MPC5000 reviews, bug reports and fellow user support on the most recent standalone, hardware MPC from Akai
By modular77 Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:14 pm
i want to get the new MPC5000, but i want to know if anyone has been having any file compatibility issues..

how well does the 5000 load up the .PGM files?
i have a 2000XL with maxed memory, 8-outs, and the effects card installed (and zip 100 drive)
i know the effects card in the 5000 is a physically different card..
i want to know if the 5000's effects card translates the 2000XL effects settings..
also i want to know if the 5000 will load the .PGM file with the exact same drum tuning settings
(i have a lot of linn and DMX sets already made with a lot of different drum tunings...)

also, has anyone had any problems opening a 2000XL .ALL or .APS file in the 5000???

i have seen the compatibility / comparison chart at the akaipro site, but it doesn't mention the .ALL, or .APS file types..
By 4dahaterz Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:11 am
they got part of it working... ill confirm which problems you will have tomorrow when i get back to my studio with my 2000xl files
By tomazzzi Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:36 am
also i want to know if the 5000 will load the .PGM file with the exact same drum tuning settings


Yes, i had no pb to import PGM files on my 5000.

i want to know if the 5000's effects card translates the 2000XL effects settings..


Don t think so ...

also, has anyone had any problems opening a 2000XL .ALL or .APS file in the 5000???


Didn t try yet..