Forum to discuss all matters relating to the MPC1000 and MPC2500 operating systems created by 'JJ' (all versions).
By dajaphonics Wed Aug 29, 2012 1:29 am
The PC field has the option to select anywhere between Program 1-128. Since most synths have multiple banks, is there any way to save, for example, bank 3 program 111? There's no option on JJOS2XL as far as I've seen. Anyone else encounter this problem?
By dajaphonics Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:59 am
I encountered a little problem with program change. With some of the tracks, the program will change as I have specified.

-> Let's say I have PC: 37 on Track 1
-> Now I mute Track 1
-> Un-mute Track 2 with PC: 38

Now Track 2 is still playing Program 37 even though it is muted.

-> Mute Track 2
-> Un-mute Track 3 PC:39

Now Track 3 changes to program 39. Is this a bug in JJOS2XL or am I not aware of some setting on the mopho or the mpc?
By dajaphonics Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:49 am
Not really sure how to address this problem:

Track 1 = Synth 1 (mopho) Program 10
Track 5 = Synth 1 (mopho) Program 67

When I play Track 1 and mute Track 5, I am getting track 10. However, when I mute Track 1 and unmute Track 5, my program change is not taking effect. Any idea why?

I assume this is possible to do.
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By bliprock Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:40 pm
well it has been muted so it is sent at start of sequence and does not play (for want of a better term) that specific PC on that muted channel. Coz you know its muted. :smoker: least that is how it works for me. But I do not use track PCs as they act this way and is kinda a lazy PC control, meaning its very basic for basic use. It does not replace the usual use of PCs as it relies on start of looped sequence. Ok so its like a automatic gear in a way and does the shifting, or program changes, for you. So now its time to learn to drive a manual. :hmmm:

Its a mono synth right so that means you are sending those PCs to same channel but it has to hear them and can do both at same time. So one PC at a time right, There is a hundred ways to get around this and it depends on workflow. I for starters, would not use track PCs, make pads in a set with PCs on many different pads for quick voice changes in realtime as you play and can record this to. So that might be a bit advanced bit gives you an idea of what is possible. Program changes can be written into sequence. Plug in MIDI cable to you MPC MIDI in from mopho MIDI out to get PCs as you do them. Make sure Mopho is sending PCs first, then hit record and go for it. So this is a real easy way to put them in your MPC. Also do it by overdub + stop for precision placement of PCs anywhere you want this way. So of course you can just put them in sequence window as an event to. more complicated but good to learn. Every synth is different as well and can have PCs, bank select, MSB LSB ect. try above first.
OK so you have to figure out the way that suits you. I use PCs alot and can tell you its worth knowing how to program them. be it in realtime or programmed. or both.
Tip here. PCs can be silent or can glitch a synth as it plays note. try make PCs between notes. put one in every bar. problem solved. one in every bar on different tacks means when you unmute a track... yep you guessed it it sends a Program change and you get what you want
By dajaphonics Fri Sep 21, 2012 3:06 am
Mopho is indeed monophonic. The reason I have two tracks of mopho, is for example, I'll use the mopho in a 4 bar sequence. Then if I want to use the same drum pattern, I can just audition a different sound via a different track. I guess it is perhaps lazy and maybe I should draw out all of the bars of my sequence first and then just work with one mopho track.
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By bliprock Fri Sep 21, 2012 3:10 pm
you are thinking too hard about it. You can just simply copy sequence. It is exact copy so means you can change sequence with out noticing see. Then you can put in a different PC on each sequence. get me. So at any time you can change sequences but all you hear is the mopho changing program. make sense??
What I wrote above has a lot of info so it can be hard to get used to but after a while you wont think twice about getting creative with PCs. It is up to you how you want to use them, be they the main screen PCs or properly (for want of a better word) programmed PCs.
If you are using JJOSXL then the best way is to auditioning of patches is to make a pad send PC. Say bank D by hitting any pad on main screen and highlighting the bit next to pad number at bottom you can change it to send a PC ect. See sets.
You could keep it highlightes and change PC or set the whole bank to send a different PC.