Looks like there might be some MPC news soon...

1.8.2 was around 4 pages long also. Not that it matters...
So we are quite close to some official announcement it seems.
Looking forward to this. Not expecting everything to be implemented but a few key refinements and one or two major features and I'm good.

Full automation on absolutely everything would be truly appreciated
More than 4 fx slots particularly in the main program section
Main FX sends routable to whatever output we want. This is very necessary
Further sample capabilities like positive and negative values on lfo/envelope to filter
Some capacity to easily loop a section of a song that is playing. Ultimately if I could tap at the start and tap at the end part I want looped and then tap or trigger something to let that loop run back to normal (think Traktor) that would be splendid.
Hybrid Update (it's great but we can't stand still folks!)

Ok...that's my current wish list..off the top of my head. What, if any of these will be in the next update? Cue popcorn smiley

Can anyone answer this correctly.
How long did it take for 1.8.2 to be officially released after Pete Goodliffe announced he had completed the release notes via Twitter?
This could give us a good indicator as to 1.9s release date.
Also, jumping from 1.8.2 to 1.9 without any increments? That's a big deal, no?

^^ If they follow traditional software engineering, no, not a big deal. Some software vendors use the numbering scheme as a marketing ploy as well, when in reality it should only be a point-point release. Hope it really is worthy of a point release.

And 4 pages for release notes - not that big of a deal either. If half of the release notes pertains to bug fixes, what does that say about the state of the software? If it's 4 pages of new features? That's impressive. Hoping it's more about new features.

Don't fall victim to the hype!

Nubian Mindz wrote:Can anyone answer this correctly.
How long did it take for 1.8.2 to be officially released after Pete Goodliffe announced he had completed the release notes via Twitter?
This could give us a good indicator as to 1.9s release date.
Also, jumping from 1.8.2 to 1.9 without any increments? That's a big deal, no?

The 1.8 announcement to release was about a month.

kaydigi wrote:
The 1.8 announcement to release was about a month.

Oh.

I'll put the popcorn away then

Nubian Mindz wrote:

kaydigi wrote:
The 1.8 announcement to release was about a month.

Oh.

I'll put the popcorn away then

Akai let testers release videos during those 30 days. It was dope.

kaydigi wrote:

Nubian Mindz wrote:

kaydigi wrote:
The 1.8 announcement to release was about a month.

Oh.

I'll put the popcorn away then

Akai let testers release videos during those 30 days. It was dope.

Forgot about that. Popcorn back in effect!

guitarcenter wanted 799$ for the touch.

MPC-Tutor wrote:

funkycoldmedina wrote:Seems like there should be a left/right/up/down cursor if we're going to be moving things around on this piano roll.

kaydigi wrote:

Mistamixx wrote:On the faceplate it says MPC Touch?

maybe for touch screen

Who needs a cursor when you have a touch screen?

Exactly my thought

distortedtekno wrote:

MPD MPK RAY wrote:
not speculation the design brief does state standalone as a requirement

Akai Professional | MPC - Isaac Blankensmith

also note the following from google translate of an Asian site;


out of the two new models MPC AKAI MPC Touch the picture, estimates should be equipped with a touch screen, and is likely to be Windows 10 system from the name of view.

http://www.midifan.com/modulenews-detailview-21491.htm
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Looks like an artist rendering and looks a lot like a hardware version of Beatmaker 2.

Totally different project by some unrelated group who I believe pitched the product idea a while ago to Akai as an Akai MPC iPad Controller Prototype
http://www.bboytechreport.com/2015/01/12/akai-mpc-ipad-controller-prototype/

Apparently, an indie design company “BlankenSmith” (or maybe it’s Cargo Collective? …either way the designer’s name is Isaac Blankensmith) challenged themselves to redesign an Akai Pro iPad controller for a more integrated controller experience with the MPC user and live performer in mind. From what I can gather, the challengers were to make a controller that is not off putting and works closely within existing design esthetics. So says the design team “During the process, we were challenged to keep the current form language in mind, while updating and redefining its brand image. Kyle DeHovitz and I choose to redesign one of Akai’s MIDI controllers to effectively integrate it with the iPad.”

so looks like people who been wanting standalone mpc may have their wish granted, I expect those heads to be up on this joint! and I hope akai won't neglect ren's software development because of that

isnt $799 a little too low for a standalone MPC, but more in line with a software/hardware combo?

didnt the 1000 come out priced at $999 at least?

aes-one wrote:isnt $799 a little too low for a standalone MPC, but more in line with a software/hardware combo?

didnt the 1000 come out priced at $999 at least?

I think the MPC Touch is the controller with the software. I couldn't see the standalone version run for a price that low. I'm guessing it'll be double that price at the least.

has the price been confirmed ? maybe they realized standalone mpcs were priced too high and with technology tablets offer these days and their price point they've come up with this standalone device


I'd think they would improve on mpc ren's design as the next flagship mpc rather than developing something totally new.

maybe this is mid end standalone mpc that incorporates some type of tablet, which turns into full flanged mpc once connected to computer running the software

I got excited when I heard that it could be used as a standalone but sounds like it's just another software controller.

With smartphones/tablets being as powerful as they are, is it really that difficult for a company like Akai to make a standalone MPC that is able to handle the rigors of modern-day production? Im very happy with my 3000 & 2500, but it would be nice to have an MPC that functions as well on its own as well as when attached to a computer

It's a shame, because I'm sure the technology today is sufficiently advanced to make a beast of a machine that would make just about everyone happy