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questions...maschine vs akaimpc/jjos/misc

By basic420 Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:46 pm
so i wanna get some kind of machine...but what to get? im thinkin about an mpc 1000...
some questions i have though are...
what exactly does jjos do?
mashine is cheaper...is it better?
how much better is the mpc1000 than the 500?
do you need a laptop to succesfully use an mpc?
any other info would be great...
thanks
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Re: questions...maschine vs akaimpc/jjos/misc

By JUKE 179r Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:15 pm
Welcome to the Forum!

All your questions can be answered here... http://www.mpc-forums.com/search.php
Not to be a dick, but these same questions are being asked everyday on here.

http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/MPC_Comparison_Chart_2008-e52d861a10067415cca5a8de173e61e2.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_Production_Center

Re: questions...maschine vs akaimpc/jjos/misc

By joeljar Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:14 am
Look around on the forums but I would really suggest a used 1000. The only person I know with a maschine loves it so take that for what it's worth but an MPC seems simpler and easier to make music on. As opposed to connecting up the control surface, software, and interface(I don't think it comes with an audio interface) you have one box with all that. If you can, go to a local music store and try out both options.

As for JJOS, it is an aftermarket operating system offering features the stock doesn't. look at the comparison chart to see specifics http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~mpc1000/chart.htm

You do not need a laptop to use an MPC but it is helpful for processing the beats and making them into a song. So not vital but pretty important.

I don't like the 500, but thats just me. Try it out and look around on the forum

Also, a used 1000 is perfect but make sure it has the new pads
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Re: questions...maschine vs akaimpc/jjos/misc

By Lampdog Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:21 am
basic420 wrote:what exactly does jjos do?

kill the stock akai os, from what I've read.

basic420 wrote:mashine is cheaper...is it better?

maschine and mpc, 2 different animals

basic420 wrote:how much better is the mpc1000 than the 500?

500 better

basic420 wrote:do you need a laptop to succesfully use an mpc?

No.

basic420 wrote:any other info would be great...

Search around the boards, read around the boards and soak
up the words, take heed to most of the advice given.

basic420 wrote:thanks

np

Re: questions...maschine vs akaimpc/jjos/misc

By basic420 Wed Feb 10, 2010 1:46 am
so my friend got an mpc60 or 40? a while ago...i take it the jjos makes it so it doesnt automaatically make the bpm shit auto or whatever it does...that shit was annoying...am i right about that?
im think now about gettin the 500 for the compactness and the portableness... but i also want some power and whatnot...is the 1000 really any different? like just more pads or what? can the 500 pretty much do everything the 100 can?
sorry if these questions have been asked, but i spent alot of time readin other posts and i find it easier just to communicate with other people than to spend hours lookin for what im lookin for.
thanks again!
peace

Re: questions...maschine vs akaimpc/jjos/misc

By joeljar Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:51 am
basic420 wrote:so my friend got an mpc60 or 40? a while ago...i take it the jjos makes it so it doesnt automaatically make the bpm **** auto or whatever it does...that **** was annoying...am i right about that?
im think now about gettin the 500 for the compactness and the portableness... but i also want some power and whatnot...is the 1000 really any different? like just more pads or what? can the 500 pretty much do everything the 100 can?
sorry if these questions have been asked, but i spent alot of time readin other posts and i find it easier just to communicate with other people than to spend hours lookin for what im lookin for.
thanks again!
peace


The MPC-60 was the first made by Akai and it came out in 1988. Needless to say there have been plenty of advancements since then. Also, JJOS is only made for the 1000 and the 2500.

As for the 500, a lot of personal preference. I have never had one but it seems a bit lacking from my trying it out at music shops. Still, a pretty serious workhorse. A basic breakdown can be found below

JUKE 179r wrote:http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/MPC_Comparison_Chart_2008-e52d861a10067415cca5a8de173e61e2.pdf


best of luck

Re: questions...maschine vs akaimpc/jjos/misc

By Kei-1 Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:46 am
my friend has a maschine, he loves it but im on the other side of the country so i haven't been able to test it out. if i didn't just buy my 60 i'd prob would have checked it out
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