Mpc x opinions

I have a question about mpc x and its workflow.

Firstly I have to mention that I used to be a mpc2500 user for long time but the last 1 one year I decided to change to maschine 2 because of my projects. I don't wanna promote native or akai, I just want some opinions from those who use mpc x and maschine.

Guys I miss that punchy mpc sound for real. So, as long as akai created that X beast I'm not really sure if X can provide me a good workflow as standalone and as a controller with the software.

I don't create only rap beats or sampled beats. I really like to use synthesizers and stuff so I can create way more versatile projects like cinematic type music or remixes way different from the standard 4/4 beat.

So my question is. Will mpc x give me that kind of workflow? Because I read that it has only 8 audio recording tracks and as a standalone sometimes when you load samples and stuff it is overusing CPU and RAM. Also the last thing that bothers me is that ram cannot be changed if you want to have more space.

What's your opinions or suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

MateoAnthony wrote:
I don't create only rap beats or sampled beats. I really like to use synthesizers and stuff so I can create way more versatile projects like cinematic type music or remixes way different from the standard 4/4 beat.

So my question is. Will mpc x give me that kind of workflow?

I only make electronic music (no beats) and i use the MPC live as my main sequencer to controll my exernal synths. And use it for drums / vocal samples etc.

So, YES!

I make beats, dnb, synth music and bass music.

I use the MPCX For the beginning with the synths VIA Midi.
It works great for me.
But i also used a audio interface that sometimes once ive exported my pros in ableton i will add external synths in that way after. You can use the MPCX's in and out whiles its tracking out into ableton.
So i can use a hardware in(channel 1-4) while Tracking out my MPCX VIA Software. So you do get the combination of both. I like the X for workflow. But there are something i would rather do in Ableton


As far and Maschine Goes. I did many years of that and other mpcs. Especially the 2500 JJOS. This MPCX doesnt have the workflow of JJOS if thats what your used to. That is some great workflow. But yet the sounds are a bit better than the 2500. There are many way to process your drums to do that.
Like i can get that by sending my kick in say Group1 in Maschine and send it to Group2 Pad1 then on the Group 1 channel i can decrease the high frequencies By EQing them, and that makes more room for the lows, so i can bump them up in Group2 Pad1. This just allows a bit of a thumpier sound. Theres are TONS of ways to do this. You really dont need any specific software.

Maschine has great workflow. I just do like working on something with all dedicated buttons and exports in an ALS File was a Huge Plus since i already knew Ableton Growing up with Musician that play things like Shambhala.

Really if you want your all around workflow.... Ableton is your tits.... Everyone on here can argue whatever they want but its the most versatile software if you know how to use it.

Most of my friends back in the day would ditch everything for ableton once they figured it out. Just takes alittle bit is all.

Hope that helps.

I'm just starting with the thing, so take this with a grain of salt. For me it's been a total game changer. I'm literally in love with the thing.

I do a lot of experimental/ambient tracks with good doses of synths, pads and freaky sampling + fat drums (the drums are SO FAT). The builtin instruments are dope, you have autosampler or keygroups for synths you want to bring in. So far, it really IS the studio hub for me. Working with it is blazing fast and you can always route in a slave PC running VSTs if you need, or external synths, or CV gear, etc.

If you have a big setup with a lot of gear, you could probably add a recorder/multi-in interface to bounce your stems and do your mix on a good mixing DAW (protools & friends). That's one thing the MPC isn't really geared for (final mix).