MPC as Internal Synth. Engine??

I'm looking for a small sequencer, playback editor, & sound module all-in-one, like a full workstation that can do everything, just plug in a kb controller and use it just a like a keyboard...

Its been narrowed down to either the Korg M3 module or MPC. People are saying that MPC is more for sampling, not necessarily synth. engine with internal sounds.

However, the new MPC (5000?) claims to have analog synth. built in. In that case, I can just plug in my controller and its just like a keyboard right, with piano, organ, bass, strings, etc??

Also, I've heard that you can buy sound banks to put into the MPC so that it acts just like any other keyboard (ie Motif) when hooked up to a controller. Is this correct, and if so, where do I go to get this?

Finally, which unit is better for transferring sequences from Roland XP-60 over to the new (either M3 or MPC)? Will it transfer the individual tracks separately with heir volume levels?

That being said, which is better for live playback: Akai MPC or Korg M3M?

Thanks!

Wrong forum. You want MPC comparisons. BTW the "not really 5000 but actually 3500" has a digital synth, not analog. It's fake.

In my view, the MPC can sample, load and playback SYNTH sounds however do not confuse a SAMPLER to a SYNTH. In my case, I do have a SYNTH Korg Radias and intend to buy the MPC to leverage my SYNTHS sounds along with VOCALS. Considering the MPC 5000 for its SYNTH capabilities is wrong in my opinion since I prefer using the right tools for the JOBS and tend to stay away from all in one solution.

So in my studio I have a ROMPLER, MIXER, PC, SYNTH and soon a MPC. Are you a musician or a DJ?

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/dec05/a ... cience.htm

every full sampler (ADSR) can be a synth...

Nearly all modern samplers have powerful synth engines concealed inside them — and sometimes they're so well hidden that their users are unaware of their existence. But then why would you want a synth in your sampler? Let's find out...

highly recommended article. don't buy too much when you don't have to...

johnbarnesiii wrote:However, the new MPC (5000?) claims to have analog synth built in. In that case, I can just plug in my controller and its just like a keyboard right, with piano, organ, bass, strings, etc??

Before I comment on this, I'm not sure if the 5k has the same "keygroup" feature found on the 4k. Even though it's 64 note polyphony and all, the onboard synth is just that...a synth. Synths produce synth sounds and nothing more than that.

johnbarnesiii wrote:That being said, which is better for live playback: Akai MPC or Korg M3M?

Thanks!

What features are you looking for & what kind of workflow do you expect in a live situation is what you should be asking yourself. Then it'll be easier for you to come up with an answer better to suit your needs.

elektrik_muz wrote:BTW the "not really 5000 but actually 3500"...

why do people say this? who gives a **** if akai changed the name? It is what it is...an MPC 5000.

no keygroups in the 3.5k 'yet'
people care about the name change for the same reason they laugh at Bush for choking on a salted pretzel