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Akai Professional XR20
Michel Potar Michel Potar

«  very well on the move but do not require too much »

Published on 09/08/11 at 00:04
2 output jacks, one MIDI I / O, an output jack on the stereo, a microphone input and headphone jack.
Section slight effect but some master proper treatment compared to fxs.
Alim, battery possible, very convenient!!
There are over 700 samples, editable envelopes, assigning samples on any pads and kits can be edited at will.
The sequencer manages three tracks (drums, synth and one shot) and it is very convenient in programming or in real time, to sequence an expander. Live I shall not use more than MIDI in a analog control.
Lack of exits!

UTILIZATION

config simple type MPC by patterns against the factory can not be edited or deleted, and it's a shame, everything is simple but distrust saving kits, there is a chance to modify other patterns as the same kit can be used in various patterns.

SOUNDS

As the machine is played alone or in live sound is massive and heavy, hip hop oriented, but there really is way to beucoup styles, I used it for the dub and DnB but it also works for the discopunk and many other styles.
The expression is very good no problem, are are realistic as they are in the machine, in effect, left there on Pro tools, I always had to rework them to restore their original fishing in the studio is limited.
The sounds are very good but not enough to be able to effect change, the blow is not always the same sauce.

OVERALL OPINION

I used well for 2 years and then not using more in the studio, I also removed my machine set live.Bonne to discover the world of MPC, without sampling.
I do not have that choice would do for me, but I will offer much to my daughter to learn and play is terrible.
What I like most is the side post it in 5 minutes you create fun patterns with 3 tracks