This video, via Make Noise, takes a look at using an MPC to control a modular synthesizer.
Technical details:
The MPC is loaded with a .wav file that is used to create trigger signals that can be played or sequenced by the MPC. Individual audio outputs on the MPC can be used to trigger multiple different sounds in the modular.
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i do this from the mpc to create dinsync
Great trick.
I think the same approach is available with any modern DAW and modern multi-output audio interface such as MOTU Ultralite or smth like that
Can this be achieved using a 2000 XL?
Gosh Rock, I don’t know. Does the MPC 2000XL have audio outputs?
Yes of course it works, use your head.
Yeah… I love my MPC, yet I cringe when I have to go on a forum for anything related to it.
“welp” – it’s not actually that simple. This output signal is basically just a DC-offset pulse.
If your device’s audio outputs aren’t DC coupled, which many audio outputs *aren’t,* this may not work as-expected.
Given that this is just a ‘trigger pulse,’ you’re more likely to have at least *some* success even with a non-DC-coupled output, but the pulse may end up being significantly shorter than expected, and won’t stay at the same voltage, due to the capacative effect of the non-DC-coupled outputs. (You’ll basically get a falling pulse rather than a ‘square’ pulse).
Additionally, a more complex set of features you can do with a DC-coupled devices is to actually generate the voltage outputs that you can use for pitch.
All of this being said, there *are* ways of making special cables that will let you use audio-frequencies as control voltages via some simple electrical magic. This is how some of the specialized “Silent Way” adapters work, and also how their “AC-coupled interface cable” works – seen here: http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/siwaacencoder.html
Hopefully this will help clarify why this isn’t as simple as “Does it have audio outputs?”
” Hopefully this will help clarify why this isn’t as simple as “Does it have audio outputs?” ”
no, it didn’t clarify anything as you didn’t address the mpc at all. in fact, sorta made this topic more muddy.
mpc’s have DC coupled outputs. no need for interface, or special cables, or a module. (or magic)
this sorta is that simple, if the outputs (of what ever you are using) are dc coupled, it will work. if they are not, it won’t work accurately.
basically, “are the mpc2500 outputs dc coupled?” is what i think he was thinking