Just got an MPC 500 off ebay and am having some issues

First off only 4 of the pads respond. I've ajusted sesitivity and done a factory reset. That didn't help. I can't even get into modes on the faulty pads. Also, how do i access the flash card via my computer? I've hooked it up and the device manager sees the mpc but does not show as a drive in the my computer folder. Any advice? THANKS

Send it back.

yea if that 500 has faulty pads you best send that back... unless you don't have a problem with payin to fix 'em yourself...

Anyways, to transfer things to/from the MPC using the flash card you have to press 'Mode' -> [Pad 2] Load -> and scroll to the end using the data wheel. You'll see 'USB Mode' or something along those lines. The MPC must be connected to the computer, of course. And on my MacBook it always take a a little while to connect (after I scroll to USB mode) Damn near a minute sometimes

I think i need to find a repair shop to take a look at this. Anyone know where I can find a list of Akai endorsed repair shops (or know of a good one in the Seattle area)? Thanks again!

Since you bought it off ebay, get an estimate for repairs and make a claim. Get your money back and spend whatever money you were about to waste on repairs and buy a brand new one.

MPC1000 recommended.

Unless, you knew beforehand that it was a lemon then you're stuck with it.

Yea, I want to stick with the mpc 500 because of it's portability. I already have my main workstation at home (yamaha xs6). I am going to try to get an estimate on repair and give that to the seller (they said it was in perfect working order and like new). It's odd, the thing looks like it's hardly been used.

drumdawg wrote:I think i need to find a repair shop to take a look at this. Anyone know where I can find a list of Akai endorsed repair shops (or know of a good one in the Seattle area)? Thanks again!

yo drumdog you in seattle?? when you get ur mp fixed we should get together and jam... goodluck with ur mpc man,.. you can always try replacing the pad censers,

drumdawg wrote: Any advice?

NEVER use ebay!

eimer wrote:

drumdawg wrote: Any advice?

NEVER use ebay!

I got my 500 off ebay, i guess i just got lucky,, im hearing of alot of people getting screwed up mpcs off ebay lately

Starting to think the card reader is defective as well. When you guys hook the mpc up to your computer, does it show up as a drive in the MY COMPUTER folder with all your hard drives? My device manager recognizes the MPC but i can't access the actual card.
Also, yea inflict3 we should discuss jamming sometime. My thing is more the drums so it would be cool to collaborate with a more advanced MPC guy.

drumdawg wrote:Starting to think the card reader is defective as well. When you guys hook the mpc up to your computer, does it show up as a drive in the MY COMPUTER folder with all your hard drives? My device manager recognizes the MPC but i can't access the actual card.
Also, yea inflict3 we should discuss jamming sometime. My thing is more the drums so it would be cool to collaborate with a more advanced MPC guy.

word, what part of seattle are you in?? im by the trol, sorta,, i'll pm you homie,, do you have sum drums?? we can record them as samples......... the mpc 500 should show up as mpc500 in the my computer place, and that is the card, go ahead, try to put sum stuff on it.. i didnt think my card was showing up at first either, but it just shows up as the 500,, if you live close i could come by and help you..

yo, drumdog, hit me up on my myspace, the link is on my profile,, we gotta get you sum new pad censers and fix ya fuken mp so we can go jam sum shit out on the beach, blaze sum hash, drink sum beer,, thats my way of life.... any one in seattle get at us..

inflict3 wrote:

eimer wrote:

drumdawg wrote: Any advice?

NEVER use ebay!

I got my 500 off ebay, i guess i just got lucky,, im hearing of alot of people getting screwed up mpcs off ebay lately

I got my 1000 off of eBay recently and it's in perfect working order. Guess it depends on the seller.

what ever happened with ur mpc dude?? what was the problem after all???

eimer wrote:

drumdawg wrote: Any advice?

NEVER use ebay!

The 500 I got off of ebay that was "like new" looks like it had an electrical fire... lol.

Anyway it plays fine and I did get a decent deal and it works fine despite the cosmetic issues. Better luck next time though right?