Is JJ OS necessary?

I tried the free version (v 3.15 at the time of this writing) and I looked at the pad edit menu, the grid editor, and the pad assign (tap tempo on pad) menu--it doesn't seem like there's that much in the OS I could find utility from.

Additionally, the pads became very weird to play in terms of their responsiveness. It felt a lot less natural to try rolls or hits, and sensitivity adjustments in the OTHER menu didn't really fix that for me.

I read posts here mentioning the paid-for versions can add INSTR functionality, but can't 16 Levels or multisample programs do the same thing?

I guess because I just bought this and learned it to use in a home studio environment, I found that Recycle can handle the added functionalities of sampling and track mutes can be recorded via MIDI on my DAW.

Is JJ OS meant to make the MPC 1000 more powerful as a standalone machine without connecting to other equipment (aside from speakers or headphones)?

I looked at YouTube videos demoing it, but can someone provide a piece or song they used the JJ OS software to produce so it's possible to hear what kinds of adjustments can be made or what sounds can be created with it?

EDIT: I tried looking for YouTube videos showing how to program sounds with JJ OS and the additional functions changed from AKAI OS.. I'd have to buy the OS and read through instructions to figure it out by myself, but I cleaned out buying the MPC last week.

Why not download and install JJOS2XL to try it out? It's fully functioning apart from the SAVE screen (which can only be used once you enter the password).

INST programs are proper keygroup multisampling programs, so are significantly more advanced than using a SAMPLE/DRUM program for such things, and definitely better than 16 levels (which only uses a single sound and only 1 bank).

But there's a lot more to JJOSXL than INST programs - different world almost. Definitely more powerful, but you really have to try it yourself to see if it 'fits' for you.

No way!

I thought you couldn't demo any of the pay-for OS's unless you were on a previous version (OS1 can demo OS2, and OS2 can demo OS2XL, but free can't demo any).

I'll definitely do that and try to see if the feel is good, then report back.

I hope it's only OS 3.15 that's affected by the pad sensitivity problems.

I think the feel of hitting the pads is most important since that's where your expression hits too, and the software can take you places, but it doesn't matter where it takes you if the pads aren't capturing your actual expression.

That's what got my skepticism going on JJ OS though.

Thank you!

I think the feel of hitting the pads is most important since that's where your expression hits too, and the software can take you places, but it doesn't matter where it takes you if the pads aren't capturing your actual expression.

this is all in the settings. software calibration is key.

JJOS2XL not only singlehandedly got me excited about my MPC1000 again, I'm still discovering things about it that consistently impress me.

I'm a Reason and Ableton user as well, but somehow I just feel more "creative" when I'm working on the MPC, so I'm going to follow that intuition (which is why I'm here).

Of course everyone's different, but if you're planning to spend some time with your MPC, OS2XL will be the best money you ever spent.

Either buy XL or save up and buy the big screen and the paid OS for it. I would personally go the big screen route because that's where future development is heading, especially as you're new to the OS.

DeadSoul wrote:I hope it's only OS 3.15 that's affected by the pad sensitivity problems.

There's always been a bit of an issue with the free OS regarding the pads triggering multiple times, but that was fixed recently. I still think the pad sensitivity on the free OS isn't completely perfect (at least, not on my original 'crap pads' blue 1000) however this appears limited to the free OS - JJOSXL has no pad issues whatsoever for me.

Coz wrote:Either buy XL or save up and buy the big screen and the paid OS for it. I would personally go the big screen route because that's where future development is heading, especially as you're new to the OS.

JJ seems to be pretty good about letting people upgrade their purchases. Is it feasible there will be an XL big screen upgrade available for people who bought XL for the small screen?

that's the third time that has come up. i think it would be beneficial for all, including the jj team, if there was an upgrade discount. hopefully that won't bother people who already bought 128xl for its full price.

or, just simplify the whole process - have people pay once, through MPC-stuff, for the whole package - and then Mike forwards JJ a cut of the profit for the OS development.

if we REALLY wanted to ensure future development, we could create a monthly opt-in "tip" or donation program. i'd happily pay 20 bucks a month on principle.

jjos makes working with the mpc seem less like a chore. chore work like chopping samples and creating programs is much faster for me with jjos than anything ive used(maschine is minutely faster to chop but shit at zooming). the beat below is made only using mpc1000 jjosxl 3.17

JJ isn't necessary for the MPC, but it makes it work better. IMO, I like the original JJOS, but others like XL or OS2, or whatever this new one is. Its all personal preference. JJ gives you a choice of an OS that fits your style or needs. With the Akai OS, you get what they give. Like it or not.

I bought the OS2XL upgrade.

I haven't even made a beat yet, so it'd be silly to invest in the screen and the $98 upgrade to OS128XL.

If I actually make something off of what I make on the MPC, I'll turn that around and put that back into upgrading the machine, but if it doesn't do **** for me, then **** that.

I know the in's and out's of the original OS, but the OS2XL has my head spinning with everything condensed.

I saw the shortcuts tutorial from you, MPC-Tutor, and big up's for that, but after that I am looking at a lot of detail with the OS2XL that I can't yet wrap my head around since I spent all this time learning the machine without creating anything yet.

I'm just bugged out right now.

EDIT: (and yeah, if you're putting all that money into the screen, they should be nice to discount the upgrade if you have OS2XL, which is useless once you make that jump--like, if you're trying to bring that kind of a step up for MPC users, then you should be nice enough not to cop out on the ones who supported you)

JJOS of any kind is VERY necessary! It renewed my interested in MPC-1000 production and moved me away from Ableton back to a hardware based setup.

In other words... It's the **** TITS!!!

J

theblackcassette wrote:JJOS of any kind is VERY necessary! It renewed my interested in MPC-1000 production and moved me away from Ableton back to a hardware based setup.

In other words... It's the **** TITS!!!

J

Couldnt have said it better myself....mpc1000jjosxl+reaper 4=dopeness........

and Damn roxstar, who is that in your avatar!?!?!? nice lol