MPC100 for programming breakbeats / drum n bass rhythms

hey everyone

so I'm thinking I want to get into putting together more intricate drum rhythms, maybe something like photek? obviously not just like him, but I want to have that degree of control over putting my beats together. Do you think I could achieve that level of control with the MPC sequencer?

thanks guys

It can be done with practically any sequencer. Better ask yourself what is more important to you: More feel and fast workflow (mpc) or more features and something that's more versatile (pc/mac)

good food for thought. the advantage of the MPC is that it stands alone I guess...I wouldn't have to get software and integrate my computer into my analog setup. but there's some software that looks pretty awesome, like numerology. I have some time to think about it...I may see if I can rent an MPC from long and mcquade or something for a month.

I mean lots of people have told me how incredible Maschine is, but I don't know if I want to also get a giant library of samples...I'm more into making my own sounds.

Maschine can do lot of great things. So does software. But if u hate controlling it, then u won't get the best out of it.
Just try it out if u get the chance.
And if u like to make ur own sounds I would really try to find a machine or software that puts the focus on that.

DGBX wrote:I mean lots of people have told me how incredible Maschine is, but I don't know if I want to also get a giant library of samples...I'm more into making my own sounds.

Maschine is a sampler, like the MPC. I use my own samples in it for the most part. It does have a very useful library of sounds though like synths, pianos, strings, bass...etc. And it excels at creative sample mangling with all the hands-on controls and crazy effects.