What Are Your Predictions For MPC 2.9 & MPC 3.0?

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What Are Your Predictions For MPC 2.9 & MPC 3.0?

By Fre$hBreath Thu May 07, 2020 2:14 am
I think most of us can agree that MPC 2.8 is a good step in the right direction, and I'm only guessing here so don't rake me over the coals over this, but I think 3.0 is where we will see the MPC become a full-fledge DAW that can compete with Reason, FL Studio, Studio One, Logic, etc.

They got a major portion of MIDI out the way, so maybe in 2.9 we will see more of a focus on MIDI by them adding MIDI FX, maybe Audio to MIDI conversion, and then maybe in 3.0, we will see those new instruments plugins along with advanced audio editing, Plugin Delay Compensation, disk streaming and hopefully a linear timeline for song mode and an improved mixer with more inserts and send/return options.


What do you hope to see in 2.9 and 3.0?
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Re: What Are Your Predictions For MPC 2.9 & MPC 3.0?

By wavemartian Thu May 07, 2020 2:30 am
1/ I would like to see enhancements to sample manipulation in keygroups, a bit like the old s samplers, like portamento.
2/ Better utilisation of copy/paste delete in grid edit.
3/ Workflow improvements, shortcuts.
4/ Song mode to morph into an arrangement view, that would be cool, dragging midi and audio around.
5/ Proper audio in, so no need to use an audio track.
6/ Better display of all tracks.
7/ These what come to mind, but there are more.....
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Re: What Are Your Predictions For MPC 2.9 & MPC 3.0?

By Bezo Thu May 07, 2020 2:42 am
If Akai could ever get the software on par with my current DAWs, I'd be ecstatic. I've given up on the software, but ideally I hope Akai establishes a Native Instruments like ecosystem, minus the VI arsenal, but plus a full blown DAW. For the software, my top request are PDC, multi-output plugin support and DAW-level mixing features.

Realistically, I'm hoping for workflow improvements. Wavemartian's #2 & #3 are at the top of the list. Merge programs & user arps/ptterns in standalone are also up there. And being able to load/import MIDI to a specific track & bar are also high on the list.

And as a detailed keygroup user, disk streaming makes the top 5.

After 2.8, I wouldn't be surprised if we see all the standalone features by 3.0.
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Re: What Are Your Predictions For MPC 2.9 & MPC 3.0?

By Danoc Thu May 07, 2020 2:55 am
Oh lm going to RAKE YOU OVER THE HOT COALS :lol:
Just kidding. There are people here that don't wanna see or hear these new MPCs as a FULL DAW!The machines now are to limited. Akai has to build a mew machine for that. Intenally have to up their game.

Slippery here. Cimpete with Reason and S1v4? :roll: You daud that to get a rise outta me didn't ya? :lol:
Without being long winded l don't think so. By the time Akai get to 3.0 S1v4 and Teason will have already stepped up.
Have you seen the stuff S1v4 has and can do? :shock: Rason? Nah it won't be in the same park. Reason is deep.

Hell MPC software can't even handle VSTi at this moment.

PDC AND DISK STREAMING? Dudes been praying for that forever.

Hope? I have none ,nor any faith in Akai, its gone :(

Fre$hBreath wrote:I think most of us can agree that MPC 2.8 is a good step in the right direction, and I'm only guessing here so don't rake me over the coals over this, but I think 3.0 is where we will see the MPC become a full-fledge DAW that can compete with Reason, FL Studio, Studio One, Logic, etc.

They got a major portion of MIDI out the way, so maybe in 2.9 we will see more of a focus on MIDI by them adding MIDI FX, maybe Audio to MIDI conversion, and then maybe in 3.0, we will see those new instruments plugins along with advanced audio editing, Plugin Delay Compensation, disk streaming and hopefully a linear timeline for song mode and an improved mixer with more inserts and send/return options.


What do you hope to see in 2.9 and 3.0?
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Re: What Are Your Predictions For MPC 2.9 & MPC 3.0?

By Lampdog Thu May 07, 2020 3:01 am
Fre$hBreath wrote:.... but I think 3.0 is where we will see the MPC become a full-fledge DAW that can compete with Reason, FL Studio, Studio One, Logic, etc.


Won’t happen in 3.0 or 5.0.
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Re: What Are Your Predictions For MPC 2.9 & MPC 3.0?

By wavemartian Thu May 07, 2020 6:35 am
Just an opinion, but I was surprised in a good way that 2.8 is focused on midi improvements, and additional workflow enhancements.

