Post your views and questions about the Akai MPC2500
By rxghost Wed Dec 27, 2006 8:37 am
i bought the mpc 2500 from guitar center on dec 11th and was wondering do they give u store credit if u return it within 30 days..? ive had alot of trouble with the audio interface with my laptop etc.. the mpc just isnt workin for me. Don't get me wrong its a fabulous machine.. but i think with all the things the MV comes with.. i'd be better off with it.
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By mrcrappypantson Wed Dec 27, 2006 5:47 pm
Good Luck. I personally never cared for Roland sampling or samplers. It was Akai from day one for me but to each his own.

By Prophacee Wed Dec 27, 2006 6:54 pm
Guitar Center has a 14 day return policy, not 30 days. It may be too late for you.

If you want to use a computer, getting the MV won't help. The MV was built to be used stand alone. It has large RAM capacity, a large hard drive pre-installed, and has a bunch of other things that are supposed to make you not want to use a computer. You can burn your completed songs straight to the pre-installed CD ROM. I personally think the MPC sounds better and has a tighter sequencer. But that's just me. You will have the same sync problems with the MV that you will have with the MPC.

By ShaneFontane Thu Dec 28, 2006 2:40 am
fight guitar center for your life...lol... or... fight your laptop for you mpc... either way it's a tough battle, but you prob have better chances beating your lap top :)
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By mnh2410 Thu Dec 28, 2006 3:04 am

You better off just selling your MPC. If you cant get the hang of the MPC u are def gonna have a hell of time learning the MV. That actually takes alot more learning than the MPC. Its a way different learning curve. But good luck wit which ever u go for.

Nicole



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By studio hermit Thu Dec 28, 2006 4:14 am
Prophacee wrote:Guitar Center has a 14 day return policy, not 30 days. It may be too late for you.

If you want to use a computer, getting the MV won't help. The MV was built to be used stand alone. It has large RAM capacity, a large hard drive pre-installed, and has a bunch of other things that are supposed to make you not want to use a computer. You can burn your completed songs straight to the pre-installed CD ROM. I personally think the MPC sounds better and has a tighter sequencer. But that's just me. You will have the same sync problems with the MV that you will have with the MPC.


umm I just left guitar center....and they said 30 days for returns or to buy a warranty

By Prophacee Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:01 am
Sorry I had to.

Reference from GuitarCenter.com below. If you look at policy 3, they considered my MV8000 a pro workstation so I only had 14 days. Maybe the MPC isn't considered a pro workstation. No biggie, looks like you might have 30 days. Don't matter to me. I'm keeping the MPC2500 til Akai comes out with a new one.

Our goal is your total satisfaction. If you're not satisfied, neither are we. If for any reason you're not completely satisfied with your purchase2, simply return it in its original condition within 30 days (14 days on certain items3), and we'll give you a full refund. It's that simple. Just return it along with your receipt, manual and all original packaging for exchange or refund.

1. For Internet requests, please contact us at online support and have the competing website address (preferably the specific product page URL) included for our representative. We'll verify the online pricing and product description, brand name, availability, and relative price and product specifications. Due to manufacturer restrictions, some products are excluded from this guarantee. Please ask a sales representative for details or contact us at online support. Advertised items must be factory-sealed new product. Demo models, factory seconds, sale items, discontinued merchandise, and floor samples not included. Items must be advertised, and verifiable on the web or in a local or national paper, magazine, or catalog by an authorized dealer (you may be required to email or fax a copy of the competitor's offer). GuitarCenter.com will match combined or multiple offers at its sole discretion.

2. Due to certain legal and health restrictions, computer software (copyright legislation mandates no returns on opened software), books, videos, CDs, harmonicas, internal earphones, earplugs, and microphones are exempt from this policy. Computers, DJ cartridges and styli, fog fluid, cleaning products, opened strings, tubes are also exempt, as are any items special ordered from a manufacturer for a specific customer.

3. There is a 14-day return period on the following items:
Recording devices - multitrack and mixdown, DJ mixers, turntables, and CD players, studio monitors, pro workstation keyboards, rackmount signal processors, fog machines and lighting effects. GuitarCenter.com only accepts returns made within the first 30 days from shipment (14 days on certain items3). Should you find it necessary to return any merchandise, it must be shipped within the specified guarantee period. Please follow the return instructions printed on the back of your invoice. All returned items must include a Return Authorization Number, be in the original packaging complete with the warranty card and owner's manual, and show no signs of wear or abuse; otherwise the return will either be refused or subject to a 15% restocking fee. Credit card order returns are issued a credit for purchase price. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges.

By shrednar Thu Dec 28, 2006 7:55 pm
rxghost, do us all a favor and take your 2500 back and get an MV! Then you can spare us all the stupid questions!