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Posted on: 28.01.2012 by Lue Garich
What type of music hardware is capable of creating new sounds and beats, aswell as what type of hardware would be best for creating loops on the spot
Norah Legowski
29.01.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
The MPC is more than capable of doing everything he mentioned. The SP404 only halfway.



He asked about hardware
Dorie Scelzo
29.01.2012
Originally Posted by juan2
indeed, but based off what he's mentioned so far, creating beats, loop capture on the fly and for around around $500, sounds like the sp 404 (optional battery power, on board fx, built in mic...) would be a good choice.
The MPC is more than capable of doing everything he mentioned. The SP404 only halfway.

Originally Posted by AdamPollard55
id personally get a nice controller and do it all with software. its easier, cheaper, more flexible, more stable. need I say more?
He asked about hardware
Norah Legowski
28.01.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
Or an Electribe. Or an MPC 500.

But
Dorie Scelzo
01.02.2012
Originally Posted by juan2
victory!!!!!
?????
Norah Legowski
31.01.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
right, but part of being competitive in that market is being taken seriously. They already have the mpc name, so that goes a good way. But it might actually be a smart business move to price it $100 to $200 higher than the comparable maschines just so they're not considered budget options.

I also don't believe he wants to wait around for an un-tested piece of gear to drop after namm, however awesome everybody believes they're going to be.
victory!!!!!
Norah Legowski
29.01.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
The MPC is more than capable of doing everything he mentioned. The SP404 only halfway.



He asked about hardware
Dorie Scelzo
29.01.2012
Originally Posted by juan2
indeed, but based off what he's mentioned so far, creating beats, loop capture on the fly and for around around $500, sounds like the sp 404 (optional battery power, on board fx, built in mic...) would be a good choice.
The MPC is more than capable of doing everything he mentioned. The SP404 only halfway.

Originally Posted by AdamPollard55
id personally get a nice controller and do it all with software. its easier, cheaper, more flexible, more stable. need I say more?
He asked about hardware
Norah Legowski
28.01.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
Or an Electribe. Or an MPC 500.

But
Norah Legowski
31.01.2012		your last post was on point! mostapha wins!
Dorie Scelzo
01.02.2012
Originally Posted by juan2
victory!!!!!
?????
Delmar Swamy
31.01.2012		good point XD to the OP I guess yeah, go with the Maschine then modd the fuck out of it XD
Norah Legowski
31.01.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
right, but part of being competitive in that market is being taken seriously. They already have the mpc name, so that goes a good way. But it might actually be a smart business move to price it $100 to $200 higher than the comparable maschines just so they're not considered budget options.

I also don't believe he wants to wait around for an un-tested piece of gear to drop after namm, however awesome everybody believes they're going to be.
victory!!!!!
Dorie Scelzo
30.01.2012		Right, but part of being competitive in that market is being taken seriously. They already have the MPC name, so that goes a good way. But it might actually be a smart business move to price it $100 to $200 higher than the comparable Maschines just so they're not considered budget options.

I also don't believe he wants to wait around for an un-tested piece of gear to drop after NAMM, however awesome everybody believes they're going to be.
Delmar Swamy
30.01.2012		Its supposed to be the maschine competitor so who knows
Dorie Scelzo
30.01.2012		The fly won't be, and the mid-level one will definitely cost over $500.
Delmar Swamy
30.01.2012		the new MPCs are also integratable with DAWs remember that
Araceli Georgis
30.01.2012		Reading through it sounds like Maschine would definitely be worth having a look at. Gives you good software integration and the ability to do things on the fly
Norah Legowski
29.01.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
The MPC is more than capable of doing everything he mentioned. The SP404 only halfway.



He asked about hardware
Dorie Scelzo
29.01.2012
Originally Posted by juan2
indeed, but based off what he's mentioned so far, creating beats, loop capture on the fly and for around around $500, sounds like the sp 404 (optional battery power, on board fx, built in mic...) would be a good choice.
The MPC is more than capable of doing everything he mentioned. The SP404 only halfway.

Originally Posted by AdamPollard55
id personally get a nice controller and do it all with software. its easier, cheaper, more flexible, more stable. need I say more?
He asked about hardware
Lue Garich
29.01.2012		so with the sp 404 do i need an sound card? because i want something that i can plug into my laptop via usb 2.0 and hook it up to ableton or traktor
Krishna Hospelhorn
28.01.2012		id personally get a nice controller and do it all with software. its easier, cheaper, more flexible, more stable. need I say more?
Norah Legowski
28.01.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
Or an Electribe. Or an MPC 500.

But
Dorie Scelzo
28.01.2012		Or an Electribe. Or an MPC 500.

But
Norah Legowski
28.01.2012
Originally Posted by Nephew
That's not much to be honest, the only thing near that price point would be NI's Maschine.
not necessarily, he could snag a new sp-404 or an es-x for that much, or a korg microsampler with some cash left over, depending on where he shops...
Breana Singerman
28.01.2012		That's not much to be honest, the only thing near that price point would be NI's Maschine.
Lue Garich
28.01.2012		i got around 400-500 to spend, and im looking to incorprate it into my live dj sets so i can create beats/loops live
Breana Singerman
28.01.2012
Originally Posted by Tarekith
Octatrack is a loop monster.
True, been selling the shit out of those! (Some guy even got three of them!). The best thing to do is just bust out Google, youtube some video's and read some reviews.
Monserrate Rupnow
28.01.2012		Octatrack is a loop monster.
Antonio Jackle
28.01.2012
Originally Posted by juan2
depends on what you want to do... if you just want to capture short loops while playing live you could go with a roland sp 303/404 (if you're looking for portability go with the 404 or an mpc 500), if you want to create or modify existing sounds/samples i would look to the korg electribes. if you'd prefer something you can integrate with a laptop the ni maschine or possibly the arturia spark would serve you well. it really comes down to what you want to do and how much you're willing to spend...

sorry for the long post i'm a bit of a sampler/drum machine whore and couldn't resist
There are many options out there.. what do you want to do with these loops? Incorperate them into a dj set? and how much do you want to spend on this?
Norah Legowski
28.01.2012		depends on what you want to do... if you just want to capture short loops while playing live you could go with a roland sp 303/404 (if you're looking for portability go with the 404 or an mpc 500), if you want to create or modify existing sounds/samples i would look to the korg electribes. if you'd prefer something you can integrate with a laptop the ni maschine or possibly the arturia spark would serve you well. it really comes down to what you want to do and how much you're willing to spend...

sorry for the long post i'm a bit of a sampler/drum machine whore and couldn't resist
Lue Garich
28.01.2012		and the software i use is ableton and traktor

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