Technical questions for the MPC2000xl and the MPC2000
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By Rodrigo Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:50 pm
Final question, cause we're beating a dead horse by now. Say I took a sample that started with the C note and ended with the A note, if I reversed the sample it would change the Key from Cmaj to Amin, right?

I know that at the end of the day, you just have to trust your ears. And I'm sure that playing the same notes in a different order isn't a big deal, considering. But if you're trying to keep your song sounding sad or wish to change it up, you at least know which note to start your arrangement with. Which will reduce some trial and error. Cause after making a beat for a while (longer than 30min) your ears can deceive you. You fall under a trance.

I don't expect anyone to write down a whole music theory explanation. I'll do my own research on the internet. But I appreciate the direction. Good looking out Mumkai.
By leonard-lee Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:36 pm
Rodrigo wrote:Final question, cause we're beating a dead horse by now. Say I took a sample that started with the C note and ended with the A note, if I reversed the sample it would change the Key from Cmaj to Amin, right?

I know that at the end of the day, you just have to trust your ears. And I'm sure that playing the same notes in a different order isn't a big deal, considering. But if you're trying to keep your song sounding sad or wish to change it up, you at least know which note to start your arrangement with. Which will reduce some trial and error. Cause after making a beat for a while (longer than 30min) your ears can deceive you. You fall under a trance.

I don't expect anyone to write down a whole music theory explanation. I'll do my own research on the internet. But I appreciate the direction. Good looking out Mumkai.


amin is the relative major of cmaj. the only difference is pipe stated. the sample reversed is the same key. the diff between the 2 keys is the different arrangements of note order , Amin tonic being a and cmaj being c makes harmonic progression of these separate due to the way notes are stacked. think about a cmaj scale going up . reverse it, it's just a cmaj scale descending. same key.
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By Rodrigo Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:52 pm
I get it now. I guess it just sounds confusing when there is so many terms being thrown around. It's like a whole different language if you're not familiar with it. I'm more of a visual type of person... you know graphs and shit. I appreciate the patience.