Akai MPC Sample

[audiojunkie]

I made a comparison with the SP404: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing

Curious to see how this is going to change with updates over time!

Interesting! However, I’m not seeing (or understanding) how the SP404 mk2 sequencer could possibly be better. Could your comparison be leaving things out?

[fladd]

I made a comparison with the SP404: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing

Curious to see how this is going to change with updates over time!

Interesting! However, I’m not seeing (or understanding) how the SP404 mk2 sequencer could possibly be better. Could your comparison be leaving things out?

This is purely based on features/capabilities, not on workflow. And yes, it is certainly possible that I left something out. What specifically are you missing? I am happy to add it.

[audiojunkie]

I made a comparison with the SP404: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing

Curious to see how this is going to change with updates over time!

Interesting! However, I’m not seeing (or understanding) how the SP404 mk2 sequencer could possibly be better. Could your comparison be leaving things out?

This is purely based on features/capabilities, not on workflow. And yes, it is certainly possible that I left something out. What specifically are you missing? I am happy to add it.

It’s not a big deal, and I was certainly not trying to be anything but curious—I hope I didn’t offend. I had just always read that when compared, the SP404 mk2 was the weakest when it comes to sequencing and full song composition. This had always disappointed me, because I prefer te SP404 mk2 in almost every other way. But your comparison showed different results, so I was surprised and curious. I don’t personally have either, but have been investigating both.

[fladd]

I made a comparison with the SP404: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing

Curious to see how this is going to change with updates over time!

Interesting! However, I’m not seeing (or understanding) how the SP404 mk2 sequencer could possibly be better. Could your comparison be leaving things out?

This is purely based on features/capabilities, not on workflow. And yes, it is certainly possible that I left something out. What specifically are you missing? I am happy to add it.

It’s not a big deal, and I was certainly not trying to be anything but curious—I hope I didn’t offend. I had just always read that when compared, the SP404 mk2 was the weakest when it comes to sequencing and full song composition. This had always disappointed me, because I prefer te SP404 mk2 in almost every other way. But your comparison showed different results, so I was surprised and curious. I don’t personally have either, but have been investigating both.

Oh, no worries, I am also putting this together without owning either (I do have the Sample on back order though). That is why I am sticking to features only, instead of workflow/subjective points. I did hear the same things about the sequencers of both though online, but I just cannot say anything myself about this.

[audiojunkie]

I made a comparison with the SP404: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing

Curious to see how this is going to change with updates over time!

Interesting! However, I’m not seeing (or understanding) how the SP404 mk2 sequencer could possibly be better. Could your comparison be leaving things out?

This is purely based on features/capabilities, not on workflow. And yes, it is certainly possible that I left something out. What specifically are you missing? I am happy to add it.

It’s not a big deal, and I was certainly not trying to be anything but curious—I hope I didn’t offend. I had just always read that when compared, the SP404 mk2 was the weakest when it comes to sequencing and full song composition. This had always disappointed me, because I prefer te SP404 mk2 in almost every other way. But your comparison showed different results, so I was surprised and curious. I don’t personally have either, but have been investigating both.

Oh, no worries, I am also putting this together without owning either (I do have the Sample on back order though). That is why I am sticking to features only, instead of workflow/subjective points. I did hear the same things about the sequencers of both though online, but I just cannot say anything myself about this.

Something good came from the conversation though. I did a lot of research, and found that the TR Step Sequencer is much better than I thought it was. I thought it was just a single row drum hit sequencer where you select where each one shot drum hit takes place. It's actually capable of much more. You can do polyphonic chords on it if you do things right. It is still pad based, but if you use a chromatic sample for each pad, you can record polyphonic chords with it. I wasn't aware of that prior to your post.

[DrGonzo]

Being an old MPC rat myself, I've been using them since the original MPC2000 and I always felt the modern Akais to be absolutely horrible to work with. But this... damn. The workflow and capabilities makes me hopeful.

I spoke with some people at Thomann about it and they said the interest in it was very big. If that's the case, I am sure we will see a pimped out XL version / full sized MPC in the future.

Would be cool.

[audiojunkie]

Being an old MPC rat myself, I've been using them since the original MPC2000 and I always felt the modern Akais to be absolutely horrible to work with. But this... damn. The workflow and capabilities makes me hopeful.

I spoke with some people at Thomann about it and they said the interest in it was very big. If that's the case, I am sure we will see a pimped out XL version / full sized MPC in the future.

Would be cool.

Indeed! It would be cool.

[DrGonzo]

Being an old MPC rat myself, I've been using them since the original MPC2000 and I always felt the modern Akais to be absolutely horrible to work with. But this... damn. The workflow and capabilities makes me hopeful.

I spoke with some people at Thomann about it and they said the interest in it was very big. If that's the case, I am sure we will see a pimped out XL version / full sized MPC in the future.

Would be cool.

Indeed! It would be cool.

Probably inevitable. As will be the gold version. And the black version

[Uncle E]

I Schwung'd my Move. It took some setting up but was far easier and smoother than expected. For anyone doing electronc, would recommend this setup over the Roland and Akai.

[DrGonzo]

I Schwung'd my Move. It took some setting up but was far easier and smoother than expected. For anyone doing electronc, would recommend this setup over the Roland and Akai.

I've been in this game since I was a snotty little kid and yet you surprise me with a sentence I have no idea what it means

[Uncle E]

Schwung used to be called Move Everything. It's a shadow OS for Ableton Move that allows it to load synths like Osirus, Virtual JV, and Dexed:

https://github.com/charlesvestal/schwung

[DrGonzo]

Schwung used to be called Move Everything. It's a shadow OS for Ableton Move that allows it to load synths like Osirus, Virtual JV, and Dexed:

https://github.com/charlesvestal/schwung

Sounds super cool actually.

[Fannon]

Check out Schwungs website, it now also has a nice module catalog. Astonishing how much is already there.

https://schwung.dev/index.html

[Uncle E]

They all get added automatically, too.