Technical questions for the MPC2000xl and the MPC2000
By klixxx Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:22 pm
sup guys... i know this is gonna sound sad
but is it morally right to edit samples we have and put em on the mpc
isnt the machine there for that ?
i know its faster and all but .. me personally.. im trying to use my mpc to its fullest... is that good? or is it a waste of time?( cuz of the fact that it would be faster to edit on computer and put it in the mpc)
thx guys
take care

By birdbrain Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:22 pm
this is not a question i think of when morals of sampling. does anyone else?
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By Lampdog Tue Feb 21, 2006 11:04 pm
The machine is MADE for samples in the first place, how is that a question of morals?

"this is not a question i think of when morals of sampling. does anyone else?"
Me neither
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By TicToc Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:34 am
well, the sampler is kinda limited in functions and capabilities so there is nothing wrong with sampling into CoolEdit or whatever program you use, processing/chopping/compressing/looping/adding FX and then importing the file into your MPC.

The 1000 and 4000 were built to do that.

When you buy an MPC, you are paying for the converters (the sound) and the sequencer, not the sampler.

IMHO the samplers in the MPCs suck.

By fade502 Wed Feb 22, 2006 3:39 am
IMO, cutting the samples on the computer is more accurate, but sometimes I like the laggy feel of imperfect cuts on the MP. The big problem I have is that I like to keep my library on the computer, so when I get done I need to copy them off to the comp anyway. Do whatever is working for you. I have been using this software that allows you to create a program on the comp and export it to the MPC. This has made life much easier for me.
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By descartes Wed Feb 22, 2006 4:58 am
"laggy feel"????

You mean you don't know how to cut tight on the mpc?? :(

By klixxx Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:22 pm
not for anything fade but i dontfind that the mpc sampler has a laggy feelééon the contrary i find that its pretty tight when u understand how to do it
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By krang Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:14 pm
i dont use a computer for beats but i will still say it is easier.
obviously its harder to work on the mpc because the screen is limited and there is no mouse. it is cheaper for software to give you more options that hardware. But if you have the money you can do pretty much anything with hardware too.
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By cam-one Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:52 pm
who cares!!!! just make beats PEOPLE!!!!!


that is what the machine is made for!!

By klixxx Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:30 pm
who cares!!!! just make beats PEOPLE!!!!!


that is what the machine is made for!!


thx for the help guys but this juxt said it best loool :lol:
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By Science Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:51 pm
no offense ..............but i think this thread is stupid and futile :roll:

By klixxx Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:54 pm
non taken brotha... just wanted to know somethin small but ure right i sohldnt have opened a whole thread of it...
sorry bout that
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By M.ic P.ro C.rusher Thu Feb 23, 2006 8:42 pm
Well, if you're making loops, then the PC hands down. Zero-crossings anyone? BTW, I use my MPC for everyting else, edidting samples is the ONLY thing I use my PC for (well, as far as making beats. I do use it to multi-track/record/mix/etc)

By aaronmjr Sat Feb 25, 2006 1:51 am
whats up with that Toba?