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 Eyalc Tue Nov 24, 2015 1:44 am
So, it's been out for a week or so. I expected much more chatter about it. What gives? Most of what I read (not just on here) is from folks that got theirs for free.

Was a lot more chatter when the Ren and studio released. Anyone else get one? Everyone waiting for what's next?
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By DJ Hellfire Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:23 am
Sales haven't been slow actually. Akai is actually having a bit of a tough time meeting demand. Sweetwater has sold out twice already and are currently out of stock again.
By Italian Beats Wed Nov 25, 2015 11:25 am
Thomann in Germany is also sold out.
We received the Touch a few days ago at the place I work at. There are several MPC enthusiasts here but except one dude we were more or less disappointed. Funny thing: The Maschine users among my colleagues seem to dig the Touch, the Ren users on the other hand do not. Personally I haven't had the time to check the Touch, but the overall opinion is that the touch screen is not the best in the world, that seems to be the main concern. Also, nobody sees a reason to turn their Ren in for a Touch. We are all curious to see if a new flagship will be announced at NAMM in January.
By Eyalc Wed Nov 25, 2015 12:48 pm
By trickling units the store sells out multiple times, creating the perspective of high demand. Common retail strategy. So being sold out isn't really a good indicator of how well something is doing. If a shipment contains 100 units and they're sold out... Much different perspective. Anyone know how big the shipments are? Just curious.

I'm hoping it's selling like hot cakes. I'm waiting for the flagship personally. But still, curious to me that there aren't more people talking about it.
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By mr_debauch Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:12 pm
you know what i want to see? i wanna see a custom hacked firmware and adapter cable that lets you use the touch as a faceplate on steroids for the s6000.
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By MPC-Tutor Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:16 pm
Generally it's very quiet, not just on my sites but on all the MPC facebook groups and other forums etc. I agree that stock levels are often artificially restricted by companies to create the impression of high demand, but who knows for sure, it's only just become available in the UK, so let's see what people think. But I don't have £500 burning a hole in my pocket so currently I'm going to give it a miss, especially if the touch screen responsiveness isn't spot on as people seem to be indicating. I'll see if I can borrow one to do a review.
By jpeg Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:51 pm
MPC-Tutor wrote:Generally it's very quiet, not just on my sites but on all the MPC facebook groups and other forums etc. I agree that stock levels are often artificially restricted by companies to create the impression of high demand, but who knows for sure, it's only just become available in the UK, so let's see what people think. But I don't have £500 burning a hole in my pocket so currently I'm going to give it a miss, especially if the touch screen responsiveness isn't spot on as people seem to be indicating. I'll see if I can borrow one to do a review.



I cant believe Akai dont send u one to demo/review have u reached out to Andy Mac or whoever the relevant Akai rep is?

I think they missed an opportunity to make some quick sales when the product was initially announced back in October 7th; but then Push2 came out and diverted the energy.

Also the fact that people are aware that other products are in the wings; add to the fact that alot of hardcore users dont like the new direction of the touch has meant alot of people sitting on their hands.

but yeah that price is too high I think they should drop it down to £350 but I think this upcoming Winter NAMM will be very interesting.

if the roland rumors are true Akai may end up getting guzumped again.
By dustymaestro Wed Nov 25, 2015 7:30 pm
This thing, the Touch is amazing, its a shame the software has been crashing on me.
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By le rat Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:34 am
I cant believe Akai dont send u one to demo/review


I think it's better like that. If someone has a unit sent by Akai or know the guys working over there he can't do a fair review I think :)