Eyalc wrote:This is where the Akai team is always going to struggle, and their identity crisis is going to be on full display - is MPC an instrument, or is it a DAW? Can it be a plugin? Or does it just host plugins?
The answer to those questions determine the expectations for how the software should handle new products like this reason rack. Personally I don't use the MPC software - but I hope things like this work in their favor, and they don't have any issues with it.
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It's everything and nothing at the same time. Lack of directions = Lack of adoptions. The MPC Software should just mirror what is on the MPC. Basically, the software should only work with the MPC. Just like Ak-Sys was for the MPC 4000, s5000/S6000. Z4 and Z8.
The Software DAW, VST, and VSTi market is saturated. That's why all these sound and effects services are popping up. I stick to Cubase/Nuendo or Samplitude/Sequoia. On MAC it's PT/Logic. There's Reaper, Reason, FL Studios, MPC Software, Studio One 4, SONAR, Ableton Live, MOTU Digital Performer, Cakewalk, Stagelight, Garageband, Mixcraft Pro Studio, Bitwig. My goodness the market is flooded and learning all them is a no go.
This makes collaborations projects a pain in the @$$. Everyone has different VST, VSTi, interfaces, Software DAW (Different Versions)
It would be nice if Reason releases a standalone plugin for Reason Rack, without having to buy/install the full software.