All user reviews for the Akai Professional MPC1000

Full connectivity: USB, noon (2in, 2out), 6 audio out (so 3 stereo), 2 audio in, compact flash possibility of a 80GB HD (officielemnt but people have installed 100GB hd ...)
this machine is a sampler so the sounds are determined by what he put in the belly

there are effects (which are not very accessible but helps out)

the sequencer is very nice because it brings the machine-side "play" the music and draw the side programming (as in soft drinks etc ...)

I put 9 for the effects that should be more accesible to live and to be controllable

UTILIZATION

The configuration is simple but quite repetitive intuitive in its approach, and may be complicated if you want to go further with the beast (as many machine nan?)
Fortunately, there are max and PC software to address these daunting task of programming, ca greatly simplifies the process.

must also use an editor (sound forge, spark, audacity) ca allows automated functions via "batch convert" convert them to 16bit wav format (not aiff ...) 44100.

the usual functions are just a pad is very nice and that's what makes the originality of the mpc.
(Composition work with via pad mutes, play the different sample by the touch pads.

the manual is not always very clear (that there is more new bone qulque changing small details ...
Fortunately, there are videos made by SPARQ Forum "mpc-forum"
So the manual is not enough but fortunately there are other resources

SOUNDS

This machine is a sampler gift to create the sounds are either even (or at least to choose yourself.
I have not tried to get realistic sounds with this machine, I have not chosen to ca.

effects are to troubleshoot, do not expect high-quality effects, but they are nice and present when required, the problem is their lack of access and control in the Qlink can ...
damage as we can not put any effect on a track WHOLE easily (apart from the master effects)
expression for velocity is very good, it's that the machine stands, the instant composition is really nice.

it's really a musical instrument that is learned in the way the play is getting better by working on (it is for example the method worked Battery dante agostini, it makes good exos ...

OVERALL OPINION

I for a week
I love his side entiere.c instrument in its own 'is just great ...
I had an earlier one that electribe're really made me Tripp, I sold it when I bought my computer with midi keyboard ...
and that my machine failed, I needed to return to this type of machine ...
she can be closer to the composition in real time
like any instrument it takes some learning, but what makes it well when he spends time.

attention, this machine is not limited to the style of music rnb ...
personnelemnt I qq1 of eclectic, this machine is also (it's a sampler)
measures can be odd, etc., etc ...
I use it to click and make the cut, idm, electronica, berakcore, ambient, drum n bass, electro dub, film music ...)

it also allows different control software (battery, reaktor, live, reason ...)

very good machine, especially since the arrival of the new OS

I learn so (and) I hearts, very fun and eclectic like creature ...

Purchase this cot everyone is aware (read the posts previous ones)

UTILIZATION

THE galre beginners are certainly a bit but eventually the habit will trs trs's fast! And everyone knows the concept of intrressant mpc's with their famous pad.
It is true that nanmoins the manual is not always clear trs ...

SOUNDS

Ok so the effects are crappy, BUT YOU SAW THE DYNAMICS?? It's the bomb that level of sound quality if you have good credit and good samples bah you make music butchers!

OVERALL OPINION

We know the rput 'of MPC and with the new OS 2.0 bah There's even more hsiter, it is worth more than the blow in my opinion that the 2000 xl.

- I will spare you the technical features, you can read below.

- The machine comes with factory presets, very average quality, but that is not the goal ...

- Level of the features it has evolved since the days when I bought it. There is now a hard disk, timestretch, pitch shift, the reverse, the LFO, etc ... who have completely rediscover my machine I had some dropped in favor of Live. But here the features are plain satisfactory, especially considering the price has dropped significantly ...

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UTILIZATION

I would say that in one day we can assimilate 50% of the functions of the beast, without reading the manual, which is very respectable

However I still advise you to read the manual, you learn quite a lot ...

The manual is in English, but it is very understandable and can be even better since the machine is in English. I thought at first it was something I could do without but there are plenty of features and tricks to be discovered by reading the left and right ...

SOUNDS

(This section is weak, an MPC is made to bring its own sound ...)
However, there are only two assignable effects is low, but not always around the problem by recording a sample with its effect and the réassignat a pad then ....
In terms of drums, it sounds quickly and done well, as can be expected from an MPC worthy of the name.
the reaction velocity is nickel.

If your pads have problems, it's pretty easy to replace or repair. If you're ever in this case send me a message I will tell you what to do.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been two years since I have it, this machine is enormous. Since the updates to the OS, the hard disk and new OS unofficial ahead, the interest of the machine has greatly increased and exceeded my expectations.

Everyone who came here are really criticizing hopeless. They obviously bought their MPC without knowing what it is. The MBM is perfect in features, except in terms of effects which are rather average.

With that I think no reason to buy the MPC2500 ...

