AKAI says they will change the way we make music forever @ m

okay, so... what will the percentage ratio be of actual included/working features to advertised features be? hahaha...


I tried asking them on twitter when the spec sheet will be released, they said the bulk of it is already on the microsite... then I tweeted them again asking when the feature list will be released.... they did not say... someone else asked though and they said they will release it when the time is right.

some more highlights, someone tweeted that since the mpc line has been reduced to controllers.. he is done (lol because akai retweeted that)

and numark tweeted that it has two xlr/combo inputs as well as a phono input... I am guessing they were talking about this product since it wasn't relevant to anything else in the time frame.

psr wrote:They are saying under $1000.

Probably $999.

They also said they are releasing a "slimline" version. Which is probably a 2000 look a like.

Yawn.

JamesJeffery wrote:

psr wrote:They are saying under $1000.

Probably $999.

They also said they are releasing a "slimline" version. Which is probably a 2000 look a like.

I would think a 2000 look a like is too big to refer to as a slim line. i think they may go for something closer to Machine Mikro or a 1000ish sort of look. im sorta interested in the MPC Fly for ipad2 tho. who knows.

JamesJeffery wrote:They also said they are releasing a "slimline" version. Which is probably a 2000 look a like.

And that will be the model that reeeeally goes after Maschine.

psr wrote:

JamesJeffery wrote:

psr wrote:They are saying under $1000.

Probably $999.

They also said they are releasing a "slimline" version. Which is probably a 2000 look a like.

I would think a 2000 look a like is too big to refer to as a slim line. i think they may go for something closer to Machine Mikro or a 1000ish sort of look. im sorta interested in the MPC Fly for ipad2 tho. who knows.

The 2000 is around the size of the machine isn't it? Just bigger height wise. I wouldn't expect akai to keep the bulk of the 2000 if they were to mimik it. It was only a guess though.

I think with the new line of controllers they want to keep the old look. The 1000 is pretty new compared to the vintage MPCs.

Off topic, but the Lemur app is really good on the iPad.

JAH wrote:It is a new MPC without many of the limitations of legacy MPCs...seamlessly integrated with your PC/Mac. It's poised to make Maschine look like a thing of the past.

here we go again .

moyphee wrote:

JAH wrote:It is a new MPC without many of the limitations of legacy MPCs...seamlessly integrated with your PC/Mac. It's poised to make Maschine look like a thing of the past.

here we go again .

Actually...I was about to write the same things after reading many of the posts here. And you are notorious for your MV-8800 (Roland's failed attempt at an MPC.... )...

I am excited as this is the type of product I wanted back in 2009:

Jan 24, 2009
A virtual MPC is something I thought about for years. And at one time, Akai even advertised this on their website. But with the release of Motu and Native Instrument products that expands of this idea, I think it is time for Akai to make a product that can capitalize on their strengths.

So I suggest the new MPC 5000 Unplugged! The hardware/control surface is based off the MPC 5000. It ill even be as heavy/robust as the MPC 5000 to get the rugged hands on feel. But there will be no hard drive, cd drive, cf card reader, RAM, sampler, sequencer, synth, etc. The software (sequencer, sampler, synth) would reside completely on a PC (or Mac). This way it wouldn't be limited by RAM, polyphony, etc. The control surface will be connected to a PC via ethernet using a protocol similar to Pro Tools control surfaces. It will transmit/receive bi-directional information to/from a PC. Akai could completely update the UI to include all the pretty colors and graphic representations of knobs/sliders, etc. To the MPC user, it would feel like that are still working on an MPC. This is the most important aspect. Every parameter should be selectable from the control surface but you can still use a keyboard and mouse for further editing. It will still have the full spectrum of MIDI inputs and outputs as well as analog and digital inputs/outputs. But the PC software would actually be doing all the sampling and sequencing. This MPC 5000 Unplugged will act as a big dongle. If it is not connected to your PC, the software will not work.

Now a I wrote earlier, a similar product will be released by Native Instruments and Motu. But there is no MPC 5000 type control surface on the market that can control every single parameter in the software.


(Before you guys ask....yes, I am bored but this would still be an exciting, next level product).

Plus this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=110760&hilit=Askia%27s+feedback

I'm now advising people who want this controller to go with the Maschine and the Komplete package. As much as I love MPC's, and would never offer the above as an alternative for the real thing, this new "MPC" is just a toy.

Have to give the controller market to NI. They have done a fantastic job with their Maschine and VST's. The MPD went in, NI took it, and now Akai are attempting to take it back. Good luck to them. I give up on their new products now.

Best to enjoy what we have from Akai before it went Numark. We can't expect any true MPC's from them in the future.

To add to insult we'll have a load of kids running round screaming "I have an MPC", when infact all they have is a controller. Let the wars begin!

Time for me to ignore the hype now and get some music done.

I dont know about you guys...
But I am deeply offended by this bullshit.

Not only does it look like shit.
That mixture of a 2000 Classic/ 3000 mixed in with a 2500 with the wannabe Maschine pads and odd color combinations is utterly disgusting!

This machine is white, grey, and black
It has orange lights with a blue screen.
Barf!!!

The marketing is very disappointing...
They pretty much hired Beat Kangz to market this.

How they going to claim to change the game and how we make music when all they pretty much did was make a Akai version of the Maschine but with actual inputs.

Looking at the software this looks very similar as well.

And why that name???
Seriously??? The Renaissance??? WTF...
That name makes me cringe.

Seeing how the last MPC run by Nukai came out.
I dont see this being a good purchase.

If Akai some how manages to put together a good software I can see this being good. But you know... Its Akai. What else would we expect.

Propriety software - definitely no jjos compatibility there.
That's it for the MPC line people.
Roger Linn may actually have the last word on this if the linn drum ever comes out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkF-evh5 ... e=youtu.be

DISLIKE the video...

As a community to REAL MPC owners and fans of the old line this is degrading.

Dudes! It's not like this will make your MPC's & the way you work obsolete. It's just a sign of times (hardware+software-hybrids with daw integration).

Software stability, features and workflow will be the game breaker here.

If you don't fancy this and still want to check out some newer gear you have stuff like Tempest and Octatrack.

"FB DUDE Is it purely software based or can I use this without software? At present it looks like a glorified MPD 32.
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ANOTHER FB DUDE ‎^ seems with all the outputs it can be used as a stand alone machine... just a guess
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Akai Professional It works as a deeply integrated controller for our full DAW."


ok i wasn't totally sure about this until now...
it's a weird looking machine...

As a "real" MPC owner...I am very excited about this product. The same excitement that I had when the MPC 2500 and 5000 were released. These are the best MPCs ever made and I have owned them all.