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Too bad for time stretching and reverse are absent but with usb and some good progs on your pc you can do wonders!

USE

Getting Started nickel, you can put you there ds ke you open the box (not forget to plug even when !!!!) thanks to prenregistrs sounds

The manual is well Detailed with the summary and all, quite readable although ke I do not like reading the usual manual (you can even do without you so it's simple)

The functions are super simple to use: it has marked all over the pads

Usb port very good idea and its expandable memory 128MB (although chre)

SONORITS

The incorpors sounds are not all so bad that has, I gard few, but after depending on the style of music you want to do you have that this is done to sampler has !!!

The effects can be used in small amount they spend well and it would be best when even a multi-effect exerne but hey it's not essential.

Very good sonorits, it is so pleasant that I let squences shoot for hours (in fact as many problems clippings of randomized sound which seems will r by the new OS I expected GGGGGGRRRRRRRAAAAAAAVVVVVVVEEEEEEE)

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it for two months and I found this little beautiful !!

I love his big portabilitsuper (that is, among other things is to I have prfr his big sister MPC2000), its usb prt very fast and convenient for exchange bw / Mcf

This is my first "groove machine" so I can not really compare, price quality ratio is acceptable even if it's hard to get out 1000euros plus 120 for the memory AKAI (required)
I rachterais without hsiter! Really I have not regretted but I have not eaten for a month !!!!

audio + midi
not much effect, or at least I used little, there is a low cut top cutting etc. ... the rest I can not use it too.

sounds we finally put all we want is as flash card we bought. They can be edited directly in the mpc 1000 and can edit them on the computer before it is pc or mac linux. (I prepare my samples on ardor before putting them in the MPC1000).

The sequencer is quite easy to use. It is top notch. It quantifies when playing. I made a complete song with but I do it again I think.

UTILIZATION

There is an adjustment period (it can be long if you have never touched the mao), but it comes pretty quickly.

I do not have the manual. The problem is that it is for akai base, and was quick to pass at least JJOS1 when we know what we can do with it.

SOUNDS

Sounds it is we who put them, so it's silly to judge whether they are good or not. The whole point of the thing is to put your own sounds. Basic sounds was inside I was horrible but since I bought it used I do not know where it comes from, and then I hate rap (unless it is sufficiently experimental) so necessarily ... If you want to buy something with samples already ready is not what we need to buy, in my opinion.

Otherwise I can not find a quality loss in the samples that I put in the mpc, they are as I heard from the computer. (See can be better I do not know ...)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for about 1 year.

No I have not tried it but I was looking for something that is independent of a computer. That can be used without the need to bring a computer. And so it is perfect for that.

What I like most is the ability to play with the sliders on the pitch, and also to trimer (set where the sample starts) by editing the sample. It can also make the slider on my MPC1000 but I can not do that in a specific configuration. I do not know if this is a bug or what but in my case it makes this function unusable. But it is good enough for me to do to edit the sample.

I found the quality good value, but we must take into account everything that can be customized after expensive.

With the experience I remake that choice rather than 2000 times.

In 2014, everything has been said about the beast ... Reminder: 2 midi in 2 midi out, 1 stereo output with separate effects and 4 groupable by stereo pair needed (useful to put one or two on a set Kaosspad tracks).

The effects are minimal job, do not dream but the reverb or delay sometimes troubleshoot. The integrated compressor boosts though the main output, but no miracle: it leaves only what we are going home.

The upgrade to 128MB of memory is almost mandatory if you want to fully enjoy the sampler other than for modest drumkits.

Adding a hard drive gives a comfortable storage.

The buttons are a fairly average quality and deteriorate over time, but change the price of a welding workshop not too complicated.

UTILIZATION

Once past learning, which is not too laborious, we found it quickly when you've already teased hardware or software sampler.

The firmware upgrade to JJOSXL2 transforms completely into a war machine and you realize you can really do without a PC, which I still doubt the reliability on stage (yes, I become old fart).

on the other hand, do not be afraid of the language of Shakespeare: useful resource materials are in English. However, this really is not rocket science. Certainly, one can moan over the ergonomics of a software solution, but I've never experienced a crash or lag or mass problem and the buzz that follows.

The sequencer is very comprehensive, past learning.

