Quick question

badass forum, but.

I just got my mpc yesterday, and am interested in d/ling the 3.08 version of JJOS, but, as a noob, do you guys think it would be better for me to learn all the features in the akai OS, or just get JJOS right away?

Go for the gusto...get the paid version
JJOS also has a manual on his site
Read through the old manual

JJ OS 4.9x is an absolute must. you can still use the akai manual.

stay well clear from akai garbage OS.