How to use the Akai MPC2000XL Programs Tutorial

This is a deep-dive into all there is to know about the MPC2000XL Programs.

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The late 90s was high-time for the 'hardware sampler' revolution. Ushering in a new era of hi-fi quality hardware, breaking time constraints and possessing the ability to store huge amounts of data with various storage technologies. Many still use the MPC2000XL to this day.. and with this lovely sounding 16bit / 44.1kHz stereo sampling engine.. it's not hard to understand why, right Kanye?! 😏

In this third episode, I'll run you through the concepts of 'Programs' and how to manipulate sounds that reside in those iconic pads of an MPC. If you need to get reacquainted with yours.. or.. ..if you're thinking of getting one.. then watching this series should give you a good idea of how to knock a beat out of the ball park on one of these puppies ⚾️ 🐶


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 - You're lookin' at it!
Chapter 4: Sequencer -    • How to use the Akai MPC2000XL Sequenc...  
Chapter 5: Mixer, MIDI/Sync, Load, Save & Other -    • How to use the Akai MPC2000XL Mixer, ...  
Chapter 6: Sound Demo - Coming Soon

Full Tutorial Playlist:
   • MPC2000XL Complete Tutorial  

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Index
0:00 Introduction
0:45 The concept of 'Programs'
4:05 Drum Program Assignment
5:25 Assigning Samples to a Program
6:07 Note Numbers
7:49 Numerical ordering of Note Numbers
9:30 Transposing samples into 'Keyboard' style notation
12:17 Pad Assign: Program vs. Master
13:19 Modes: Simultaneous Mode
15:04 Velocity Switch Mode
16:07 Decay Switch Mode
16:57 Copy Pads
18:24 Parameters Page
19:38 Tuning samples on Pads
20:17 Velocity to Pitch: Velocity sensitive pad pitch
21:42 Voice Modes: Polyphonic vs Mono vs Note Off
23:18 Pad Mute: Configure pads to 'mute' sounds
23:52 The MPCs Filter
24:18 Filter Envelope
25:55 Amplitude Envelope
29:15 Purge Samples
29:54 Drum Settings


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