Bug reports & end-user support for Akai's MPC Software 'controllers' including the new MPC Studio 2, the MPC Touch, MPC Renaissance & original MPC Studio and MPC StudioB lack.
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By MPCTNT Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:57 am
Eyalc wrote:
wavemartian wrote:
I wonder if by "standard MPC" he refers to updates for legacy MPC 5000?


That's the same question I have.


So do I
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By JAH Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:04 am
I will assume 'standard' is referring to the MPC Ren/Studio.
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By MPCTNT Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:37 am
Louie lou wrote:I take it that the MPC REN/STUDIO are the new standard MPCs since the others are discontinued.


Makes sense in the regards. Going to make the most of the Studio and still cling on to my 5k for at least a little while. It's been good to me
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By akaipete Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:37 am
By 'standard' I meant the existing MPC software that Renaissance and Studio users have installed.
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By MPCTNT Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:42 am
dazastah wrote:YEah i'm not holding my breath for that... I'd be pretty impressed if they did though...


I am just being hopeful. I know that it's highly unlikely as it's been years since the former flagship hardware got any love.

I understand development costs money. Would be nice if there was an option to subscribe to extended support or purchase updates for a small fee, after the 'normal' 3 yrs or so lifepan of most technology, when in comes to systems with operating systems.

Release the code at end of life and let people program they own... Just wishful thinking lol.
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By JAH Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:40 pm
:lol:
I mentioned that during the MPC 5K's 2.0 development in this forum and got flamed (which is typical when I talk MPCs....but nonetheless)....for suggestion paid updates.
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By konc3pt Wed Sep 18, 2013 2:28 pm
MPCTNT wrote:Would be nice if there was an option to subscribe to extended support or purchase updates for a small fee, after the 'normal' 3 yrs or so lifepan of most technology, when in comes to systems with operating systems.


This is getting off subject now but you shouldnt have to pay extra to have polished up, fully functional and %100 bug free product...if what you described was the case where's the incentive for the company to strive to have it right at the gate knowing they'll suck more money outta the customer for extended OS warranty in the end, doesnt make sense. If akai did what JJ did with mpc OS that'd be more like it. But akai cannot even compete with JJ's update frequency or feature improvements alone


JAH wrote:got flamed (which is typical when I talk nonetheless)


fixed
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By Mike Boogie Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:01 pm
JAH wrote:By the way....a lot of producers didn't respect the MPC 4000. In fact, a lot of people hated it. It only received a cult following in this forum 'after' it was discontinued and sold for cheap.


True, a lot of producers "Slept" on it at first, but to say they didn't respect it is horseshit! Nobody wants to be left holding the bag after being the experiment group...

Jah, I like you most of the time, but that had to be the most ignorant shit I have ever heard...

Every studio worth its salt that I have been in has at least 1 4k. Even if no other MPCs were able to be found.

Nice "straw-man" argument though.
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By JAH Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:12 pm
Mike Boogie wrote:
JAH wrote:By the way....a lot of producers didn't respect the MPC 4000. In fact, a lot of people hated it. It only received a cult following in this forum 'after' it was discontinued and sold for cheap.


True, a lot of producers "Slept" on it at first, but to say they didn't respect it is ****! Nobody wants to be left holding the bag after being the experiment group...

Jah, I like you most of the time, but that had to be the most ignorant **** I have ever heard...

Every studio worth its salt that I have been in has at least 1 4k. Even if no other MPCs were able to be found.

Nice "straw-man" argument though.

I am well versed on MPCs. They didn't sleep. The MPC 4000 was atrocious when it was released. It took like 6 months for Akai to get it working so you can do something as simple as sample some sounds and sequence them. I will post the email I received from the first guy I sold it too if you like...
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By MPCTNT Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:13 pm
konc3pt wrote:
MPCTNT wrote:Would be nice if there was an option to subscribe to extended support or purchase updates for a small fee, after the 'normal' 3 yrs or so lifepan of most technology, when in comes to systems with operating systems.