SOUNDS

The converters are rather neutral. There is not the "grain" of the old MPCs but this is not its purpose: it is CD quality, period. So, we can achieve the treatment samples for PC then pick it.

When you upgrade the pads to the "fat pads" mpc stuff, feel changes dramatically! you can start playing beats like tutorials Jeremy Ellis with a pretty royal touch I must say.

OVERALL OPINION

With more than two years. Concerts, improvisations, residences ... I'm always happy. It controls my expanders and synths quietly, while providing a more than adequate sampler with a speed of creation.

In short: I love it

2 came out twelve o'clock
2 input jack
6 output jack
128MB
USB back up / transfer WAV samples

UTILIZATION

Simple enough, but the planet venent yamaha, i had struggled with early AKAI,
ct but fast enough to understand,
JJ OS XL from (100 € more) there are advantage of this feature sampler
which previously was no longer

SOUNDS

filters ok, not mega
delay Cava
8 bit cruncher - not bad

OVERALL OPINION

This is the game pads and sliders that hell is at MPC
unfortunately i 1 pad so that loose c frustrating, but I did with Cava
(I blue version)
I Maintenat more sequence with the MPC, I the Octatrack, unwanted,
earlier stages but all i did with the MPC, and I think the sequencer and really TOP
C sampler / sequencer VERY full (especially DD)
I'd sell it (at least for the rempplacer with another mpc)

The MPC1000 is a 64-track sampler/sequencer. It comes with 16 MB sample memory as standard, and can be expanded to 128 MB. It supports a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, in stereo or mono. Its features include a USB port, an internal CompactFlash card reader, two MIDI inputs and outputs, and effects and multiple analog outputs as standard. Its sequencer's resolution is 96 ppq.

UTILIZATION

It is a simple install as with most MPC models. The manual is clear and sufficient, and the functions are as easy as MPC's get.

SOUNDS

Not the best sounding MPC model, but not bad. The effects are below average I would say, but it still gets the job done.

OVERALL OPINION

It's good for someone starting out, not sure full fledged productions could be made on this thing. Overall I would still try it out at a Guitar Center to see if you like it.

-4 MIDI ports (two IN two OUT)
-1 PHONE output for headphones
-1 RCA
-1 RCA
-2 Pedal input has effect
-The rest I do not use it too much, I prefer not to list it not say anything stupid.

If not for the effects, are the basic (low, middle or high), a nice reverb, a pitch, a PAN, but after a mpc you really not buy for the effects it offers you (in my opinion)

How his / styles available? this is a MPC! You put in what you want, and you will do what you want, then no sound or style specific ...

The sequencer is fun, but quickly become insufficient for my taste, I prefer a sequencing software.

Compatibility PC or MAC perfect.

UTILIZATION

Precisely, the advantage lies in the MPC compared to other "samplers / sequencers," I find it really intuitive, someone invested in work will manage the machine perfectly great 4 months max after anything at the creativity is another story .. But what is "know your machine", the MPC is really easy to access the menus are simple. The manual is also clear throughout.

SOUNDS

As said above, no specific style of music. At the sound, well, yeah, it sounds! You put a "chack boom boom" in your GPA, it will remain a "chack boom boom" after level to really "sound" your sound, make clean (make a prod pro anything), it leads to the " mastering ", which is another story, and the same for all machines ..

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for about a 1 year and a half, and I enjoy it like crazy, because of its "intuitive" as mentioned above. You can easily get a create a beat if we modicum of creativity. Value for money (600euro for me) seems honest. I would do this choice without hesitation, because it allowed me (being great beginner) to understand the basics of creating a beat. I tried to SP505 rolland before buying, and I totally preferred MPC1000. In addition, it is a great sampler! I use ableton parallel machine, and I NEVER sample above, still on my MPC! Since it has a "line IN CAR, I plugged my turntable over and sample loops from vinyl (besides the work loop itself is also intuitive). Basically if you're thirsty creation ( intuitive) in which you used your fingers instead of a mouse and a keyboard, GO!

Refer to the official website Akai:
http://www.akaipro.com/mpc1000

UTILIZATION

The use seems complicated at first, but the instructions are very clear. Examples help in understanding and quickly understood if we agree to consider it seriously. Obviously, we need a little time to master the machine and understand in its entirety, but with a little practice, you realize that the machine is intuitive.

