Reviews and questions about the entry-level MPC500

Are you hoping on an unofficial JJ OS for the mpc500?

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By bigmetalbeatsmith Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:27 am
an os update would be good. either way i think 500 could use some tuning up
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By dj_idea Sun Apr 22, 2007 7:25 am
Akai MPC 500
RELEASE NOTES
Version 1.11
New Features / Changes
1. Improved PAD11 - "Play To" resolution from 100ms to 10ms to allow for tighter editing.
2. Improved performance under maximum polyphony to avoid tempo fluctuations.
3. Increased delay feedback maximum time.
4. When loading/assigning samples to a Program, the mpc 500 now defaults to OFF. Displayed as 'OF'
Bug Fixes
1. Updated hardware timer scaling to avoid UI hang experienced by some units.
2. Fixed Bug: decay mode text reversed from other MPC's
3. Fixed Bug: Adding new bars in front of bar 1 is not possible
4. Fixed Bug: velocity -> attack does not function
5. Fixed Bug: pressing a pad returns cursor to first line in effect mode.
6. Fixed bug: inserted tempo change events are ignored
7. Fixed Bug: 'Card is Full' message not displayed when saving a Program to a card that is full.

By Dj Duz Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:20 am
I think that akai is missing the boat on this one.....

the mpc500 is a good idea, but the thing doesn't **** work like it should. if they don't update the OS soon or JJ doesn't have a crack at it, i think they might lose allot of users
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By Upright Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:48 am
Dj Duz wrote:I think that akai is missing the boat on this one.....

the mpc500 is a good idea, but the thing doesn't **** work like it should. if they don't update the OS soon or JJ doesn't have a crack at it, i think they might lose allot of users


I agree.

By Emilie Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:56 pm
I will be welcomming an update, wheter it is oficial or unoficial! My MPC just crashed before me to a concert. AND THAT'S NOT COOL AKAI!!

By Dj Duz Thu May 03, 2007 1:05 pm
is anyone in this forum actually in contact with jj?could we get a quote strait from him?

i just want to know for certain weather or not to wait for a new OS...
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By Lithion Thu May 03, 2007 1:58 pm
Dj Duz wrote:is anyone in this forum actually in contact with jj?could we get a quote strait from him?

i just want to know for certain weather or not to wait for a new OS...


I think it was just an idea...nothing official or anything...
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By Sanova Sat May 05, 2007 12:20 am
Lithion wrote:
Dj Duz wrote:is anyone in this forum actually in contact with jj?could we get a quote strait from him?

i just want to know for certain weather or not to wait for a new OS...


I think it was just an idea...nothing official or anything...


Yea, i agree, hence "hoping" in the thread title

By KCIRCLE Sun May 06, 2007 1:03 pm
sorry to ask but i wanna learn so i gotta do it........

what does OS stand for......operating system?

and 2nd how does that update work i checked the link to see what your talking about but.....
is that an update for new mpc's being manufactured or for users to update there mpc?
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By muscle Fri May 11, 2007 9:00 am
im still hoping for a jj os for the 2000. I what folders!!!!
By Lion of Judah Fri May 11, 2007 5:02 pm
Hello xxxx,



I have not heard of any updates coming as of yet but we do not have any plans to discontinue the MPC 500.



Best Regards,

Justin Baro



Akai Pro Technical Support

200 Scenic View Drive

Ste.201

Cumberland, RI 02864

401-658-4032


At least it isn't discontinued, lol.
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By Avene Sun May 13, 2007 12:06 pm
There's just four features I'd like to see added

1. A filter envelope
2. A high pass filter
3. The ability to trigger sample recording from a midi note
4. 1/64th and 1/64th note triplet timing correction.

Chopping isn't an issue.. Better to do that on a computer using Recycle and Soundforge where you can edit the samples far more precisely.

By Milkybarkid Sun May 13, 2007 2:15 pm
How about a mix/track levels feature - the fact that the only way to "mix" (I use the term loosely) is by changing sample levels, and given the single stereo out and the obscene difficulty I have in tracking the thing out even with midi, I think that is one of the major irritations I have with the 500.