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By Eyalc Thu Oct 03, 2013 4:40 pm
dazastah wrote:

If they add a **** load of extra virtual outs,
You can have your global mixer too .. When used as a plugin the your daw becomes the global mixer.....

...

Sidechaining shouldn't be limited too just "ducking" ...


This.

Right now, in general, it's really not that useful as a plugin. And no, Element / Essentials isn't the answer.
By K A G E Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:39 pm
Not sure if this a possible update, but I would like my MPC's Mic In/Phono In to work while MPC is not plugged into my computer.
By Amp-Attack Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:59 pm
Happy with the updates so far. :)

Still think it's lacking in some areas...

Time stretching - can we have it like the S950 please??

Track mixer view from hardware - Is there a way that the name of the track could been seen on the hardware on each channel?

Solo function - would be handy if you could have the option to solo more than one track in track mute view

Also a line tool/rubber and a easier way to delete mutes

Also better automation when using the qlinks on a programme. I find automating filter cutoff etc not user friendly :smoker:
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By SimonInAustralia Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:19 pm
GedaBlaq wrote:Before all the BS starts about who does and doesn't understand why someone would want to work this way, I'm fully aware of the fact that not everyone works this way. However, I and quite a few others here, not only do but prefer this workflow. I love my Ren but let's be honest, the Ren's editing, FX and mixer capabilites and functionality pale in comparison to a DAW. I know the Ren isn't meant to be a DAW, which is exactly why I prefer to "seamlessly" incorporate it into my DAW workflow.

Thanks for the explanation.

It seems like the single track Essentials software plugin seems like a better fit for the way you want to work.

MPC Software is a multi-track sequencer, not really just a multi-timbral sound source.

It doesn't make sense to me, to have a mutli-track sequencer plugin, loaded up multiple times, and then to use it with only a single sound source in each instance, only using it as a sound source, not using any other features.

What is the point of even using MPC Software in that situation, if only using it as a single sound source, on multiple tracks, to be sequenced from the DAW, what advantages/differences is there between using MPC Software in that situation, and using some other sampler/instrument plugin inside the DAW?

If you are not using the MPC sequencer, editing, FX, mixer, etc. capabilities, what is the point of using it at all?

Obviously it can be done, as they are doing it with Essentials, it just doesn't make as much sense to me, when looking at the full multitrack version of the MPC Software plugin, and not sure it would make sense to most users.


GedaBlaq wrote:To further clarify, Inside Pro Tools or whatever, I have 4 instrument/ MIDI tracks, each loaded with the MPC software plugin OR 1 instance of the MPC plugin with tracks 1-4 assigned to corresponding DAW tracks.

Can't you already have 1 instance of the MPC plugin with tracks 1-4 assigned to corresponding DAW tracks?
Last edited by SimonInAustralia on Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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By SimonInAustralia Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:21 pm
dazastah wrote:If they add a **** load of extra virtual outs,
You can have your global mixer too .. When used as a plugin the your daw becomes the global mixer.....

To me this would be a better option, as a global mixer your daw has way better routing and plugin handling than the mpc software at current... The only thing you couldn't do is controll things like effect inserts and mixing from mpc controller ...(becuase your routing out to your daw)

Might be a better option if you want to work inside your DAW, some of us don't.
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By Airyck Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:40 pm
SimonInAustralia wrote:
dazastah wrote:If they add a **** load of extra virtual outs,
You can have your global mixer too .. When used as a plugin the your daw becomes the global mixer.....

To me this would be a better option, as a global mixer your daw has way better routing and plugin handling than the mpc software at current... The only thing you couldn't do is controll things like effect inserts and mixing from mpc controller ...(becuase your routing out to your daw)

Might be a better option if you want to work inside your DAW, some of us don't.


Broken record again....

Insert FX on Submixes with more Submixes... done :nod: :smoker:
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By JAH Fri Oct 04, 2013 12:51 am
...16 Part Multi-Timbral Functionality..


This feature is coming with the upcomig release of the MPC Essentials plugin. It allows you to insert multiple instances (depending on the spec of your computer) of the MPC Essentials plugin inside your DAW. You can use the MPC Ren, MPC Studio, or MPC Element hardware for this plugin.
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By GedaBlaq Fri Oct 04, 2013 1:15 am
JAH wrote:
...16 Part Multi-Timbral Functionality..


This feature is coming with the upcomig release of the MPC Essentials plugin. It allows you to insert multiple instances (depending on the spec of your computer) of the MPC Essentials plugin inside your DAW. You can use the MPC Ren, MPC Studio, or MPC Element hardware for this plugin.


^^^This may calm the beast that rages within me.^^^

Edit: JAH, will I have to purchase the Element/ Essentials software in order to utilize this plugin?
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By BDRAKE Fri Oct 04, 2013 4:30 pm
GedaBlaq wrote:
JAH wrote:
...16 Part Multi-Timbral Functionality..


This feature is coming with the upcomig release of the MPC Essentials plugin. It allows you to insert multiple instances (depending on the spec of your computer) of the MPC Essentials plugin inside your DAW. You can use the MPC Ren, MPC Studio, or MPC Element hardware for this plugin.


^^^This may calm the beast that rages within me.^^^

Edit: JAH, will I have to purchase the Element/ Essentials software in order to utilize this plugin?


That's a very good question. :nod:
By Eyalc Fri Oct 04, 2013 7:56 pm
I thought Element was supposed to ship 10/3? Thought that would also mean the software would be available then?

And also thought that if you already had the flagship software installed (ie - have a Ren or Studio), that you could d/l Essentials for free. Thought I remembered reading that somewhere when all the announcement / speculation threads were flying by.

If the Essentials software is only available by buying the Element hardware, there's going to be a bunch of annoyed folks on this board... Me included. I'm curious to see what it can do for my workflow. I just want the software - keep that control surface.
By kaydigi Fri Oct 04, 2013 8:35 pm
Eyalc wrote:I thought Element was supposed to ship 10/3? Thought that would also mean the software would be available then?

And also thought that if you already had the flagship software installed (ie - have a Ren or Studio), that you could d/l Essentials for free. Thought I remembered reading that somewhere when all the announcement / speculation threads were flying by.

If the Essentials software is only available by buying the Element hardware, there's going to be a bunch of annoyed folks on this board... Me included. I'm curious to see what it can do for my workflow. I just want the software - keep that control surface.


It's shipping at sweetwater.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MPCElement
By master-ceo Fri Oct 04, 2013 8:41 pm
I guess not important to most but the lack of not being able to name programs etc. from the controller is a drag. Yeah yeah keyboard yo ass. :fku:
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By Airyck Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:01 pm
master-ceo wrote:I guess not important to most but the lack of not being able to name programs etc. from the controller is a drag. Yeah yeah keyboard yo ass. :fku:


:nod: I'd really like to use the computer directly less and less with each update
By Ekspert Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:51 pm
"Add to Favorites" would be cool feature