Is an MPC worth it?

p.illa · #1 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 12:44 PM

I've been debating on whether or not I should buy an MPC. I use Reason and I actually use the program as a virtual MPC. I really like the drum sound coming from an MPC but people be telling me that it's too hard to use it, so my question is; is there a way for me to connect the MPC to Reason and use it for my drums, or is it worth it.

Rafferty · #2 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 04:00 PM

the MPC can send midi signals, or receive them... so yes you could trigger drum sounds using the MPC. But if you get one you might just end up dumping your drum sounds onto the MPC... or sampling straight into it.

The MPC is sweet man. Super fun instrument/tool.

semantik · #3 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 04:26 PM

The mpc is only hard to use if you don't read the manual... it's actually a pretty straightforward machine. Takes longer to produce, but it's a great piece of hardware.

You can also get the MPC drum swing feel in Reason using Regroove.

Rafferty · #4 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 05:17 PM

more info: Akai MPC Forums - Akai MPC Forums - Forum For MPC 1000, MPC 2500, MPC 500, MPC 2000XL, MPC 4000 and MPC3000/60 Users

Illstylus · #5 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 06:03 PM

Yes it is worth every penny.. So ill, I would say its akin to real turntables vs cdjs, well maybe not that lopsided but still it an amazing machine.Different patterns come from using and experimenting with the pads much more organic and fun than a program... The editing can be a lil frustrating on the mpc, but you can just track it out and edit protools style.. Yaa Mpc's rule

DJ Stone 613 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 08:57 PM

i used to be like "whats the big deal with MPC's"
but i tried one at my friends house and fucckkk
so much more engaging then software and easy to use from the ten minute tryout i had