using vst's with MPC 2000xl/Protools

[weaglin]

seeing if anyone knows how to use vst's with Mpc 2000xl and protools..any help/tips would be greatly appreciated...1

 

[P. Casso]

Are you trying to use Pro Tools as the master sequencer or your MPC?

 

[weaglin]

hey bro..thanks for responding..I want to use the MPC as the master sequencer....

 

[P. Casso]

Technically yes. But it can be a pain in the ass.

Essentially you would be loading virtual instruments on Instruments track. The routing is very important. Set each Instrument track to to only receive data for its respective channel on the MPC. You will have to leave all track in rec ready mode. Can be a messy pain in the ass.

You would probably be better off syncing Pro Tools your MPC together using MTC or Midi Beat Clock. This would all you to sequence yiour MPC parts your MPC while sequencing your VI's and audio in PT.

Steps for syncing your MPC with PT and vice versa:
Setting up an Akai MPC for use with Pro Tools 8.x using MTC and MIDI Beat Clock.

 

[weaglin]

Thanks bro..I appreciate the tips..

 

[P. Casso]

No prob. Not sure if you are a Reason user but it works well using a MPC as the master sequencer. I used Reason as my synth engine for a while before I stopped sequencing in my MPC.

You could also look at finding a VST host that doesn't have a sequencer.

 

[weaglin]

i have an old reason..3..smh..but am willing to try it with the MPC 2000xl.as the main sequencer. you mind sharing how that goes?..thanks bro