MPC 1000 + Modular Live Setup // Way more fun than i thought. 

It's really satisfying how the MPC is about the same size as the modular, they just look right together.

Behind all this there's one important thing: you have a gig. :) That's a huuuuge factor that naturally puts many things in place, makes you separate the important from the unimportant, what is really required, what works or not, etc. There are many people out there who try to start making music, a little bit of this and a little bit of that, they get gear, make something, but quite often, ultimately nothing coherent comes out. Because they don't have a gig. I feel that the biggest possible favor anyone could do is, organize a time and a place where people can perform for an actual audience. The water starts flowing! It can be something as small as a family get-together, a birthday party, something in school for kids, anything. Even the existence of gigs somewhere can serve the same purpose - if people can _dream_ of having a gig, it can guide their music-making and their whole future.

more mpc 1000 videos please, this thing is a beast!

Ricky my dude, the internet needs more MPC1000/JJOS videos from you - there's not much out there, and the few you have featuring the 1000 make me realize I've been using mine like a caveman

legit the only person on youtube that does MPC videos that isn't hiphop. please ricky make more in depth MPC videos about production and organization. it's awesome to see people's workflows and it's so hard to find any MPC c ontant that isn't absolutely hiphop tutorials

Also , JJOS is STILL being updated. As where Elektron withholds features for other devices , my man JJ is still working hard on these old machines. It’s crazy.

Says he's not smart enough to handle certain gear, operates the control panel of an alien funk battleship.

MPC1K or 2.5K with JJOS is basically endgame for hardware midi sequencing/sampler. It's an incredible production tool that has not lost its utility over the years. Sold my pyramid awhile back, still on the Cirklon list, but past those it's still top in my book.

mpc1000 forever. such an incredible instrument. i'm never letting mine go.

Man, what a sweet set up. That level of sonic and rhythmic possibilities in a set up you could fit in a small backpack is a flippin triumph, Ricky.

It‘s kind of relieving to hear that even a synth master like you can still feel overwhelmed from time to time by the seemingly endless possibilities of some sound machines. ☝️😌

The MPC is just legendary!

The more I watch you using the MPC1000 the more I want one. It's incredible how many functions has and how clear you explain them, most of all great sound!

Hey! You said something profound. 15:18 "That's where creativity lives--in struggle." I keep getting reminded that having limits to push up against and struggle with is good, and keeping all your options open is often actually a bad thing, which seems counter-intuitive but it keeps getting proven true. It's like... having limits gives you a structure that you can use almost like scaffolding for your creativity. A finite, well-understood space of possibilities, versus a limitless space where everything is possible, is your friend. I think that, as much as anything else, is why a lot of people like to get away from their DAW. The DAW is too powerful. The space of possibilities too vast. Often a selection of a few well-understood, dedicated-function tools is better. "Creativity lives in struggle." That was well-said. Very succinct.

This is pretty rad because on top of learning a bit about your process and workflow I learned that the MPC 1000 was this versatile. Keep up the awesome videos, man!

More MPC. Those red pads are a beauty.

“That’s where creativity lives (sic). In struggle.” 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

Analogue Heaven is such a great spot. Went in there the first time a few days ago and Sky just started jamming on their giant eurorack display with me for a solid 30 or 40 minutes. Tons of fun. Great people.

You're totally smart enough and creative enough to use any of the equipment you were referring to like the all in one boxes. I love what you make, including the beat in this video, and whatever you find helps you make the stuff that's just what fits for you. You even mention using instruments where you have to creatively overcome the limitations, which some people aren't able to do so well. Keep it up! Loving all of this.

The original MPCs have such a solid grid sequencer when you add the swing it just = Groove.

Old school MPC still intrigues me. This week though I bought a MC-101 (+3000 Roland presets including CR78!). Nice video!

Its great to see this awesome machines still alive! - it kinda ensures me that I am not the only weirdo who loves these old mpc’s.

God I love old MPCs. I so wish the midi piano roll output screen could be implemented on the Digitakt.

Thanks for sharing. Just pulled the trigger on a 1000. Been using an MPC renaissance in much the same way so relieved to see I won't have to modify my workflow much

"Spoiled for Choice", "Analysis Paralysis". I know that feeling. :)

Been watching your vids for a while now, and getting valuable tips and info on gear. Thanks for helping me realize I shouldn’t neglect my MPC 1k. I bought an OT and and OP-1 and am exploring (learning) those now. I will never sell my MPC, I also like it for the same reasons you mentioned in this vid. THANKS!!! 👍🏽

"Damn this beat is groovin'." I agree man, I agree. 👍

Very nice seeing some modern Mpc1000 love!

The MPC1000 MIDI sequencer is a dream to work with. For me upgrading it to the free JJ OS made a big difference the way the step sequencer works. is super easy to work with and it helps me getting things done fast. I will eventually upgrade to the paid version since that is the best version to used. Thanks Ricky for your video is great!!!

