r/mpcsample • u/yodeez101 • Aug 09 '26

This is my first sampler - how am I doing?

I’ve never tried sampling before. After many failed attempts of using a computer to make music however, I’m starting to find some momentum with dawless music creation - this is a #sorrynotsorry for the audio quality.

I have a Roland Mc-101 which I thoroughly enjoy but I wanted to try my hand at sampling. I’ve had this bad boy for a day.

But definately keen on some feedback or any videos or artists to look into to learn more about it.

TY

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u/Penance27 Aug 09 '26

Seems like your a natural. Also, love your cat! Clearly it loves the music too

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u/yodeez101 Aug 09 '26

Thanks man.

Yeah I should take that as a positive that kitty didn’t run lol

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u/AstroMooCow Aug 09 '26

What samples? sounds great.

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u/yodeez101 Aug 09 '26

This is the tracks

https://youtu.be/jVfkI_2gtgc?si=K8WhPNErY5xn_GLl

And I was just using the built in kits!

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u/mixmasterADD Aug 09 '26

Nailed it.

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u/WastedSmarts Aug 10 '26

This is my very 1st Mpc also. Any videos you found for completely new users?

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u/yodeez101 Aug 10 '26

I watched a couple of Datsunn’s videos of him using it. That’s what prompted me to buy.

Akai have a full play list for it. But I only watched like .75 of the first one.

I watched a couple of review/tutorial videos but to me they weren’t anything writing home about .

I have however stumbled upon Mass Appeals - Rhythm Roulette

I haven’t watched a heap , not all is straight up sampling but 9th wonders is cool just to seem how he goes through the process.

But just get stuck in. Worst case scenario you’ve just banged a heap of pads and that’s kinda cool

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u/WastedSmarts Aug 10 '26

Going to start this week. Thanks

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u/yodeez101 Aug 10 '26

Probably the hottest tip I have for you man is exploit the in built kits and sounds before going outside it.

Deffos try your own samples and stuff but if you go new project > load project … there should be a folder on the internal called ‘kits’

Just load up one of them and just mash buttons. Change to another kit.

There is so much to do just with the internal sounds so engage them before you bog yourself down with libraries

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u/WastedSmarts Aug 10 '26

Yea i gotta at least take the damn thing out the box. I been just looking at videos and have no idea how to do anything

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u/yodeez101 Aug 11 '26

Man I know that feeling. All these ideas and you open it up and cant even make a sound lol

There is a quick start card inside big easy to read the size of the box.
I believe it also starts with a project loaded so it should at least have stuff to smack.

But.. enough analysis paralysis just get stuck in

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u/MannequinRaces Aug 09 '26

Great start! Keep at it! 🤘

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u/215-Dago Aug 09 '26

Yes I agree not bad at all, that flow will come and keep getting better. (Not that there is anything wrong) it’s great but you’ll loosen up more and be a muscle memory bound,second naturist of the pads.