I've had a 2500 for a a year and later on bought a 500 just for portability and actually enjoyed working on the 500 more than the 2500! everything was just a lot more simplified and focused on the samples. only downside for the 500 is the fact it only has 12 pads. i feel like for a lot of chopping stuff having 16 makes things a lot easier for chopping full bars. eventually i sold both last year. moved away from MPC for a while but now i bought a MPC one (should arrive today) gonna be my first time exploring the modern MPC workflow. i used to hate on it but that was just me being dumb and elitist. although i still think i might pick up another 500... they're so incredibly cheap! i feel like they are quite underrated
I’m new to the mpc world just got my first MP which was the Live 2 before NYE. I’ve been looking to get a 2500 myself and a 500 just because the 500 can be found online for pretty cheap.
bro this is really informative. Im not familiar to the mpc workflow so its been hard to learn mine, especially because I for some reason never watched any videos until now
Great video. You should def make more videos with the 500! I just snagged a 500 last week. Coming from the SP-404 so chopping by ear isn't a problem at all. I LOVE the 12 levels and the fact that I can listen to my drums while recording my samples in.
To Change Track Name hit "Track" the "Params" and you can navigate the cursor the same as if u where renaming a Sequence. Thanks For the Help too Digs Shouts from NY LI 631
I didn't realise the MPC 500 was this powerful, I thought it was much more basic. It even has effects! It's a shame they didn't use a larger sceen, if it could even show as much info as the 2000 it would make for a much nicer experience.
@@mpchead because the screen is small and the buttons are per function I actually found the 500 easier to use than the 2000XL. I learned the MPC workflow on the 500 though so I suppose I'm biased to it that way. Using the cursor for the 2000XL on one page seems slower than pressing a button for the page I want then only having two lines to scroll on. That's just my personal experience though.
Fantastic vid, one of the best MPChead channels on here for that boom bap sweetness. Got a little question tryin to see what’s up if you can help me a bit - so I’ve always been a SP user myself when it comes to makin beats and recently picked up a 500 to get into the MPC mode of doin things. I think I had a misunderstanding bout the sample time - I picked up a CF card thinking it would increase sample time but looks like I’m stuck with only like a minute no matter what size card I use, is that a RAM issue? Looks like you got 12 minutes on yours, that has nothing to do with the card right? The card doesn’t increase sample time?
The resample feature is cool but you can also assign the same sample instead of re-recording it and then alter it to how you want as well. I sometimes reassign samples to pads on B and then put the low pass filter on it at different stages on different pads. It's a different workaround and it saves sample time if you haven't upgraded to the 128mb RAM.
Hi Luke, the point of resampling was to release the FX slot that was being used by the sample, maybe it wasn't clear in the video sorry. Yeah reassign samples is always a good way to go.
@@apoct1375 press mode then record to call up the right feature to record your sample. Have the output of your source plug into the stereo inputs of the MPC500. If you are recording from a You Tube or your computer have your sound come out from your audio interface outputs into the MPC500's inputs. You will see the sound register on the screen. Make sure that the starting levels is at a level that will start as soon as you want to record. Press Do It to record and you will see on the screen that it says 'Waiting for Input." Press start on your source to record the source and press Do It at the point that you want to stop recording. Once you have done this you will see on the screen "Name: Sample01, Assign to pad: OF. If you tap the pad you want to assign it to for example the first pad PAD1 then on the screen you will see OF change to A1. Once you have done this press Do It to confirm and then you will have your sample on PAD 1. I hope that helps.
@@apoct1375 If you have the samples on the CF card in the MPC500 you can assign your sounds to pads using Mode then Pad 2 Load then scroll to load sample and scroll for the sound you want to use then assign it to the pad you want in the same way I described previously. Hope that helps
I love my MPC500. I'm fast with it. It's an old school workflow. Sampling by ear isn't a problem as sound is for the ears anyhow. I like the effects as standard too. It's also a great sequencer for MIDI synths that don't have a sequencer. So far I've only used it to sequence one synth. Could you show how to use it to sequence multiple synths?
i have this problem where no matter what i try to load into my pads it keeps the same sounds or replaces every pad with one sound and have yet to figure it out
If I buy one on eBay from the US, Japan or another country that is not using the EU power cord. Can I buy the EU power cord separately? I understand this MPC can run on batteries as well? How long does it last on batteries?
So just got my mpc 500 today.. quite discouraged, it seems like It can't actually stack samples on top of each other, with the metronome and the drum track, it's unable to play a quite short sample without it completely cutting it out, making it nearly possible to actually put a beat together properly...or is this just me being an idiot..
