Discuss Akai's iOS apps iMPC & iMPC Pro
By DeeJohnson Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:52 pm
Is the fly worth it though? How are the pads?

I was thinking about getting an MPC Element instead? Can that be used with the ipad as well through a camera connection kit.
By coolderb Thu Jan 23, 2014 6:30 pm
The Fly works ok, but big, clumsy and limited. The Element is better and works with the Ipad as well as computer.

For portability and flexibility, the KMI Quneo can't be beat. It is ultra-thin, lightweight, highly programmable and comes with templates for Beatmaker 2, Korg iMS-20 and there is also a template available for iMPC. In addition to the 16 pads Quneo has sliders and buttons that can be used to control synth. apps.

Check it out:



They also released an update that allows the Quneo to be powered by the Ipad so you no longer need that extra power cable and AC adapter.
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By Lampdog Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:06 pm
Fixed youtube link, take out the "=" also next time and it'll work.
By DeeJohnson Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:07 pm
coolderb wrote:
They also released an update that allows the Quneo to be powered by the Ipad so you no longer need that extra power cable and AC adapter.


Thanks for the info but how are the pads on the Queneo? As well as the Elment and Fly?

The type of Pads I prefer are pads that are soft, responsive and have great velocity sensitivity. I hate pads that are too hard and you have to push extra hard just to get a sound out of them.
By coolderb Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:13 am
Lampdog wrote:Fixed youtube link, take out the "=" also next time and it'll work.


Thanks! I was at work when I posted it and had to rush.
By coolderb Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:16 am
DeeJohnson wrote:
Thanks for the info but how are the pads on the Queneo? As well as the Elment and Fly?

The type of Pads I prefer are pads that are soft, responsive and have great velocity sensitivity. I hate pads that are too hard and you have to push extra hard just to get a sound out of them.


The pads are soft, responsive and velocity sensitive. I tried the Fly, but the pads on the Quneo feel better to me.
By DeeJohnson Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:28 pm
Thanks a lot for showing me this but I still want another opinion other than yours.

Also do you know if they carry these in guitar center or something so I could try it out myself?
By coolderb Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:09 am
DeeJohnson wrote:Thanks a lot for showing me this but I still want another opinion other than yours.

Also do you know if they carry these in guitar center or something so I could try it out myself?


That's not me in those videos. Lol

I've seen them at a couple of Guitar Centers and at Sam Ash.
By DeeJohnson Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:53 am
coolderb wrote:
That's not me in those videos. Lol

I've seen them at a couple of Guitar Centers and at Sam Ash.

I know but you're the only one speaking on it and I would like to hear the opinion of others as well before I purchase it.

Also thanks, I'm going to check for one soon when I head to guitar center to sell my akai mpk mini.
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By inflict3 Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:33 pm
DeeJohnson wrote:
Lampdog wrote:Queneo > fly

What about compared to the MPC Element?



yo, why u trying to **** with AKAI?? they don't give a **** about you, just want ur money… the element is recycled parts from the fly.. man, i would grab that queneo if i was you, or u could get a used lpd8 off craigslist, or ebay, shit, even new they are like 40-50 bucks and the pads are nice on them, I've got one.. queneo is built well, by good peeps, **** akai…**** the element, don't buy into that shit man….