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Re: Big announcement 22/1

By mpc60III Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:14 pm
M-Chop wrote:
That keyboard looks pretty nice actually.. cant wait to here the price point on that thing.


well I remember when mpd32 came out and it was over $300.. so these will probably go for more



True. I bought the mpk 49 when it first came out and it was about $400.. if this new one comes with the mpc essentials software. I can imagine about the same.. but we shall see.

Re: Big announcement 22/1

By mpc60III Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:18 pm
Art James wrote:
mpc60III wrote:That keyboard looks pretty nice actually.. cant wait to here the price point on that thing.


The new range of MPK controllers will be available at the following street prices: MPK225 Performance Keyboard Controller ($249.99 USD), MPK249.99 USB/MIDI Performance Keyboard ($399.99 USD), MPK261 USB/MIDI Performance Keyboard ($499.99 USD), and MPK Mini Laptop Production Keyboard ($99.99 USD).



cool thanks for that update. not bad..

Re: Big announcement 22/1

By kb420ps Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:21 pm
Celticbeatz wrote:So no software today i guess,,,,disapointing


Just the "MPC Essentials" which looks like a scaled down version of the software that comes with the Ren. Here are the specs:

MPC Essentials
Music production software
32/64-bit compatibility
Included with the MPC Element and Advance Music Suite
Use standalone or as a plug-in
Includes 1+ GB of modern sounds
Import your WAV and AIFF samples
Classic MPC worflow powered by your computer
- See more at: http://www.akaipro.com/tradeshows/wnamm ... 5qnhp.dpuf
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Re: Big announcement 22/1

By Mike Boogie Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:22 pm
$500 smackers for a USB/MIDI Controller... and you don't get the Real Deal MPC software...

I feel so...
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Re: Big announcement 22/1

By M-Chop Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:23 pm
Well so far it just looks like a more modern MPK.. with the same funtionality..
0 for 1, ... still waiting on M-Audio's big announcement though

Re: Big announcement 22/1

By mpc60III Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:29 pm
Mike Boogie wrote:$500 smackers for a USB/MIDI Controller... and you don't get the Real Deal MPC software...

I feel so...



another good point.. most people already have keyboard controllers..so at that price range maybe there hope was to push people to get the ren for a few extra hundred bucks.. who knows.. controller looks nice but I wont be buying it. already had mpk.
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Re: Big announcement 22/1

By M-Chop Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:34 pm
Very nicely design controller.. I like what they did with the pads.. it's different
with this controller though, it would be cool if it was the same idea as MPC Essentials.. but with better software for drum programming and the ability to chop samples...

is that asking for too much?
that would be a perfect alternative to buying a Ren or Maschine.. just use it with your DAW
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Re: Big announcement 22/1

By pk1 Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:44 pm
Lokaali Moraali wrote:Still not going to go on from MPC's


Garbage... Where is the announcement that mpc users are suppose to be excited about?

They are retarded if they think any ren user is stoked on another mpk! Ren users are screaming for one thing! Make this software rock solid! That's it. No new plastic toys just our money's worth on this damn ren!

Re: Big announcement 22/1

By master-ceo Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:47 pm
That Trigger Finger is Dope! Always was a fan and the first version served me well till I got my 1000 back in the day. It held its value at the time too.

Re: Big announcement 22/1

By mpc60III Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:48 pm
kb420ps wrote:
Celticbeatz wrote:So no software today i guess,,,,disapointing


Just the "MPC Essentials" which looks like a scaled down version of the software that comes with the Ren. Here are the specs:

MPC Essentials
Music production software
32/64-bit compatibility
Included with the MPC Element and Advance Music Suite
Use standalone or as a plug-in
Includes 1+ GB of modern sounds
Import your WAV and AIFF samples
Classic MPC worflow powered by your computer
- See more at: http://www.akaipro.com/tradeshows/wnamm ... 5qnhp.dpuf


Software hackers are gonna have a field day with this one... :nod:

If they are gonna focus on the software world. Make the ren WORK and REALLY work, make it the flagship and put more effrort into the customer base they already have.

I also dont see those new controllers flying off the shelves.. imo..

anyways..nothing more to see here.. later guys and good luck this year
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