Should I jump ship to the MV8000?

Ok here is my diliema. I have been using the MPC2000XL for about 3 years now. Prev. I used the ASR10 for many years. Now I have a lot of diff. modules midi'd to the MPC and I want to eliminate that. I use a lot of synth sounds/hardware, but I know I can get them on cd rom as well. I wanted to get the Akai 2500 but knowing that it doesn't keymap would be a major problem if I wanna use a lot of synths on the 2500. I like the fact that I can load tons of more synths etc..... in it but I need to know if anyone knows of a prog. that keymaps for the mpc automatically. I have used the MPC editor but and I like it but there seems to be NO SUPPORT on making it better etc............ Anyone with good info?

I got 30 days to start liking this MV8000 I just copped. If I don't like it I wanted to go for the 2500.

Thanks.

Go for the one that offers you more and has everything u need. If u got/get the mv8000 and need help holla at my folks ova at www.mvnation.com great support and vidz to help u along da way.

Nicole

i use a mpc 1k and the mv 8k and i cant really get into the mv for some reason. I have had it for almost a year now and still do almost all my work on the mpc 1000. The mv has a steep learning curve and it is a beast of a sampler but i would not say there support is better just because roland has videos and guest spots on there site of people using the mv?

roland mv8000 is a beast with the bass synthesis. Plus you can use the mv as a multitrack recorder. And, you gotta love those roland effects baby

Thank you guys for your comments I hope to recieve more in making my decision. Initially I really wanted to get the MPC2500 cause it had more hard drive space and ram. So if anyone has any keymapping suggestions let me know.

If anyone know where I can get keymapped sounds from the following keyboards let me know: Roland VS or Fantom Series, Korg Triton, Any of the Emu sound modules, Motif ES. Thanks Again!

In response to the comment about Roland having big name Kats speak highly about the MV you might wanna read this article on Jermaine Dupri he doesn't even mention the MV in this article but yet in still on the Roland site he endorses it like its his WORK HORSE!

http://www.futureproducers.com/forums/s ... p?t=160709

I use a lot of synth sounds/hardware, but I know I can get them on cd rom as well. I wanted to get the Akai 2500 but knowing that it doesn't keymap would be a major problem if I wanna use a lot of synths on the 2500.

The only similar items on the market that does what you want are the MPC 4000 and MV 8000...as you probably know. The 2500 as well as all the other MPCs were not designed to replace full fledge samplers. The 2500 is to be used in conjuction with sound modules and samplers not instead of. You can use it with a hardware or software sampler if you need those features or go with a MPC 4000 or MV 8000 if you are looking for the closest thing to an all-one-one solution.

Jermaine Dupri uses the MV 8000 like Michael Jordan wear Hanes underwear... or like Michael Jackson drinking Pepsi in the past.

Thanks Jah. I respect your opinion. You have been around for a minute. LOL> Man your right about the M.J. statement etc................

I will check into the 4000 cause I am looking for a all in one solution.

Give it some time, and don't be a gear junkie like everyone else. The MV8000 is a great sampler for what you want to do. There is no all in one solution. But I do like the 4000 way more than the MV. Features are just that. It won't make you a better beatmaker. It's just a tool that will help make some things you want to do easier.

Just because someone wears Lebron's and switches to Jordans doesn't mean it will improve their game. Having a souped up Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution doesn't mean they can outdrive a Porsche. It's all in the persons training and work ethic.

NOTE:Roland MV-8000 can have up to 512mb. Some have even put in 1GB so it def would have more memory than the mpc2500. If u looking for an all in one then mv-8000 or mpc4000.

Nicole

If you are really looking for an all-in-one unit...you can also consider a keyboard workstation. A Roland Fantom X keyboard workstation is a great alternative. It has most of the key features of the MV and more.

If you Really, Really want all in one solution, this is what you should be getting instead of mv or mpc 4000...

http://www.musiciansbuy.com/Open_Labs_NekoLEMT_Workstation_with_15inch_Touchscreen_and_Free._NEKOLEMTKIT.html


neither mv or mpc 4000 cant touch this cuz is too hot!

go to the official open labs website and they have a smaller version just released for the producer / dj called the miko its also much more affordable.

I would like to thank everyone for there input towards helping me make a very important decision. I took the MV back and Got a MPC4000 right now another learning curve big or small is just not what I need. It does have one of the main feat. I need Key Mapping. Thanks Again!

So see you guys in the 4000 forum.

C-Rider!!!!

I would stay away from the 4000 forum unless you really need to go there. They may convince you that you made a mistake with your purchase. They are very bitter about not receiving in OS updates in over a year.

I would just sleep with the manual under your pillow and spend hours using it everyday. You will be fine.

If JJ makes a new OS for the 4000, I'd buy one in a minute