Anybody using the midi out as a midi thru port?

Is this possible?

yes it is

i route everything from MIDI in2 to the output settings of my track (outA, B, C or D)
and everything i mean note info, controller info etc

cheers,

jay

That doesn't really equate to a proper MIDI Thru, does it, since it only sends to the MIDI port assigned to the selected track?

And does that change the MIDI channel of the incoming data, to the MIDI channel assigned to the selected track?

A MIDI Thru would send everything it receives at the MIDI In port to the MIDI Thru port, no matter what the currently selected track/MIDI channel was.

I suppose it depends on what the OP needs it for.

Thanks, let me try that. What settings do I need to change for that to work?

Will this also send midi clock info?

That doesn't really equate to a proper MIDI Thru, does it, since it only sends to the MIDI port assigned to the selected track?

And does that change the MIDI channel of the incoming data, to the MIDI channel assigned to the selected track?

correct, not entirely a MIDI thru - this will change the MIDI channel to the one in the track

Will this also send midi clock info?

euh? This will interfere with the MIDI clock signals from the MPC itself...
(if u use it with that purpose ofcourse)

if you intend to put thru MIDI clock signals of, let's say another synt/arpegiator/DAW, you'll have to disable (generating of) MIDI clock on the MIDI pages...

Ok, I think I tried this method already. Can you only sequence one channel at a time if it's coming from the daw?

If you go into the MIDI Mode/Routing Page, you can route either of the MIDI inputs, coming from your DAW, directly to the internal MPC sampler, rather than through the sequencer, and the active track in the sequencer.

This should allow you to use the MPC sampler engine with your DAW sequencer, is that what you want?

I tried that to, I couldn't route the signal from the midi in to a midi output.

I have 5 pieces of hardware that need to be sequenced. Sometimes I use the 4000, sometimes I use a daw. Sometimes I'll use both. That's when I need the 4000 to except midi clock also to control the start and stop. My sound card has two midi outputs. I need to daisy chain some pieces. I would like the drum machines to be first in that line.

I'm trying not to buy any midi output expanders. I am going to try to daisy chain first.

That will only work for the internal MPC sampler, doesn't seem to be a way to make it have a MIDI Thru.

out and thru are very different critters. beware of relying on midi out to perform as transparently as midi thru. furthermore, even w/ midi thru daisy-chaining most manufacturers suggest limiting the chain to 3 or 4 devices.

i personally use and recommend midi solutions boxes (www.midisolutions.com). small, bus powered, reliable and very affordable.

That midi solution quadra is interesting. I need to find out if my sound card can power that quadra.