Forum to discuss all matters relating to the MPC1000 and MPC2500 operating systems created by 'JJ' (all versions).
By cynic Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:30 pm
Yo everyone...question.

I'm using OS2XL on the 1k. I'd like to be able to adjust my sample loop points while playing my instrument program. Is this possible?

If not, think we could suggest it to get into the next version of the OS?

It's a major workflow killer to have to jump into sample trim mode, adjust loop points, then go back into the program to hear my changes. It's taking me forever to properly put together samples this way.
By cynic Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:50 pm
elevated wrote:
cynic wrote:
elevated wrote:Do you know about using "Program mode" in Trim? I think this does what you're asking for, it's a hot feature


Nah, how do you do that???


http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~mpc1000/os2 ... _pgm_e.htm


Ahh ****, no wonder I didn't see it......

Notes 3: When a program is INST, Pgm Mode does not work. (PgmMode is not displayed on F1)

...........wonder why it doesn't work in INST mode? Would be hella helpful :p
By 40Beatz Tue Jul 07, 2009 3:41 pm
I know this is a stupid question, but what exactly is INST programs used for. When i get home from work i'll play with that feature.
By RikkRokker Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:22 pm
I use INST frequently, as I believe Portamento is only available for INST programs. I'll sample a synth lead and loop it, set up my filter to q-link, set my portamento and 'hoover' away. INST also auto picthes chromatically, time saver.

Erik

MPC1000 Blue
128MB, 120gb HDD
Waiting for 4 replacement pads, wood sides and 2 clear replacement buttons.
By cynic Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:03 am
40Beatz wrote:I know this is a stupid question, but what exactly is INST programs used for. When i get home from work i'll play with that feature.


"INST" programs are the way more robust samplers (akai/emu racks, kontakt, etc) work on audio material by default. They let you take one (or more) sample(s) and spread it evenly across the keyboard.

For instance, say you have a synth and wanted to sample it so you could replay it on your MPC accurately.

You'd do this with an INST program. For the best audio reproduction you'd probably sample a low C key, medium C key and high C key. Then you set loop points on the notes, so you can hold down keys and have the note play indefinitely - like on your synth.

Map each sample to the proper range on the MPC and and you have a good reproduction of it without having to use your synth...

Now that's only really sampling 101. More creative uses come into play when you can take notes off records or from other material and create instruments out of those. Opens up a big world of sound design possibilities.
By 40Beatz Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:27 pm
Oh ok...I was wondering about that feature. Looks i gotta dig a lil deeper into my MP. Thanks for dat response!!!

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