MPC 1000 Chopping samples and beats 101 (tutorial)

This is A MPC Tutorial showing you how to Slice, and chop your samples on the MPC 1000. I've used both song and Acoustic guitar samples to demo this. As always if you have any questions or would like to see something in my Tutorial Videos Leave a comment or send a message.

[@stephaniecairns3670]

You're are a very good teacher sir! Thank you 🤗

[@onelonedork]

I've had the mpc 1000 for a little less then a year. The learning curve really depends on how much you know about audio recording equipment. If you've never used anything like this it could take you awhile. I went through the manual and learned that way. Doing MPC video's helps keep me from getting into a musical rut.

[@baldangryman]

Helpful Tutorial. You are one of the few I hear combine a guitar and an MPC and make it sound like it was meant to be. Awesome

[@onelonedork]

I generally record my music then re sample it. Sometimes you write a song that's good, but when you reconstruct it with a sampler you end up with something that's so much better. My use of the MPC is in rebuilding my own recordings into something new.

[@Digiphex]

You are a logical thinker. Good tut.

[@deijajadewalker]

Thanks for what you do....Xplained nicely without going over ppl's head. Most folks who make tutorials just show off what they know without xplaining jack shyt

[@KaseClosedNTE]

nice breakdown of the mpc1000. Im thiking of purchasing it, and after watching this video, I'm more inclined to get it!

[@williamsledge400]

I have also found that in sampling my own tracks, I will sometimes rearrange and expand on the original track...taking me in ways I wouldn't of dreamed of. We have also taken the track, and learned the new arrangement as a whole band. Consider it just another tool for experiment and expression.

[@onelonedork]

Not a problem, Thanks for watching.

[@djhighfly]

One of the best tutorials, very good quality! Keep on your good work! Thx!

[@jonath2345]

Thanks man best video down I have seen about sampling

[@xombiexplox]

Thanks man, just got my MPC 1000 today and this vid was a great help!

[@djwakka89]

Haha, splash screeeeen!!! Keep it up, your tutorials are a great deal better than the rest!

[@snowcoldbeatz4255]

I got jjos2Xl. I have mastered the programs and working with it. I enjoy the videos

[@kaloutube]

Really good informative video. There's something you just can't (or more likely don't want to) learn from a manual.

[@Dplaysitcool]

Completely helpful and simple to understand guide. Thanks dude!!

[@alexriesenbeck]

Thats really cool, thanks for helping us new guys out!

[@skyskraberen]

Very helpful video tutorial - as always! Thanks a lot.

[@nokster1798]

thanks man. im novice at the mpc game and i really appreciate the tutorials.

[@fmgenetertainment]

Bro thank so much! This video is amazing. I had to show some love. Thanks again!

[@mahatana_r]

10 years later, I'm still amazed

[@onelonedork]

Just updated from an mpc1000 to an mpc live after all these years. Maybe i should post something ;)

[@onelonedork]

If you look at the top right corner of the green screen you'll see "4/4 loop: ON" and under nether that it is a little hard to read but it says "Bars: 4" That sets 4 beats per measure times 4 measures. And loop on loops the beat. Once you've recorded the looped area the Track record switches to over dub.

[@arBaal77]

Hah, this is great. I have watched a lot of your camera related videos. I just bought mpc1000 and when i came to check some stuff in it at tube i see you have done mpc1000 videos too =) Thank you for these great videos.

[@JuanEnriqueSerra]

wow! thanks for your time. it was a great sampling lesson!!

[@riskzerobeatz]

You're not that dork afterall. Joking. I really love your videos. Make some more with your MPC cuz I do not see any new ones lately . Cheers :)

[@para_bellum_1984]

Your questions have actually convinced me to stick to my MPD32 midi controller and save my money. I guess the difference is that a lot of people need that analog sound in their MPCs, that's pretty hard to match when you use a pc. Of course, these days there's all kinds of plug-ins and stuff to fatten up your sound. I think Skrillex mixes both old, new and home made samples. He doesn't use an MPC though...

[@mudflap3000]

Dude thanks for this video. I don't have an MPC yet (but do have an MPK49) but am considering buying it. I love how you used acoustic guitar as that's exactly how I envision using it. You don't see too many people using real instruments with their MPC on youtube.

[@skampiss]

Love that you take your time creating videos like this. I use Akai MPK49 with FL Studio. Not the same, but still :) Always nice to learn from people who know!!

[@djsumanu]

Hey man, great vid. I am trying to figure it out. What mode are you in at 2:49? Trying to find the correct screen to make the changes. Thanks.

[@3fingerjones]

DUDE! Where did you get the picture in the back on the wall? My grandma had that same one since I can remember. I know this doesn't have anything to do with a MPC but I have never seen that anywhere but my grandmas. P.S. Your vids are a HUGE help to me. I appreciate it.

[@tusepagliacco]

I love the quick responses to when you touch the buttons. I had a korg triton and when I tried to mute sounds they wouldn't respond right when I wanted them to, thus making my recording sound off. I think I'm gonna try to get me one of these!

