Technical questions for the MPC2000xl and the MPC2000
By joniz_90 Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:25 pm
Yo! I wanna record my tracks separately into Ableton, or whatever daw software program.

Midi cable from MPC to MIDI interface, from interface to PC with USB. Is that all i would need?

Or is there something more to it? PLEASE help...
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By dj e.d.e Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:28 pm
sound!! midi wont transfer sound only data to keep your synth in time with the mpc you have to go from your outs of the mpc into your daw :wink:
By joniz_90 Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:57 pm
dj e.d.e wrote:yep!! pretty much thats it


Thanks for the help, one last question, aren't my tracks gonna be out of sync or sumthing without midi interface or whatever?

New to this, sorry ^^ but need to know :)
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By dj e.d.e Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:04 pm
yeah i'm not sure bout that i think theres a interface with both but yeah you would need one for the midi and one for audio....someone can recommend agood soundcard for that. i dont use a comp to often to do my music
By Cowboy Sat Jan 16, 2010 2:24 am
joniz_90 wrote:Yo! I wanna record my tracks separately into Ableton, or whatever daw software program.

Midi cable from MPC to MIDI interface, from interface to PC with USB. Is that all i would need?

Or is there something more to it? PLEASE help...


the cheap way, if you DAW can read your PCs audio. plus two rca to 1/4 adapters :mrgreen:

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By mumkai Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:50 am
i think cowboy is on track with the non-interface route. that is simply sending your sounds from your MPC to your computer raw. thats an easy and simple way to do it, but the quality might not be too good. id say find an interface. i think you're confused between midi interface and an audio interface. now, most of them have both features so we tend to call them audio/midi interface [peeps can totally correct me on this because im not completely sure]. for now you just need 2 inputs, so first and foremost you will need an audio interface. this thing lets your external instruments - mpc2kxl, guitar, piano, synth etc.. talk/record into your computer. look at the link lampdog posted. that will be your guide to glory.
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By stryke Fri Jan 22, 2010 4:31 am
If you're going to use a cable like the one cowboy posted you won't need an interface.You can record using the line in or mic line on your soundcard.Although tracking a beat one or two tracks is going to be a pain in the azz.I suggest the 8 outs.Trust me.......it will make life a WHOLE LOT easier.(With the right interface of course)


Peace.