Hype?

MPC-Tutor wrote:TBH, given the MPC is a sampler at heart, I'd prefer to see them build on the sampler specs so we can perform more advanced synthesis directly within a keygroup program. Pitch envelope, pulse width modulation, second lfo, glide etc. Although I appreciate that from a marketing perspective, this is not as sexy as releasing a fancy plugin.

But if they are heading down the all-singing-all-dancing plugins route, it would be good to see them offer ways to bulk import patches so developers can offer 'add on' patch bundles.

*slow claps in agreement*
Am I biased because I have access to hype already on the Force, sure, but after only a day with it, its obvious how different it is from the MPC in more than form, but also function. They don't share all the same sounds and they don't need to share the same *everything*. Like you I'd much rather the MPC maintain a focus on sampling and sample manipulation. I *personally* would love for them to walk back any clip launching they are planning, and leave the MPC alone in that regards. What IMO they should focus on for the MPC line moving forward is continued workflow improvements, stability, additional sample manipulation and FX, and I'd LOVE a subscription service or something that would gift a new expansion a month, as opposed to increased synthesis - what they gave us in 2.3 was perfect...give us a wavetable synth that can land some of the abilities of hype, and call it a day.
- Unreall