Limits While reccording

So, I've been reccording sounds into my MPC 2000xl using a microphone. And at the top it gives me about 20 seconds to reccord a sound, and each time i reccord a new sound, it takes away from the 20 seconds until i have no time left at all. I JUST got my MPC so it isn't like full of sounds already. Can anyone help???

A sampler stores sounds in RAM. You only have a set amount of RAM. When you add a sound, it takes up space in the RAM.

RAM = sampling time.

Think of it like an mp3 player or hard drive - you can only store so much information in it, and every time you add something, the available space goes down.

You need to learn what a sampler is. You need to learn what a sequencer is.

Instead of waiting around for one of us to answer, you will do yourself an immense favor by reading the manual, front to back. It is short and actually very good.

Then, while you are waiting on your next question, reread the manual.

I know it sounds cliched, but that's for good reason. These basic questions are all in there very clearly, and with no attitude.

Also be forewarned that while the manual is 100% information and 0% attitude; the forums are about 5% information 5% misinformation, and 90% attitude.

Good luck with that.

first thing to know

in the record screen you can change it from stereo to mono (you pick L or R depending what input your mic is plugged in to)

second thing to know

having the 32 megs of ram installed in the mpc does nothing except add to the amount of recording time you have. It will give you a few minutes in stereo and double that amount in mono...

third thing to know

the mpc you have can have max 32 megs of ram... it isn't a tape deck... it is a sampling drum machine. it is not for recording entire vocal tracks.

Alright, I've just turned to the forums first because I can ask the question I am specifically curious about and get a direct answer. I've downloaded the manual and I'll start reading
thanks

nogginj wrote:A sampler stores sounds in RAM. You only have a set amount of RAM. When you add a sound, it takes up space in the RAM.

RAM = sampling time.

Think of it like an mp3 player or hard drive - you can only store so much information in it, and every time you add something, the available space goes down.

You need to learn what a sampler is. You need to learn what a sequencer is.

Instead of waiting around for one of us to answer, you will do yourself an immense favor by reading the manual, front to back. It is short and actually very good.

Then, while you are waiting on your next question, reread the manual.

I know it sounds cliched, but that's for good reason. These basic questions are all in there very clearly, and with no attitude.

Also be forewarned that while the manual is 100% information and 0% attitude; the forums are about 5% information 5% misinformation, and 90% attitude.

Good luck with that.

this should be stickied...

i might just copy it for good measure