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By JyGius Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:26 pm
Hi all...

I just bought my mpc 1000. I recorded my first beats and I
used the T.C. with a 1/8(3) option to remove randomness (I chose
1/8(3) because it hasn't the swing option). All my beats are aligned
perfectly but when I play back my sequence I can ear some
degree of randomness in some beat (randomness is about "when"
it appears and the "amount" +/- in msec).

I'm a newbie :)

Many thanks...

Happy music.

This forum... rulez!

Cheers

:roll:

Gius
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By artful Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:56 pm
Then try using different timing on the "random" parts. try using 1/8 on the sounds that are more random. you can apply timing to individual samples

By JyGius Wed Jul 04, 2007 4:02 pm
Hi all!

I usually create a separate midi track for each kick sample I want to layer.
So more kicks, more midi tracks.
So if I want to modify my sound I need to move my midi events.
My midi events are all quantized, but I can hear some degree of randomness.

Happy music :)


Gius From Italy.
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By sinister_keys Sat Jul 07, 2007 3:30 pm
dont use timing control at all 8) just groove man 8)
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By iRock Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:39 pm
I always start at default 1/16..your drums will sound better.

By therephlex Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:55 am
"I always start at default 1/16..your drums will sound better."

you need to choose the TC that best suits your style and ability.

if you are a professional jazz drummer then turn it off.

if you are writing 4 to the floor commercial house music, put it on 1/16.

you are best off experimenting to see what works best - i go for 1/16 usually because i like that robotic kraftwerk feel.