new to beeat Making and sampling.. MPD or MPC?
new to beeat Making and sampling.. MPD or MPC? Posted on: 07.05.2012 by Roxann Hermann so Im looking to start making my own beats.. problem is, ive never really done any sort of production before, Im just a DJ.Right now the two alternatives im considering iare the akai mpd 26 or the mpc 1000 or 500. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each and which is best? I currently have logic pro 9 and abelton live on my macbook, but i would have no idea how to record, cut up and assign samples on my macbook (i briefly owned an mpc2000xl, but it was a bit much). What are peoples thoughts? | |
| Dorie Scelzo 08.05.2012 |
Originally Posted by TreTuna
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| Dorie Scelzo 08.05.2012 |
Originally Posted by TreTuna
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| Dorie Scelzo 08.05.2012 |
Originally Posted by TreTuna
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| Dorie Scelzo 08.05.2012 |
Originally Posted by Remco
Their software is fucking ugly, though. |
| Dorie Scelzo 08.05.2012 |
Originally Posted by TreTuna
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| Roxann Hermann 07.05.2012 | so Im looking to start making my own beats.. problem is, ive never really done any sort of production before, Im just a DJ. Right now the two alternatives im considering iare the akai mpd 26 or the mpc 1000 or 500. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each and which is best? I currently have logic pro 9 and abelton live on my macbook, but i would have no idea how to record, cut up and assign samples on my macbook (i briefly owned an mpc2000xl, but it was a bit much). What are peoples thoughts? |
| Georgina Schatzman 08.05.2012 | Any DAW would work just fine, but Maschine would be the way to go. No sure how much more I have to repeat myself. Save a bit more money, watch as many videos and read as much as you can, and when you have the loot scoop it up |
| Roxann Hermann 08.05.2012 | Ok, so the possibility of getting an mpc 500 or 1000 is pretty much gone.. But im still believeing is the price difference between an mpd series and a maschine worth it? What software would i have to use with an mpd 32 to make beats? |
| Jame Shelling 08.05.2012 | I know, i was talking about the software huh |
| Dorie Scelzo 08.05.2012 |
Originally Posted by Remco
Their software is fucking ugly, though. |
| Jame Shelling 08.05.2012 | I say go for Maschine , Akai maybe great hardware but will never be able to compete with NI's software.... Ass far as the looks, you can pimp youre Maschine to make it look way cooler. |
| Dorie Scelzo 08.05.2012 |
Originally Posted by TreTuna
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| Anisa Fourte 08.05.2012 | Oh! Another option is waiting for the new MPC Studio or Renaissance. Basically Akai's direct competitors to Maschine. Studio is supposed to be about the same price while the Renaissance is twice the price. Studio looks really cool, http://www.akaiprompc.com/mpc-studio |
| Roxann Hermann 08.05.2012 | looks like ill probably get a maschine then.. Its a shame its so ugly (in my opinion). Im not really for all this modernised sleek looking stuff, which is why i love the MPC1000 but thats not really enough to justify buying one over the maschine aha. |
| Anisa Fourte 08.05.2012 | Maschine is really the best way like Jason said.... It comes with a great sound library Integrates perfectly with Komplete and all VSTs for great synths and effects Allows you to cut up any sample you want from nearly any source giving you unlimited sounds May require a computer but you can do everything from the controller and never have to look over once you get used to it Is very intuitive and easy to learn to use A great studio and live controller/program Can be midi mapped as well to any other software, including Ableton and Traktor Integrates really well with both of them as well A lot easier to take with you then an MPC Umm.... That's just the advantages I can believe of off the top of my head. It may be a little more money, but will last you longer in the long run as it's power is still being developed. You buy and MPC, it's never going to be upgraded; you buy the Ableton controllers, and though they can be reprogrammed, they are only the slaves of the program; you get the Maschine and you get the controller for Ableton/Traktor, plus an amazing software that gives it all the power of an MPC plus a lot more. As I said, the software is just beginning it's development really, only in version 1.7 right now, and already come a long way. Not to mention it's used and endorsed by some of the biggest names in the game. Trust me you won't be disappointed with your decision. I definitely haven't been in mine. |
| Georgina Schatzman 07.05.2012 | I'm sure some one else can will go into more details, but Maschine really is all you need to start making music off the bat. It's almost a whole DAW in and of itself just on the hardware. Sure it's a bit more expensive than the other two you mentioned, but it really is an investment. You won't regret picking one up. |
| Georgina Schatzman 07.05.2012 | Maschine comes with a 4GB sample library already preloaded, organized and ready to go. |
| Roxann Hermann 07.05.2012 | what software and stuff would i have to use for cutting up samples and the like with a maschine? |
| Roxann Hermann 07.05.2012 | the only thing that has put me off is the price difference.. mpd 26 or 32 is cheapest, then the mpc 500 or even 1000, then a maschine. Im looking at buying all these second hand, i never really buy kit new |
| Georgina Schatzman 07.05.2012 | Get a Maschine instead, will make life much easier then trying to learn an MPC or trying to figure out how get the most out of the MPD. (And if you're getting the 26, might as well get the 32 and do it right). |
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