Share tips, tricks, gear set ups and videos relating to the use of MPCs in live performances including MPC finger drumming, MPC scratching, using MPCs with decks, computers and other instruments.
By Fumez Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:36 pm
How do I scratch on my mpc?? I have see on youtube that some dudes use their mpc to scrtach on...can i only do it if I got JJ OS or what??
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By sorinp Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:30 pm
It's not hard at all. But I wouldn't call it scratching... it's more of a "fader up and down" type of deal... Anyway, pick a sound that resembles noise—you'll need to try out a few and see what works best—and assign the Qlink fader (1 or 2, your choice) to control the pitch (or volume, or filter, you have a few choices here) and start moving the Qlink fader up and down to simulate this technique. For me, controlling the pitch works best. But other sounds might sound better with another parameter. Try it, it's kind of fun and nobody gets hurt :)
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By Lithion Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:58 pm
You can also layer a sound with a record scratching sound and it gives the mpc "scratch" even more depth. or if you are nimble enough you can assign qlink 1 volume or filter and q link 2 tune and use both to manipulate the 'scratch'

the song 'tow the 44' on my soundclick has a padscratch on the chorus that was done completely on my mpc
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By sorinp Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:08 pm
That's sounds cool Lithion... I would love to hear your example, what is the URL please?