things you like about,the new mpc ?

JAH wrote:inthemix,
Rookie clearly indicated this was a thread about what forum members like about the new products. And even though you said it in many other threads, you just couldn't help yourself...you felt compelled to write about what you don't plan to buy. Then you jumped on the band wagon to help take the thread in a new direction as you wanted to showcase how you feel about MPC 1000 JJOS (and of course Maschine).

So keep using whatever you choose to. There are plenty of dedicated threads you can chat all day long about how great your gear is. But there is no need to troll every positive thread regarding these MPCs.

Askia Shaheed wrote:24 Jan 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).

RYAKINRIP(4 days ago)

It was a great time over at the Double Tree Hotel in Santa Monica we got a chance to test drive the new MPC Renaissance its tight! its real it don't feel like a toy it's solid built. Special thanks to Bruce Forat for partnering up with AKAi on this one. Also Myself Ryakin Rip along with, Rhythm D., Battle Kat, and a few others got the chance to add our input so AKAi would keep the real MPC heads in mind when the final release is out on the market. The New MPC is going to blow the imitators away. Now comes the rebirth of the MPC 3000 on steroids. Also I would like to add to this comment is that I did tell them the truth on how I feel personally about AKAI and the MPC "Quote on Quote the last real MPC that was made was the 4000 everything else from there on was wack to me it felt and operated like a toy no offense".

JAH wrote:things you like about,the new mpc ?

I like it because it is exactly what I said Akai should have made almost 3 years to this day.....yall should call me Nostradamus:

viewtopic.php?f=29&t=108626&hilit=unplugged

Askia Shaheed wrote:24 Jan 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).

Lampdog wrote:I like the Studio for portability. Traveling with the 2kxl was tiresome.

JAH wrote:

Ill-Green wrote:Hopefully Nukai, researched every MPC in existance and acknowledged the JJOS because it will suck if it had that Nukai OS in the workflow.

This phrase is so often repeated but without specifics. What features in the JJ OS that you find are essential outside of NDC (which is nice to have but far from essential)?

evil A Sulli wrote:The best thing about the new MPC is Akai as a company is starting to realize they have a community that they need to address in more ways than one. Also, Akai seems more open-minded like they were in the 90's.

JAH wrote:

Ill-Green wrote:Hopefully Nukai, researched every MPC in existance and acknowledged the JJOS because it will suck if it had that Nukai OS in the workflow.

This phrase is so often repeated but without specifics. What features in the JJ OS that you find are essential outside of NDC (which is nice to have but far from essential)?

I wont get into the specifics but the pad mode in the JJos is second to none (keep sleeping fellas) and I think Akai may have included it into its software.

Man, I hope Akai doesn't rush this thing called perfection.