I think we're getting a surprise!

While everyone is asking Akai about the new MPC's on twitter. I asked if there would be any updates to the 5K. To my shock the answer was YES!!!!! To be announced at Namm.

yes sir. i've asked the same and over the summer they said their engineers are working on it. so i'm hopeful for some goodness.

More people need to get at Akai to let them know not to forget about us and keep up development.

Hopefuly a way for the 5000 to work with there new computer software! if so i'll keep my 5000. The ability to read files of all the mpc's is great for me!

can't wait new OS

hope the surprise wont be the 5k to be discontinued!

maybe they will let the unit manage the new software via midi...

esej wrote:can't wait new OS

Well, it's been nearly 3 flipping years since the last OS update, I think we can all wait a few more weeks...

Seriously, it would be great to finally see an OS update, but it will always be a travesty that existing bugs have sat there for 3 years unfixed.

actually if they updated the 5k with a new powerful OS and they let the unit control the software there would be a serious overlap with the new mpc ren, but the 5k would be standalonel... best unit ever ^^
do you think they will just fix bugs and add some features?

high198 wrote:While everyone is asking Akai about the new MPC's on twitter. I asked if there would be any updates to the 5K. To my shock the answer was YES!!!!! To be announced at Namm.

Whaaaaat?!! DOPE!!!

Looking forward to the new OS. Hope it's better than we could all imagine. I've held an interest in the 5000 since it was released. But I've had to wait it out cautiously before making any decision to buy one. There's so much potential in this model and it's capable of so much, as long as Akai decide to remain dedicated to it after they release the new OS.

I reckon it's a $50 voucher towards a Renaissance if you trade in your 5000

scoobylol wrote:I reckon it's a $50 voucher towards a Renaissance if you trade in your 5000

"the 3 years flagship"

man akai sucks hehehe

Jah's gonna be out of pocket if they upgrade the 5k to work with the VMPC. He'll have to buy the 5k (again) plus the Ren AND the Studio!

A fix for the timing issues, activating the 2nd memory slot and a hybrid 5000 is all I want.

I would like to see a redesign of the way they handle bank changes messages.