Comments on: Just Blaze Rants Against Akai MPC 5000

By: skunk3

skunk3 — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:32:21 +0000

I have used many models of MPCs, but never the 5000. I think that people should stop saying that this or that is better than the other, because it ultimately comes down to how you use it. To be honest, all I use these days is my 1000 because it’s small and the 2 midi outs are enough to control and sync all of my gear. (Thank god for MIDI thru, huh?) I don’t know how the 4000 is supposed to be so much better than the 2500 aside from a bigger screen and improved sequencer resolution. (Which doesn’t matter for generic hip-hop producers since they aren’t usually playing complicated keyboard/synth parts.) All MPC’s are sufficient for hip-hop. Personally, I think the 1000/2500 are the best bang for the buck. I got my black 1000 used on ebay with maxed RAM for $290 SHIPPED! 2 of the pads are screwed up but who cares? I can replace them but I just don’t use them.. problem solved. The days of using floppy disks and SCSI devices is over. Forget that noise. I’d rather have a 2500 than a 1000 mainly just for the bigger pads and 4 midi outs. People need to stop looking at what their idols use and just get something and master it. It’s not about what you have… it’s about your mastery of the gear and the talent and dedication to make something decent. Personally, I don’t try to be some big name producer and make money from music… that’s just stupid. Music is a hobby. Welcome to the real world. Most cats make beats at home for fun. Stop the bickering and gear snobbery.

By: Janieve

Janieve — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:04:13 +0000

Another thing to consider is that the MPC5000 isnt a Real Akai…. Numark the DJ company bought Akai in mid 2006. That’s the big difference you see with Akai now… The last real MPC was the 4000… The MPC 500, 1000, 2500 & 5000 was all Numark’s way of getting the “Akai MPC” and making it availible to all. Kind of the way Digidesign made the Mbox and put ProTools into everybodies hands… So grab an MPC 3000 or 4000 while you still can cause there will never be another upgrade to the MPC ever again…

By: MIDIchlorian

MIDIchlorian — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:10:33 +0000

Everything Just Blaxe ranted about was fixed in OS 2.o
Here is a video where I go through his rant and show you on the MPC 5000 how each thing was not only fixed but improved on

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGEtvMfure0&sns=em

By: ARTOS MURKSEM

ARTOS MURKSEM — Mon, 09 May 2011 07:15:44 +0000

BEEN WORKING WITH THE 5000 FOR SOMETIME NOW AND THE PADS ALREADY NEED REPLACEMENT . I HONESTLY LOVE THE CHOPPING WITH IT THE SLIDERS MAKE FOR FAST CHOPPING . DOES THE 4000 DO THAT ?BECAUSE IF IT DOES I MIGHT SELL THIS AND GET THAT…BUT THE HOMIES WHO GOT THE 2000XL BEEN HAVIN THAT FOR WAY MORE YEARS THAN MY 5G AND THEY AINT EVER CHANGED PADS PSHHH COME ON AKAI U THINK THIS MUSIC STUFF IS FOR PLAY ????

By: cyber sequencer

cyber sequencer — Wed, 04 May 2011 04:15:29 +0000

I love the XL as well.

By: stokezbeats

stokezbeats — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:26:00 +0000

mpc 2000xl better than all of them

By: stokezbeats

stokezbeats — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:21:34 +0000

lol

By: kdub

kdub — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:01:55 +0000

you be the judge

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_Production_Center

By: dumbass@gmail.com

dumbass@gmail.com — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:58:29 +0000

i know i didnt juss see some fool said the 8800 is better than the mpc.u must never owned a 4000.and i have 3000,2000xl,4000 and the 8000 the 4000 is the mass murderer little jr step ur production game up

By: Grilled

Grilled — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:12:06 +0000

can anybody find the Just blaze rant again? I think he may have deleted it and I cant seem to find it elsewhere.