MPC Thread : MPC Live - MPC X - MPC One (Part 2)

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#343

I mostly just use the step sequencer for automation. It’s pretty convenient for things like changing the initial state of an automation compared to going into the awkward List Edit mode.

My typical workflow if I want to set/lock a parameter at the beginning of a sequence is to dial in the parameter first, then enable automation write, press Play and quickly twist the knob a bit. I then go to the Step Sequencer and erase the subsequent automation steps so it only contains the initial step. If anyone knows of a faster method, I’d love to learn it.

#344

Is it possible to use a foot controller or other MIDI controller to change sequences (up and down) on the MPC (the One in my case)?

#345

You mean to move to bar 25 to edit it? Touch the bar number at the top of the screen and turn the wheel, or even quicker type 25 on keypad on X.

#346

This moves the Step Sequence focus to that bar? I’m not able to highlight the BAR number in the Step Sequence page. Screen shot maybe?

Thanks!

#347

Here you go, step edit and grid edit both have it:

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The middle pic is when you select the bar field then press encoder, which allows you to jump to any event etc. You can type on the onscreen keyboard or use the jump buttons on screen, set locator points etc.

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#348

Thanks for doing this @darenager

Unfortunately when I use the Locate function (say to Bar 17) my Step Sequence page still says it’s on Bar 1. I want my Step Sequence page to jump to a specific bar to make detailed edits.

It’s all good. Thanks!

#349

Hmm, works here, I can jump to a bar like that and edit or play from there etc.

#350

Yes, it responds to midi Program Change commands to change sequences… there’s a setting in the main menu that lets you tell the MPC to switch either Programs or Sequences when receiving the PC command.

#351

Let me check my scroll settings???

#352

Very cool, thanks. Anyone doing this with a MIDI foot controller?

#353

Say - what’s the first photo show for the Step Sequence page BAR in the upper left corner (can you enlarge the photo)?

#354

That is the step edit screen, you just press the step seq button to get that.

#355

I’ve just bought one, received it last week, and that’s my intention for it too.

#356

Yup - that’s what I’m talking about. We might be saying different things. I want to be in the Step Edit screen and jump to different bars without having to use the - Bar + buttons - especially with long sequences. The Locate function doesn’t work in this screen.

Thanks!

#357

Oh I thought it worked in either screen, I can’t check now as it is late here. If it does not work in step edit can’t you do the edit in grid edit? (it deffo works there)

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#358

Which one did you go with?

#359

@darenager You One is clean! My live attracts so much dust. Have to keep on it with a lint roller even with the decksaver on.

#360

Yeah the One does not have the rubber coating, don’t know why they use it TBH.

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#361

Sigh… I picked up a MPC Live 2 today with some store credit from sweetwater. Should arrive in the morning. I missed the battery, and the added speaker is even better.

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#362

I have to say that the battery and speaker are both fantastic. I bought the Live 2 specifically because of them, but I’m still surprised by how much I use both of these features. Basically 90% of my sessions are on battery these days, and I really enjoy taking my headphones off to monitor some stuff with the built-in speaker. I even make music in bed nowadays (the rubberized buttons really help avoid getting my wife annoyed!), which was my ultimate portability test to pass. :blush:

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