[@djzaire]

Great video! Nice beat also. Thanks for posting!!

[@theturntablehermit]

Never mind, i'm watching the beginner tutorial part 1... Once again, awesome videos!!!

[@bergweg]

@onelonedork nice! I'm thinking of getting a used MPC1000 and the JJ OS1, costs I think 59 bucks. Now I have another question: You can record a section in loop mode when using midi, but how about doing that with audio, would the audio track allow something like that (or maybe use punch in/out)? I'd like to have the functionality of a Boss RC-50 looper. Thanks for your help!

[@Leftspeaker101]

yoo whats up man nice video! one question did you record your guitar st into the mpc on top of the beat? i thought a sample can only record into the mpc by its self?

[@binky134]

I think dat was nice! I just bought one myself and hope to learn alot from you and others too. Keep up the good work, no matter what anyone else says!

[@onelonedork]

I personally use OS2XL most of the time. The synth features and controls are worth it for me, plus the new layout has grown on me.

[@alessandroguido70]

great work, I will follow this approach, as I play guitar too, and I got the MPC live last week, I will start slicing myself :-)

[@TheLukeNorton]

hey, thanks for sharing so much knowledge.. i am just starting out and would love if you could share drum samples!

[@onelonedork]

@bergweg Yes and yes. If you have JJ OS there is a nice audio track option that records like a multi track recorder. If not you can press play and record your part in the recording section then slice it up. The only down side is the amount of sample memory. Often if i want to record more then 8 tracks of audio I sync via midi to a multi track recorder or mix the sequences down into audio tracks and move them to another device. Often the MPC is were I start a project, not were i finish it.

[@onelonedork]

yes you can turn your metronome on and off for both playback and record. It is a little hard to get your loop just right though with out some kind of metrononme.

[@rycro1]

"and that sounds pretty good"

[@onelonedork]

If you plan to work in FL studio, I find the korg pads (pad kontrol) the most comfortable for my playing style. But you might be happier with a pad keyboard combination controller.

[@PoppAlex-r3i]

nice work...I am thinking of buying one...any advise if I should go for the MPC Studio or the MPC1000?

[@Leftspeaker101]

hey great video man that was really helpfull i did have one question tho.. How did you record into the mpc with the guitar and the beat playing i thought when you sampled into the mpc you couldnt play over top of the beat?

[@onelonedork]

@BlackJag92 Yes you'll need a USB cable to transfer samples, or a compact flash card and reader. Make sure the files are in .wav format, the mpc wont work with .mp3 files.

[@sampledelicsounds5034]

cool tutorial man, like how you chopped the acoustic parts, good ideas.

[@krzone81]

@3fingerjones in the top of your program screen select the play field and make that poly and set all your samples to mono ..

[@jeromewauk1]

Great vid man. Would you advise learning the basic Akai Os before the jjos?

[@deeurb916]

Thank you. That was insightful

[@poklar]

My God that was a quick response. Thanks, man!

[@warnutztheloser]

Awesome mpc awesome tutorial, u still use it?

[@christianbaclao7992]

Great tutorial man. I have yet to get some sort of triggerpad for my production set. Im currently using FL studio 10 with my midi keyboard. In your opinion whats best for beginning production. MPC or MPD? I was thinking either MPC 1000 or somesort of MPD. Im really into old school hip hop sampling.

[@nativecomplexBEATS]

THANKS FOR TEACHING ME MY MPC1000 BASICS!

[@VacTrooper]

These videos are SO nice man thank you

[@astromass]

Excellent! Very appreciated!

[@noethew]

You got me inspired.... One question: is the jjos third party and not from akai and where do I get it?

[@onelonedork]

Thanks, I wish people would consider samplers for more then just hip hop, I think there great for just about any solo song writer, no mater what your style.

[@InTheHeadSetVR]

nice production,diggin the profile name too,lol nice

[@Joshvs3]

Between the OS2XL (v3.21) and the OS1 (v4.99) which would you suggest personally, assuming price wasn't an issue? Great MPC vids btw, I've had mine and I've gotten the hang of it much more efficiently because of your videos. It would be awesome if you kick started them again. Anyways thanks for replying!

[@DJOnesNzeroS]

Thanks for shedding the light with the videos \,,,/

[@DeepSociety]

thank you for these tutorials

[@lijorty]

Thanks so much for showing me how this thing works :)

[@1080GotIt]

Jus jus saved me alot of time!!!! GREAT VID!!!

[@MrMikomi]

Very good stuff mate.

[@BobbyDiamondMusic]

Keep up your good work! Nice vids bro.

[@LowKeyMisfits]

I don't believe JJOS OS1 4.99 has the "Combine" feature. That's a feature of OS2 1.22. So were you using the OS XL for this vid? Nice work though on the tut!

[@BreezeA]

awesome work. Thanks

[@onelonedork]

If your already downloading them to a computer its very easy to just convert them to a .wav file and slice out the sections on your computer, then do the fine tuning on your mpc.