Probably a dumb question 🙋🏽♂️ but does this come pre loaded with all kinds of sound I’m new to beat making but was going buy this setup, can I play like piano strings so to say through the pad , or is it all sampling
@@mpchead thanks for your answer. I will get into the keyboard setting and see whats up. I manage to make the MPC play the key notes tho.. 🤨 To be followed.. 😁
@@mpchead Hey, so I did check the settings, and they should be working. I also recieve the MIDI informatio, verified by the Seq Edit mode, but no sound tho. Any idea what could be happening ?
@@LUCKYMONKEY230 your outputs from your synth needs to be going to your mixer. The MPC will control the sequencing but the sound will still be coming out of the synth unless you sample the synth sound into your MPC.
You would hate the MPC 2500, its wheel has big hard loud clicks that takes quite a lot of effort to turn. And it doesn't have acceleration, so it gets turned A LOT.
@@mpchead i can tell that making instrumentals on emu sp 12 1200s akai MPC 60 MPC mk 2 MPC 3000 were and still harder to do especially making loops with numbers and no audio wave graph now i have respect for those who use those samplers and making instrumentals (lol)
@ when you have no other choice it actually becomes very easy to chop on those machines. Chopping by ear means you listen to where the start and stop points are and cue to the start point and cut at the finish. If you use to do it with cassettes as a kid then it's literally child's play. Auto chop is great if you know how to use it so it chops exactly where you want it but chopping by ear can be faster if you listen and know what you want to take and just go in and take it. Playing a loop in live instead of chopping it exactly and auto looping, is also like DJing and scratching live. It takes a bit of practice but once you have it then it's second nature. TBH I'm old and the new technology frightens me lol
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@@RoomAtTheTopStudio exactly which is why i respect the music producers and DJ's who sampled with those older machines who had to use numbers and by ear and had less sample time and memory but still made multi track layer sampling which made hip hop better
@ working with a 500 is like working with one of those classics in terms of sampling, especially when you haven't upgraded the RAM from 16 to 128mb. The fact that it works on batteries too and it has internal effects that are very usable has made the 500 a dark horse that isn't so dark anymore.
I love your channel! I came across your channel and was interested. Wanted to show support ❤️ I have a channel too. If you could take a look that would be much appreciated! 💞
MPC 500 is my favorite mpc without a doubt!!!
I see you 👀 bro
I've had a 2500 for a a year and later on bought a 500 just for portability and actually enjoyed working on the 500 more than the 2500! everything was just a lot more simplified and focused on the samples. only downside for the 500 is the fact it only has 12 pads. i feel like for a lot of chopping stuff having 16 makes things a lot easier for chopping full bars. eventually i sold both last year. moved away from MPC for a while but now i bought a MPC one (should arrive today) gonna be my first time exploring the modern MPC workflow. i used to hate on it but that was just me being dumb and elitist. although i still think i might pick up another 500... they're so incredibly cheap! i feel like they are quite underrated
I’m new to the mpc world just got my first MP which was the Live 2 before NYE. I’ve been looking to get a 2500 myself and a 500 just because the 500 can be found online for pretty cheap.
Omg Yesssss !!! Just what I needed. Made my morning. I definitely was waiting for another mpc500 video from the legendary Marlow ! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks so much! Great video! Just dusted off my old MPC-500! getting the itch again....time to get back to work
Thanks for the fresh video on MPC500! It is still rocking!
Yes!!!!! I can't watch now...but I will later today....Can't wait....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for this. That baby is complicated, but there’s a lot of power in there.
thanks , came up on a 500 for the super low.. Now I can use it without the manual lol
bro this is really informative. Im not familiar to the mpc workflow so its been hard to learn mine, especially because I for some reason never watched any videos until now
The mpc is very simple once you grasp the concept os sequences and tracks/programs
I hated chopping samples on the 500 but the rest of the workflow was not bad
I wish there was some os mod that would let you chop
I know right
@@joeb.4204 But it is possible, just use the resampling function
Great video. You should def make more videos with the 500! I just snagged a 500 last week. Coming from the SP-404 so chopping by ear isn't a problem at all. I LOVE the 12 levels and the fact that I can listen to my drums while recording my samples in.
How are the pads on the 500? I keep hearing that the pad sensitivity is really bad.
To Change Track Name hit "Track" the "Params" and you can navigate the cursor the same as if u where renaming a Sequence. Thanks For the Help too Digs Shouts from NY LI 631
A quick video utilizing the time stretch algorithms would be appreciated
Also the slider use
Agree
This makes me want to buy one so badly oh my lord
Buy one dawg.. I have one since 2010. It’s dope af
Get an mpc one
get an mpc 1000
I didn't realise the MPC 500 was this powerful, I thought it was much more basic. It even has effects! It's a shame they didn't use a larger sceen, if it could even show as much info as the 2000 it would make for a much nicer experience.
yes I agree, if only the screen was bigger it would be one of mu favourites.
