Why oh why no random pad trigger

Why is there no Random trigger of pads from a single pad - from a list trigger a single pad from a list.

For example if you are triggering a multi layered pad that has velocity triggers but you want to have variations while playing so you try and trigger an another pad with it’s own set of samples but there’s no way i can see.

There is an option to play simultaneous pads but that’s just a layering technique.

Would be nice to have the option to have a random selector on the simultaneous pads.

This would add so much depth to hi hat selection or whatever.

I can do it with ableton no probs but I’m enjoying the standalone device.

Two other things, why no fold notes in the # screen and why no free running arp on tracks not in use!

There is already a sticky thread related to OS improvements/suggestions

viewtopic.php?f=48&t=187870

Why don't you use it? And send your suggestions directly to AKAI/InMusic employees as well? Or nothing is going to get done aside from you wasting your time.

Yes, no easy way to combine velocity switching and round robins. If they implement a 'random' slice parameter all would be solved as each layer could be a sliced round robin sample. Clunky workaround is to automate the layer slice parameter by writing a continually and randomly changing value throughout the track. In the Force you can do something similar with the envelope follower.

Not holding my breath on this one.

mpc_fan_2022 wrote:There is already a sticky thread related to OS improvements/suggestions

viewtopic.php?f=48&t=187870

Why don't you use it? And send your suggestions directly to AKAI/InMusic employees as well? Or nothing is going to get done aside from you wasting your time.

All i have is time

MPC-Tutor wrote:Yes, no easy way to combine velocity switching and round robins. If they implement a 'random' slice parameter all would be solved as each layer could be a sliced round robin sample. Clunky workaround is to automate the layer slice parameter by writing a continually and randomly changing value throughout the track. In the Force you can do something similar with the envelope follower.

Not holding my breath on this one.

Sounds like to much hard work and not enough random and Not totally sure we are talking about the same thing.

From one pad, Randomly trigger a pad from pad list then select sample with velocity input. Could be as simple as a check box on the simultaneous pad selector.

You could do this by routing your notes via an outboard MIDI device which randomizes things. You'll have to find or build and program such a device yourself, but outside the MPC, you're free to do anything you want with MIDI. Inside the MPC, you're limited to what Akai has made possible.

HouseWithoutMouse wrote:You could do this by routing your notes via an outboard MIDI device which randomizes things. You'll have to find or build and program such a device yourself, but outside the MPC, you're free to do anything you want with MIDI. Inside the MPC, you're limited to what Akai has made possible.

Yeah you could use an arduino and some c++ to get that effect. I have all the bits laying around to make it, good thinking.

Crapost wrote:Yeah you could use an arduino and some c++ to get that effect. I have all the bits laying around to make it, good thinking.

Exactly. I recommend using one of the Arduino models or compatible clones with a real USB controller, so it works as a USB Device without any hacking. You plug the gadget into your MPC or Force, and it's almost as if you had programmed a MIDI processing plugin for a DAW. No 5-pin DIN MIDI etc.