Sharris wrote:I used to route all outputs, not all outs got their own effect pedal tho. Eventually I got a few more pieces of hardware & ran out of inputs on my mixer. Was thinking about getting a patchbay..... I don't know, might not, I've been playing with different signal chains & seeing what works best for me.
CharlesRandolph wrote:But if it was really important, why would they not put it in the MPC X?
jimikill wrote:Yep, UK pre-order from Dawsons, had an update from them yesterday letting me know about a potential mid March delivery, I'm taking that with a pinch of salt but positive thinking and all that.
TheDoctor wrote:I think it's fair that the Live is the only one to have a battery.
CharlesRandolph wrote:...I can see that, but power steering gives you more control over the car and AC allows for you not over heat in 110 degree weather. Does the battery in the MPC, make give you cleaner inputs? Does it enhance the software? Does it improve the music in any way? Now, just because it's a gimmick, does not mean it's not useful. But if it was really important, why would they not put it in the MPC X?The battery allows folks to work with the Live away from a power supply; on a plane, outside, on a sofa, etc. AC doesn't make the car drive any better, it doesn't make one a better driver. It simply makes a person more comfortable while driving. It's very similar to the Live's battery in that way.
Bezo wrote:The battery allows folks to work with the Live away from a power supply; on a plane, outside, on a sofa, etc.
Bezo wrote:AC doesn't make the car drive any better, it doesn't make one a better driver. It simply makes a person more comfortable while driving. It's very similar to the Live's battery in that way.
.I can see that, but power steering gives you more control over the car and AC allows for you not over heat in 110 degree weather.
Bezo wrote:It's not in the X because its inclusion is not based on importance. It's base on usefulness. Akai nor most X owners consider the X portable. That's what the Live is for.
Bezo wrote:Controllers control other devices that likely need to be plugged in. No need to put batteries in them. Many of them are USB powered instead, which is useful for those devices.
Bezo wrote:The way most folks use the word gimmick means exactly that, a novel feature that is not useful, there only to attract attention. Only folks that don't see the usefulness of it would call it a gimmick.
Bezo wrote:Aside from you of course, who thinks EVERY device that attracts business is a gimmick. So according to you, EVERY PRODUCT made for profit is a gimmick. You might be alone on that one.
TheDoctor wrote:I think it's fair that the Live is the only one to have a battery.
Atm we have the X, the studio center piece with the most I/O, meter, buttons, 16QLink
The One is the little brother for people who want a classic mpc with all the software feature and easily integrate with your DAW workflow, you can use in controller mode or export stem
The Force is the clip style standalone device with MPC engine. Perfect for dj, who likes ableton and modular guy for the step sequencer.
The Live is still the best MPC, portable, additional output if you use outboard, no need of a phono pre amp, probably the best for a lot of people for solo live, you take a midi controller or a mono synth with battery and you bring 3 cable with you. Often I recorded at my friend house his vinyl. The rectangular size is perfect when you sit somewhere. If you work with a label, it's easy to bring the Live with you at the studio,plug in and go. No hustle to sync with Ableton, the additional output are enough to run through some outboard or get some stem. You can easily export your project and leave it there. No computer, no cable.
If the One has battery then it should have more output at that point there's no point in a square shape but also what's the point of the Live then?
Classic MPC with the X/One.
Modern version with the Live.
Different approach with the Force.
And all of them don't cut down in term of technology and features.
I think Akai is doing a great job, nowdays it's really hard to make a "main so brain". Some use outboard, some just a little, some completely ITB. Vst and analogue synth then you got the modular guy, the dj who is not mixing anymore but kind of playing live.
It's perfect we have 3 type of MPC, I would like a Live mk2 with a small 16 step sequencer with arrow page in one row and QLink with oled.
It got on my nerves. But the Live is comfy to carry around. I love it. TheDoctor wrote:I think it's fair that the Live is the only one to have a battery.
Atm we have the X, the studio center piece with the most I/O, meter, buttons, 16QLink
The One is the little brother for people who want a classic mpc with all the software feature and easily integrate with your DAW workflow, you can use in controller mode or export stem
The Force is the clip style standalone device with MPC engine. Perfect for dj, who likes ableton and modular guy for the step sequencer.
The Live is still the best MPC, portable, additional output if you use outboard, no need of a phono pre amp, probably the best for a lot of people for solo live, you take a midi controller or a mono synth with battery and you bring 3 cable with you. Often I recorded at my friend house his vinyl. The rectangular size is perfect when you sit somewhere. If you work with a label, it's easy to bring the Live with you at the studio,plug in and go. No hustle to sync with Ableton, the additional output are enough to run through some outboard or get some stem. You can easily export your project and leave it there. No computer, no cable.
If the One has battery then it should have more output at that point there's no point in a square shape but also what's the point of the Live then?
Classic MPC with the X/One.
Modern version with the Live.
Different approach with the Force.
And all of them don't cut down in term of technology and features.
I think Akai is doing a great job, nowdays it's really hard to make a "main so brain". Some use outboard, some just a little, some completely ITB. Vst and analogue synth then you got the modular guy, the dj who is not mixing anymore but kind of playing live.
It's perfect we have 3 type of MPC, I would like a Live mk2 with a small 16 step sequencer with arrow page in one row and QLink with oled.
Frisbi wrote:Would you write on Mpc forum if there was no Charles Randolph?
