Post your views and questions about the Akai MPC2500
By Maddnoiz Tue Dec 23, 2014 3:21 pm
About a year ago I purchased an MPC 4000 from Guitar Center and some of the pads were acting pretty weird so I returned it. Plus the 4000 is a TANK!!

A couple of days ago, I purchased a used MPC 2500 for $449 from Guitar Center and it should arrive next week. Assuming the 2500 is just a stock version, did I get it at a good price? Also, what recommendations do you guys have for learning how to use the machine as quickly as possible.

Another thing I wanted to know is, I use the Propellerhead Balance interface and it does not have midi inputs... Can I use the midi to usb to sync the mpc to my DAW?
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By Bugfix Tue Dec 23, 2014 3:48 pm
Maddnoiz wrote:Also, what recommendations do you guys have for learning how to use the machine as quickly as possible.

just use it :lol: but if you got some more $$$ get yourself JJOS-XL, it has most of the things you would expect from this machine, or just check it yourself before buy, demo versions are fully operational, except saving.

Can I use the midi to usb to sync the mpc to my DAW?

yah, it's MIDI interface. Just don't go too cheap with that.
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By Star One Tue Dec 23, 2014 6:10 pm
Maddnoiz wrote:Also, what recommendations do you guys have for learning how to use the machine as quickly as possible.


MPC-Tutors 'Beat Making on the MPC 2500' book for sure. He even has one on the free JJOS if you get that first. I think one on the full version also.

They are written VERY well, come with audio samples, photos in the manual, so you can follow along and it's really like a course.

Bugfix is absolutely right. Just use it :nod: Don't rush yourself trying to go quickly as possible. It'll reflect in what your trying to do.

Anyone who is ill and gets busy on anything, spent a lot of time with it. The people who would stay up all night, like 8 hours straight just messing around with things, learning it, trying new stuff.

And sadly most people who want just push things out recklessly, don't usually keep going after long. Not saying this because of what you said. Just good words for you.

Like me, I'm in no hurry for anything. Mister Sinister from the X-MEN says "If it's bullshit, I won't put it out. If I feel like it's only half way good, I'm not even going to do it." :-D