Get more "Analog" using MPC Randomize

The AKAI MPC randomize feature is a bit slept on. I've discovered that it is the best way to turn a static sample into something more organic. In true Analog synthesizers, the sound shifts ever so slightly in pitch, phase, volume and even the filter and envelopes have some randomness. Using this feature on the MPC, you can get some very cool sounding synths. When creating keygroups out of synthesized sounds, it really helps to utilize the randomize feature. In the example I'm using a basic oscillator sample it's about 2 seconds of this saw wave and I've got it layered on multiple layers along with some pink noise. When you add in the randomize feature, what it's doing is every single time a note it starts at different places in the sample. This creates a randomness, very similar to the “analog” control many new Analog synths have because they are so much more precise than vintage units. The Offset adds randomization to the sample start point, but you can also randomize the pan, the level and the pitch which also gives additional analog feel. Additionally, the Attack and Decay, as well as Cutoff and Resonance can be randomized. More extreme settings lead to things sounding a bit crazy but just a little bit can make it have that really amazing analog sort of sound. Hope you dig that tip. Have a great one.