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mAc or mPc?

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massikrbeats

massikrbeats

ILLIEN
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Man, I'm soooo friggin' late in the game. Anyway, I've finally got my finances together to cop either the 24" Imac or the MPC2500 (or versions under that obviously). Of course, I'll eventually have both in my arsenal but which one should I spend the cash on first?

I really need the Imac to load up all my software, but need to start bangin out on pads before I go crazy (I can't stand lookin' at YouTube rookies getting all the shine on their MP's, man). So......

Which should I cop first? My Imac or an MPC? Deadline: April 26 (my B-Day!!!!)
 
Relic

Relic

Voice of Illmuzik Radio
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Yeah its a double edged sword, since I have the 2500 then Im all about that but once you get some good stuff down in the mpc, then what? will you just be frustrated?Likewise if you get the Imac then your gonna wanna put some beats in it...
I say get the 2500, at least youll have somthing to listen to while you wait..lol
 
robb_lowe

robb_lowe

Akai Till I Die...
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Get that "MP" my dude. First and foremost it's about the beats. You can always go to a studio and record until you cop a computer. I know it's going to be frustrating at first, but it will all be worth it in the end. I know cats that have the whole nine yards and their music sounds like crap. That's because they had the money to buy it all at once. They never took the time to learn how to make beats first. Get the "MP", get you beats up and then worry about recording...
 
robb_lowe

robb_lowe

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thedreampolice said:
or you could get both. Grab a used Dual g4 1.25 and get a used MPC2000xl. you should be able to get both on ebay for $1200
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That's true, if you're on a real tight budget, you should do so. But if you're patient, then i wouldn't settle. I learned that the hard way and bought things and then had to turn around and upgrade when i should have saved my money a little bit longer and got what i was focused on getting in the first place. If anything, i would get the "power mac" if i were you. The "imac" is good starting out, but you'll eventually have to upgrade once you get into really heavy mixing. But if you're doing light mixing, get the "imac". But before you get any computer, get the "MP"...Just my opinion...
 
trinidad

trinidad

The Last B-Boy
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Yo get wat u comfortable wit I own both i got a computer first, honest ly u want pads get an MPD 24 or a Korg Pad Kontrol bpthe run at about 200 and a decent pc u dont need a mac dont let any one fool u into thinking other wise hook up your pads set ur midi in reason fl watever u choose and rock that should hod it down I mean u can get a mpc 2000xl and a pce and spend around 1500 used mpc of course but u DONT HAVE TO.

But like said b4 get what u need first if u need a computer get it, and vice a versa.
Ive been down the road and spent dumb money on bs i got a mac laptop a 2000xk annd my windows pc n most of the time i rock on that wit my korg pads. .....
 
robb_lowe

robb_lowe

Akai Till I Die...
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trinidad said:
Yo get wat u comfortable wit I own both i got a computer first, honest ly u want pads get an MPD 24 or a Korg Pad Kontrol bpthe run at about 200 and a decent pc u dont need a mac dont let any one fool u into thinking other wise hook up your pads set ur midi in reason fl watever u choose and rock that should hod it down I mean u can get a mpc 2000xl and a pce and spend around 1500 used mpc of course but u DONT HAVE TO.

But like said b4 get what u need first if u need a computer get it, and vice a versa.
Ive been down the road and spent dumb money on bs i got a mac laptop a 2000xk annd my windows pc n most of the time i rock on that wit my korg pads. .....
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Yeah, it's all on what you're going to be comfortable on using. All we can tell you is how we'd go about things. As far as the "PC vs MAC", we can sit here all day and argue. I've had my share of problems with the PC's i've owned. That's why i use a MAC and never turned back since. It's all on the person though. It's a matter of opinion...
 
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Hi-Lo

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worldcityceo said:
Man, I'm soooo friggin' late in the game. Anyway, I've finally got my finances together to cop either the 24" Imac or the MPC2500 (or versions under that obviously). Of course, I'll eventually have both in my arsenal but which one should I spend the cash on first?

I really need the Imac to load up all my software, but need to start bangin out on pads before I go crazy (I can't stand lookin' at YouTube rookies getting all the shine on their MP's, man). So......

Which should I cop first? My Imac or an MPC? Deadline: April 26 (my B-Day!!!!)
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dude get the imac- u can get an mpc for cheap later on, but a good 24 inch imac is like close to a 2,000 professional computer...that thing is extremely powerful.
 
massikrbeats

massikrbeats

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Relic said:
Yeah its a double edged sword, since I have the 2500 then Im all about that but once you get some good stuff down in the mpc, then what? will you just be frustrated?Likewise if you get the Imac then your gonna wanna put some beats in it...
I say get the 2500, at least youll have somthing to listen to while you wait..lol
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great advice..thing is I already got a computer, I'm just in the middle of building my setup from the ground up which'll include a good comp. in the beginning. so I'm cool now with beat storage. I've decided on the 1000 first. This way I'll be able to cop me a turntable and maybe a dozen records to get me started! I already have a set of Roland monitors.

would it be wise to sample vinyl straight into the mp or should i get a mixer for routing?
 
robb_lowe

robb_lowe

Akai Till I Die...
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worldcityceo said:
great advice..thing is I already got a computer, I'm just in the middle of building my setup from the ground up which'll include a good comp. in the beginning. so I'm cool now with beat storage. I've decided on the 1000 first. This way I'll be able to cop me a turntable and maybe a dozen records to get me started! I already have a set of Roland monitors.

would it be wise to sample vinyl straight into the mp or should i get a mixer for routing?
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Use a mixer, make sure it has "balanced outs" and you should be good...
 
Ash Holmz

Ash Holmz

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i would get the mpc.... more music .. less porn .. computers lose value quickly .. in a few months the prices will go down for the mac .. the mp retains value so worse comes to worse if u end up not liking it then u could sell it and then buy a computer with the money!
 
robb_lowe

robb_lowe

Akai Till I Die...
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worldcityceo said:
so true I'm grinning cuz I even asked it,

i just don't want a bum mixer that'll give me a crappy signal feed, but I guess it doesn't matter


thanks, rel
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If you have a local "Guitarcenter" around your way, you can get you a decent one for cheap off of the clearance table. I always see things like that at the "Guitarcenter" in "VA Beach". Usually the only problem with them is they were the display model and they're trying to get rid of them or people have returned them. But that's about it...
 
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