Recording to WAV

Can anybody tell me how to convert a beat I made on the MPC into wav form on my computer. I'm figuring I have to connect it to Cool Edit and record it right? If so, do I need a certain connection?

There are two options, actually:

1) Connect the audio outputs of the 4k to the audio inputs on your soundcard using standard audio cables (depends on what connectors your soundcard uses), check levels and hit record. Easy, but the quality of the recording will depend largely on the quality of your soundcard... Recommended for long beats and complete songs.

2) Install Ak.Sys on your PC. Set the 4k sampling source to "main outs" (under the "Record"-page), sample your beat, then simply drag the new sample from the sample listing window in Ak.Sys to the desired location of your hard drive. Remember, if recording in 24/96 you will have to do some conversion before burning an audio CD (if that's the plan). Recommended for shorter beats/songs.

You'll find the latest version of Ak.Sys and USB-drivers for your 4k here:

http://www.akaipro.com/global/download/aksdload.html

Good luck!

Arne S.

Good looking out! I just tried it and it worked. You say that option 2 is not recommended for long beats and songs. Why is that? Is it only because of limited memory time or is there something else?

Well, in theory it shouldn't be a problem - the only restriction is the amount of RAM in your 4k. Recording, say, a 4-minute song to RAM (which would result in a file about 40 megs in size at 16-bit/44.1kHz) shouldn't be a problem.

However, I've had some problems transfering very large samples to and from the 4k using USB: this is most probably an issue with my USB controller, NOT the 4k. So basically, try it, and if it works, great, if not just stick to smaller files.

Cheers,

Arne S.