track however, is permanent and sounds cannot be exploded but eternally locked in a single track. So if you go the audio route, remember to tweak the samples before recording.
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By Danoc Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:45 pm
Putting it on different tracks for organization purposes, and when you export to drag and drop your individual tracks into your favorite DAW it will be easy instead of some long arse track LOL :lol: :lol: :lol:

It's not that confusing, find your method and stick to it.
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By Lampdog Tue Jul 24, 2018 2:15 am
A sep track for every instrument for mixing and control purposes.
You don’t HAVE to, your choice.

Name tracks according to instrument names so when muting/unmuting you know which is which.

Organization is important, but, you don’t have to organize. It’s a suggestion.