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.
By Cockdiesel Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:34 pm
I believe you can use how every many audio tracks but you are limited to either 2-4 audio inputs/outputs. I could be wrong.

It’s worth it to check out protools, even other daws that might be better for your workflow. Reaper might even still be free and I know you can use all the inputs and outputs on there.
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By saltmcgault Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:38 pm
Cockdiesel wrote:I believe you can use how every many audio tracks but you are limited to either 2-4 audio inputs/outputs. I could be wrong.

It’s worth it to check out protools, even other daws that might be better for your workflow. Reaper might even still be free and I know you can use all the inputs and outputs on there.


double tap me in the nuts military style ableton live lite 9 has 4 in/outputs. :twisted:
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By Ill-Green Mon Sep 10, 2018 1:32 am
CharlesRandolph wrote:
Ill-Green wrote:Right now, I am interested in a couple effect pedals for experimentation purposes. :mrgreen:

Mono or Stereo pedals?

Exactly! One mono type for my guitar and vocals and one stereo type for the keys and samplers. I am still shopping for ideas, tried a few cheap pedals but they mask the signal instead of chewing and processing like the high ends types, so I know I will be spending a good $150 to $300 for that special type of pedal I'm looking for. Something like a Moog, you know.
By Cockdiesel Mon Sep 10, 2018 1:52 am
The moogs are nice, I have a few. My favorite is the delay. they are solid but more subtle than you would expect. Which isnt a bad thing really, they can get real dirty too if you wanted. They really come to life with the cv control I might add. Some have lfo and envelope out to control other units. I’ve been using the lfo out of the synth I have to get real crazy with them lately.

I would also recommend the newest boss pedals the delay, chorus and reverb. I got the chorus and it’s quality blew me away. A lot of retro chorus emulations including a dimension d.

I’ve been lusting after the reverb unit as it has the tape echo emulations and delay and reverb on each effect. Might be the biggest bang for your buck. Plus they are battery operated. Which is why I keep the chorus around when I go mobile with the live.

Might even find some eventide pedals in that range too. Some killer reverb and pitch shifting on those units.
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By saltmcgault Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:01 am
Cockdiesel wrote:The moogs are nice, I have a few. My favorite is the delay. they are solid but more subtle than you would expect. Which isnt a bad thing really, they can get real dirty too if you wanted. They really come to life with the cv control I might add. Some have lfo and envelope out to control other units. I’ve been using the lfo out of the synth I have to get real crazy with them lately.

I would also recommend the newest boss pedals the delay, chorus and reverb. I got the chorus and it’s quality blew me away. A lot of retro chorus emulations including a dimension d.

I’ve been lusting after the reverb unit as it has the tape echo emulations and delay and reverb on each effect. Might be the biggest bang for your buck. Plus they are battery operated. Which is why I keep the chorus around when I go mobile with the live.

Might even find some eventide pedals in that range too. Some killer reverb and pitch shifting on those units.


i’m curious to what your set up looks like
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By Danoc Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:04 am
From what l'm reading people are buying out board gear for their setups.

Are you one of the 3?

1. INSIDE THE BOX
2. OUTSIDE THE BOX
3. A COMBINATION OF BOTH?

What's your reason for your setup?

I'm #1. the ITB environment is great for me and my flow.
1. I love the fact of having zero noise floor. It's easier to mix in the stereo field and you hear every nuance when panning, EQing, leveling etc.
2. ITB keeps me on target where l don't need a big setup the things l need are in the computer.
3. LESS CABLES! I love the look of being 90% cabless.
By Cockdiesel Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:05 am
I didn’t mean to be the bearer of bad news salt.... I know the feeling you’re having. Just went through it.

If I were to do it over I would have checked out other daws instead of just upgrading on ableton right away because I was so irritated. There might have been better and cheaper options out there.
By Cockdiesel Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:08 am
Honestly salt it’s almost embarrassing how much of a gear slut I am.... I go through ALOT OF GEAR buying and selling.

I’m trying to have a hybrid. Love hardware to an almost sickening degree but see the potential with software. I’m trying to find the best balance for me between the two Danoc.
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By saltmcgault Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:13 am
Danoc wrote:From what l'm reading people are buying out board gear for their setups.

Are you one of the 3?

1. INSIDE THE BOX
2. OUTSIDE THE BOX
3. A COMBINATION OF BOTH?

What's your reason for your setup?

I'm #1. the ITB environment is great for me and my flow.
1. I love the fact of having zero noise floor. It's easier to mix in the stereo field and you hear every nuance when panning, EQing, leveling etc.
2. ITB keeps me on target where l don't need a big setup the things l need are in the computer.
3. LESS CABLES! I love the look of being 90% cabless.


you don’t wanna see my snake pit :lol: i’m not a fan of DAW’s until like a more like plug turntable in the mpc sample sand do what i imagine with the samples. try to get volume levels equal and push it out on soundcloud. i’m just a old ass dude that enjoys hands on the mpc. i’m just now diving into actually trying to learn to mix and eq i want to learn more about vst’s and all that DAW jazz to get the best out of my beats. i always thought just record somewhat loud so you can hear it good them crank up the monitors. just old dog stuck in his ways.
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By Danoc Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:15 am
LOL We going to have to srnd you to gear anonymous lol
First step to recovery is to admit your gear slutness hahaaaha lol :lol:

Yeah l had the hybrid setup and it help me to transition into ITB and l didn't realize until it happened. I don't regret it either.

But l feel you on your setup. If you feel giid working that way do your thang.

Cockdiesel wrote:Honestly salt it’s almost embarrassing how much of a gear slut I am.... I go through ALOT OF GEAR buying and selling.

I’m trying to have a hybrid. Love hardware to an almost sickening degree but see the potential with software. I’m trying to find the best balance for me between the two Danoc.
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By saltmcgault Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:15 am
saltmcgault wrote:
Danoc wrote:From what l'm reading people are buying out board gear for their setups.

Are you one of the 3?

1. INSIDE THE BOX
2. OUTSIDE THE BOX
3. A COMBINATION OF BOTH?

What's your reason for your setup?

I'm #1. the ITB environment is great for me and my flow.
1. I love the fact of having zero noise floor. It's easier to mix in the stereo field and you hear every nuance when panning, EQing, leveling etc.
2. ITB keeps me on target where l don't need a big setup the things l need are in the computer.
3. LESS CABLES! I love the look of being 90% cabless.


you don’t wanna see my snake pit :lol: i’m not a fan of DAW’s lm more like a plug a turntable in the mpc and sample and do what i imagine with the samples. i try to get volume levels equal get it sounding decent and push it out on soundcloud. i’m just a old ass dude that enjoys hands on the mpc. i’m just now diving into actually trying to learn to mix and eq i want to learn more about vst’s and all that DAW jazz to get the best out of my beats. i always thought just record somewhat loud so you can hear it good them crank up the monitors. just old dog stuck in his ways.
By Cockdiesel Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:16 am
Dude... the effects on the live are workable but compared to dedicated pedals they just can’t match up. The analog heat and h9 stay strapped to Mpc in some way shape or form.

Rest the effects I have stay mainly with my synths, sometimes I’ll use them with the Mpc by sending them through the small mackie board I got.

I’m not going to get one but I think an oto Baum might be an excellent partner for it too. The bim was an awesome delay, flavor for days but I really didn’t gel with the Interface on the thing. Felt like I was randomly pressing shit until something sounded good. Which wasn’t hard to do lol.