MPC Series | How To Separate Drum Kits to Individual MIDI Tracks

In this article we will go through the steps to separate drum kits to individual MIDI tracks using the Explode function.

The Explode function immediately splits the current MIDI track into multiple MIDI tracks—one for each distinct pad or note (pitch, not event). The current track also remains present and intact, while each track created from it is labelled with the track name and pad name or number. This cannot be used on audio tracks. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• MPC 3 Standalone
• MPC 3.5 Desktop Beta
• MPC 2 Standalone
• MPC 2 Desktop

MPC 3 Standalone

1. Create a Drum Track

2. Load your kit via Browser or Sounds mode

3. Record your drum kit

4. Once you've finished recording, tap the Pencil Icon & select Explode Track

5. The main drum track you recorded to will be muted and the drum kit parts will be exploded to individual tracks.

6. To export your drum kit parts as individual audio tracks, you have the following options:

• Menu > Save > All Tracks
• Menu > Save > Audio Mixdown > Separate Tracks

MPC 3.5 Desktop Beta

The explode track function is currently not available on MPC 3.5 desktop beta.

MPC 2 Standalone

Note: The steps provided also work with drum-based plugins such as DrumSynth 

2. Record your drum kit

MPC 2 Desktop

1. To explode the track, select the MIDI tab

2. Click the menu icon (≡), select Edit > Track, and click Explode. 

3. To export your drum kit parts as individual audio tracks, do this via: Menu (≡) > Save > Audio Mixdown > Explode Tracks