SOUNDS

I must say that many users have some problems with the pads that are sometimes defective (this is the default recurring mpc). Having bought mine used, I realize that she has already served.

OVERALL OPINION

I have my mpc 1000 for 1 year but I have not found the time to use it for a few months. I admit I had a little trouble at the beginning to immerse myself in the record, as it is imperative to read it if you never had a machine like this before, but after some effort I am completely satisfied . What I like most is the ease and speed with which one can sample (when understood of course). This becomes even fun to assign your own samples on the pads and play them.
Regarding the price, I've always found the price of such devices a little high, but the mpc offer many possibilities. It can be used in different ways. The fact that mpc can replace many other devices in the home studios may justify the price.
It does nevertheless a great versatile machine which is essential for all fans of sampling.

A few technical specs (I own the black version) on stage.

* Pattern-based and linear 64-track sequencer with 32 MIDI channels
* 32-voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128MB RAM
* Velocity and pressure-sensitive pads for expressive programming
* 16-level pad function maps one sound to all pads with varied level, tuning, attack, decay or filter per pad
* Two Q-link sliders for real-time performance control
* Built-in Compact Flash drive and USB port (Mass Storage Class)
* Standard WAV files samples and MIDI-file sequences
* Analog and digital I/Os, headphone output and two MIDI In/Out
* Internal sounds in flash
* Four-way sample layering and velocity switching per pad
* Four-pole filters (two two-pole filters) filtering for each of the 32 voices
* Two on-board effects processors plus main-output effect processor, all which can be used simultaneously
* Outputs can be re-sampled

I paid 800$.

All the features you would need. You able to sample, edit that sample and EQ that sample in one board. Add your own sounds and make music as a professional. The downside, is the small LCD, it isn't as friendly as a computer monitor. And when chopping a sample you don't have the zoning feature as the MPC 2000XL or do you have the option of time stretching. But other then that, all is good with it. What more can you ask for in a portable music production center?

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It is quite simple to use. The manual explains everything so clear, but at times you will have to call upon outside help to navigate through some of the features. I would change the interface, I am so comfortable with it, that I can operate the MPC in the dark, sometimes.

It is durable, My Behringer mixing board felt on top of the MPC from the desk to the floor and the didn't scratch it or damage the screen or the board. So that is tough machine for me. No repairs have been done. The pads are tough too, because I been banging on them for a while and still they uphold the pounding.

No complaints about it. Just the quality I need for making professional sounding music.

Good construction and quality.

I love it. Everything you need in a portable machine. The only downside is the missing feature of time stretch and zoning. I carry this lightweight as if it was my own laptop. So small to fit in a backpack without putting a lot of weight or pressure on the shoulders or back.

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

In the range of the new generation of MPC, the MPC is 1000 is it with the best quality / price ratio.

All functionality is present in this model (unlike the MPC 500). The MPC 2500 does not provide, in my opinion, nothing more.

Moreover, it is compact enough to be transportable and not take up too much space in his home studio.

At the pads, no complaints really. The set looks less robust than the first generation (I also have an MPC 3000), but still seems high quality.

The only real weakness of this new generation, it is the dial which, at times, lack of precision.

The real advantage over the older generation is the CF Card, formatted to FAT 32 (therefore, readable by a Windows and a Mac OS).

UTILIZATION

The interface of the MPC 1000 has proven itself. It is really fun to do with her.

In my use, I cut samples of PC, the different patterns of MPC, and I pass on a PC for sequencing.

If I need to add notes of my synth, sampler I prefer the line of notes and play in the MPC.

Large defects of the MPC:

- Export into separate tracks: Can not

- Enregisrement the audio during playback: it would be a more

The advantages of MPC:

- No slowdown, no lag, no crash

- All in one solution, if desired

SOUNDS

Well, I want to say that the sound comes out of the MPC is fairly neutral and that it depends on which injects samples.

Level effects, not much. For my part, I only use three effects: compressor, reverb, and EQ, and used in small doses, they do the job.

For grain, nothing prevents the use of a sampler upstream.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought a few months after its release (red and blue model) and is always at the center of my setup.

I subsequently earned an MPC 3000, but I realized I could not do without the latest Akai, including CF Card!!

This gives me a huge gain of time on my way to work:

- I sample in my PC, I cut, I matter and I mumuse on MPC. If the sample does not work, I start again with another sample ...

