Hi all!
I would like to learn to make beats. I am into hip-hop music (mainly g-funk). And I would like to go strictly hardware. I am using computer all the time in my work and studies and I am really tired of using it. So at least I would like to decrease using it to a minimum during music production.
My question is: which MPC would U recommend for a beginner?
From what I have read on the Web so far most people recommend 2500, 4000 and 5000. I want to be able to do as much as possible on MPC and as little as possible (preferably zero) on my PC. As for now my shot is 2500.
Regards,
lobuz
Which MPC for a beginner?
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- KVRAF
- 4062 posts since 24 Oct, 2000 from A Swede Living in Budapest
Both the 1000 and 2500 are good entry models. If you want the cool functions (but very wonky) functions of JJOS you can. If you want to go crazy there is a bunch of very cool modifications you can make for them - check out the MPC Stuff web.
If I were to choose an MPC from where I stand today - I would either go for a 4000 or if I really want to get down to basics I would do a 2000XL. That machine is so sweet.
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If I were to choose an MPC from where I stand today - I would either go for a 4000 or if I really want to get down to basics I would do a 2000XL. That machine is so sweet.
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HARDWARE SAMPLER FANATIC - Akai S1100/S950/Z8 - Casio FZ20m - Emu Emax I - Ensoniq ASR10/EPS
HARDWARE SAMPLER FANATIC - Akai S1100/S950/Z8 - Casio FZ20m - Emu Emax I - Ensoniq ASR10/EPS
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- KVRian
- 754 posts since 27 Nov, 2011
Check out the comparison chart on wikipedia to easily compare the different features. I was in the same boat as you about two months ago - looking to get away from the computer for sequencing, and thinking an MPC would be the right way to go. After some research I ended up with a 2500. For me, the 4 MIDI outs, 10 audio outs, and 128MB expandable RAM were the killer features. I have a couple synths, so I want multi MIDI out. I've got a 16-channel audio input device so I can track 10 channels separate from the MPC at once. I definitely prefer 128MB of RAM to 32. The 2500 has enough MIDI and audio-io to be the master control for my setup, and I can write and mix down a whole song without ever turning on my computer. The 2500 has a built-in USB connection though if I want to transfer samples to/from my computer or back up my MPC's file system.
I definitely recommend an MPC if you want to get out of the box. I think the top three things to consider are:
1. connectability (how much MIDI & audio i/o you want, is USB useful?)
2. max sample RAM - (basically you're looking at 32, 128, or 192 & 512 for the 5000/4000)
3. whether you want to use JJOS
http://www.mpc-forums.com is a forum with lots of good information from people who have made this decision.
I definitely recommend an MPC if you want to get out of the box. I think the top three things to consider are:
1. connectability (how much MIDI & audio i/o you want, is USB useful?)
2. max sample RAM - (basically you're looking at 32, 128, or 192 & 512 for the 5000/4000)
3. whether you want to use JJOS
http://www.mpc-forums.com is a forum with lots of good information from people who have made this decision.
