PADs doubling when playing? Common?

I am having issues with the pad's sensitivity.

And after having my MPC4k for 2 1/2 days, I am reading through the manual...

I looked at the sensitivity settings on the MPC4k under "Pad Assign"

When I press the pads sometimes I get a quick stutter of the sample and then it plays. This creates a doubling type effect.

It is definitely related to how hard I press the pad and the location on the pad.

When playing somewhat softly on the pads it happens. If I play it harder it triggers the sounds perfectly.

How hard do I have to press the pads? What is normal?

Thanks for any suggestions.

gotta break in the pads

Thats normal. You ahve to get used to the pads. MPC60 is even more like this!
Learn the sensitivity and use them gently

Cool, thanks. I will start working with them and hoping that I adjust or they "break-in" so I can get some tunes going

your mpc 4000 is still a virgin....... give it time gee!

krush groove wrote:your mpc 4000 is still a virgin....... give it time gee!

Yep, I am getting the hang of it. Never been exposed to an MPC before so I don't know what to expect with the "feel of it"

From what I am reading, it's to be expected...

mozzy4k wrote:

krush groove wrote:your mpc 4000 is still a virgin....... give it time gee!

Yep, I am getting the hang of it. Never been exposed to an MPC before so I don't know what to expect with the "feel of it"

From what I am reading, it's to be expected...

You have to develop your feel and timing too. Remember Last Samauri if you saw the movie. "No Mind, No Mind to much thinking just play it.