Exchange tips and tricks for the Akai MPC4000
By digiman Sun May 27, 2012 9:08 pm
For some reason when I save sequences and the load the sequences back in to memory, the programs assigned to each of the parts of tracks doesn't get assigned. I always have to go back to the sequence to manually assign midi outputs and the programs to all of the parts in the tracks. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but this is starting to be a huge issue.

Do I need to assign program numbers to the programs? I wouldn't think so.
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By Lampdog Mon May 28, 2012 3:47 pm
Saving SEQ alone is not enough. Your not saving all the proper files. You can also choose to save entire memory to a folder as a shortcut to save everything in memory too. Get more into your manual.
By digiman Mon May 28, 2012 5:55 pm
Lampdog wrote:Saving SEQ alone is not enough. Your not saving all the proper files. You can also choose to save entire memory to a folder as a shortcut to save everything in memory too. Get more into your manual.


Thanks Lamp! I'm guessing I need to learn how to use Multi's? Coming from the 5000, I guess I've been spoiled. Sounds like I can learn how to build multis or just save entire memory to a folder as a short cut.

Good look!
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By Lampdog Mon May 28, 2012 10:22 pm
I went from a 2kxl to 4k, the file system was a world different. Until I got the hang of it I saved ENTIRE MEMORY. Through time I loaded individual files from that entire memory save, and I saw which files did what, I learned. Parts and Multis **** my head up for a good minute but like almost everything, with time, patience and practice you get through it.
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By Daysun Wed May 30, 2012 11:17 pm
Great advice! I save all and I go back and save my multis and programs until so I can make and update my edits. Some advice, save your stuff and cut the mpc off. Leaving it on will kill it. Take it from me.
By digiman Thu May 31, 2012 4:53 pm
Daysun wrote: Some advice, save your stuff and cut the mpc off. Leaving it on will kill it. Take it from me.


Are you saying just leaving the MPC powered on for extended periods of time will "kill it"?
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By Mike Boogie Thu May 31, 2012 6:57 pm
digiman wrote:
Daysun wrote: Some advice, save your stuff and cut the mpc off. Leaving it on will kill it. Take it from me.


Are you saying just leaving the MPC powered on for extended periods of time will "kill it"?


Yes, sometimes my MPC will shut and STAY OFF for an extended amount of time after being on for a few days.
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By Lampdog Thu May 31, 2012 7:05 pm
After I'm done, I turn it off, always. A few hours time on at most.