I love your ideas about limitations in hardware.

My buddy got a 1k earlier this year and I messed with it a little bit; If you can deal with the early 00's programming, they're totally invaluable.

I just got a Squarp Pyramid for its modulation abilities, but I still have a MPC 1000 - I even had some fun slaving the MPC to the Pyramid - but what this video shows me is that the MPC 1000 really holds its ground against even the Pyramid. So, my brain is already bubbling with ideas for using both devices concurrently to control different parts of my modular setup.... I thank you for that.

Just got the most insane deal on a fully maxed out MPC1000 with the fat pad upgrade...planning on using it with my AE modular system too:) Great video! And...you have a new subscriber!

Quality video as always Ricky :-) I used to own an MPC1000 and I stupidly sold it. After really missing it I thought long and hard and ended up buying the MPC Live. I still miss the 1000 lol. The Live sounds awesome and the effects are amazing, it’s really good. You can power 2 x USB powered synths from it and run them through the internal FX, this means I can have the MPC and my Bass Station 2 fully portable. I do miss a few of the immediate functions of the 1000 and I think the 1000 still looks really cool, thinking practically though, the Live wins for me.

I know a few other people also doing something like this, seems like it makes sense. Although it’s not a sampler, as far as sequencing goes, the five12 Vector does everything you pointed out and a whole lot more (probability, internal and external modulation, sub sequencers, as many different programs within a song per track as you wants), has tons of both cv out and midi out, and very logical functionality, hi res displays. I think it’s one of the best sequencers ever made. I was on the Cirklon waiting list for a year, but got off it once I got my Vector.

Your house beats are so dope man keep it up man 😎

glad you found such a rad 1000! good hanging at knobcon man!

Hey man! Thank you for the video, which JJOS are you using? Peace

I feel ya on simplicity, and my brain getting overwhelmed with too many options. I find I like to work within certain limits to push creativity. Ironically I was thinking about getting the MPC1000 recently. I owned it once before and wish I didn’t sell it. So this video help me verify my idea to get another one. I had a similar idea to use it like you are. Btw I dig the color scheme on yours. Your set is gonna be great man. I already hear that. Thanks for posting! Peace ✌🏼

🙏 Thanks for the great video! MPC's are in a league of their own ❤

Loving these MPC videos, definitely giving me motivation to fix up my 1000

I’ve been on the MPC1k JJOS2XL for the past 6 years. I’ve been looking for a new killer sequencer for the past 2 years and doing constant sight unseen comparisons with every sequencer available thinking I needed something new. All the other products left me wondering how I would actually finish things or get them to a “finished working state.” I asked myself what I really wanted and at the end of the day it was some sort of x0x style drum/melody sequencer. So I just paired a beatstep pro with my 1k and couldn’t be happier. Well, I wish the probability function in it worked like Elektron stuff but we can’t seem to have it all, can we? /ramble

I have one coming, I'm curious about CV outs. Thanks for this. Keep going!!

I totally agree. Being able to name the parts is huge when playing live. I did a gig with a cheap sampler, left my MPC at home a couple of weeks ago. I won't be doing that again.

Was pumped to make ya a coffee at Velocity the other day! Thanks for another killer vid! Love the tiny but ultra capable setups.

Yes mpc 1000 videos

This is the video I've been looking for, thank you for doing this. I'm looking at replacing ableton/macbook with the MPC for live sets. Still trying to figure it out but this helps loads

Whats the trick on that MPC that gives your drums/hats that awesome swing to them? Is there some kind of quantization/shuffle setting on the master or something like that? It sounds great!

I'd love to see you do a video comparing the different MPCs you own.

wow man... i've been producing house for over ten years and over the past year or two between work and life I really lost the passion for it. right before i hit this slump i picked up an mpc1000 and really couldn't get into it. i even played a show with it but only really used it for some pretty bare bones drums. then sure enough i re-find your vids and realize one of my biggest issues is not having the jjos 3.66. Game CHANGER. seriously, i sat through a couple of your mpc vids after installing and in the blink of an eye i was on my way to space. you are awesome, great banter, and you remind me so much of a guy that i used to collab with a bunch lol you look alike, talk alike, and dress alike. this kills me, it's like being taught by my homie haha float on brother. i'll be along for the ride. (PS you should convince erica synths to let you ***borrow*** one of those techno systems - that thing is like a death machine soul portal lololol) thanks for breathing life back into my music.

This is a killer setup. And your set sounds uberdope, really cool vibe.