[@wutmusician]

That Helped alot! Thanks man!

[@daeser1]

Hey onelonedork, What OS are you using on your MPC? Mine doesn't have "auto" as an option while in "trim" mode. I believe I have the jj OS 3.09 running (as that appeared to be the only free OS upgrade). Do you suggest i upgrade to a different OS? I'm really just a beginner, but having a different OS makes it hard to follow 'help videos' like this one..

[@zachfriedrice]

Good tutorial, one question though. What does changing the threshold in auto chop do?

[@reamallday]

Good vid...I saw at the 8:48 mark, you have it on song mode...Can u explain how song mode works...thanks!!

[@waxgrooves]

The shoe lol. Nice my brother.

[@theturntablehermit]

Awesome video's, really helpful!!! I noticed that your operating system on your mpc is different then the one i have on my mpc. Is this a updated os?

[@onelonedork]

@Rezin603 You can out put your final mix to a wav file and put it on your computer. from the store new its comes with 16mb.

[@oh_keif409]

Hey, just wondering a little deeper into your rig; how do you record your acoustic to your computer? I'm looking for any good mics, software programs, pretty much the basic necessities for making decent music. (I'm trying to sample my telecaster into an mpc500, and I assume I need to buy ableton, pro tools..etc?)

[@SONGSTICKS]

EXCELLENT DEMO !! Nicely done squire, must keep an eye out for one of those on ebay :)

[@sthnwatch]

Thanks man, this is really helpful. This vid really helped me speed up my learning 'coz I was strugglin' bad! I'm a bit slow, umm, duh, umm... Thanks dude!

[@Rezin603]

hey i was considering gettin a 1000 for xmas i jus had some questions ... 1. after u make a beat does it all save in the MPC and can u send it from that to ur computer or does it have a CD drive to burn from the MPC to a disc?....2. how much memory comes with it?

[@onelonedork]

@YoungReaz Try changing the sample used for the metronome. I like to use a closed hi hat, and some people prefer to use a loud kick.

[@saludpanama]

This is less complicated than putting together a band, but is not necesarily easy. Anyways, thank you, the composition went great. Congrats!

[@onelonedork]

I was using JJ OS1 4.99 and it does have a combine function once you hit chop.

[@luckybase1234]

Very cool man, thanks

[@onelonedork]

@africanmaan Almost the same, the blue mpc has pad problems, the black mpc does not.

[@computron808]

Which JJ Os are you using ? And have u had any glitches or problems with it?? I still have my 1000.. I was forced to upgrade.. So I got the 5000.. Cause the encoder wheel went bad.U turn it up it would go back down and stay on what u have selected.I must of waited a year and a half before I couldn`t take it anymore..It just kept getting worse and worse.. And nobody had the replacement part.LOL Now they got it.. And I`m gonna replace it one of these days.I`m stuck on my 5000..

[@therealdprince]

I've been looking into getting one of these. Does the MPC detect the tempo of your samples so it chops it precisely? or Do you have to know that info before loading the samples?

[@ettucassius]

Can you use these like a live looper (the Digitech JamMan sort of application) with a real instrument, sort of like your guitar, or is that impossible? I would want to use one of these live with beats ready to go, be able to improv a bit with the pads, but also need to be able to stop playing my real instrument from time to time to do that. I'm also wondering if this can be used to advance cleanly between pre-recorded beats in a predetermined sequence. Thank you.

[@sosickhcdrums]

Loving the track with the guitar but if it were me I would have pulled out the bass or synth, then added the guitars! Great track/tut though mate!

[@Beatz4liffe]

how does it work? did u sample each sound and assigned it to each pad, or did u choose 1 sound, and the mpc itself made it sound with different pitches?

[@onelonedork]

@CEEPMDEE The mpc 1000 with JJ OS has a better feature set then the 2000xL, But many people enjoy the layout and feel of the 2000xl over the mpc 1000.

[@djcake82]

great tutorial

[@acalmet]

sampling hs a special sound to it, specially when you chop samples from vinyl, it has that "olschool" sound.

[@Draxx1134]

@daeser1 He has the JJ OS. Its a really great OS, you can find some of the versions for free, but he has the latest for that time.

[@YoungReaz]

Hey! Really appreciate your tutorials! But I have a question according to the metronome... I can't seem to hear the metronome? how should I set it? Just bought the mpc 1000 so I'm really new to this...

[@onelonedork]

I have JJ OS2 XL on the it as well. but allot of people don't want to spend the money, so i do my demo's on OS1

[@cmichaelbeats]

hey! ive heard that break before! wheres it from? thanks man! keep slicin

[@Stuntman175]

Some people just prefer the workflow of a MPC compared to a PC, it's a different school of thought. DJ Premier for example works exclusively on the MPC because he started producing when computers weren't good enough for music production at the time.

[@cpaden7]

what i do is download the song off of limewire or itunes then put it on my ipod and run the headphone out of the ipod to the record in on the mpc then just record what parts u want off the song then chop em up. hope this helps

[@psynapsurfa]

stonkin' stuff man.