Rig #6 Old School Hip Hop Studio

[noho818]

ok im in need of some help n guidance.....

ok so i got an mpc 1000...and i had just bought a mackie 82 vlz3 mixer..i also have a dierct drive turntable as well


and my question is will i be able to use that mixer to connect my turntable to sample vinyl into my MPC 1000?

and lets say i could...can i also use that mixer as the main mix and record the beat from the mixers outs into an interface on a DAW?

*the beat is all sequenced and arranged on the mpc 1000

[noho818]

mackie 802*

[Tweak]

http://www.zzounds.com/a--3745/item--MAC802VLZ3

Good choice

Alt outputs---> MPC line inputs

MPC main outs--->Line in 7-8 (make sure you never press the alt 3-4 button on that channel)

(if that freaks you out use the ST Return or tape in)

Plugin is all your sources ch 1-6. Press the alt 3-4 "mute" button to sample to the MPC

Make sure the alt 3-4 button on the right side of the mixer is "up" or off.

Speakers go on the CR outs

For a traditional TT with RCA phono outs you will need a phono preamp.http://www.zzounds.com/a--3745/item--ARTDJPREII If it has line outs adapt RCA to 1/4" to Line in 5-6




You now owe me.

[lv2dabay]

Which turntables are ideal for sampling from vinyl? I don't need one for mixing/scratching, just recording samples. Do the more higher-priced turntables give much better quality recordings? I also have the same question about cartridges?
Thanks

[Tweak]

If you want quality, sample off CD with a DJ cd player. Its far easier sampling from CD. The whole thing about sampling vinyl is to get a little dirt with the audio. There certainly are big differences in quality for different tables and cartridges, aimed at the pro club djs and audiophiles, but I think that could be money better invested elsewhere if all you are doing is sampling. Just avoid the ultra cheap cartridges.

[lv2dabay]

Thanks for the response... However, I currently have alot of vinyl. Any recommendations on some turntables with very good sound? I am not really into going a cheap route if the quality is significantly better. I currently have a Numark TTUSB with a an $80 cartridge. The sound I get from that isn't bad to me but I have nothing to compare it to.

[efp]

EDIT: allright i found what i wanted.

thank you much.

[cmreal04]

If you want quality, sample off CD with a DJ cd player. Its far easier sampling from CD. The whole thing about sampling vinyl is to get a little dirt with the audio. There certainly are big differences in quality for different tables and cartridges, aimed at the pro club djs and audiophiles, but I think that could be money better invested elsewhere if all you are doing is sampling. Just avoid the ultra cheap cartridges.

+ 1 for dirt. There's a lot going on with turntables right now as far as features and price points are concerned :

http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PLTTB3U-Turn ... 424&sr=8-3

It's belt drive, but for the price point and just for sampling: usb, built in phono pre, and pitch control... c'mon. Depending where you get it, the stylus and strobe light are included. The one review on amazon stated his shipped with the strobe even though it stated it wasn't included???

For a hundred bucks, I gonna order one. I'll let you all know what I think.

[cmreal04]

Thanks for the response... However, I currently have alot of vinyl. Any recommendations on some turntables with very good sound? I am not really into going a cheap route if the quality is significantly better. I currently have a Numark TTUSB with a an $80 cartridge. The sound I get from that isn't bad to me but I have nothing to compare it to.

Oh I guess I should have mentioned: A used technics 1200 + ortofon arkiv stylus + art dj pre II = "great sound" ( quotations are in defense of any audiophile who reads this)

That I can attest to.

[cmreal04]

consecutive post # 3 Why do I feel like I'm breaking some kind of unwritten rule

New School rig:

NI's Maschine , good pair of headphones, usb turntable, pair of krk's, pc-100a / pure convenience, and your computer, The End.

For ultra flexibility: add Ableton Live ( maschine has a sick template for it) and a midi keyboard of your choice.

[zking510]

Can someone please explain to me why Adam A5 monitors might be better for a hip hop setup than krk rockits??
thanks