Could we talk about the new MPC one?

Lampdog wrote:

Lampdog wrote:portable
[ˈpôrdəb(ə)l]

ADJECTIVE
able to be easily carried or moved, especially because being of a lighter and smaller version than usual.
"a portable television"
synonyms:
transportable · movable · mobile · transferable · easily carried · easy to carry · [more]
NOUN
a version of something, such as a small lightweight television or computer, that can be easily carried.
"the notes had been typed on an old portable with a faded ribbon"

In Italy we call this "Climbing the glass". We use it when someone is defending something even if there is nothing more to defend.
You try to climb, you slip down, try again and so on.
I remember carrying my very heavy dx7 on the.80s, it was very painful.

CharlesRandolph wrote:When did carrying a 12 pound drum machine become an issue? It's the same weight as a MPC 2000XL or about 35 vinyl records.

Frisbi wrote:I remember carrying my very heavy dx7 on the.80s, it was very painful.

Yeah, gigging with my old Roland Juno 106 was an exercise in back pain management.

I tell you I seen it all. People don't even understand what portable is. I used to go to class in a portable. Sometimes when I'm at the fair I use the bathroom in a portable. Hey since I can't carry it they shouldn't call it a portable either right?

The fact that they're breaking their back lifting, a 22 pound keyboard has me rolling.

Fender Rhodes Suitcase.

Menco wrote:Fender Rhodes Suitcase.

These dudes can't even carry their 2 year old to the car.

I cannot put an image here. How the hell it works?
Anyway, I wanted to put the picture of the first IBM computer

EnochLight wrote:

CharlesRandolph wrote:When did carrying a 12 pound drum machine become an issue? It's the same weight as a MPC 2000XL or about 35 vinyl records.

Frisbi wrote:I remember carrying my very heavy dx7 on the.80s, it was very painful.

Yeah, gigging with my old Roland Juno 106 was an exercise in back pain management.

But portable, isn't it?
Just some back problems on old age but who cares.
It's portable.

Frisbi wrote:I cannot put an image here. How the hell it works?
Anyway, I wanted to put the picture of the first IBM computer

There's an image tag button at the top - of the text editor - looks like a little photo (in between the text quote bubble and link icon). Insert any photo on the web's URL between:

[img]photo%20URL[/img]

Frisbi wrote:But portable, isn't it?
Just some back problems on old age but who cares.
It's portable.

LOL!

CharlesRandolph wrote:

Bezo wrote:Your list of controllers, devices that are too big to be considered portable and devices cheaper than the Live? Yes, I'm going to bypass that fact.

Why? Everything on that list is portable, also the MPC X is only 12.57 lbs. Guitarist Lug around power amps and 9+ pounds guitars. Also, if it's cheaper, they could use a cheaper battery right, that draws less power.

Did not bypass the English language.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gimmick
C: a trick or device used to attract business or attention a marketing gimmick

Most don't consider the X portable. Folks bring double basses to gigs. Grand pianos get brought in for gigs. Your definition is not how most use it regarding MPCs.

Cheaper battery for USB powered controllers? Battery probably heavier than the device. Really?

By that definition, EVERYTHING is a gimmick. Power steering & AC in cars are devices that attract business. Again, your definitions don't fit the context.

You're reaching, so I'm going to leave you be and let you cook.

Is anyone felling the pads on the One?

Anyone have a pic of the battery for the live?

What CharlesRandolph should of said was Splice is a gimmick. Boy l would agree lol

Bezo wrote:Why? Everything on that list is portable, also the MPC X is only 12.57 lbs. Guitarist Lug around power amps and 9+ pounds guitars. Also, if it's cheaper, they could use a cheaper battery right, that draws less power.

Did not bypass the English language.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gimmick
C: a trick or device used to attract business or attention a marketing gimmick

Most don't consider the X portable. Folks bring double basses to gigs. Grand pianos get brought in for gigs. Your definition is not how most use it regarding MPCs.

Cheaper battery for USB powered controllers? Battery probably heavier than the device. Really?

By that definition, EVERYTHING is a gimmick. Power steering & AC in cars are devices that attract business. Again, your definitions don't fit the context.

You're reaching, so I'm going to leave you be and let you cook.[/quote]

CharlesRandolph wrote:Are you routing your 8 out to 8 different effect pedals? This is something having only 2 outs, that was nice to do. If I wanted to slow down and switch up the recording process.

I used to route all outputs, not all outs got their own effect pedal tho. Eventually I got a few more pieces of hardware & ran out of inputs on my mixer. Was thinking about getting a patchbay..... I don't know, might not, I've been playing with different signal chains & seeing what works best for me.

Bezo wrote:Most don't consider the X portable. Folks bring double basses to gigs. Grand pianos get brought in for gigs. Your definition is not how most use it regarding MPCs.

Most people think, that if you go outside with your hair wet, you'll get sick. But then I ask, what about swimming outside. Don't follow what most do.

Bezo wrote:Cheaper battery for USB powered controllers? Battery probably heavier than the device. Really?

Why not? But we can flip it, Battery powered for an AC powered MPC LIVE?

Bezo wrote:By that definition, EVERYTHING is a gimmick. Power steering & AC in cars are devices that attract business. Again, your definitions don't fit the context.

I can see that, but power steering gives you more control over the car and AC allows for you not over heat in 110 degree weather. Does the battery in the MPC, make give you cleaner inputs? Does it enhance the software? Does it improve the music in any way? Now, just because it's a gimmick, does not mean it's not useful. But if it was really important, why would they not put it in the MPC X?