Bug reports & end-user support for Akai's MPC Software 'controllers' including the new MPC Studio 2, the MPC Touch, MPC Renaissance & original MPC Studio and MPC StudioB lack.
By JohnnyBOLTS Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:47 am
I need to get either a mixer or an audio interface so i can use my mic along with it, would i be able to mix tracks on the mpc with the mixer like load my kicks and snares and such into it to EQ and touch up the volume levels? i know you can do that with the mpc alone but i just wanna know if its worth it to get a mixer or just a simple audio interface.
for a mixer im looking at this one in particular. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Q802USB
and my buddy has an m audio audio interface with phantom power (the behringer mixer has the same)
lastly, i also have drums i may eventually want to buy drum mics for and i have a casio keyboard i can probably hook up to the mixer ??
any feed backs helpful i just dont want to buy one thing then realize id be better off with the other.
By pull-over Tue Nov 04, 2014 8:05 am
instead of wasting your money for a cheap mixer with bad Eq`s invest your money in a good soundcard. do you have the mpc ren ?then you have already a soundcard.
By JohnnyBOLTS Tue Nov 04, 2014 4:36 pm
pull-over wrote:instead of wasting your money for a cheap mixer with bad Eq`s invest your money in a good soundcard. do you have the mpc ren ?then you have already a soundcard.


i have the studio, and i have an asio soundcard downloaded to my computer or whatever
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By medearis Tue Nov 04, 2014 4:48 pm
I use an Allen & Heath ZED40-16 with my MPC 1000 (plus a few other sources as they are needed) and it works like a charm. I'm sure the mixer is overkill for this one application but it will definitely get the job done.
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By Lampdog Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:55 pm
I always advise to get something slight more robust if your wallet permits.
You and your music will most likely grow in the future and so will your needs. More capable interface would fit in for that, if, again, your pockets are all for it.

This one firewire

http://www.fullcompass.com/product/4258 ... fgodWw0AOA

This one usb

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ ... fgodB1UAQg

Also above mentioned mixer/interface together is a good idea too.