Members ElectricPuppy Posted January 20, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 20, 2009 Update, yo. I haven't had much time with this beastie yet. What little play time I've had with it so far, though, has been very pleasant. It's easy to get around on, sequencing is quick, and sampling looks to be easy, too. I like that I can setup a loop sequence, record a track, switch tracks while it plays back what I just did, then record another track, and so on, all without having to stop playback. This is very refreshing. What I want to do now, I think, is find either some more drum kits with sequences, or some drum loops, 'cause I pretty much suck at drum programming. My beatz always sound cheesy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yee941(2) Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 too bad mpc's suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChristianRock Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ahahaha they're back!!! Hilarity will certainly ensue. Too bad I can't stick around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drxcm Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 too bad mpc's suck So, tell us what can you buy RIGHT NOW thats better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pilotwings Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 too bad mpc's suck Gotta laugh at this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yee941(2) Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 jk, THEY SUCK ALOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted January 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 too bad mpc's suck Oh my word, you're right, what was I thinking? The MPC is a huge bag of suck, what with the tight sequencer, easy navigation, nice pads, great build quality... how could I have been so mistaken? SOMEBODY PLZ BUY THIS PIECE OF CRAP FROM ME OR I SHALL BE DOOMED FOREVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AfroRouge Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 The troll is back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yee941(2) Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 The troll is back. didn't know your mom just walked in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akliner Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 OH SNAP SONNNNN OK: 1000 v 500 Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AfroRouge Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 I've never owned one, but I've researched things a bit and I'd go 1000 without question. My impression is the 500 cuts way too many corners. Oh {censored} my mom just ate yee941(2)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted January 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 Oh {censored} my mom just ate yee941(2)! Daaaaaang! Are her fingers all powdery and orange now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AfroRouge Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 Her troll powers are growing out of control! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Whop Yo Jaw! Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 EP, Because you're proficient at piana, I'd suggest at least trying to "input" your drum parts using the wonderful Akai pads. I like to do separate passes for kick/snare together, hihats, etc.etc. Although it's not completely "real time" due to the passes, you can truly learn to groove in the proverbial pocket with practice. I find bangin on pads to be much more satisfying than using premade loops (I'm not knocking those who use loops...must....qualify...opinion....before....internet gets...mad...). And don't sleep on the 16-levels feature, which is wonderful for hi-hats imo. Your world will become 16 squares...kinda like finger hopscotch. left right up down left right etc etc Try it and see if you like it! There are so many ways to utilize the pads and they're all valid. Signed,Another person who sucks at (and hates) programming drums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yee941(2) Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 Daaaaaang! Are her fingers all powdery and orange now? you finger orange's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drxcm Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 Cheese nacho trolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delicious Lamprey Problem Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 OH SNAP SONNNNNOK:1000 v 500Thoughts? I've read through a lot of forum posts, and the consensus is that of current production MPCs, the 1000 is the "bang for the buck" MPC. I don't think you want the 500. The 2500 is probably the one to save up for if you want more or less top of the line. The 5000 is like the 2500, but I gained an inch of ePeen by buying one. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delicious Lamprey Problem Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 too bad mpc's suck I think you need more practice on the Internet before you try this sort of thing without adult supervision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akliner Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 I've read through a lot of forum posts, and the consensus is that of current production MPCs, the 1000 is the "bang for the buck" MPC. I don't think you want the 500. The 2500 is probably the one to save up for if you want more or less top of the line. The 5000 is like the 2500, but I gained an inch of ePeen by buying one. YMMV. I've never considered buying a drum machine until recently. I want something to create drum tracks while I play on top of it. Plz to help. SP 404? Thnx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delicious Lamprey Problem Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 Why not an MPC? All the cool kids on KSS are getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akliner Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 Why not an MPC? All the cool kids on KSS are getting one. You're not helping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delicious Lamprey Problem Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 We want you to join the MPC Owners Organization (KSS). Ummm. MOOKSS. Sigh. Anyway, we know that peer pressure works on you (when's that PC3X showing up?) so why should we stop now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yee941(2) Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 sounds weak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akliner Posted January 21, 2009 Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 We want you to join the MPC Owners Organization (KSS). Ummm. MOOKSS. Sigh. Anyway, we know that peer pressure works on you (when's that PC3X showing up?) so why should we stop now? Peer pressure does not work on me PC3x happens when: 1. My grad school gives me my $7500 rebate (this week) 2. I can get my ass to Chuck Levin's Washington Music After which I will purchase: 1. Some interface (halp!) 2. Some monitors (http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Musicians-Gear-Musicians-Gear-Monitor-and-Mic-Package-B?sku=483367) 3. Rhythm maker (halp!) 4. D50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted January 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 21, 2009 EP, Because you're proficient at piana, I'd suggest at least trying to "input" your drum parts using the wonderful Akai pads. I like to do separate passes for kick/snare together, hihats, etc.etc. Although it's not completely "real time" due to the passes, you can truly learn to groove in the proverbial pocket with practice. I find bangin on pads to be much more satisfying than using premade loops (I'm not knocking those who use loops...must....qualify...opinion....before....internet gets...mad...). And don't sleep on the 16-levels feature, which is wonderful for hi-hats imo. Your world will become 16 squares...kinda like finger hopscotch. left right up down left right etc etc Try it and see if you like it! There are so many ways to utilize the pads and they're all valid. Signed, Another person who sucks at (and hates) programming drums Thank you kindly for the advice, Mr. Jaw. I'm starting to dig the pads, actually. Haven't tried the 16-levels thing (thang?) yet, still trying to moderate velocity the old fashioned way. I'm not sure it's my technique that makes my beats cheesy, I think it's just that... well... *I'm* cheesy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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