meliss
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Joined: 16 Mar 2003
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Hi! I am a songwriter, singer, and keyboard player. I have access to an MPC2000 and my midi keyboard. Where do I start to learn midi so I can record my music? I dont think I need software like Cakewalk since I can use the MPC but Im not sure....
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Thu Mar 27, 2003 2:14 am |
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MIKE_NOSTRADAMUS
Joined: 08 Jan 2003
Posts: 163
Location: Northfork Recording Studios |
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So you want to learn About midi?
First) What is mpc2000 is that a computer?
Second)What kind of keyboard do you have roland/yamaha ect
Third) Is it a general midi /gs extended /xg yamaha
Please get back to me on this and I'll refer you to some Good sites.
Also your midi Keyboard should explain the basics for starting out.
I have 2 Yamaha keyboards 1 XG and 1 general midi
1 Casio general midi
You can also play midi from your computer if you have a decent sound card(most good quality cards support midi)
You can also get tone generators (mine are MU80 and FBo1 yamaha and 1 Honer
the list can go on and on with what you can add to your system.
i've been working with Midi since 79 and I still have lots to learn.Its a fun experience but you will need a lot of patience because it does take time to learn.Today they have many books and sites out there so its not to bad.
bye for now!
Mike |
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Sun Mar 30, 2003 12:31 am |
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MIKE_NOSTRADAMUS
Joined: 08 Jan 2003
Posts: 163
Location: Northfork Recording Studios |
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http://www.gearpreview.com/music/sam/mpc2k.html
Check this site out for basic info on Aikai mpc2000
It is a sequencer/tone generator with 128 gm voices.
You tell me you have Yamaha have you a model number.
Check the back of your units keyboard should have a 5 pin midi in and 1 more out.
check your mpc2000 it should have something similar.
You need 1 cable for now a music store will have a 5 pin midi cable.dont skimp on lthe quality because you'll be frustrated with stray signals.Most music stores carry good ones.Myself since I purchased midi cables with MIDI print on cable I,ve never had a problem.
You say you should'nt need cakewalk.It depends how deep you want to get involved.I know on my keyboards that yes I can record/edit /save to disk. but with a Workstation (computer) available it makes things happening a lot quicker and more interesting.I also use many programs like Cakewalk.They all have their good points and bad ones.Just getting your keyboard and mpc2000 to work will keep you busy for a bit.Hope you have books or manuals cause you'll need them.Good luck!!
bye for now!
Mike |
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Sun Mar 30, 2003 10:39 pm |
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Dmajishin
Joined: 21 Aug 2004
Posts: 1
Location: Omaha |
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I use an MPC 2000xl and a few keyboards for my production, what exactly do you want to do? If it's just recording music and drum tracks then just hook it up. Both MIDI's and start recording. I use it everyday so just holla at me!! |
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Sat Aug 21, 2004 12:30 pm |
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chronicsoul999
Newbie
Joined: 08 Nov 2004
Posts: 3
Location: kuwait/houston |
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Hello to you all
I am new to this site and this forum but I am sure I will enjoy the time I spend here, Now for my question,
I have the Following but I am haveing problems with syncing allof my gear
Mackie D8B
Tascam MX2424
Emu MP7
ASR-X
MO PHATT
Proteus 1000, 25000
MPC 4000
Korg Triton
Roland VS890
Personal PC running Fruity loops and sonar
I have alot more but these are the main units I work with now I donot have a problem when I amd actually working on a track all of the equipment is sycned but I run into a problem when it is time to record to the Tascam, I have been running everything off of the Roland send midi clock to my other device but that is only a temperary fix I need advice of syning my entire studio and leaving it that way so when I hit the play buton on my Mackie everything in the Studio should come on, I was told to get a word clock but I am not familiar with word clock, that's why I enrolled in the course my knowledge as far as midi id limited but suffices now I need to make itr to the next level
this is an old photo of me I am currently in Kuwait and I took this about 6-7 months ago now you all know who I am so can someone pleas help [/img] |
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