Akai MPC1000

Sampling Sequencers from the MPC series by Akai

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11/27/11

ericthegreat's review "Love it"

Characteristics
The MPC 100 is full of great features. Usb, effects, 3 filters (high,low and band pass), up to 128 mb of ram, and you can save to compact flash cards. It is missing timestrecth and zoning but those can be done outside of the mpc via computer. I don't necessarily do either cause when I want to change the speed of my sample I'm used to just pitching it down and also the extract feature is very easy to get used to. (The extract feature does the same thing as zoning basically).
Utilization
This mpc is very, very easy to use. Some things I needed the manual to figure out. But most of the stuff I figured out on my own. I wish they would've made the layout more like the 60's though. Plus the stock sounds on it are horrible, you will def need to upload your own kits as soon as you power it up. Do not use any of the stock kits and sounds. They are very unprofessional and everyone will be able to tell you used the stock kits.
Sounds
It has a nice quality sound. It doesn't sound as warm and thick as other samplers I have messed with but, when you know what your doing you can make it sound really warm and thick. Basically it doesn't anything extra to the sound like lower bit rate samplers do. What you put in is what you get back out.
Overall Opinion
I really love the MPC 100 because it was my first but I think I might be upgrading soon. Everything just seems so hard to do on a little screen, that makes it very hard. But for the price you really cant beat it. You get a MPC (legendary machine) for a low price and can still do almost everything the others can. But It.

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11/22/11

vsavagellc's review "Great Product Upgrade Pads!"

Characteristics
Great sampler from akai

16 pads

transport features

Ins and Outs

clean LCD

Compact flash slot

USB connection (transfer data only)

Midi I/0

Reverb

Delay

Compression

Sample Editing features
Utilization
This box is the newer version of the akai Mpc 3000,60,2000,2000xl,4000 etc. It's good for making any type of music you can think of but its popular and known for creating hiphop or any other 4/4 timing genre of music. It's one of those units that is only as good as the user is.

Manual wasn't too great imo if you can search online there are plenty of companies who have created manuals for musicians they run around $20.00
Sounds
Can't really rate or judge the sounds as erased the preset/stock sounds that came with my unit but I can comment on the A/D converters which are clean. This unit does not sound as warm as the mpc 60 or the mpc 3000 but you can get the unit to sound just as warm by importing warm sounds into. So with that said if you were to run all your sounds off an S950 then into the mpc 1000 you'd be in business.

The onboard FX are basic but really clean and useful as well as simple to use.
Overall Opinion
This is a great unit especially for those who want a modern aged akai mpc. It's quality has some great onboard features. The pads (depending on which verion you get) suck and break down really fast. There is a pad upgrade kit you can buy on ebay though that fixes the issue.

The failing pads are normally on the Blue Mpc 1000 the Black Mpc 1000s are fine.. I don't like the stock OS that comes with the Mpc 1000 so you'd might want to look into upgrading to the JJSO series which turn the mpc 1000 into a Mpc 2500

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08/03/11

yoTrakkz's review "This is for the hip hopers!"

Characteristics
The MPC 1000 is a great piece of equipment and with the upgraded operating system its just like the more expensive models. It has midi and audio hook ups. You can connect your midi cords right to your interface for editing on a bigger screen. The MPC brand has the best sequencing known to all producers. It will automatically sequence your playing better than any software or other hardware program there is. The effects on the 1000 are kinda dull though, not as many options as there is on the 2000 and 4000/5000. But that’s why you track it out and use your computer program for effects. But the program itself comes with enough for you to complete a whole song it in. It has song mode, and you can lay a whole song out. Its kinda hard with such a small screen but you ca n do it if you have the patience.
Utilization
All of the functions will take some manual reading, this isn’t a piece of equipment you can work our way through without the manual. You will definitely need to read the manual. But after reading the manual you will have no issues at all with navigating your way thought the menus and options.
Sounds
the sensitivity and after touch is great on the pads. The pads are built to last and you wont have a problem with them if you don't hit them really hard. The stock sounds that come with it, will need to be replaced. They are very cheap, so definitely get your own kit together and get it uploaded.
Overall Opinion
The MPC 1000 is a must have for any hip hop sampler, it has great feeling pads and a great sound that comes out of it. You can layer your drums and eq them right on the MPC its self. If I went back to before I bought the MPC 1000 knowing what I know now, I would have probably saved up more money and just bought the 4000 xl. It has more options and a synth creator as well, not to mention a bigger screen . But the 1000 is great for beginners, but after trying the upgraded models you will want to upgrade asap!

