Should I jump ship to the MV8000?

Actually my decision was made on a few things. 1. Reading an article on Jermaine dupri "If it ain't broke don't fix it!" 2. A, B-ing the MV and MPC 2000XL which I have already. THE MV doesn't have the guts like the MPC does so I decided that sacrificing my sound wasn't an option. 3. I don't sample alot a play most of my stuff so the Keymapping joint was very important to me. I mostly use the MPC for its seq. capabities and of course the legendary bang. I do all my other editing in Cubase and now starting to use Protools as well.

The good thing is if I don't like the 4000 I got 30 days to return it!

Actually my decision was made on a few things. 1. Reading an article on Jermaine dupri "If it ain't broke don't fix it!" 2. A, B-ing the MV and MPC 2000XL which I have already. THE MV doesn't have the guts like the MPC does so I decided that sacrificing my sound wasn't an option. 3. I don't sample alot a play most of my stuff so the Keymapping joint was very important to me. I mostly use the MPC for its seq. capabities and of course the legendary bang. I do all my other editing in Cubase and now starting to use Protools as well.

The good thing is if I don't like the 4000 I got 30 days to return it!

konc3pt wrote: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!

that neko sounds good but for most folks i converse with workflow is very important the mpc's has been known for many years for creation of complex beats with excellent workflow and ease. many many unit have come and gone but the mpc series never leaves site most people i know who have mpc's dont get rid of them until another mpc catches their eye. i alway beware of the new do it all unit because ive been burned many times, so its better to stick with the old reliable

Well Said thanks.

The Neko and an MPC are nowhere near the same thing. An MPC is a sampler, drum machine, sequencer.

The Neko has the ability to be a complete digital audio workstation with the right software installed.

One thing that sets the mpc 4k from the mv 8k is the audio resolution. Keep in mind that the 4k is the ONLY 24bit (w/ other selectable resolutions as well) 96k production unit on the market as of now where as the mv offers just 16bit 44.1k. For me that's a big plus. And the mpc 4k is my 1st akai product I've ever owned. I have a kurzweil k2500RS, korg triton rack & a asr10 which all do a good job at sampling but fall short of the sonic clarity the 4k offers. I'd keep the 4k because the learning curve is'nt like what you've been hearing. You'll be amazed at just picking up on a few of its functions and capabilities.

konc3pt wrote: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!

wurd. did ya catch the promo vid of the cat lighting his on fire? that beast is built tonka tuff. played the track out to the end.

hybrids could be my new kick. makes the whole software pill go down a whole lot easier...

too bad it runs XP

Again guys thanks for the response and advice. The Open Labs joint is a bit out of Price range for me right now. The 4K I am getting is used. I am more familiar with the akai products. I have owned my 2000xl for over 3years. A learning curve right now is not what I need. I will admit I have been looking into the Neko Labs every since they came out with the first one. In due time I will get my hands on one.

C-Rider! wrote:Again guys thanks for the response and advice. The Open Labs joint is a bit out of Price range for me right now. The 4K I am getting is used. I am more familiar with the akai products. I have owned my 2000xl for over 3years. A learning curve right now is not what I need. I will admit I have been looking into the Neko Labs every since they came out with the first one. In due time I will get my hands on one.

Please download the 4k manual as the 4k and 2xl are different machines all together. The 4k has more in common with the Z8 and S5000 series as far as the multis and programs layouts. Many users coming from just a 2xl background fail to realize this as its a full sampler with parameters close to a DAW midi way of working.

Blue Haze wrote:
Many users coming from just a 2xl background fail to realize this as its a full sampler with parameters close to a DAW midi way of working.

Yeah....but its been several years since the 4000 has been released. DAW software has made leaps and bounds since then. The 4000 can no way compete with what DAW/MIDI workstation software is doing today (the same is true with any MPC).

C-Rider!, now that you have settled on a MPC 4000 (great choice I might add), there are plenty of useful threads/posts in the MPC 4000 forum. They will welcome you like a step brother

http://www.mpc-forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=26294

Dig in, pay dues, and enjoy your tools after a spell. Alot of questions and techinques can be answered by the production threads and the newbie threads. But truely the best source on the 4k itself is the manual no doubt.

All are welcome but from now on the ramblling is kept to a minimum. You can make music with anything it is the person not the gear.

Check the S5000 manual to get a better grip on Multis.



Civility is the way.

Ok guys I really need some help cause I rec. my 4000 today and its freezing and will not boot up. I have called the G.C. and will return it after waiting a week. They packed it poorly so who knows what happened.

I have another one I can get a hold of locally all I need to do is replace the cd rom drive. Does anyone know how much one would cost to replace it?

Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. C-Rider!

You can easily replace the CD drive yourself. It uses the same type of CD drive that is installed in most desk top computers. Its up to you how much you want to spend on the drive though.....the 4000 forum is the best place to get 4000 info