- I import several drum kits and I tried one by one live up to getting the right kick or snare that sticks to the sample.


In conclusion,

+ Advantages: reliable hardware, ease of mpc, the effectiveness of CF Card

- Weaknesses: export into separate tracks!!, The memory load

The Mpc 1000 is a midi production beat machine that a lot of producers have become quite fond of over the years. I have been using MPC’s for about 10 years now, all the way back to the original big grey box MPC 2000. But at the end of the day not much has really changed from mpc to mpc , there are a few different ones out now. But the 1000 really changed the game, because its really affordable for producers. Other mpc’s can cost up to 5000 dollars. That’s a little outrageous to me, especially with all the same functions are available in software now. I have used the MPC 1000 black and the original blue one. Only difference to me is the operating system in them. The Black model has the updated version and this one doesn’t.


UTILIZATION

There is no need for a manual if you are already use to how the mpc works. The 1000 will be a breeze if you are use to them. If its new to you, then you will need the manual, because its nothing like using a software. There are a ton of options and sub menus to navigate through.


SOUNDS

Sounds are ok, You will def. have to add your own kits (drums). Because the stock kits just flat out aren't that good! But once you load your own kits you will get a nice gritty sound!

OVERALL OPINION

I love the whole MPC brand, the 1000 makes it really affordable for us on a budget. BUT, the 1000 will not compete with the more expensive models for several reasons. One reason is that the screen is so small and basic, you can really get lost going from on menu to the next. Or trying to do your chops on a little barely green lit screen that makes it really hard and strains your eyes. Also, the 1000’s pads arent as nice as the more expensive models. But If you can look past those issues you will LOVE it! Trust me its worth the buy, plus they go for around 800 on eBay now. But don’t expect the prices to drop any less than that. The MPC’s hold their value really well!

There are connectors on MIDI and Audio.

There is a section effects.

UTILIZATION

General configuration very simple.

Very good manual.

Easily accessible.

SOUNDS

No good basic sound for me. We must create its p'tite sound library, or just import the sounds of drums wav, already on the computer, in memory of the mpc.

OVERALL OPINION

What can I say except that it is a beautiful machine.
The time commitment to learn the basics as well as professional development may vary depending on the person, but it remains for me in about 1 week max!
I have no complaints about this machine, I advise you all, and for those who want sampler.
The sequencer is very understandable, good sensitivity of the pads for me.

No complaints except that the sounds of bases are, for me, useless.
There are connectors on MIDI and Audio.

The only thing I regret is that the MPC have no soul ...

digital sampler sequencer, memory flash card. I sold mine with JJ OS, much better than the classic Akai OS.

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use, but you get into it. Coming from the world of the computer is not easy at first, but it's coming fast, the interface is nice.

SOUNDS

It all depends on what comes in! The sounds of bases are cheap to death, but that goes its own samples, rhythmic notament, it gets interesting!
I used it as a "drummer" of my group for two years. I have not had a problem, especially as the converters are good it sounds.

OVERALL OPINION

Good sampler, useful for the LIVE. Cest not hyper critical to the studio for the recording.

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.

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

Ben nan v ca not buy a sufficient
it has a good addition to 128mb and now it is used only in audio
much of its bank and a 32MB which fortunately is effective despite the lack of a ke we expect from a little box like that ptite comparere has its big sisters.
a small section because I do not master yet but that will come!
CHARACTERISTICS are close to the one MPC2000XL not mistaken but I do not know thoroughly one or the other of these squenceurs sampler I will not speculate too much!
+

"F2C" chill!

UTILIZATION

Config more easy than the 2000XL (in my humble opinion) other models not yet know!
functions take the road
Explanatory manual but rather must overcome her English if you have not used it's going to be tough

SOUNDS

Sounds good to hold the thing ds
they are quite raliste for my poor ears!
dominates the effects too, so c what they are worth, I called the highest!
for that test c g awesome
I love kicks and other drums and I hate the layers of synth that make my vribs laminae too!

OVERALL OPINION

3 days
currently ras
nan I just test a little x
and 1000 could be better, because nothing new under the sun for at least audio config
I think I will buy it back, because I want to take him on a journey under the sun precisely hh!

f2c chilllllllllllll!!