Could we talk about the new MPC one?

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Re: Could we talk about the new MPC one?

By Danoc Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:59 pm
40Beatz wrote:Ejecting them the right way is the key. I've had several Cards end up corrupted as well....Until i started Ejecting them the right way.

I was used to just snatchin them out lol

You're a funny dude :lol:

Re: Could we talk about the new MPC one?

By CharlesRandolph Sun Feb 02, 2020 12:01 pm
For anyone concerned about the depth of the MPC ONE vs MPC LIVE. Just keep in mind that the MPC One, is only 1.9 inches deeper than the live. While the Akai Force is 7.3 inches deeper than the live. If you compare the Force to the MPC X. The Force is the same depth as the MPC X with the screen up. :lol:

MPC LIVE: 16.7” x 8.8” x 2.7” or 424 x 224 x 69 mm
MPC ONE: 10.7” x 10.7” x 2.1” or 272 x 272 x 53 mm
Akai Force: 13.8” x 15.3” x 2.85” or 350 x 389 x 72.5 mm

The other Pro's about the MPC ONE form factor, is that your arm or hand doesn't block the screen. You also don't have to look slightly to the right, when looking at the screen. This is why the 1000, 3000, 4000, 2500, 5000, and X have a better screen placement design.

This is one thing about the 60, 2000. 2000xl that I did not like. The Screen placement was not Ergonomics correct for long usage. So if or when they release another MPC LIVE, they should stick to the screen directly above the pads and adopt the ONE/FORCE form factor.

This is one reason on keyboard workstations, the screen is directly above middle c on larger keyboards and over the F on smaller keyboards. Not always but for the most part.
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Re: Could we talk about the new MPC one?

By Lampdog Sun Feb 02, 2020 1:19 pm
CharlesRandolph wrote:So if or when they release another MPC LIVE, they should stick to the screen directly above the pads and adopt the ONE/FORCE form factor.

This is one reason on keyboard workstations, the screen is directly above middle c on larger keyboards and over the F on smaller keyboards. Not always but for the most part.
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Re: Could we talk about the new MPC one?

By Danoc Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:07 pm
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That's the state of my current setup. Everything is directly in front of me so l can sit in the sweet spot. My old setup was an arkward setup that l will never go back to.

CharlesRandolph wrote:
The other Pro's about the MPC ONE form factor, is that your arm or hand doesn't block the screen. You also don't have to look slightly to the right, when looking at the screen. This is why the 1000, 3000, 4000, 2500, 5000, and X have a better screen placement design.

This is one thing about the 60, 2000. 2000xl that I did not like. The Screen placement was not Ergonomics correct for long usage. So if or when they release another MPC LIVE, they should stick to the screen directly above the pads and adopt the ONE/FORCE form factor.

This is one reason on keyboard workstations, the screen is directly above middle c on larger keyboards and over the F on smaller keyboards. Not always but for the most part.
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Re: Could we talk about the new MPC one?

By mr_debauch Mon Feb 03, 2020 3:17 am
CharlesRandolph wrote:
This is one thing about the 60............ The Screen placement was not Ergonomics correct for long usage. So if or when they release another MPC LIVE, they should stick to the screen directly above the pads and adopt the ONE/FORCE form factor..



you just slide your ass down to the right side of the bench you're sitting on to do your data entry, and slide back when it's time to hit pads.

Re: Could we talk about the new MPC one?

By CharlesRandolph Mon Feb 03, 2020 4:16 am
mr_debauch wrote:you just slide your ass down to the right side of the bench you're sitting on to do your data entry, and slide back when it's time to hit pads.


Still does not correct the screen placement. :lol:
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Re: Could we talk about the new MPC one?

By Danoc Mon Feb 03, 2020 6:59 am
mr_debauch wrote:
you just slide your ass down to the right side of the bench you're sitting on to do your data entry, and slide back when it's time to hit pads.

:lol: You ain't right :lol:

I really wasn't bothered by the screen setup on the 2000XL or my Live. Now my ild setup l serously had to slide back and forth because my keyboards were never direcly in front of me. Now it is because of my desk selection.

Re: Could we talk about the new MPC one?

By CharlesRandolph Mon Feb 03, 2020 7:06 am
Danoc wrote: :lol: You ain't right :lol:

I really wasn't bothered by the screen setup on the 2000XL or my Live. Now my ild setup l serously had to slide back and forth because my keyboards were never direcly in front of me. Now it is because of my desk selection.


Most won't be effected because they spend 30 minutes a day. :lol: I can only speak for myself, but it effects my performance and health, when gear is not properly setup and arranged.
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Re: Could we talk about the new MPC one?

By Danoc Mon Feb 03, 2020 7:56 am
Affecting performance l agree, how would the screen on the 2000XL boggg on the left boggle your health?

Re: Could we talk about the new MPC one?

By CharlesRandolph Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:05 am
Danoc wrote:Affecting performance l agree, how would the screen on the 2000XL boggg on the left boggle your health?


Eye strain, Neck and shoulder issues causing headache. Due to the height, distance, and location of the screen. Some call it forward head posture or ihunch. This is one reason, I wish these machine allowed for external monitor. That way I could have screen at a proper height and distance.

This is one reason why piano manufacturer, have the music sheet stand and keyboard at a certain height. Lots of musicians suffer from back and neck issue, due to poor posture and long hours of practice. So looking down and to the left or right is horrible for us in the long run. :nod:

Once I switched from MPC 2000XL and to the 4000 and corrected my posture and sitting height it all went away. Unfortunately, that's a hard fix when the screens that are placed down and to the left/right. Our head tends to follow our eyes.

Now we can raise the MPC to better height, however for playing it's not best position. So the only way to solve it, is to connect an external monitor and have it eye level. Plus when I finger drum I don't look at the pads, just like playing keys because you can't read the sheet music. :nod:

Lots of DJ's and avid drum machine user are suffering, they just don't realize that, this is causing the pain. Years ago I used Shoulder Posture Braces and boy did it help.

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