Hey Ricky, Love your videos. We use a lot of the same gear! Question, I would love to see how you have the camera setup from a BTS perspective. We film a lot of live jams and area always looking for new ways to compose our shots. Love From Chicago

MPC 1000's are an absolute steal for what you can pick them up for second hand. I'm seeing most of them on the market for around $350 these days and that's quite a deal. Functionally there's not much different between this model and the 2500. It's just tighter and more compact. But, as always, the best thing about an MPC is the DACs. The machines just sound polished and pro. The drums here being an excellent example of that. Do you use the master compressor and EQ?

Yet another fun video and inspiring setup. Thank you so much, Mr Tinez!

Super helpful man. Have had a mpc1000 With jjos since it came out. Was originally using it has a brain for live drums using hart pads and a Roland trigger to midi box for a live techno band. Just started seriously getting into modular and this vid was awesome. Thanks man. Would love to see more

I actually wish the MPC Live had dedicated buttons for Mute/TrackMute/NextSequence like the mpc1000 does. Gotta go into the touch menu to do that; which isnt very intuitive live. There are still things I believe the mpc1000 does better than the live. Another thing w/ the MPCLive; It cant have a Program playing a bass sample melody + send the same program midi out to another instrument. Like ive seen you do with the circuit for example. Its still a great machine tho. I do have good things to say about the Live but this comments getting long. Point is. The mpc1000 is a great machine; i wouldnt get rid of it for a Live. Love the video! :D

Love this video. Thanks Ricky - What OS are you running here? Glad the MPC1k is still rocking. I got mine in 2006 - still have it and just ordered new pads for it as they were all but dead (not used the MPC in about 8 years now... : ( ) Looking forward to getting it back up and running.Respect!

i tottaly agree in the fact that limitations makes the process of creation so much fun. if you like limitations try the electribe 2 sampler, i have one and it can relly make great music. Definitly an underrated machine

Not sure why more people don’t utilize the MPC in relation to Eurorack especially folks performing live music. It’s an awesome tool for marring Euro with your other midi capable hardware synths. I’m at the point where I feel I have the perfect set up for me. I have mpc midi A out going to an RK004 that branches to 6 hardware synths. Midi B out goes to a Polyend Poly where i can run up to 8 channels out of cvgate, pitch, and modulation to euro. I run all kinds of sequencers through the 2 mpc midi ins. Apps, hardware sequencers, midi controllers. This allows you the flexibility to bring just about any kind of sequencer to eurorack. By running it through the mpc you can build full tracks recording midi data and modulations. Thats in addition to being able to add samples to the tracks as well. Gone are the limitations of rack space for sequencers and all the $$ needed to buy them. The negatives, you sacrifice the ability to modulate the sequencer and you have to toy with the transpose to get the pitch right to euro. An MPC, RK004, and Polyend poly is an awesome studio set up.

Yes. Yessss, yessssss! The track mutes, pad mutes and next sequence are gold, I still haven't found a sequencer that suits me better than my MPC 1K. I was doubting between getting JJOS and updating my DAW, ended up going for JJOS 2XL and haven't regretted it once.

awesome video. I almost bought a mpc 1000 on the spot after watching (but talked myself out of it for now as I think I can work with what I got) but man, you and I are on the same wavelength when it comes to using simple machines that do specific tasks and then chaining stuff together and working within boundaries. I recently bought some 20 dollar "toys" off ebay and I'm having way more fun combining them in different ways to get different fx than I ever have working within a DAW. Love your videos, love your attitude, great vibes, keep it comin' xD

Another super helpful video of yours! Love it. Octave One are also using MPC1000 for their live setups...

Hey Ricky, Do you prefer the MPC 1000 over the Digitakt? If so, why? Love your channel by the way! Best regards,

If this was your first time with MPC and your choices were MPC 1000 & MPC ONE strictly for Hip Hop which one would you recommend?

More mpc 1000 tips please!

Great, another workflow to consider :) 7:51 is where it is happening for me. Solid grooves

What'd you think of mutable instruments? Thinking of starting a modular build and the plaits, stages, and tides all look good to me

Ooohh yeah!! Nice one !! I been playing has "drummer"(fingerdrums) and DJ/electronic guy on a flamenco fusion band for a looooong time now....MPC 1000 it's been my main tool. And you are right with limitations and gear. I like to use hardware for a concrete function. Sometimes I think "this machine can do much more tricks...I should try do this or that on stage next time" but at the end live performing it's about (in my opinion) been comfortable and transmit.... I meet connect with the people .... And if you are playing a very complex setup you lost your connection with your audience. Good work! Nice video!!

Yo Ricky (and anyone else who own a 1000) you should try playing around with the multi-outs on the back. You've got four separate mono outs (which can also be 2 stereo pairs) plus the main stereo out. Running vocals/synths/drums through my guitar fx sounds reaaaally cool. Great video bro!

Been doing a similar thing but with modular and Deluge, tend to use different drum kits on tracks as well though. Love the modular for the interesting glitchy precussion and use of filters etc. Nice videos!