-16 Pads. Smaller than the other mpc (1 / 4 less)
-6 Analog output jack 6.35 (actually 3 stereo outputs' but with the pan setting, 6 mono ...)
-1 Stereo input jack 6.35
rca digital -entree/sortie
-2 Midi in, midi out 2
USB1 port (you can not have everything)
-2 Taken footswitch jack 6.35
-1 Headphone jack 6.35
-1 Slot compact flash (16MB-2GB) (comes with a 32MB card)
-2 Effects (chorus, flanger ...) + 1 master effect (EQ and compressor)
-The internal memory of 16MB to 128MB can be ammenee
Q -2 fader link
Reverse time-strech and V2 with the OS!
Filter (bad, but certainly present)
-Possibility to set a hard disk of 20 80 GB (the 2'5, laptop hard disk super convenient)

The sequencer is just right. It is the conductor of your config 'MIDI and samples utiliss by bte.
It is a basic but perfectly complte machine.

UTILIZATION

Habitus for the pc it takes time to adapt.
For the habitus of the other MPCs requires an adjustment period, especially for the step edit mode (here vertical).

Otherwise the functions are accessible and super egonomie of this "little sister" in fact an original machine o each space is worth the Fast Fashion (it's over! We pause over his little cendar on the belly of the b you lol!)

The manual is clear enough. I regret only having slept in sch and English classes because with the arrival of the new OS would help me ca ...

SOUNDS

MPC = RAP, I know all polmique that this statement will generate ... But I am an author / composer HipHop and everyone said that the MPC c'tait magic ... Rflection doing is not because you have a BMW that can drive. The machine does not make the groove ... it contributes.

It's a good trs Bacan for beginners. But to go further it remains limited. His report is qualitprix parcontre unbeatable.

The sounds are clear, but it comes out of good quality. It spits out what he gives with all lightweight, lightweight cot agu.

For its effect is going to require the mourners, they are not ffice. May be that the reverb could mean the hidden mdicrit of sound, but otherwise it's not a.
To start in the composition has the fact that a pro has done less. But it is a good machine trs as sequencer and storage / exchange of deals.
Converters, are not by appointment, but the sound of 2006, flat and transparent. For the sampler is the feed: "REC", "STOP", "Save!" is simple, as it's spring.

To each to his config 'with.
Its small size makes it a desire to not speak ill. It remains an ergonomic and enjoyable profondment. Closer to the pace of the box MPC60. It sticks its era.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had a year and it made me realize that to have a "grain" of his professional (at least when the same Ho! Do not DCON!) It was not an end in it. She has the art of adapting to the needs of each pro or amateur.

It's not a workstation or the mpc 3000 o 4000 ds soulve these machines that we know that the sound is Heavy ...

No it is a good conductor, it has its advantage in addition to price, for my part I have an Akai S950 sampler to beat (a massive musical), an Ensoniq ASR 10 for brass, violins, samples of soul, beats short while (the best sampler of the world, I think ...) and a Roland JV1080 expander for the components. The mpc 1000 fits perfectly my config.
I try the MPC2000XL ... The squabble between machine m'interresse not, I think that today one must be practical, high quality mpc with 128 (24 minutes mono sampling, sampling stro 12min) + Hard Disk the Next-Generation Functional finds its place among the elders who dchirent but with less memory and / or opportunities.

Beginners and pro now you know my opinion, be aware that the report qualitprix is ​​unbeatable.

For beginners who DLIR discovering the producers of the "Grain" of a sound, it's handjob brain ... Just do it!

Exprience with this choice I do it again without hsiter.

How to make something new in this section lol? I deliver what I remember of the product:

What connections (audio, MIDI ...)?
2midi-in / 2 MIDI out
-1 S / PDIF in / 1 S / PDIF out
-2 Analog in jacks
-2 Master out jacks
-4 Jacks assignable outputs
-1 USB port
-1 Compact flash port
-1 Dock DD 2.5 inches (yeeaaahhhh)

connectivity quite satisfy me: MIDI driver modules, input engulfed the samples, the in / out S / PDIF ensures the link with the PC (sound card E-MU 0404), the assignable outputs frankly I have not had need ... I think DD will soon install a pr and now the 32 MB CF makes the case perfectly: my musical style hip hop c pluto So here&#39;s a sample of drums and a bass: 20 KB to break everything lol!

Effects:

2 master effects 4-band EQ + Compressor
Has two effects assignable Choose from a dozen classic and rather cheap, but sufficient for the boom-bap (my setup c 1: compressor and 2: bit Grunger ... Yum!)

Sequencer:

it seems quite complete because I am far from having made the tour very intuitive for the game but not for the issue: let&#39;s be clear, from a software sequencer is back to the future ...

UTILIZATION

This is where I hope to read ...

Here is my first post in AF, it must be 1year and a half I fanstasme on the mpc that I plan to pay me, that I cast photos on the web ... etc. until now I was all in Reason 3.0, and I expected biensur no longer an MPC, such as complete solution Reason tape strong enough ...

