New to MPC - Question

[SMac3321]

What's up,

I am in the process of buying an MPC. Not sure whether it's gonna be a 500,1000,or 2000 yet. But my main question is...say I'm using software now [where to drag sounds into the pads]. Do the MPs connect well with the computer [as well as other equipment], so that you can just simulate what you want to do on the computer/software, but it secondly shows up on the MP pads? Please let me know, I would appreciate it..

Thanks.

 

[thedreampolice]

No, not at all. There are few apps but they are all pretty rough. I would probably go for a 1000 out of those three and get JJOS. If computer integration is important to you get Maschine. If stand alone usage with NO computer is important an MPC is a better fit.

 

[Relic]

^^ What he said.

Get maschine, that will be my new thing.

 

[JustRipe]

Mpc1000

 

[Relic]

I mean really a 5000 if you have the $$$ and want to go all out.
If you MUST have an mpc there is nothing wrong with the 1000, I have the 2500 and like it aot.

 

[SMac3321]

Thanks guys...I've decided on either the 1000 or the Maschine. A little more reading and I'll be able to make my decision.

Thanks again.

 

[Relic]

Honestly from your orginal question maschine is exactly what you are asking for..

While your there, can you pick one up for me too??

Thanks!

 

[Fade]

^^ Exactly.

From what you want to do, especially since you're looking at a computer-hardware combo, Maschine is the way to go. There's tons of stuff to read about it, here's a good start:

https://www.illmuzik.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28905

 

[SMac3321]

Yeah, I'll prolly be better off with the Maschine combo soft/hardware.

Relic, are your plans to go from an MP to a Maschine, or are you going to somehow use both, etc. I'm still trying to figure out what integrates with what as far as soft/hardware hard/hardware goes, etc.

Thanks for the link Fade.

 

[Relic]

Oh Im a gear packrat, Ill keep the mpc!!

But at some point I want the maschine.

 

[thedreampolice]

Hey Relic do you still have that bust SP1200?

If so what would it take for me to get that off your hands?

 

[Relic]

A machine gun, or moving to NC so we can share it.
I would like you to fix it, you can even hold it for awhile and then send it back as a compromise!

And by for awhile I mean for a pretty good length of time.

 

[thedreampolice]

Send it to me and I will take a look.