Topics regarding using a MIDI keyboard with the MPC 2000 XL

Yo.

I have hooked up my MIDI keyboard with my MPC in hope that my basslines won't be that hard to program anymore.

BUT. It seems like the keys on my keybard plays random pads. Not that the same key plays different pads, but it doesn't seem like there is any pattern in how the keys are set up in compared with the pads.


SO. Is there any way to assign pads to diffferent keys? Via MIDI channels or whatever.

Oh, and one more thing.. Is it possible to make the sample stop when i release the key on my MIDI keyboard (like on the ASR10), or do I have to play the entire sample when pressing one key.



Best regards,
Marius Haugan.

The note layout on the mpc is setup for gm drum mapping not chromatic notes which is why you can't play it like a regular synth. Check out the multi sampling tutorial, it will explain how to set up the mpc to play bass lines. To make the sample stop when you release the key go to the program screen and in the parameter sub screen change overlap to note off.

there is also an Excel spreadsheet available with the GM mapping simplified.