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By rogalinn Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:34 am
how do i make a sequence on the mpc in this way---4 tracks in a sequence- 2 tracks of sounds from the mpc's internal soundmod. and 2 tracks of sounds from my synth(alesis micron kbd)? i thinjk all my midi settings are correct on both pieces, but heres what happens. i'll lay down a track of a chopped sample(i.e. funky drummer-james brown), a track of cymbals and a snare (both of these tracks from the mpc's sounds)------ and then my 2 synth tracks made up of 2 seperate sounds---1 a bass sound and then the next track made up of a clavinet sound after recording this track(the clavinet) i go to play back my seq and the bass track is now a differnt sound then originally recorde(i didnt notice at first cuz i usually record some sounds(just depends on what they are) in solo mode---so i tried this again this time without the solo function on and as soon as i switch the sounds on my synth and press record and play the seq plays back and i notice it happens again(i didnt think it'd matter if i solo'd the track or not im just sayin i tried it both ways and to no avail my synth sounds change-----is this not possible to do 2 tracks from my synth(into the mpc1000) made up of two different synth sounds or is it possible and im just not doin something right??? Please any1 help---sorry so long but im goin nutts.this is settin me back cuz im wastin time tryin ta fig this out instead of makin beats---but iwhen i try to make a seq with two diff tracks of 2 sep synth sounds it f@#ks me all up. akai mpc1000,alesis micron kbd-synth,numark tt,numark bluedog 2ch mixer(as my sampling mixer---tt,cass,cd/dvd to mixer ins mixer out to mpc's rec in) and a pioneer djmixer(2 chan) as my master out mixer. madddddd vinyl,cassettes,and cd's and the love of the music not the MONEY or FAME---
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By Lampdog Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:05 am
On pm's your asking for my personal time, then when I see the same ? out in public on the forum, I take that as you shyting on my personal time and I don't appreciate that. Maybe you are that hard up for help and are not patient enough to wait for someone to answer/reply. I don't know.

When that happens to me I just delete the pm.
By sleepersriddle Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:07 am
I think the micron is 'multitimbral'

if it is, then u can do what u want... if not, then no...

but u need to read the manual and figure out how to setup the micron for multitimbral mode


in that mode, the micron will assign different sounds to different midi channels... u have to match those channels with the channels u select on the mpc.

that should at least help u know what to ask next.


......

another point:: in the long run , you want to sample the audio from the micron into the mpc anyway.. so the whole track is contained in the mpc.

(or record it into a computer instead)

By fader-pro Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:44 am
Try selecting your Micron sounds from the MPC using part and prog change settings....No need to sample the sounds....let the sequencer play them. You are on the right track - just keep experimenting....
By rogalinn Mon Apr 24, 2006 1:48 pm
Yo, FADER-PRO i appreciate your help.. im still not gettin it to do what i want...so when im ready to start the second synth track--do i change the MIDI(on mpc main window to 2A) and then the microns midi channel to 2, 3a-3,4a-4,etc,etc???????? Thanx.Gino Ventura
By rogalinn Mon Apr 24, 2006 2:50 pm
yes the micron is 32-parts multitimbral. i got the connections right i think where my problem is is in the settings and me not knowing how to set them. example i do 2 synth tracks to the mpc i do the 1t track with a piano sound then i go to record the saecond track and i want to use the synths 909 sounds as soon as i hit play/rec the 1st synth track that was made up of the piano sound is now a 909 sound??????????? I know what im trying to do(use diff synth sounds for diff tracks on the mpc) is possible. I just need some help.I Greatly appreciate all help and suggestions........

By sleepersriddle Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:13 am
is there a micron forum?

because that might be relevant..

on the mpc side: in the main window, each track that will control the micron needs to have the MIDI CH field set to something different (like 1A for drumsound, 2A for strings etc etc.)

on the micron: you need to go into the micron and make the same selections like CH1, CH2 etc. That's the key !! !!! i can't be more specific to how...
what does the micron manual say about assigning voices to midi channels in multitimbral mode?

id spell it out for you more if i could but i only owned a micron for 3 days and returned it

(i actually liked it, just not what i needed at that point)
By rogalinn Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:10 am
thanx sleep i appreciate your help. i got it tho. Akai helped me.they got me. I cant even come here without someone bein nasty to me or seein someone be nasty to someone else...
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By pt3r Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:40 am
You need a hug. MARTHAAAAA ....
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By Martha Stewart Tue Apr 25, 2006 5:24 pm
Oh my dear rogalinn, where should I start? Well, sweetie, you definately get an A for effort! Keep you head up and never give up! I know it can be frustrating sometimes, and people can be rude sometimes, but in this thread sleepersriddle and fader-pro are being very patient and helpful. You should bake them a cake or maybe some cookies to thank them for their time and help! I have some great recepies, you can PM me if you need them. You must understand, however, that you are coming across to some as a pesky little runt. You need to have patience, especially with the people who are trying and willing to help you. Sending the moderators PMs asking for help, and then posting the same questions is wasting their time. Those guys are very busy! They take care of this forum in their spare time, so for you to waste it like that is not very nice. You seem to show flashes of intelligence once in a while, so it puzzles me that you can't figure out your predicament. Have you ever read the story of "The Little Engine That Could"? There is a good lesson to be learned in that book. They tell me that Roger Linn was a great equipment designer. Since sort of named yourself after him, I think I have an idea that might help you out. When you are having trouble, just take a deep breath and ask yourself, "What would Roger do, what would Roger do." Manuals can also be a wealth of information, so next time you need to take a poopie, take your manuals with you. Learning on the toilet is fun!! So, keep trying Rogalinn! You're almost there!! Before you know it, you will be making wonderful music just like that "great hip-hop" we hear on the radio! Mmmmmmmmwwwwwwwwah. Hugs and Kisses!
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By Spirez Tue Apr 25, 2006 5:27 pm
Martha, you ever heard of paragraphs?