MPC1000/2500 X-Large LCD w/modified JJOS

I have the XL screen installed and working...but the 128OS won't install. My MPC 2500 doesn't read it as a .bin file like previous OS. My load screen shows a '128OS' file but doesn't have the .bin suffix.

.bin works, so will .osl

screen looks nice but the casing is easily scratched

this worries me a tiny bit for the 1k. if it's easily detachable/re attachable for transportation, it won't be a problem for me.

but I do wish I could change the font and show less params on the screen

haha sooty was over a couple weeks ago and we both commented that if we had our way, the font would be even smaller than it is now to fit MORE params on screen. said i, "do away with all the lowercase characters and use that font used for "THRU" and "SIMULT P.OFF" from the main screen here:



for EVERYTHING in GPE. i'd love it. it's all what you're used to, when i look at any MPC using the traditional akai font i am frustrated by the underuse of space. one thing i've tampered with is using a document camera to put the LCD screen up on a monitor. looks really good.

Nym wrote:

screen looks nice but the casing is easily scratched

this worries me a tiny bit for the 1k. if it's easily detachable/re attachable for transportation, it won't be a problem for me.

We are tinkering with a different finish on the 1000 screen casings. On the 2500 it is not that it will scratch any easier than any other plastic but its just more apparent if it does since its more of a glossy finish. The 1000 will likely be a bit more matte finished since its more portable.

We will also be offering skins for both to fit on the front face of the LCD bezel, so you can customize color, or just protect it in general with the same black color.

JAH wrote:I have the XL screen installed and working...but the 128OS won't install. My MPC 2500 doesn't read it as a .bin file like previous OS. My load screen shows a '128OS' file but doesn't have the .bin suffix.

Update - I found a weird fix. I changed the name of the file from '128OS' to 'mpc2500_128OS.bin'. And it actually works now.



Here she is with the XLCD, OS128XL, and the fat pads. Its kinda late so I will drill and install the contrast knob tomorrow.

First impression....screen looks nice but the casing is easily scratched. The OS looks good...but I do wish I could change the font and show less params on the screen. I will start trying to break the OS tomorrow

Man, he already has The Ren while mostly everybody on the board is clamoring for its release date.

Man I'm tempted to cop that big screen, but I really don't feel like taking my 2500 apart again any time soon to install that thing.

just want to say that when the 1000 screen drops i hope there is no need for any drilling for the contrast knob. i lack both the tools and the skillz to do that sort of thing.

since the screen doesn't fold, it should be possible to just have the knob pre-installed in the back or the side of the screen housing, no?

software contrast adjustment would be the best, but i assume there is some sort of technical reason why you are not going that route.

Nym wrote:
haha sooty was over a couple weeks ago and we both commented that if we had our way, the font would be even smaller than it is now to fit MORE params on screen.

I would certainly pass on the OS in that case. To me...its cleaner not to have so many functions on a screen of this size....not very use friendly. Korg recently did the same with the Kronos. The Kronos has nearly the same size screen as a Triton but double the amount of info...booo. Lost my vote.

mpcstuff.com wrote: On the 2500 it is not that it will scratch any easier than any other plastic but its just more apparent if it does since its more of a glossy finish.

Take a re-look at the original outer casing of the MPC 2500. Its difficult to scratch even doing so intentionally. I would go with that type of finish.

JAH wrote:

Nym wrote:
haha sooty was over a couple weeks ago and we both commented that if we had our way, the font would be even smaller than it is now to fit MORE params on screen.

I would certainly pass on the OS in that case. To me...its cleaner not to have so many functions on a screen of this size....not very use friendly. Korg recently did the same with the Kronos. The Kronos has nearly the same size screen as a Triton but double the amount of info...booo. Lost my vote.

mpcstuff.com wrote: On the 2500 it is not that it will scratch any easier than any other plastic but its just more apparent if it does since its more of a glossy finish.

Take a re-look at the original outer casing of the MPC 2500. Its difficult to scratch even doing so intentionally. I would go with that type of finish for future LCDs if possible.