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10/31/08

FP User Reviews's review

Characteristics
Iv seen alot of you say a few things were missing such as time streatch but the on i got came with the new 2.1 os an all the stuff missing before is now in it im very happy about that

Paid: $900
Utilization
Within a day of using it i was pressing buttons an doing everything with ease like a pro in some of those videos you see very easy to use

its built like a house.but the black version i have does collect dust quick
Sounds
Iv used or heard other mpc's in use before an it sounds just like any of them that warm sound you know an love
Overall Opinion
I cant put it down i use it every chance i get once i learn to fully use it it will be worst

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com

Posted by: sludem ( 5-, 2006)

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10/31/08

FP User Reviews's review

Characteristics
The features that come with the new os are CRAZY,you got almost everything you could want,stretch,patched phrase,sample chop,pitch shifting. It is missing auto chromactic assign,thats my only gripe.I hope they put the chop shop (auto chop 0 feature they have on the 2500 in a future update..

Price paid

$800
Utilization
VERY easy coming from an mpc background.

Quality is my other gripe,I keep hearing about pads going back,and if you compact flash drive breaks is on back order from akai and will take forever to get.
Sounds
The sound quality is cool,I don`t notice a difference between my old xl and the 1000
Overall Opinion
I love the features,I love the size. This things a beast,im so glad im using this not my 2000xl anymore. Like Master Yoda says "Size matters not" This could not be more true,and in honer of thatr I think I will have forat paint my 1000 yoda green.. Mpc1000 tutorial dvd coming soon to www.soundsforsamplers.com

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com

Posted by: ironbeatchef ( 3-, 2006)

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10/31/08

FP User Reviews's review

Characteristics
There good but you need to upgrade the Os v2.10 then you can say its tha best.

Price paid

$820
Utilization
No everythin is good and its hella easy to use , no doubt you can learn it quick if you take some time everyday with it .

the mpc is built tough , like they said ford built tough lol
Sounds
Sound is perfect nothin bad , hella clear in my case
Overall Opinion
Wouldnt trade it even if i had a chance to get a mpc 4000 its hella easy to use and its good for starter producers and professional producers , thats why they call it akai professional.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com

Posted by: seatown350 ( 3-, 2006)

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10/31/08

FP User Reviews's review

Characteristics
No really!

Price paid

800
Utilization
Great!
Sounds
I love it!
Overall Opinion
Great!

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com

Posted by: moontwo ( 2-, 2006)

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10/31/08

FP User Reviews's review

Characteristics
Akai really stepped there game up c/ 2.0 set it off. Its virtually a portable 2500. Only 1 thing: NO MTC!!!! WTF? What is Akai thinking? But for that matter, last time I checked the specs, the 2500 does not support MTC either. Only the 2000XL and the 4000 (not sure about the 2000). MTC allows you to use your MPC as a DAW controller for PT. So, if you prefer sequencing your drums with your mpc as the master (why do we continue to use these terms?) sequencer and PT as slave (why do we continue to use these terms? ), FORGETABOUTIT!

Price paid

900
Utilization
Easy,easy.

well built! much more durable than and easier to get set up than the_______! you know who you are!
Sounds
Excellent Sound Quality. Im not sure why, but IMO its better than the MPC2000XL I have. Well, had. Sold it after using the 1k for a minute.
Overall Opinion
Its got almost everything. But Im really hurt by the lacking MTC.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com

Posted by: jdeondra ( 2-, 2006)

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10/31/08

FP User Reviews's review

Characteristics
I just got it not to long ago.. but i does stuff that i didnt think it could do..

Price paid

$700 used a lil bit
Utilization
It not to bad because so many people have them. i can just usually search my problem on google and find an answer..

i havebt had ne problems yet...
Sounds
Sounds great...
Overall Opinion
Its really easy to get a good beat goin and put them together for a whole song..there is so many things u can do with the sounds and layering to make diffrent sounds.. i really like it..

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com

Posted by: cmc_mpc1000 ( 2-, 2006)

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10/31/08

FP User Reviews's review

Characteristics
With the new 2.0 OS this thing is a monster.

Price paid

$415
Utilization
In 1-2 days you will be making beats.

Built very good. Feel strong and firm.
Sounds
It brings all my drum patterns to life.
Overall Opinion
Best addition to my lab. If something was to happen to it, I would replace it as soon as possible.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com

Posted by: TheFirstJimBo ( 1-, 2006)

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