This is getting off subject now but you shouldnt have to pay extra to have polished up, fully functional and %100 bug free product...if what you described was the case where's the incentive for the company to strive to have it right at the gate knowing they'll suck more money outta the customer for extended OS warranty in the end, doesnt make sense. If akai did what JJ did with mpc OS that'd be more like it. But akai cannot even compete with JJ's update frequency or feature improvements alone


I have to agree... Polished and functional should be given. I guess I am referring to optional, bonus features 5, 6, 10 years down the road.

You are right tho. This could make some companies do the bare minimum and charge for more later, just cause... OK back on topic
By MaZe Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:19 pm
JAH wrote:I am well versed on MPCs. They didn't sleep. The MPC 4000 was atrocious when it was released. It took like 6 months for Akai to get it working so you can do something as simple as sample some sounds and sequence them. I will post the email I received from the first guy I sold it too if you like...


Can you repost all of your posts where you claimed that the MPC 4000 was the best thing to ever happen to the music world instead? Its funny that you are calling the MPC 4000 "atrocious" now yet you were urging people to run out and buy the MPC 4000 when Akai released it.
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By JAH Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:45 pm
MaZe wrote:
JAH wrote:I am well versed on MPCs. They didn't sleep. The MPC 4000 was atrocious when it was released. It took like 6 months for Akai to get it working so you can do something as simple as sample some sounds and sequence them. I will post the email I received from the first guy I sold it too if you like...


Can you repost all of your posts where you claimed that the MPC 4000 was the best thing to ever happen to the music world instead? Its funny that you are calling the MPC 4000 "atrocious" now yet you were urging people to run out and buy the MPC 4000 when Akai released it.

Only because I had three I was trying to sell. :lol: (y'all are sensitive...this is a joke).

But seriously though, the MPC 4000 WAS terrible. It took a few OS updates to make it stable. Just Blaze popped up in the forums defending the MPC 4000. But I had to remind him he picked his up AFTER all the updates. Visit the MPC 4000 forums..if they posts weren't all deleted or archived. There are tons of rants about Akai not finishing the OS. Go talk to Feline, he was the ring leader. He used to get upset when I defended the MPC 4000.

Growing up....if you say you 'bagged' a girl and you didn't...we called that lying on your ****. Don't lie on your MPCs.

Where is all this going? Today, many hear are still using MPCs...past and present. Most of them had OS issues when they were released that was later addressed with varying results depending on who you talk to. The MPC Software is receiving equal or more attention from Akai than any MPC released in the past 15 years.

I support and use the Ren because it is a nice product. And I still have my hardware MPCs if I feel the need to use them....to include the MPC 4000.
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By MaZe Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:49 pm
JAH wrote:
MaZe wrote:
JAH wrote:I am well versed on MPCs. They didn't sleep. The MPC 4000 was atrocious when it was released. It took like 6 months for Akai to get it working so you can do something as simple as sample some sounds and sequence them. I will post the email I received from the first guy I sold it too if you like...


Can you repost all of your posts where you claimed that the MPC 4000 was the best thing to ever happen to the music world instead? Its funny that you are calling the MPC 4000 "atrocious" now yet you were urging people to run out and buy the MPC 4000 when Akai released it.

Only because I had three I was trying to sell. :lol:

But seriously though, the MPC 4000 WAS terrible. It took a few OS updates to make it stable. Just Blaze popped up in the forums defending the MPC 4000. But I had to remind him he picked his up AFTER all the updates. Visit the MPC 4000 forums..if they posts weren't all deleted or archived. There are tons of rants about Akai not finishing the OS. Go talk to Feline, he was the ring leader. He used to get upset when I defended the MPC 4000.

Growing up....if you say you 'bagged' a girl and you didn't...we called that lying on your ****. Don't lie on your MPCs.


Wait, so you were purposefully maliciously misrepresenting a product for the sole purpose of trying to sell it? Oh.