I purchased every flagship MPC since 1997. I upgrade which each model as I like the added feature set. I even bought the MV-8000 and Maschine (twice). So buying the new MPC Ren is a no brainer. (*No suprise but I heard from several sources a new Maschine is in the works. I'll buy that too. So it will enhance my subversion techniques
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But all jokes aside...what I am excited most is that it lifts the limitations of previous MPCs such as CPU, Ram, hard drive, etc. I previously overcame this by using my MPC to sequence plugins/instruments hosted by Nuendo/Reason. Now I would be able to do this all onboard the new MPC. Another poin is the now the programmers of the MPC have a free reign to add as many features as they see fit without such limitations. For me, its not about being overwhelmed by new features or innovative technology. If you take the feature set of the MPC 1000/2500 (JJ OS), MPC 3000, MPC 4000, MPC 5000, MV-8800, and Maschine, and put it all in the MPC Ren...you would give sample-based producers and performers all the tools they could possibly need. Hmmm...maybe this belongs in the feature request thread.
713_HOU_TX wrote:To those who use their current MPC in regular rotation. What do you see the MPC Ren being able to offer you in your area of production?
Would you say its something that can help you in terms of longevity or something to just add as a extra piece of production equipment, (equipment whoring)?
Thoughts please.
To sum this up....
1. Lifts limitations
2. It will not make you a better artist; just gives you a nicer paint brush and variety of colors
3. Equipment whoring? I have limited space. Something will have to be placed in storage, sold or given away.
labcoats wrote: But, I suspect the guy limiting himself to an MPC 60, 3000, 4k will be more focussed on the music than the guy with Ren who will get carried away by the wow factor....
That is the same thing that is written here everytime a new MPC is released. I don't suspect...but I promise you that when the MPC Ren is released and a few forum members pick it up...they will be reminded everyday that the non-MPC Ren users can do the same or better with their legacy MPCs.