END OF THE MPC STANDALONE!!!

Cockdiesel wrote:can you blame them? without some of this selling out, some of these companies wouldn't exist. Would you rather have something to **** about, or **** about nothing to **** about?

I know you make straight fire with your x quick, not sure what your gripes have been. Although I hate the mpc software and know you also had experiance with he ren and all that.

Danoc was the biggest AKai fanboy these last few years, but it doesn't seem he needs the live... now he's saying standalone units are over for akai two monthes after akai releases a new standalone unit...

bare with me i just don't understand the mental gymnastics going on here, or even the point.

Cockdiesel wrote:
I don't understand the train of thought danoc is rocking here. I foresee a lot more standalone units for most companies. The old-school MPC head isn't the target market. Look more towards those hooked on modular crack, and aspiring "DJ producers" with money to blow. Go on instagram or youtube, popular beat makers just rock fl studio now. Kick out like 20 beats a night and sell sample packs...
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Eyalc wrote:One track from my previous album is in my signature.

D3V1L15H wrote:i think im the guy mentioned in the first post. Im on my 3rd MPC Live. The first one lasted about 9 months before I had major screen glitch issues and issues with working in controller mode that made controller mode useless. The 2nd MPC i got, a brand new replacement from Akai, came with a noteceable screen defect. Sent that back within a week for another brand new replacement. My 3rd one has the same issues as what the first one ended up with. Although the controller mode issues still may very well be an issue with my laptop, the screen glitches are not as they occur in standalone, and it makes using the MPC extremely frustrating.

Its like the kids board game "operation" where I have to use the touch screen ever so delicately to avoid it spazzing out and selecting the wrong area or kicking me to a random ass menu. It also makes using XYFX nearly useless, or doing anything "live" on the Live.

On my first Live I think i started experiencing these screen glitches after firmware 2.2

Idk. It kinda sucks cuz i notice i been using the Live less and less now.

I have hopes the bugs will eventually get ironed out tho.

I hope.

BeatWilson wrote:yes danoc you know everything *rolls eyes* ill continue to do me, you continue to do you. you seem to have things figured out and yes i have eyesballs and see you goof. been on all these pages for over 5 years, didnt need to type essayings on here where nothing changes or gets addressed. have a good one.

Danoc, the Nostradamus of MPC's Akai and the Music World. Maybe even predicts the next big UFC fight, or football game. Anyone got anyone questions just ask this guy.

Just bugging ya dude. Smoke a dub and relax

SupremeSoulstice wrote:Danoc, I disagree. Let me make sure I got this right. Didn't you say previously you've only been rocking with MPC's since 2017? Or you've been giving them a chance since 2017? Didn't you also say you only use the MPC for drum programming? Seems like a computer setup, and a simple controller may suit you better. Most of us older heads in here been rocking since the 60's and 3000 era, leaving after the 4000 and coming back with the reintroduction of the standalone. The real bread and butter of these machines have been the rock solid midi and sequencing. I'd rather do the majority of what I need to do not tethered to a computer until it's time to record and mix. That's just me and my opinion. Maybe MPC's aren't viable to you and how you'd like to work. Doesn't mean it's a wrap for standalone. As far as problems with bad units? It happens with NI.. I experienced it with them as well. Their commitment to customers and overall customer service sucks. You can not hear a word from their support team for months! I had an issue with My first MPC, contacted support on their page, received an immediate response and a brand new live shipped to my door within 4 days. Can't please everyone every time. I have no complaints.

Danoc wrote:Yes yes and yes!
How old do you think l am? 20? Man l been rockin the MPC since the 60 also. The live is not my first machine. I have stated that l had 2000XL , 2000, and now the Live. I have worked with the 60, 3000 (love it) and 4000.
Controller mode is wack for me l said that when first getti g it. Standalone is what wanted.

Yes for drum programming. At the time Reason's sequencer wasn't up to par. It is now! If you read my list rock solid sequencing is the top priority.

So you think Akai will take a chance on making a new mpc standalone whete you don't have to connect it to the computer?

My point is why when we have that already. Im not talking about N.I. l don't rock with them.

SupremeSoulstice wrote:Danoc, I disagree. Let me make sure I got this right. Didn't you say previously you've only been rocking with MPC's since 2017? Or you've been giving them a chance since 2017? Didn't you also say you only use the MPC for drum programming? Seems like a computer setup, and a simple controller may suit you better. Most of us older heads in here been rocking since the 60's and 3000 era, leaving after the 4000 and coming back with the reintroduction of the standalone. The real bread and butter of these machines have been the rock solid midi and sequencing. I'd rather do the majority of what I need to do not tethered to a computer until it's time to record and mix. That's just me and my opinion. Maybe MPC's aren't viable to you and how you'd like to work. Doesn't mean it's a wrap for standalone. As far as problems with bad units? It happens with NI.. I experienced it with them as well. Their commitment to customers and overall customer service sucks. You can not hear a word from their support team for months! I had an issue with My first MPC, contacted support on their page, received an immediate response and a brand new live shipped to my door within 4 days. Can't please everyone every time. I have no complaints.