3000....how do u use yours?

Hey,

how does everyone use their 60's/3000's in terms of sequencing?

Do u plug ur midi keyboard direct into the mpc, and use it as ur main sequencer (triggering sound modules etc), or do u record midi into logic/cubase/protools and then sync the mpc up to the computer??

i have been programming all the synths etc in cubase, then syncing the 3000 to it (which plays drums/samples)....But ive jus bypassed the PC so now my keyboards hooked straight to the mpc, then my Motif rack is coming outta the mpc...im gunna try this set up for a while and see how i find it....

jus wanted to kno how fellow mpc users rock their machines.

Peace

I mainly utilize my MPC's primarily for drum programming. I'll usually program a drum kit in my 3000 but more so now in my 60 and then fly everything into Protools. I use Protools as my main sequencer for the most part. I just see no purpose in stockpiling floppies and zip disks when I got gig's to spare on my Mac. Also, DAW's just sound so good and the sequencing isn't glitchy is prolly another reason I stick with Protools as the main piece.

I also rock an XV-5050 and a Proteus 2000 as my main synths/tone generators for my music. Where I'm personally split over the whole thing is whether or not my drums would sound better if I tried to sync them live with Protools and run a submix in my mixer or do it like I have been. I must say though MPC's are not really vital to my method of putting tracks together BUT when I sit down with the 3000 or 60, it forces me to get my drum tailoring down to science which makes the whole process more enjoyable. Oh, and I like to do an occasional old skool MPC sample chop from time to time just so I don't lose that aspect in my music, especially when I want to make a dramatic orchestra beat, gotta have them pads!!! 5000

I sequence everything on the 60, then dump audio to the computer already sequenced out in song mode. some adjustments are made in the computer arrangement wise if needed, but otherwise it's all done on the 60. I used to use a computer for midi and never again after using the 60.

I use a turntable, dvd player, dj mixer, and MPC60. That's it. No sound module or anything else. All done in the 60.

I'm thinking of getting a s950 though.

what about the Xl?

Collecting dust since I got my 60.

I use the MPC3000 as a sequencer for anything that's not drums and slave it to the SP1200. All sound modules (vintage keys and TR Rack) and EPS are controlled by the MPC. The 3000 is fundamental when it comes to sequencing bass and chords as well as making more complex sequences, but for drums I prefer the SP.

spectre wrote:Collecting dust since I got my 60.

Atta boy.

Damn max that's an ill work method. props.

I sequence everything with the 60. I have use my S1000 on some beat and I use the 69 on others. I use the S1000 when I want get more complex with my sampling. On these beats I use multiple loops, filtered samples, and alot of different drum samples. The beats I make using only the 60 are mostly using small phrases of different samples composed into on main loop. The drums on my 60 beats are mostly simple.

Damn max that's an ill work method. props.

Thanks. Well, it's fairly recent and it can be a pain since you need to save stuff on three machines instead of one. However, it's interesting because you combine 2 different swing styles (the MPC and the SP) which work very well together.

I use to work in a much simpler way, i.e. MPC60/drums+sequences and EPS/longer samples. Since I went to MPC school, when I first integrated the SP in my setup, I was tempted to sequence the drums of the Sp on the MPC, but wasn't satisfied with the process and results. Hence the more complex way.

BTW Elmacaco, I am not sure I understand what does the transfer of audio into the computer bring? sound processing/editing and arrangement capabilities or is it just for recording?

Damn Max, your beats are VERY dope!

co-sign

Thanks for the explanation max. I'm checkin your beats now, loving them so far

The computer is generally for recording, but sometimes I'll cut something down from 16 to 8 bars, or mute something here and there, if it's needed I'll do it, but otherwise it's all about recording and mixing in Nuendo.

Thanks for the explanation max. I'm checkin your beats now, loving them so far

The computer is generally for recording, but sometimes I'll cut something down from 16 to 8 bars, or mute something here and there, if it's needed I'll do it, but otherwise it's all about recording and mixing in Nuendo

It makes sense. I never got around using computers to make music, but somewhat envy the editing capabilities that software guys enjoy.

Thanks for your comments on my beats, it's really appreciated.