MPC X.. where to buy it..

eclipxe wrote:

summer2k wrote:

Sinamsis wrote:I ordered mine from Thomann. Will post back when I get an ETA. But I heard March/April from my Sweetwater rep for the X and all sources I've read say the X will definitely be after the Live. Would be a pleasant surprise if it came sooner.

I followed your lead Sinamsis and also pre-ordered the X from Thomann. It's being shipped to my home in the U.S. so I was not charged VAT. Even if I'm charged customs fees upon delivery, I will still save $$$ from what US stores are currently charging.

While I wait for it to get here, I will spend the time converting my huge Akai multi-sampled instruments library to .akp format so I can load them on the X. That also means I will be in the market for a good deal on a 2TB internal SSD drive for the X.

You can't replace or expand the internal storage. You can use an external drive, but not upgrade/replace internal storage.

Icepulse wrote:

eclipxe wrote:You can't replace or expand the internal storage. You can use an external drive, but not upgrade/replace internal storage.

Wrong.

summer2k wrote:

Sinamsis wrote:I ordered mine from Thomann. Will post back when I get an ETA. But I heard March/April from my Sweetwater rep for the X and all sources I've read say the X will definitely be after the Live. Would be a pleasant surprise if it came sooner.

I followed your lead Sinamsis and also pre-ordered the X from Thomann. It's being shipped to my home in the U.S. so I was not charged VAT. Even if I'm charged customs fees upon delivery, I will still save $$$ from what US stores are currently charging.

While I wait for it to get here, I will spend the time converting my huge Akai multi-sampled instruments library to .akp format so I can load them on the X. That also means I will be in the market for a good deal on a 2TB internal SSD drive for the X.

Ill-Green wrote:

summer2k wrote:

Sinamsis wrote:I ordered mine from Thomann. Will post back when I get an ETA. But I heard March/April from my Sweetwater rep for the X and all sources I've read say the X will definitely be after the Live. Would be a pleasant surprise if it came sooner.

I followed your lead Sinamsis and also pre-ordered the X from Thomann. It's being shipped to my home in the U.S. so I was not charged VAT. Even if I'm charged customs fees upon delivery, I will still save $$$ from what US stores are currently charging.

While I wait for it to get here, I will spend the time converting my huge Akai multi-sampled instruments library to .akp format so I can load them on the X. That also means I will be in the market for a good deal on a 2TB internal SSD drive for the X.

Sounds like a plan but won't that get you a Europeon AC adapter??

Fanu wrote:Unless the MPC can use two voltage types, he'll need a converter from 110 to 220 volts.

Lampdog wrote:

Icepulse wrote:

eclipxe wrote:You can't replace or expand the internal storage. You can use an external drive, but not upgrade/replace internal storage.

Wrong.

MPC X and LIVE, almost same paragraph statement....

Infinite Sounds, Unlimited Inspiration
The MPC has a well-earned reputation for sounds that hit hard and sound great, right out of the box. The X builds on that reputation. Pre-installed with 10 gigs of world-class sounds, The Vault 2.0 features samples and kits from top-notch sound design companies including Capsun Audio, MVP Loops, CR2 Records, as well as our own. Want to incorporate your own samples without tethering to a computer? The X features a 2.5” SATA drive connector providing additional storage via installation of a fixed hard drive – SSD or HDD (sold separately). Additionally, sounds can be accessed and added to the library using the built-in SD Card slot or the USB thumb drive. You can also record directly to all the aforementioned storage locations.

Lampdog wrote:I don't take alot of things seriously and try to keep it light whenever I can.
I do however sometimes raise up when I see common sense mia.

A funny one is "release date" back and forth bickering. Does it even matter if it's a few days late? Wanna be the "very first" person with a new toy? Looking for "first person to have it" props? Nope. That's childish to me. To others maybe not.

Ill-Green wrote:

summer2k wrote:

Sinamsis wrote:I ordered mine from Thomann. Will post back when I get an ETA. But I heard March/April from my Sweetwater rep for the X and all sources I've read say the X will definitely be after the Live. Would be a pleasant surprise if it came sooner.

I followed your lead Sinamsis and also pre-ordered the X from Thomann. It's being shipped to my home in the U.S. so I was not charged VAT. Even if I'm charged customs fees upon delivery, I will still save $$$ from what US stores are currently charging.

While I wait for it to get here, I will spend the time converting my huge Akai multi-sampled instruments library to .akp format so I can load them on the X. That also means I will be in the market for a good deal on a 2TB internal SSD drive for the X.

Sounds like a plan but won't that get you a Europeon AC adapter??

Fanu wrote:

Lampdog wrote:I don't take alot of things seriously and try to keep it light whenever I can.
I do however sometimes raise up when I see common sense mia.

A funny one is "release date" back and forth bickering. Does it even matter if it's a few days late? Wanna be the "very first" person with a new toy? Looking for "first person to have it" props? Nope. That's childish to me. To others maybe not.

People are posting the release dates of Live/X for this and that shop, and how their local shop says it'll be there in a few days etc – while Akai have not confirmed anything regarding shop dates. Just because your local shop says it'll be there in a week does not change the fact that Akai have not sent them out yet. Those stores are doing that to get orders in.
I'm sure we'll be a bit wiser after NAMM.

M.s wrote:Yup.. March 20th it is.. I'm first on list for PSSL, Its all good, I already sold my Ren and Touch so for now I'll bang out on Reason until that X gets in.