It was rumoured that other soft synths would make an appearance, perhaps they were earmarked for 2.8?, maybe Akai had a change of direction and decided that the wave of dawless muso's need a dedicated sequencer able to run countless synths and drum machines, judging from the Akai 2.8 video, seems like they want to portray this image, which is good, as it gets back to the roots of what the mpc is about.

So I'm more inclined that they may go down this path, and concentrate on midi sequencing, midi effects, and better grid edit usage.

Re: What Are Your Predictions For MPC 2.9 & MPC 3.0?

By JeriKo Jackson Thu May 07, 2020 8:45 am
I'm all about the core functionality. Disk Streaming is overkill. Nobody "needs" this thing to be a DAW. The long time user base wants smoother UI, workflow enhancements and improvements to what is already there.

Time sig from main screen or TC screen. Tempo change in standalone for song to sequence or list edit. These were my other big gripes after Multi MIDI. They do those, I'm good. Like super satisfied customer.
There are a couple things from JJos I'd like too see but I'm looking at picking up a legacy joint for those.

Obviously new plugs are coming at some point, which is fine, but will they deliver deeper sound sculpting options to program edit? Can they deliver better algo options for time stretch in standalone?

2.8 is gonna make the MPC much closer the monster I wanted from the beginning.
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Re: What Are Your Predictions For MPC 2.9 & MPC 3.0?

By ACRE Thu May 07, 2020 9:17 am
For me, just a RAM enhancement , the gauge gets busy quite quickly (even though, pad flatten sort the RAM out). & direct disk stream would be cool (as an option maybe; like elektron with the OT; with less feature options available i guess).
Tempo change in standalone !!! a must have.
More options in PAD PERFORM Mode (more scale).
& ... 1 think i'd love to be implemented : some link between the insert effect & the XY FX, that would be killer.
(maybe some of you guys have found the workaround for it, i'd love to know)
Appart from that, i'm quite happy with these new Mpc.

Re: What Are Your Predictions For MPC 2.9 & MPC 3.0?

By Fre$hBreath Thu May 07, 2020 10:26 am
Danoc wrote:Hell MPC software can't even handle VSTi at this moment.


I haven't had any issues with any of my VSTi, can you expound on this for me, please?
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Re: What Are Your Predictions For MPC 2.9 & MPC 3.0?

By Lampdog Thu May 07, 2020 12:09 pm
JeriKo Jackson wrote:I'm all about the core functionality. The long time user base wants smoother UI, workflow enhancements and improvements to what is already there.

Re: What Are Your Predictions For MPC 2.9 & MPC 3.0?

By Lumi Thu May 07, 2020 12:17 pm
On Facebook, Akai professional is already saying that 2.8 focused on requests and workflow improvements while drum synth and other plugins are ready for next updates.
So 2.9 will be the new plugins we already saw, I guess. Maybe also some effect?
This is just my speculation. I don't think disc streaming coming on 2.9 anyway.
But who knows.

Check the answers here
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_ ... 7056613047
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Re: What Are Your Predictions For MPC 2.9 & MPC 3.0?

By EnochLight Thu May 07, 2020 1:11 pm
I can almost guarantee that we won't see (standalone) disc streaming in 2.9, if we see it at all. This will likely be a 3.0 feature. But for the already teased Drum Synth plugin and (maybe) Hype Synth plugin or some others, I would be shocked if those came in 2.9.

I personally think 2.9 will be a small feature update (and maintenance/bug fix release) just to tide things over until 3.0 launches. They'll need some marquis features for 3.0, may possibly launch new hardware with it (MPC X MK2 anyone?) and keeping the new standalone plugins along with disc streaming for 3.0 would certainly make the whole thing more enticing and create some much needed buzz.

I think we can all agree that 2.8 is an awesome update, but things will wane as the months dredge by, and 3.0 is going to need to make a big ass splash in an already crowded pool of options out there.

Re: What Are Your Predictions For MPC 2.9 & MPC 3.0?

By 40Beatz Thu May 07, 2020 1:14 pm
For now...Only thing i predict....

Being able to Re-order Tracks and Insert Effects

Outside VST Support. (Meaning...instead of having the 3 Plugins already Loaded, Leave it open for you to load VST Plugin from the HDD)

Better Warp Algorithm(Standalone)

Basically the Akai Developers need to Dissect DAWs like FL Studio, and mimic all of their features :nod:
They're doing it slowly. Like with that Retrospective Recording (FL been doin that)
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