Is there a 1-stop shop for all this musical terminology?

Hey guys. I just got an MPC 1000 and I am completely new to music. I mean, I know nothing. I don't understand a lot of the functions that the MPC manual is trying to explain as a lot of the words are new to me.

i.e. Measures, tempo, ring modulator, 1/8, 1/16, ticks, triplets, swing, just to name a few.

I would really like to start from the ground up by finding a book or something that explains all of this stuff.

Any recommendations?

I've been sitting behind this MPC for several hours trying to fool myself that I have a clue.

http://www.tweakheadz.com/

This is a GREAT place to start. You wont find one source for everything but this is the closest you'll get. Once you get a few of the basics, things start falling into place.

Google... I.e. what does a measure mean in music production. Or what does swing mean in music production....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_musical_terminology

Some of it can be found through this wiki link. Not everything is found here. Like it was stated before, gather knowledge from different sources and take it from there.

I feel sorry for u since u bought a MPC when u have no music knowledge. IMO MPC is too complicated for ppl who doesnt know much of beatmaking.

U should try out fruity loops so u can get a better view of beatmaking and the terms you are looking for. Not to sound cheap but u can download it from a site somewhere. Just search for Fruity loops.
I tell you, u will find it hard to make beats if u just jump right into your MPC without knowing anything. Just take my advice and u will understand in the future what im saying. If your not taking my advice, then all i have to say is Good luck.

poundaproblem wrote:http://www.tweakheadz.com/

This is a GREAT place to start. You wont find one source for everything but this is the closest you'll get. Once you get a few of the basics, things start falling into place.

Very informative site, appreciate it very much!

Jaytim3 wrote:I feel sorry for u since u bought a MPC when u have no music knowledge. IMO MPC is too complicated for ppl who doesnt know much of beatmaking.

U should try out fruity loops so u can get a better view of beatmaking and the terms you are looking for. Not to sound cheap but u can download it from a site somewhere. Just search for Fruity loops.
I tell you, u will find it hard to make beats if u just jump right into your MPC without knowing anything. Just take my advice and u will understand in the future what im saying. If your not taking my advice, then all i have to say is Good luck.

Thanks for the input. I realized before buying the MPC that it wouldn't exactly be a walk in the park. I'm determined, however, to use this as the primary tool for getting myself into music.

I've been looking at some drumming tutorials and they have been a load of help in terms of helping me build a basic foundation to build beats on. Looks like a slow start, but definitely getting somewhere.

Thanks for the help guys