Members raffor Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 I thought the MPC-5000 is pretty buggy at this state. Any comments?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MarkShovel2 Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 I use multiple compressors because different instruments have different requirements. For example, I have a 35" scale length 5 string bass. The multiband compressor allows me to get a uniform tone quality from the low 5th B string and the normal E string. I have always dislike the fact that the low string on a5 string bass sounds muddy compared to the other strings. Also, with massive compression, string slapping is very controlled and uniform. This is somewhat of a trade off between dynamics and tone control. Likewise, I have a different multiband compression profile for my VG-99 guitar system. I want to migrate this to my Marshall stack to help control the distorted verses clean guitar sounds for live applications. I now use four 4X12" Marshall cabinets. (Just because it looks so awesome.) With the synths, the potential for massive low frequency output and volume variation tends to suggest to me that a multiband compresson on the synth will help integrate the synths into a live PA system and help me control the the signals sent to the sub woofers. I am running 3400W into dual 18" EAW subs. I have destroyed many items in my house from shaking the walls. I have always played synth either with one hand on the volume control, or with stereo volume pedals. I hope that the compression will help to normalize my synth patches into the live band mix. Last night I found a few awesome bass synth patches on the A6. I can't wait to get home and lay down some bass tracks. Having the SRAM memory card is allowing me to draw from the factory patches and create my own custom programs and mixes. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChristianRock Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'm like, green with envy. Congrats on your setup man, it sounds very very awesome!!! By the way, a few years back I traded my Yamaha John Patitucci bass (top Yamaha bass) for a korean Conklin GT-7, not because I needed 7 strings, but primarily because the low B string sounded like a million times better, tighter, more defined, more punchy. So don't assume that the compressor can fix it completely, you might check into the bass itself and if it's giving you what you want. The GT7 is 34" in scale and the low B is absolutely awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MarkShovel2 Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 The tone issue with the 5 string bass is also related to the 0.130" low B string compared to the 0.105" E string. As the string size changes, the upper harmonics get suppressed. I using a neck thru BC Rich with active electronics. This is also evident with different gauge strings on the same guitar. With heavier strings like 0.012", the sound is deeper and muddier than with 0.010" gauge strings. Strange how I think about bass guitar strings relative to the low/large string size. However, guitar strings are referenced to the high/small string size. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChristianRock Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'm just saying though, that I tried different strings and setups in my Yamaha and it didn't compare to cheap strings on the Conklin. Don't underestimate the effect of different woods and how they resonate. Also, for lows, for some reason, bolt-on necks work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tomkeen Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Damn, the Kurz PC2r I ordered is not in stock... On backorder till the 20th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChristianRock Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 There's one on Ebay right now with the Orchestral ROM for 799 + 75 dollars to ship internationally. There's another one for 619 without the Orchestral ROM and the guys says it costs about 90 dollars to ship internationally. When you get it, if you would, please let me know how the pianos compare to the KPR and Holy Grail pianos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tomkeen Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 I've ordered my unit brand new for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChristianRock Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 The PC2 and the ME-1 are supposed to have the same triple strike samples. So I think you'll feel like you came back home Well I'm sure it will also have better effects, so it's like the improved home by now That was a good price. I would have done that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flowthrough Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 in keeping with the current economy.. my November purchase:(never knew it had Jacks on the back for input sampling)now wondering if there are any musically useful DIY mods.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members augerinn Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 in keeping with the current economy.. my November purchase: (never knew it had Jacks on the back for input sampling) now wondering if there are any musically useful DIY mods.. Yeah, got me a Casio too ! HT-700. Still debating whether or not to keep it. Fun little synth, though. Absolute MINT condition. No battery comparment corroision, etc. Like it's been sitting in limbo for 20 years. The "Alpha Dial" feels soooo smooth. All orignal docs (including the registeration card !) and a list of parameter settings someone printed off of what loks like an Apple IIe or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 I buy a MPC5000 and nobody gives a {censored}. DLP buys a reverb and he's the katz meow. Maybe I should go argue in the election thread for a while. Actually I had better things to do like build a box house for the daughters. How'd I miss this? Congrats man, that's serious MPC-ness. One of these days I'd like to mess about with one and see what the fuss is about. Guess I'll have to settle for YouTube videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idiotboy Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 ....nah, just don some latex gloves and go on over to the local GC. They always have plenty of MPC on hand for the would-be deeeejays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChristianRock Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Yeah but can teh puppeh handle teh funk of the MPC? :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Yeah but can teh puppeh handle teh funk of the MPC? :poke: Sir, I resent the implication that there is ANY level of funk that I, Funkmaster McFunkypants, cannot handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 How'd I miss this? Congrats man, that's serious MPC-ness. One of these days I'd like to mess about with one and see what the fuss is about. Guess I'll have to settle for YouTube videos. Thanx pups.I found a bug in the 5k which is a slight problem. I took the CF card out of my 2.5K, stuck it in the 5K and turned it on. The 5K found it and auto loaded the drum programs no prob. The thing is some of the sequences wrote on the 2.5k that use 16 Levels with the internal sounds play out of tune. Sure I can replay the parts but, what a pain. So I need to track out stuff written in the 2.5K before selling it.GODDY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stikygum Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Yeah, got me a Casio too ! HT-700. Still debating whether or not to keep it. Fun little synth, though. Absolute MINT condition. No battery comparment corroision, etc. Like it's been sitting in limbo for 20 years. The "Alpha Dial" feels soooo smooth. All orignal docs (including the registeration card !) and a list of parameter settings someone printed off of what loks like an Apple IIe or something. Congrats! I like my HT-6000 (which is similar to 700) because it's just so different than all my other expensive synths. I think it's great for Synth-Gaze music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delicious Lamprey Problem Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I've had the Electro2 for a couple of days now, and put a few hours on it. I hereby declare it to be "fun". Hard to walk away from. Sounds great. Recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Metrosonus Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 one of these once some stoopid paypal cash clears. i've decided to keep the XL1 and ditch the dr202. Im opting out of drum machines unless it's something vintage.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Real MC Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 No plans for purchases this month. (unless a Macbeth M5 or eight voice Oberheim OB-X comes my way) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zarquin Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Full report please: v's MV8800 etc I really want to see a detailed comparison of all the "New Gen" MPC's (1000, 2500, 4000, 5000 ) both with the standard OS and the JJOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stikygum Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I just got the Waveboy Transwave Library and Waveboy Soniq Demolition for my ASR-10, which I recently picked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I really want to see a detailed comparison of all the "New Gen" MPC's (1000, 2500, 4000, 5000 ) both with the standard OS and the JJOS. Why? The 1000, 2500, 5000 are a lot alike but, have more features added based on price The 4000 was designed and built by a different era of Akai. The 4000 also still has the most avanced sampler which does multi-sampling. Figure out your budget and jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idiotboy Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 I really want to see a detailed comparison of all the "New Gen" MPC's (1000, 2500, 4000, 5000 ) both with the standard OS and the JJOS. You may have already seen these, but, there's a comparison chart on the MPC wiki here; and detailed charts of the JJ OS features are here: MPC1000 JJ OS chartMPC2500 JJ OS chart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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