@@mpchead because the screen is small and the buttons are per function I actually found the 500 easier to use than the 2000XL. I learned the MPC workflow on the 500 though so I suppose I'm biased to it that way. Using the cursor for the 2000XL on one page seems slower than pressing a button for the page I want then only having two lines to scroll on. That's just my personal experience though.
Luke Kage yeah man that mpc 500 screen tells me all the basic info I need. I don’t need track parameters and sequence parameters all on one page.
@@LawrinMaxwellsmpc500 I got used to the small screen pretty quickly and was away once I actually tried to learn how to use it properly.
Thank you very much for this. I just got one and this video is gonna come handy when it arrives.
Also, Cookin' is the goat. Love from Spain. Su!
Awesome video bro, If you’re able to do a tutorial on the Akai MPC1000 ever that’d be dope.
If I can get my hands on one, for sure.
Fantastic vid, one of the best MPChead channels on here for that boom bap sweetness.
Got a little question tryin to see what’s up if you can help me a bit - so I’ve always been a SP user myself when it comes to makin beats and recently picked up a 500 to get into the MPC mode of doin things. I think I had a misunderstanding bout the sample time - I picked up a CF card thinking it would increase sample time but looks like I’m stuck with only like a minute no matter what size card I use, is that a RAM issue? Looks like you got 12 minutes on yours, that has nothing to do with the card right? The card doesn’t increase sample time?
Yeah, the size on the mpcs comes from the ram installed. You need to increase the ram.
Nice Video! I've never used the Seq/Step edit or Song mode. That would be cool to see.
Appreciate you so much. 🙏💕
The resample feature is cool but you can also assign the same sample instead of re-recording it and then alter it to how you want as well. I sometimes reassign samples to pads on B and then put the low pass filter on it at different stages on different pads. It's a different workaround and it saves sample time if you haven't upgraded to the 128mb RAM.
Hi Luke, the point of resampling was to release the FX slot that was being used by the sample, maybe it wasn't clear in the video sorry. Yeah reassign samples is always a good way to go.
@@apoct1375 press mode then record to call up the right feature to record your sample. Have the output of your source plug into the stereo inputs of the MPC500. If you are recording from a You Tube or your computer have your sound come out from your audio interface outputs into the MPC500's inputs. You will see the sound register on the screen. Make sure that the starting levels is at a level that will start as soon as you want to record. Press Do It to record and you will see on the screen that it says 'Waiting for Input." Press start on your source to record the source and press Do It at the point that you want to stop recording. Once you have done this you will see on the screen "Name: Sample01, Assign to pad: OF. If you tap the pad you want to assign it to for example the first pad PAD1 then on the screen you will see OF change to A1. Once you have done this press Do It to confirm and then you will have your sample on PAD 1.
I hope that helps.
@@apoct1375 If you have the samples on the CF card in the MPC500 you can assign your sounds to pads using Mode then Pad 2 Load then scroll to load sample and scroll for the sound you want to use then assign it to the pad you want in the same way I described previously. Hope that helps
@@apoct1375 No worries. Glad I could help
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Thank you for the video man! You advice this sampler to someone who wants to begin or i should take another sampler?
Not the 500. I know some people love it but is not a sampler I recommend for anyone.
@@mpchead well... at the end i bought it😅😅
Well on the good side it comes with some cool filters. Enjoy it
Much respect for this video, But that little ass screen just gave me anxiety. Literally my blood pressure went up.
I love my MPC500. I'm fast with it. It's an old school workflow. Sampling by ear isn't a problem as sound is for the ears anyhow. I like the effects as standard too. It's also a great sequencer for MIDI synths that don't have a sequencer. So far I've only used it to sequence one synth. Could you show how to use it to sequence multiple synths?
Thank you thank you 🙏
lmao I've been recording into one track for the whole thing no wonder I was always pissed off at it
I love the layout of this sampler but the menu diving looks like a ball ache
it is, it takes a bit to get used to it
Great videos man 💪💪
Can u do a tutorial for the 2000xl?
You and Cookin' Soul be flexing on us a lil' huh? 🙏🙏🙏
Would you do some more sp 404 or 555 content ? I know I’ve seen you use the 404 before:)
yes I will
Yessss!
Love me 500
can someone tell me how to assign mp3 files to different pads/tracks
i have this problem where no matter what i try to load into my pads it keeps the same sounds or replaces every pad with one sound and have yet to figure it out
I only have a little bit more then a minute of sampling time on mine.
