A Few Questions Before Buying MPC 1000

I am in the market for a drum machine,and it came down to the mpc500 and mpc 1000..so i chose the 1000 because of the bigger display and more features,so im just wondering about a few things before i buy it.

-Can i use the 1000 with software on my PC like FL,Reason, etc...,and how would i do this connection wise?

-Can i grab samples from my computer,TV,Xbox 360,Receiver/Cd Player etc..also what connections would i be using?


Thanks alot for helping me out,its much appreciated

Peace.

thanks for the link,but im just looking fro a simple answer,if these things are possible on the 1000..i will worry about tutorials and all that other stuff when i acually purchase the machine.

NoNPhiXioN wrote:-Can i use the 1000 with software on my PC like FL,Reason, etc...,and how would i do this connection wise?

yes. I believe you can use the MPC1000 as a midi controller.

NoNPhiXioN wrote:-Can i grab samples from my computer,TV,Xbox 360,Receiver/Cd Player etc..also what connections would i be using?

the MPC has 1/4 inch inputs for record in so you'll need some RCA to 1/4 adapters and some RCA cables.

btw the MPC1000 is more of a sampler/sequencer than a drum machine.

thanks alot mang,thats what i needed to know...i know its more than a drum machine,ill be using it for mostly hiphop and maybe some electro... so i cant wait to start sampling everything that has sound haha...thanks again!

peace.

oh ya i forgot to ask...u say midi controller...does that mean my PC has to have a MIDI connection on it or can i just use the USB?

you'll need a soundcard with MIDI in

ah ok...then i can plug the mpc to my PC with usb ?

NoNPhiXioN wrote:ah ok...then i can plug the mpc to my PC with usb ?

yeah but all you can do is access the files on your memory card. the MPC basically acts like a card reader.

ok so if youre sayin i can use my mpc with software on my pc...say i buy a soundcard for my pc...so that soundcard has to have a midi connection on it? then i just use my midi cable from mpc to pc right?

lol nevermind u answered that already...just smoked a bowl haha sorry

well thanks man,u been a big help

Keep it real homie

NoNPhiXioN wrote:thanks for the link,but im just looking fro a simple answer,if these things are possible on the 1000..i will worry about tutorials and all that other stuff when i actually purchase the machine.

Yeah i know that was simple answers. HA HA Better to know now and instead of later. That way when the machine comes you are already 10 steps ahead. Also keeps you from asking a 101 questions ya digg. But take care. Dont sleep on my blog. .......



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