Moving from Mpk Mini to MPC 1000

Yo, Ive been using an mpk mini with garageband for the past 5 months. Im planning on getting an MPC 1000 very soon, but you guys do know that theres a huge difference between an MPC 1000 and Mpk Mini. What should i also purchase with the MPC, i dont have a local shop that sells MPC's, zip drives and stuff so i need to buy everything online at once.

MPC workflow is very different from software, the mpk is just a controller. I started with software and moved on to using Mpc's and I love it.
You don't need a zip drive with the 1000, but you will need a CF (compact flash card) to save and load your sounds and beats. I believe the mpc can use up to a 4 gig card.

I also recommend maxing out the ram right away. Just do a search on Ebay for "AKAI MPC 1000 ram" and get the generic one. I got mine for $10 with free shipping.

Watch some Youtube tutorials to see if the MPC route is right for you.

Download the demo of MPC software from the AKAi site and mess around with it as it will give you an idea of the MPC workflow.

I just threw up a video covering the basic hardware function of the 1000. You might find it helpful.

You can peep it here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqyFKuG ... e=youtu.be
Good luck

KGB

I would highly suggest if you get the 1000 you get (a) get a newer one, as the old ones did have pad issues. Any of the black ones should be fine. The Blue ones had pads that go out for a lot of people. It's a $180 fix for the pad upgrade. Aside from that it's built well, mine worked perfectly when I had to sell it. (b) Upgrade to JJOS, even just free for now. There are several tiers. But even the free one fixes major bugs in the Akai software that comes on it. (c) Seriously get the guide sold here http://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/ ... e-mpc1000/ (I dont work for them it's legit) and by the time you've gone through that bad boy you will have conquered the (kinda steep) learning curve. In a few months after I could walk up to any hardware MPC and bang a beat out, even if some specific features were different.
I will recommend that you take the plunge. The workflow is so inspiring in and of itself to me. Shortly after learning the basics of the thing, I started making all my beats STANDING UP! It really becomes a transparent tool. Sure, I still use Sound Forge to chop samples but you can make program templates galore for drums & even instruments so you have a "pallete" of building blocks that's easy to build from, have you a template in your Daw to record everything & maybe host vst instruments, then kick your chair on the floor.
I must ask, though, have you considered the newer ones with MPC software that runs on the computer? They seem to have come a long way in a short time. It's really moving towards being a complete solution.

quietizkept wrote:I would highly suggest if you get the 1000 you get (a) get a newer one, as the old ones did have pad issues. Any of the black ones should be fine. The Blue ones had pads that go out for a lot of people. It's a $180 fix for the pad upgrade. Aside from that it's built well, mine worked perfectly when I had to sell it. (b) Upgrade to JJOS, even just free for now. There are several tiers. But even the free one fixes major bugs in the Akai software that comes on it. (c) Seriously get the guide sold here http://www.mpc-samples.com/product.php/ ... e-mpc1000/ (I dont work for them it's legit) and by the time you've gone through that bad boy you will have conquered the (kinda steep) learning curve. In a few months after I could walk up to any hardware MPC and bang a beat out, even if some specific features were different.
I will recommend that you take the plunge. The workflow is so inspiring in and of itself to me. Shortly after learning the basics of the thing, I started making all my beats STANDING UP! It really becomes a transparent tool. Sure, I still use Sound Forge to chop samples but you can make program templates galore for drums & even instruments so you have a "pallete" of building blocks that's easy to build from, have you a template in your Daw to record everything & maybe host vst instruments, then kick your chair on the floor.
I must ask, though, have you considered the newer ones with MPC software that runs on the computer? They seem to have come a long way in a short time. It's really moving towards being a complete solution.

I cosign to everything above

That new lazy chop that just came out might smack down Sound forge for me just sayin'. Also, I downloaded the MPC software to try it out & with what I've learned around here I was able to make a beat straight away. I got to hear the demo hisses a time or two, then BANG it was like, "oh, yeah, this is a MPC." Slapped one together with my mouse & started to do a vsti bassline just in time for the demo hisses lol.

quietizkept wrote:That new lazy chop that just came out might smack down Sound forge for me just sayin'. Also, I downloaded the MPC software to try it out & with what I've learned around here I was able to make a beat straight away. I got to hear the demo hisses a time or two, then BANG it was like, "oh, yeah, this is a MPC." Slapped one together with my mouse & started to do a vsti bassline just in time for the demo hisses lol.

Nice, Yea the software is goin in a good direction, you can also use your computer keys to trigger the 16 pads, if you are away from your mpc controller. If you know your way around any mpc , you will be able to use the software...a big plus for me cause im strapped for time is the ability to bounce songs straight to mp3

If I was in the market for an mpc on a budget i would consider the studio, but on second thought, the 1000 is probably still a little more fun to use