Akai APC or MPC??

Really silly question, so please be gentle as new to the forum, but I'm toying with the idea of either purchasing the Akai APC40 or the Akai MPC1000 and was just wondering the main difference - in particular, if you use MPC, does that mean to use it, a computer isn't generally required as it is with the APC of course.

Any help most appreciated.
Cheers

The MPC1000 is a standalone piece of hardware with its own OS and data processing. The APC40 is just a controller and gets its information from a PC.

The MPC1000, however, can be used as a controller via MIDI thru an audio interface.

Google it.

you should also keep in mind that with the apc youll need to have a software program for it to work with such as abelton live.

whit the mpc 1k you can use it all standalone or as ill green said, you can also use it as a midi controller.

they are two different animals ...do your homework homeslice!

the only upside of not buying an mpc is that you'll never know what you are missing out on.

an apc? a mouse with a few extra buttons.

Like Konc3pt said:
This is two different animals.

The MPC is a Music Production Centre
The APC is a Ableton live Controller

I would without doubt recomend the MPC.
I use both Ableton and the MPC.
Ableton is a great peace of software to make beats, but you will never get the hands on feeling like you would with an MPC.
Ableton is also good for DJ use and that`s where the APC comes in handy. It is graeat for launching clips, adding FX etc.

Be clear on what u want to use the gear for before u decide!

Search the web and good luck.