What else can I do?

Hi again,

Well I've been pretty bored with my MPC and just using .WAV files because usually every kit I download is just bass, kicks, snares, maybe some strings etc etc. It's not like I dislike the MPC, but it isn't much use with just supporting one audio format.

I could use some general advice on how I can create better sounds. Perhaps even some advice on a different instrument (perhaps a synthesizer or something along those lines).

I also use FL Studio. FL Studio allows you to use Piano Roll to chop, stop and even create different instrument sequences (as you already know you can, hopefully), but how can I convert these to .WAV if this is the only supporting audio file?

Also, recommendations for good sound and instrument kits/making sounds and converting to .WAV would be really appreciated!!

I have started to google around, but this music business doesn't make it a joke. I have to googled like 20 terms to comprehend one damn thing lulz.

Thanks again!

you might be looking for something other than an mpc, the thing is a sampler, you sample sounds from records/cds/mp3s/youtube (i said it) to make beats.

if your looking to make a synth, it can be done, but it will not work as well as a keyboard workstation such as the fantom, triton, yamaha motif or something along those lines.

a keyboard workstation like that will make a sound continuously (if its on the right patch) for as long as you hold the key down, the mpc will only make that sound for as long as you make (sample) the audio file for.

both of them have sequencers in them, this is what you use to lay out your beat on.

do a little research.

damien907 wrote:you might be looking for something other than an mpc, the thing is a sampler, you sample sounds from records/cds/mp3s/youtube (i said it) to make beats.

if your looking to make a synth, it can be done, but it will not work as well as a keyboard workstation such as the fantom, triton, yamaha motif or something along those lines.

a keyboard workstation like that will make a sound continuously (if its on the right patch) for as long as you hold the key down, the mpc will only make that sound for as long as you make (sample) the audio file for.

both of them have sequencers in them, this is what you use to lay out your beat on.

do a little research.

unless you add a looping section towards the end of your sampled note. If done well enough it sustains the note until release.

MoreBuck$ wrote:

damien907 wrote:you might be looking for something other than an mpc, the thing is a sampler, you sample sounds from records/cds/mp3s/youtube (i said it) to make beats.

if your looking to make a synth, it can be done, but it will not work as well as a keyboard workstation such as the fantom, triton, yamaha motif or something along those lines.

a keyboard workstation like that will make a sound continuously (if its on the right patch) for as long as you hold the key down, the mpc will only make that sound for as long as you make (sample) the audio file for.

both of them have sequencers in them, this is what you use to lay out your beat on.

do a little research.

unless you add a looping section towards the end of your sampled note. If done well enough it sustains the note until release.

thats how motifs ect work with piano notes ect. you can do this on an mpc? wouldent you have to make the sample loop for a certain number of times and it still would only play until however many times you looped it?

Actually I have a few samples that play when I control hitting the pad.

I think I am just going to stick to sampling then. Thanks for the ideas. I was just trying to branch out a little bit lol

sample those rekkids!

You're probably bored with your MPC because you're making beats from a mechanical view. You know, laying down the drums, then the bassline and then some keys and then repeat. You gotta get your Bob Ross on. The MPC should be looked at like a blank white canvas and the sounds are your paints. Do some different methods too.

Ill-Green wrote: You gotta get your Bob Ross on.

Ill-Green wrote:You're probably bored with your MPC because you're making beats from a mechanical view. You know, laying down the drums, then the bassline and then some keys and then repeat. You gotta get your Bob Ross on. The MPC should be looked at like a blank white canvas and the sounds are your paints. Do some different methods too.

Yea, your kinda right. I have been just looping a lot of stuff just to keep momentum and playing a few samples to add some 'flare'.

I am going to start working on different rhythm schemes and see if I can mix it up a little bit. I am also trying to get more live performance time with just a standard drum pattern and then go mountain on some samples.

Thanks for the ideas yo

Ill-Green wrote:You're probably bored with your MPC because you're making beats from a mechanical view. You know, laying down the drums, then the bassline and then some keys and then repeat. You gotta get your Bob Ross on. The MPC should be looked at like a blank white canvas and the sounds are your paints. Do some different methods too.

Co Sine! MPC = Sound Easel / Canvas.

Ill-Green wrote:The MPC should be looked at like a blank white canvas and the sounds are your paints.

I read that as "the sounds are your pants" which was very confusing