MPCWeapon1 wrote:Man, he already has...

OS128XL 1.02. JJ just sent me my password....pockets feeling kinda light. $460 in the past week going out the MPC Stuff and JJ.

not sure how japans market is, but couple more hundred and you can get another 2nd hand 2500

Sooty_G wrote:just want to say that when the 1000 screen drops i hope there is no need for any drilling for the contrast knob. i lack both the tools and the skillz to do that sort of thing.

since the screen doesn't fold, it should be possible to just have the knob pre-installed in the back or the side of the screen housing, no?

software contrast adjustment would be the best, but i assume there is some sort of technical reason why you are not going that route.

Since the 1000 doesn't move the contrast knob is actually attached to the back of the new LCD housing and cannot be seen from the top. (very clean) so there will be no need to drill on the 1k.

konc3pt wrote:not sure how japans market is, but couple more hundred and you can get another 2nd hand 2500

2nd market MPCs still cost alot. You have to look hard for deals.

JAH wrote:

konc3pt wrote:not sure how japans market is, but couple more hundred and you can get another 2nd hand 2500

2nd market MPCs still cost alot. You have to look hard for deals.

I see them on local craigslist in 6bills range over here

konc3pt wrote:

JAH wrote:

konc3pt wrote:not sure how japans market is, but couple more hundred and you can get another 2nd hand 2500

2nd market MPCs still cost alot. You have to look hard for deals.

I see them on local craigslist in 6bills range over here

Not out here. Selling 2nd hand gear is big business out here. You get excellent quality products that even come with limited warranty. I had to pay approx $845 for my MPC 2500 and $1300 for my MPC 3000LE. Both of them in great condition. You can't get an MPC 3000LE in better condition than mine unless you purchased it brand new...type of condition.

As we discuss the XLCDs...it would really be awesome if a VGA port could be MPC 2500 or 1000

MPC-Tutor wrote:

kardus wrote:Is that part of your jjosxl guide? Still waiting on that

I'm assuming everything will be 99% the same with the larger screen too.

Sorry, bear with me on the JJOS tutorials, the first one's text is 95% finished but I'm still filming the video snippets for it, as it will be a combined book/video pack (subject will be chopping). Just have to juggle so much ATM - JJOS (now big and little screen versions), MPC Ren, new sites coming soon etc. It's going to be mental these next 6 months.

Tutor, is it going to be an add-on to the "beat making on the MPC 1000" and "beat making on the MPC 2500 eBook's?

Tag One The Fader Fiend wrote:Tutor, is it going to be an add-on to the "beat making on the MPC 1000" and "beat making on the MPC 2500 eBook's?

Do you mean like a paid upgrade if you already own a 'Beat making on the MPC' book? No, everything I'm creating going forward will simply be available as separate, standalone tutorials exactly like the Logic/Ableton/Protools books. Some will be created for a specific OS, some will be created for a specific MPC, and some will be created for multiple MPCs and OS (like the DAW books).

MPC-Tutor wrote:

Tag One The Fader Fiend wrote:Tutor, is it going to be an add-on to the "beat making on the MPC 1000" and "beat making on the MPC 2500 eBook's?

Do you mean like a paid upgrade if you already own a 'Beat making on the MPC' book? No, everything I'm creating going forward will simply be available as separate, standalone tutorials exactly like the Logic/Ableton/Protools books. Some will be created for a specific OS, some will be created for a specific MPC, and some will be created for multiple MPCs and OS (like the DAW books).

Cool, really looking forward to it

Installing the XLCD proved more challenging for me as I am terrible at this sort of thing. My boss drilled the hole in the casing for me...all is good. But when I tried to install the contrast pot and screw on the bolt....my handling of the contrast pot caused the connecting wires to become disconnected. If the wire becomes disconnected..you will simply have a blank screen. And I don't think I can reattach it properly without splicing the wires a little which may shorten them. A short wire will cause installation difficulty as it may not reach the hole I just drilled. Damn....