Legend Thank You bro I Got an MPC 500 But didn't how the fuck can I Use it haha... Needed that auto thank you Man ;)
great video man! would you recommend getting the mpc 500 or the sp-404?
that is a great question! I would pick the Sp 404 but sequencing sounds is much better on the 500.
@@mpchead thanks!
If I buy one on eBay from the US, Japan or another country that is not using the EU power cord. Can I buy the EU power cord separately? I understand this MPC can run on batteries as well? How long does it last on batteries?
Its a mini emu sp 12 or 1200
Can you record stuff on your phone and transfer it to the mpc 500 and use it as a sample?
yeah you can sample from the phone output, just need the cables.
@@mpchead cool thanks
So just got my mpc 500 today.. quite discouraged, it seems like It can't actually stack samples on top of each other, with the metronome and the drum track, it's unable to play a quite short sample without it completely cutting it out, making it nearly possible to actually put a beat together properly...or is this just me being an idiot..
That doesn't sound right. check mute groups, note ON on pads.
Hi. Does anyone know how to get the high pass filter on the 500. On mine I’ve only got the one filter option which I believe is a low pass. :) thanks
something to do with the OS I believe
Ah yes. That would make sense 😊🤘
A 1 yo update your mpc firmware to 1.31 I think that’s the latest os
MPCBoomBapUndergroundRapKING thanks bro 🙏
@@althebeatmaker no doubt
so you can edit the level of the samples before or after record?
Yes you can edit after you record
its kinda cute ♥
Probably a dumb question 🙋🏽♂️ but does this come pre loaded with all kinds of sound I’m new to beat making but was going buy this setup, can I play like piano strings so to say through the pad , or is it all sampling
all sampling
@@mpchead aww damn , thanks for the reply , I guess I would be looking for more say a groove box ?
@@Theundisputedtruth yeah if you want drums a groovebox could do it. check out elektron gear
Hey brother, I have the same machine, I am struggling with MIDI sync..
I don't understand how to record my keyboard on my MPC500. :O
What keyboard do you have? Make sure you turn midi on on the keyboard. Go to the preferences on the mpc500 and turn on the midi in.
@@mpchead thanks for your answer. I will get into the keyboard setting and see whats up.
I manage to make the MPC play the key notes tho.. 🤨
To be followed.. 😁
@@mpchead Hey, so I did check the settings, and they should be working. I also recieve the MIDI informatio, verified by the Seq Edit mode, but no sound tho. Any idea what could be happening ?
@@LUCKYMONKEY230 your outputs from your synth needs to be going to your mixer. The MPC will control the sequencing but the sound will still be coming out of the synth unless you sample the synth sound into your MPC.
14:55 Could you tell me why you turn the sample to mono plz?
Save memory
That clicking data wheel drove me insane. I had to get rid of it. I can do a lot more and faster with my Ipad.
You would hate the MPC 2500, its wheel has big hard loud clicks that takes quite a lot of effort to turn. And it doesn't have acceleration, so it gets turned A LOT.
Agree the 2500 is the worse
Review
イッチ！
how many mpcs do u have?
Not mine this one, friend lend it for a couple of weeks.
looks like a pain to make beats with this small screen
Yes
There is no sample wave graph on the chop shop
yeah it sucks
@@mpchead i can tell that making instrumentals on emu sp 12 1200s akai MPC 60 MPC mk 2 MPC 3000 were and still harder to do especially making loops with numbers and no audio wave graph now i have respect for those who use those samplers and making instrumentals (lol)
@ when you have no other choice it actually becomes very easy to chop on those machines. Chopping by ear means you listen to where the start and stop points are and cue to the start point and cut at the finish. If you use to do it with cassettes as a kid then it's literally child's play. Auto chop is great if you know how to use it so it chops exactly where you want it but chopping by ear can be faster if you listen and know what you want to take and just go in and take it. Playing a loop in live instead of chopping it exactly and auto looping, is also like DJing and scratching live. It takes a bit of practice but once you have it then it's second nature. TBH I'm old and the new technology frightens me lol
@@RoomAtTheTopStudio exactly which is why i respect the music producers and DJ's who sampled with those older machines who had to use numbers and by ear and had less sample time and memory but still made multi track layer sampling which made hip hop better
@ working with a 500 is like working with one of those classics in terms of sampling, especially when you haven't upgraded the RAM from 16 to 128mb. The fact that it works on batteries too and it has internal effects that are very usable has made the 500 a dark horse that isn't so dark anymore.
I love your channel! I came across your channel and was interested. Wanted to show support ❤️ I have a channel too. If you could take a look that would be much appreciated! 💞
That thing looks like a piece of junk.
not the best mpc out there no