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stalbans · Post by **stalbans** » Thu Feb 15, 2024 4:23 am

Is it possible?

BertKoor · Post by **BertKoor** » Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:46 am

You can install a SATA drive, see https://support.akaipro.com/en/support/ ... management

Or do you mean the 2GB internal RAM? See https://www.mpc-tutor.com/how-much-memo ... ive-mpc-x/

When I originally wrote this article, all MPCs (and the Akai force) all had the exact same 2GB of RAM which is integrated into the main board – this is a fixed amount of RAM and cannot be upgraded. since then, Akai have released two new MPCs (the MPC Key 61 and MPC X SE) which feature 4GB of built in RAM.

(quick answer: nope, buy the MPC X SE or transfer the projects to a PC and work in "controller" mode)

Jim Roseberry · Post by **Jim Roseberry** » Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:33 pm

I suspect the MPC series is using 32Bit hardware platform.
In that scenario, there's no getting around the 4GB limitation.

mothra · Post by **mothra** » Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:41 pm

Jim Roseberry wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:33 pm I suspect the MPC series is using 32Bit hardware platform.
In that scenario, there's no getting around the 4GB limitation.

Doesn't matter what platform its using, its an SoC, there is no upgrading anything in it.

Jim Roseberry · Post by **Jim Roseberry** » Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:24 pm

mothra wrote: ↑Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:41 pm
Jim Roseberry wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:33 pm I suspect the MPC series is using 32Bit hardware platform.
In that scenario, there's no getting around the 4GB limitation.
Doesn't matter what platform its using, its an SoC, there is no upgrading anything in it.

I fully understand that.
My point is that (if they're using 32Bit architecture), there's no option to add/upgrade (even at the manufacture level).

BertKoor · Post by **BertKoor** » Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:28 pm

If there were a point, it's to access Sell&Buys

stoniegreen · Post by **stoniegreen** » Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:27 pm

Yeah, use it with your computer and the MPC Software. Yes, standalone is nice and it's an option in the MPC ecosystem, but it's like driving a 6-speed sportscar using only the 1st 2 gears.

mothra · Post by **mothra** » Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:24 pm

If you're going to use the computer, scrap the MPC altogether and just use a real DAW heh. The standalone unit is the only reason to bother with an MPC nowadays, and even that thing is about half what it should be. Had an MPC Live for almost 5 years now, finally took the thing off my desk and put it away last night, can't even remember the last time I turned it on.

stoniegreen · Post by **stoniegreen** » Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:22 am

mothra wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:24 pm just use a real DAW

It is a real DAW though. You just didn't like the workflow.

It's more than capable of mixing and mastering and can do much more than just ripping samples from records to make beats which seems to be the popular use case for it. Especially for the Youtubers.

I have Ableton Lite and Reaper and I don't use them. Their workflow is tedious to me, especially Reaper. I'm mainly a keyboard player and in Ableton I can't finish a song. Anything past 8 bars gets repetitive. The Ableton workflow isn't for me.

With the MPC Software/hardware, to me, it's not just a DAW, but also an instrument. Is it perfect? Nope. But to me it's fun to use and easy to make good, complex songs from it.

I'll be honest, I love it and I think what Akai is doing is freaking awesome.

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