I agree 100% with what you said about struggling to create out of limitations, I mean historically we are tool-making problem-solving creatures, although we are also the root of so many problems I guess.

Interesting. Can you take all the wires out of the modular and explain as you patch it?

Did you ever used Yamaha Sequencers (RM1X, RS7000, SU700)? I heard good things about them.

Awesome mate. So glad you made this. I seem to be on the right track with my mpc1000 this just stamps im doing things correct. I’ve been having a ball with the se02 and mpc1000. Just trying to figure out some reverb options live for drums and synths. Maybe a pedal?

Super awesome. I'd love to see more on how to intigrate a MPC with modular.

Ricky what do you think Buy MPC 1000 or better MPC Live II

4:13 "Let's pretend I was good at this"...proceeds to totally command hardware LOL. Thx for yet another cool vid!

Not sure if I'd ever go for a vintage MPC vs. the Live/X I got now... but I just did pick up an rs7000 and mc-909, for what it's worth... ;-) (this video was a nice re-assurance that I am not going crazy adding more and more vintage sequencers and also analog synths when I already have an over-the-top computer setup also with Maschine, tons of plugins, controllers, the works)

Ricky man you kill it w these videos. The way you film them the film coloring is great. The way you talk. Your excellent man glad I found this channel. Where are you based out of ? Would love to see you perform

I like the 1000 better than the Live as well for that exact reason. After two years with the Live I sold it, bought a 1000 and pimped it out with the difference in cash. The Live does a lot of things but it's too dependent on the screen which makes it harder to do the simple stuff (like sequence the rest of my gear). Couldn't be happier now...

how could you do smoother and more free choice or improv/random transitions with the mpc1000? perhaps somehow with the sliders and layers? have you send DMX KREW's live set video on FOLD youtube? seems like he's pretty much scrolling from one seq to the next in a predetermined order, and so not necessarily free to change up the selection/order of the next track/song/composition to a completely different one in a live setting, if you understand what i mean? perhaps somehow with layers or layered patterns or midi cc programmable controllable stuff?

What do you think of the MPC ONE for doing a similar setup? I'm considering buying one so I'd love to have your opinion on that. Thanks

What version of JJos are you using on the 1K?

Hey man, great videos! I'm curious if you would take this over the Digitakt? You can also monitor audio through the Digitakt but it would be mono? Considering if I could hook up an MPC 1000 for more or less the similar price second hand would do you think has more value? (I am wanting to sequence external synth)

I really like your videos!! and i have a question, you think you can use an electribe 2 sampler as the main brains of al live set for house music¿

So beautiful! Almost tempted to switch my mpc live for a 1000! Can this be done with Mpc Live and the Digitone?

Makes a lot of sense about filter, release and mutes being readily accessible in the same place always, and I felt the same way about the MPC Live when I tried it though your command of these machines is on another level. Out of curiosity, since almost all your jams are pretty much house, what would be your top recommendations for essential house recordings or artists to check out?

I'm wondering I can use a midi splitter box with the mpc 1000, like can you assign midi notes to certain midi channels and use more than 2 channels? If so a splitter should work. Only wondering because I just picked up an mpc 1000 fixer upper

Bangers You should put one of your sets on RU-vid for the people who can't get to your shows Id watch that

Nice vid, and explains why you've never reviewed an MPC One or the like. Funny you say you're confused by it though and then use an Octatrak, which scares the crap out of me when I see it on your vids ;). I know what you mean by complexity as I have a Push2, which is great, but has sooo many options! Thanks to you, I'm definitely going DAWless with some modular and an MPC One as from what I've seen, it seems way simpler than a Push2. Keep up the GR8 Vids :)

"it's basically unmatched by today's standards of what a sequencer and sampler should do you have almost unlimited everything" I wish I could insert that gif of Ryan Reynolds saying "But why?"

I also have a zoom rt323. Do you use zoom drum machines? If so can you show how to midi novation to the zoom thanks. Enjoy your channel

Novation Circuit1000 when? I’d buy it.

I’ve been using the mpc 2500 with JJOS for years. I love it. I’m curious why you went with the 1000 vs 2500 other than size? Great videos by the way.

DMX krew's boiler room is an MPC1000 and a 303. So rad!

Thanks for your input. contemplating Octatrack vs MPC. How long did it take you to master it after buying it?

Ricky i love your Videos, Style and your Opinion on Gear. I still hope to see you trying out the Deluge and to hear what parts of it you think would fit in your workflow. Especially when it comes to building a live setup and pairing it up whith other instruments. Greets from Austria.

How/where did you get that blue tinted screen for your MPC?

Yes, more MPC videos! ok so i finally got the digitakt and i wondering, have you experienced keys sticking? I bought mine brand new from guitar center and the 11 key sticks every now and then...any solutions maybe?

Also I forgot to ask. What do you film with ?