How to use the Akai MPC2000XL Mixer, MIDI Sync & Storage

This is a deep-dive through the functions of the Mixer, the MIDI/Sync, the Load, Save and 'Other' sections. Plus, there’s a bit of dialogue about the traps of various storage options to watch out for 👍🏼

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Thanks to Garth for some of the 'overhead' on various SCSI storage options.
For some ideal storage solutions, specifically for Samplers, check out:
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Accessories for your 2000XL..

Mogami 1/4" TRS Snake
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Monoprice: 6 Foot SCSI Cable - HPDB50 Male to DB25 Male, Molded.
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StarTech: 3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter Card Reader
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Verbatim: 16gb Compact Flash card (35meg per second)
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HOSA: MIDI cables 1foot - 5foot.
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Other Chapters:
Chapter 1: Navigating your MPC2000 -    • How to use the Akai MPC2000XL Navigat...  
Chapter 2: Sampling & editing sounds -    • How to use the Akai MPC2000XL Samplin...  
Chapter 3: Creating / Editing Programs -    • How to use the Akai MPC2000XL Program...  
Chapter 4: Sequencer -    • How to use the Akai MPC2000XL Sequenc...  
Chapter 5: Mixer, MIDI/Sync, Load, Save & Other - You're lookin' at it!
Chapter 6: Sound Demo - Coming Soon

Full Tutorial Playlist:
   • MPC2000XL Complete Tutorial  


Referrals from this episode:
Program Changes -    • How to use the Akai MPC2000XL Sequenc...  
Step Editing -    • How to use the Akai MPC2000XL Sequenc...  
SP1200 MIDI Send -    • Send Sounds over MIDI on the Rossum o...  
MPC2000 AutoLoad Quick-Tip -    • Automatically load Programs, Sounds a...  


Index
0:00 Intro blabbing
0:57 Mixer section
6:54 Mixer Set-Up
9:14 Record Mixer Changes
13:28 MIDI / Sync section
21:21 MIDI Switch
22:45 The 'Other' section
24:15 Load & Save sections
27:42 The General Store: SCSI vs ATAPI
30:58 A warning about Floppy Emulators
34:39 Disk Set Up section
39:21 File Types


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