My 'ideal' new feature for the MPC

joeybells wrote:Definitely not a dumb idea, alot of us are waiting on this as an alternative to tracking down
the traditional way...... bring it on, it's the only thing that would make me give JJ more money.

dude. I don't think you understand. There is not enough RAM. If you had samples loaded, and the beat is on like 5 tracks, it couldn't be longer than like a minute... GET IT???

phx_chronic wrote:

joeybells wrote:Definitely not a dumb idea, alot of us are waiting on this as an alternative to tracking down
the traditional way...... bring it on, it's the only thing that would make me give JJ more money.

dude. I don't think you understand. There is not enough RAM. If you had samples loaded, and the beat is on like 5 tracks, it couldn't be longer than like a minute... GET IT???

Haha, you plonker!!! I don't think you understand.
Idea is you load up your MPC1000 project on the JJ sequencer on your computer and bounce down tracks in there..
then put into your DAW of choice, neatly lined up, no latency juggle....

GET IT??????

tip: if you having trouble following a thread, then re-read it a few times before wading in with smarta** comments

haha my bad

joeybells wrote:

phx_chronic wrote:

joeybells wrote:Definitely not a dumb idea, alot of us are waiting on this as an alternative to tracking down
the traditional way...... bring it on, it's the only thing that would make me give JJ more money.

dude. I don't think you understand. There is not enough RAM. If you had samples loaded, and the beat is on like 5 tracks, it couldn't be longer than like a minute... GET IT???

Haha, you plonker!!! I don't think you understand.
Idea is you load up your MPC1000 project on the JJ sequencer on your computer and bounce down tracks in there..
then put into your DAW of choice, neatly lined up, no latency juggle....

GET IT??????

tip: if you having trouble following a thread, then re-read it a few times before wading in with smarta** comments

The OP stated:

Save Session" function which writes all your track data to audio on seperate tracks

Sounds like he is implying to essentially convert each track on the MPC to an Audio track then Import those tracks into the DAW...

Yeah, and the conversation had moved on from there....

OP's idea would be great if there was a way round the ram issue...
would direct to disk be possible?.... i guess not......
so that being the case JJ's sequencer could be a way,
hopefully someone has suggested it to him.??

joeybells wrote:so that being the case JJ's sequencer could be a way,

man, we've been thru this before.

JJ's sequencer has no FX, no filters, let alone all of the other stuff in PROGRAM. it'll never do any of this stuff.
from JJ himself: it is a "It is a beginner-oriented easy sequencer." that's it.

cost of cheap-ass pc: 150 bucks
cost of a cheap-ass 24 bit soundcard: 50 bucks


i think we all have to accept the hardware limitations of our little cult machine, and develop MORE 'workarounds' to get things done. i put the quotes because my personal opinion is that workarounds are part of any developed workflow . we are doin things beyond the original limits that the machine was designed for..



or on some crazy dream shit: anybody know if the cpu ever had a larger brother that could be dropped into the mpc for a cpu 'upgrade'?

Why can't you just use an audio track in jjos2/2xl? I do this and have no issues with sync.

Hello all,

I've been thinking about this feature since purchasing an MPC 1K.
It seems to be pretty easy on a programming level because it can be a macro code based on 'Song To Sample' routine automated to solo pads or tracks one-by-one and record them into ram, then save the recorded file into appropriate folder and remove it from memory.

Here is a set of basic instructions (draft) that needs to be translated into MPC's CPU code, debugged and tested. Seems to be pretty easy to program.

I wonder what do others think about it, look forward to hear any ideas, and we can send this feature request to mr. JJ.



Routine start:
01. User Interface:
-------------------------
Multitrack Export
select pads or tracks to include in multitrack export

[Cancel] [ Do It! ]
------------------------

02. Create a folder called {Multitrack} in project folder (on hard drive or memory card)
03. Check selected media for free space*
04. Make N=first pad on the first track
05. If recorded information (note events) exists for PAD#N on TRACK #N then goto 06., else goto 10.
06. Solo PAD#N on TRACK#N.
07. Run “Song To Sample” command (name the sampled file after the pad name used)
08. Save the recorded file to {Multitrack} folder in the project folder
09. Remove the recorded file from the memory
10. Make N=current N+1
11. If N+1 was selected by user in 01. goto 05. else goto 10.

Routine end

I can see the feature with some enhancements:

User-selectable {pads} or {tracks} and group tracks for exporting,
It can be pretty handy to export the whole instrument containing bass guitar licks on different pads as one audio file, however it makes more sense to export drums pad-by-pad, and group some pads, ex. all high-hats on one audio track.

The feature should include a simple memory checking routine (*count all selected tracks, multiply by song length and check if there is enough hard disk space)
and a remaining time counter with display feedback such as
-------------------------
Multitrack Export
currently exporting (track name)
Time left for track XX:XX:XX
Total time left XX:XX:XX

[Cancel]
------------------------

@ABTOP A feature like that would definitely make me use my mpc1000 again !

ABTOP wrote:Hello all,

I've been thinking about this feature since purchasing an MPC 1K.
It seems to be pretty easy on a programming level because it can be a macro code based on 'Song To Sample' routine automated to solo pads or tracks one-by-one and record them into ram, then save the recorded file into appropriate folder and remove it from memory.

Here is a set of basic instructions (draft) that needs to be translated into MPC's CPU code, debugged and tested. Seems to be pretty easy to program.

I wonder what do others think about it, look forward to hear any ideas, and we can send this feature request to mr. JJ.



Routine start:
01. User Interface:
-------------------------
Multitrack Export
select pads or tracks to include in multitrack export

[Cancel] [ Do It! ]
------------------------

02. Create a folder called {Multitrack} in project folder (on hard drive or memory card)
03. Check selected media for free space*
04. Make N=first pad on the first track
05. If recorded information (note events) exists for PAD#N on TRACK #N then goto 06., else goto 10.
06. Solo PAD#N on TRACK#N.
07. Run “Song To Sample” command (name the sampled file after the pad name used)
08. Save the recorded file to {Multitrack} folder in the project folder
09. Remove the recorded file from the memory
10. Make N=current N+1
11. If N+1 was selected by user in 01. goto 05. else goto 10.

Routine end

I can see the feature with some enhancements:

User-selectable {pads} or {tracks} and group tracks for exporting,
It can be pretty handy to export the whole instrument containing bass guitar licks on different pads as one audio file, however it makes more sense to export drums pad-by-pad, and group some pads, ex. all high-hats on one audio track.

The feature should include a simple memory checking routine (*count all selected tracks, multiply by song length and check if there is enough hard disk space)
and a remaining time counter with display feedback such as
-------------------------
Multitrack Export
currently exporting (track name)
Time left for track XX:XX:XX
Total time left XX:XX:XX

[Cancel]
------------------------

go on, offer it up tah JJ.

ask for royalties too though

eimer wrote:Why can't you just use an audio track in jjos2/2xl? I do this and have no issues with sync.

That's what i do.