New black mpc 1000 has new pads inside [Updated w/Pics]

whats up everybody....I too got the same bullshit lie from justin B from akai U.S.A. Here is what he wrote me and what i wrote back to him.....


Hi Justin,
I did more research on my question and know for a fact that newer black mpc1000's come preinstalled with the "Pad Upgrade" with that said you can please send my free pad upgrade to,
gregg capet
165 walsh drive
yorkville, IL 60560

And send everybody else their "pad upgrade" to their respected address

Thank You,
Gregg

Justin Baro <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Gregg,

The MPC 1000BK does not have the pad upgrade installed. This is an optional upgrade that is available through certain service centers such as VST Service at 626-794-8196.

Best Regards,
Justin Baro

Akai Pro Technical Support
200 Scenic View Drive
Ste.201
Cumberland, RI 02864
401-658-4032

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From: Gregg Capet [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 1:59 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: PAD FIX IN NEWER VERSION MPC1000

HI, I was just wondering if newer versions of the MPC1000BK come with the pad upgrade pre installed?

Thanks for your time,
Gregg
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So we will see what he writes back....See my class action lawsuit wasnt so crazy...

with that said you can please send my free pad upgrade to,
gregg capet
165 walsh drive
yorkville, IL 60560

badass.

Love it!

Hey Hereo i saw that your in Sacramento, did u buy your MPC at guitar center in Aden??? Because thats where they let me exchange my old one at.
The sales reps wouldnt help me, the assistant manager wouldnt help me, but i took it up to the store manager and he ordered me a new mpc. His name is nathan try to get him. I sorta had a special case with mine, being that they sold me an out of box one but claimed it as new, but you should keep trying.

The number for guitar center is 916-922-5322 ask for nathan becker and tell him whats goin on.

My free pad upgrade feels so good under my fingers right now, sooo good.

I'll try again. I went last night and some dude shot me down immediately. That's where I got it from, Arden. I was gonna go to the Roseville store, but I'll holla @ Nathan. Thanx Jay!

Just because I got new pads, doesnt mean i'm not fighting the pwers also.
I dropped an email to Mr. Baro with my purchase information and concerns.

I still have a blue MPC with shit pads and would like a free upgrade too.

Keep up the fight.

It would be cool if somebody could compile all Akias Reps. contact info and post it.

OK GUYS. WE HAVE GOOD NEWS BUT WE NEED TO WATCH WHAT WE SAY HERE NOW CAUSE THEY'RE WATCHING. WE NEED TO TALK IN A CHATROOM OR AIM OR SOMETHING. I REPEAT! I HAVE GOOD NEWS. HOLLA @ ME ON AIM OR PM or something. BUT CAN WE TRY TO ORGANIZE THE WAY WE'LL COMMUNICATE CAUSE I DON'T TYPE THAT FAST AND I THINK I'M GONNA GET A BUNCH OF PMs. HOLLA!

evillmusic wrote:whats up everybody....I too got the same **** lie from justin B from akai U.S.A. Here is what he wrote me and what i wrote back to him.....


Hi Justin,
I did more research on my question and know for a fact that newer black mpc1000's come preinstalled with the "Pad Upgrade" with that said you can please send my free pad upgrade to,
gregg capet
165 walsh drive
yorkville, IL 60560

And send everybody else their "pad upgrade" to their respected address

Thank You,
Gregg

Justin Baro <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Gregg,

The MPC 1000BK does not have the pad upgrade installed. This is an optional upgrade that is available through certain service centers such as VST Service at 626-794-8196.

Best Regards,
Justin Baro

Akai Pro Technical Support
200 Scenic View Drive
Ste.201
Cumberland, RI 02864
401-658-4032

-Due to the high volume of email please include all original messages when replying to this message.

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From: Gregg Capet [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 1:59 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: PAD FIX IN NEWER VERSION MPC1000

HI, I was just wondering if newer versions of the MPC1000BK come with the pad upgrade pre installed?

Thanks for your time,
Gregg
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So we will see what he writes back....See my class action lawsuit wasnt so crazy...

HERE IS THE BULLSHIT RESPONDS FROM JUSTIN B. FROM AKAI


Gregg,



The traditional MPC1000 pad design has been in use for the past 4-5 years with many, many thousands of units out there being used and working fine. All of our items carry a full one year warrantee covering both parts and labor if the need should ever arise. In response to some customer’s requests, we have created and introduced a Retro Pad Kit which is sold as an option for $150. We recommend that an electronics shop does the installation, but there are a few sites that show instructions as well.
The Retro Pad Kit has a similar feel as the older models like MPC2000, which some people prefer.
Sometimes AKAI or specific Dealers will run various promotions on MPC’s at times, so there may be some units out there that already have some options installed. If you are fortunate enough to find a unit with this option already installed, that’s great. I have no way of knowing what models any particular store has on their shelves.
This is similar to the details on the custom MPC2500 we had built for Guitar Center recently. It comes fully loaded with RAM, hard drive, and CD drive. That promo is limited to however many the stores have on hand. I think there were maybe 2 or 3 units per store available. Some other Dealers also offer discounts and packages on other fully loaded MPC models.
Best of luck in finding whichever models suit your needs best. For many people the traditional MPC1000 is the cornerstone of their studio. Now that you have to option to Retro back to a 2000 era pad, it gives the users even more options. Some people have said that they like it, and other’s say they don’t. We leave it to the customers to decide which style is best for their use.



Best Regards,
Justin Baro



Akai Pro Technical Support

200 Scenic View Drive

Ste.201

Cumberland, RI 02864

401-658-4032

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Exact same email I got! Lets keep it cool on here yall. They're watching. Don't say too much, remember.

hereo wrote:Exact same email I got! Lets keep it cool on here yall. They're watching. Don't say too much, remember.

Co-Sign, they are sticking with the same story with everyone

I also got the exact same email from:
Steve Grace
AKAI Professional
Product Specialist
Email: [email protected]
WWW.AKAIPRO.COM

evillmusic wrote:

evillmusic wrote:This is similar to the details on the custom MPC2500 we had built for Guitar Center recently. It comes fully loaded with RAM, hard drive, and CD drive. That promo is limited to however many the stores have on hand. I think there were maybe 2 or 3 units per store available. Some other Dealers also offer discounts and packages on other fully loaded MPC models.

This is true. Guitar center does have that 2500. Its pretty sick too.
Limited edition 500 made. anyway

WTF does that have to do with the 1000 tho. It didn't say limited or special edition when I bought it.
I took a leap of faith only because I knew I could return it, if it wasn't right!
This is crap Akai C'mon.

master-ceo wrote:It would be cool if somebody could compile all Akias Reps. contact info and post it.

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

This list is from a couple of years ago, so some of them might be DEAD by now.... the addresses i mean

hey, it's cowbell!!! how goes it? you've just come back in time for a litttle mess! (as usual)