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How To Chop Samples On An MPC 1000

The MPC 1000 is a music production machine that allows you to record, edit and create samples and music sequences. While the MPC 1000 can be used as a master MIDI controller, you also have the option of composing and chopping music samples by editing them. When you chop samples, you have the option of setting the start and end points and deleting unwanted parts of the sample. In order to make changes, you already must have the sample or selected group of samples pre-loaded into the MPC memory bank.

Instructions

  1. Start and End Points

    • 1

      Power on the machine and press the "Mode" key. The LED screen begins to blink repeatedly. Press the "Pad 6" button while the LED screen is blinking.

    • 2

      Select the sample you want to edit by choosing it from the "Sample Field" located on the top left of the display. Select the "St" field, and turn the "Value Wheel" to the left or right to set the start point.

    • 3

      Press any pad from 1 to 12 to play the start and end point. Reset the start point if the sample starts too early or too late.

    • 4

      Select the "End" field and turn the "Value Wheel" to set the end point. Press any pad from 1 to 12 to preview the sample.

    Chopping a Sample

    • 5

      Select the sample, and set the start and end points. Press the "F6" button on the machine. The "Sample Edit" window appears on the left of the screen.

    • 6

      Press the "Discard" option in the "Edit" field, once displayed. Preview the sample by pressing the "Play" button on the machine.

    • 7

      Press the "F5" key when you are satisfied with the editing.

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