Support and discussion for all of Akai’s modern standalone MPCs including the MPC X / X SE, MPC Live 1, 2 & 3, MPC One / One+, MPC Key 37/61.
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By Danoc Wed Feb 22, 2017 7:20 pm
I see your point you get no argument from me.

Coz wrote:I've warmed to the Live but the X is an entirely different beast. For me it's worth stumping up the extra cash just to get that additional level of control and connectivity, plus I've already got my iPad and Nano Studio for when I'm travelling or at the girlfriend's house.
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By Danoc Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:43 pm
2 things. Wonder why Akai didn't put a heavy duty power supply input like a computer. Anyine knows why?

Fron what lm seeing man it looks so freakin easy to operate. Lioks like you can just hop on it and go. Do anyone agree ir disagree?
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By Danoc Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:55 pm
pspsounds wrote:Coming from a long time MPC user Yes I agree! :)

Thanks for the response. Intuitive is the word. Looks like l could be up and running in minutes. The editing tools look very easy. Basically some of the same tools you see in Logic, Reason 9, Cubase etc.

Has anyone heard the effects on these machines? The 2000XL optional effect were not to my liking.
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By Icepulse Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:29 pm
Danoc wrote:2 things. Wonder why Akai didn't put a heavy duty power supply input like a computer. Anyine knows why?

Fron what lm seeing man it looks so freakin easy to operate. Lioks like you can just hop on it and go. Do anyone agree ir disagree?


Having used the Touch for a year, I can tell you that the workflow is supreme.
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By Danoc Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:36 pm
Dam did you use the word SUPREME? LOL
thanks bro. The only thing though l won't get into the 2.0 sftware. I just want the standalone.
If Akai improved the screen touch then a lot of people are going to love these machines.



Icepulse wrote:
Danoc wrote:2 things. Wonder why Akai didn't put a heavy duty power supply input like a computer. Anyine knows why?

Fron what lm seeing man it looks so freakin easy to operate. Lioks like you can just hop on it and go. Do anyone agree ir disagree?


Having used the Touch for a year, I can tell you that the workflow is supreme.
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By Ill-Green Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:53 pm
See, thats another reason why I'm intrigued with these MPCs, all I hear is how easy it is get on one and make beats out the box. I didn't get that ease of use with the 500, it took me a month to learn and make a single beat.

My only gripe, no dedicated sampling button. That would've gave me all kinds of creative juices just looking at that single button :mrgreen:
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By Icepulse Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:55 pm
Danoc wrote:Dam did you use the word SUPREME? LOL
thanks bro. The only thing though l won't get into the 2.0 sftware. I just want the standalone.


The standalone runs the 2.0 software onboard. Basically the MPC Touch experience, without a USB cord. Which, as I said, was delicious for me.
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By Danoc Thu Feb 23, 2017 2:45 am
:WTF: A month to learn on the 500 wtf? Man l hopped right off the Boss DR5 drum machine onto the 2000 MPC and was making beats in minutes. Dr5 was terrible on quantizing. It taught me how to be on time though. 2001 i got the 2000XL and was happier than a mugg.

Yeah man everything is just sitting in front of you. Its so simplistic. I can't wait to get my hands on it. Akai did it right when they did that.

Ill-Green wrote:See, thats another reason why I'm intrigued with these MPCs, all I hear is how easy it is get on one and make beats out the box. I didn't get that ease of use with the 500, it took me a month to learn and make a single beat.

My only gripe, no dedicated sampling button. That would've gave me all kinds of creative juices just looking at that single button :mrgreen:
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By Danoc Thu Feb 23, 2017 2:50 am
Oh nah lm talking about the 2.0 software that will be in the computer not the standalone 2.0.
So you're going to just going stick with the Touch?

Icepulse wrote:
Danoc wrote:Dam did you use the word SUPREME? LOL
thanks bro. The only thing though l won't get into the 2.0 sftware. I just want the standalone.


The standalone runs the 2.0 software onboard. Basically the MPC Touch experience, without a USB cord. Which, as I said, was delicious for me.
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By Icepulse Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:46 pm
Danoc wrote:Dam did you use the word SUPREME? LOL


I say "supreme" because there isn't another sample-based production system (that I'm aware of) to touch the ease, depth and flexibility of the MPC. It's really that simple, and it's my personal opinion.
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By Danoc Thu Feb 23, 2017 2:26 pm
I wasnt going against ya l was happpy you used the word supreme. Never heard it that wy before. Glad you said it.
Icepulse wrote:
I say "supreme" because there isn't another sample-based production system (that I'm aware of) to touch the ease, depth and flexibility of the MPC. It's really that simple, and it's my personal opinion.
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By Icepulse Thu Feb 23, 2017 2:58 pm
Danoc wrote:I wasnt going against ya l was happpy you used the word supreme. Never heard it that wy before. Glad you said it.
Icepulse wrote:
I say "supreme" because there isn't another sample-based production system (that I'm aware of) to touch the ease, depth and flexibility of the MPC. It's really that simple, and it's my personal opinion.


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