I was looking for a compact solution to make beats under the covers, for fun and to escape by creating a graphic reason, finally making music with my ears and not with a mouse ... and then touch a so-called legend also ...

after a week of use I am generally satisfied, but I have to learn to ... take time!

again clarify things: Although I am no expert and I guess there have been major updates, I think the sequencer&#39;s current MPC 1000 is in many points similar to the MPC 60 and 3000 for example : what makes us an OS 20 years of age ptite my lady!

Coming from the PC world, it&#39;s amazing how it all have to learn to do a backup every detail etc ...
From this point of view, I think I can say that the current OS of mpc is a dinosaur, and it takes a lot of investment ... look at the Roland MV-8000: AC current is a machine! mpc 4000 is the next joke right?
but the positive thing in all this is that we think!! I find it highly rewarding!

with the MPC is a new way of thinking, to build its tracks etc ... and I think in the end people come here really because ... even if the OS and sequencer seem archaic, but it&#39;s still awfully coherent and consistent! I begin to think "MPC" my seq is nothing without my prog properly set and locked on the right track! lol

I think so, all the usual functions are easily accessible, the hard part is to articulate all the usual functions, to make sense of all that, to measure the consequences of each action or edit the entire system .. . an information to the screen but 10 things to think about the same time next!

the manual ... impossible to do without, but also not to type it in one go ... in support tell us!

SOUNDS

Madame is a sampler so ... hum hum I&#39;m not the kind Stinkard "it depends what you put in uncultivated strip!" lol

the sounds of plants are ... useful at first, but a good kick and snare a slight drinking c I will have to nourish the silly knowing that it is a challenge to the big sound it: I would be ashamed to put drums in my ways and yet MPC ca watching me!

term quasi-genius, I tempered because we are good flap ears with super sensitive pads and frankly ... the 16 velocity levels must pick them up!
but it is true that it is enjoyable to tap it, just the symbol ... You believe you there!
but the good I&#39;m quibbling, the pads are well made ...

level sampling ... simplicity is the rule but I Cerchi precisely because sampler with my PC 0404 was not really walk, and I think I lost a lot in potato ...
with the mpc that is enjoyable is to go into the sample stream having just removed the cell of the groove: it&#39;s the same

standard edition of the samples ... Fortunately the OS 10.2 brings slice if this machine would not have much ... and always from the PC world, the editing of regions is prehistoric compared to recycle. Anyway, once all this set up and assigned to the pads, he forgives 5mins gallery: once again we believe it is so good and it sounds!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a week, 50% of its possibilities I think, and more ... I&#39;m on it are still in the belly I have not even dared to touch the step edit etc ...

what I like is that this machine is limited compared to the PC that I have to sweat out the sounds. I mean with the PC one is stuffed with plenty of sounds, effects, etc ... and I think too many possibilities diminish creativity: I&#39;m talking about self-transcendence rather you see.

Making the most of a limited environment (and still can not say that the MPC is limited, except in relation to solutions apps) rather than control 5% of an environment giganstesque and searched ... Make your choice!

the month I tell myself that I have more excuse, such as producers Beatminerz make fire with MPC 2000 and SP 1200, so if I take not a max MPC 1000 is that I am just bad, and I have to report soon!

this is what I expected from an MPC: open my eyes. I think it succeeded. We understand why the guys are talented talented, and why anyone can be misled by the space of one instrument, thanks to the softwares like fruity loops and Reason. I atention not spit on soft drinks, on the contrary those who make them run at max (9th Wonder is all on fruity loops!) Show what can be learned, and express their talent, which does not depend on the gear but them!

value for money seems slightly excessive ... I got it for 600euros of OCCAZ with 128MB installed, correct me tell you ...

If I crack one of those apps, I think I could get exactly the same, the same dynamics etc ... but here it is, I want to make music, be creative, and not necessarily the eyes remain on my PC at all times.

Ultimately the MPC machines seem to be "human" ... binding and laborious but you mobilize body and soul, you make your music player, not just Consumers can presets, loops etc ... prémachés

How then do not award the 10/10?

It will run: 6 audio outputs (indpendantes or couples), two MIDI IN / OUT (real +!)
No sounds really available is a sampler. It is we fill it.
Squenceur (version OS alternative amne 300 000 notes)

A Schematic include:
- A pad> 4 simultanns sounds possible. A possibility to swap the one with the sliders QLink
- 4 banks of 16 pads (A, B, C, D)
- We arrive therefore the possibility to easily grate: 4 x 16 x 4 = 256samples! (The memory limit 128MB RAM, however, is but a piece APRS practice unless it has long ambiences and drones, a piece rarely Exceeds 70MB memory dcoupe well if all these samples even keeping the loops of 4 or 8 times)

UTILIZATION

We are beginners in Drout (especially the original version 2.1 of catastrophic Akai) but once the DD version 3.05 or bcp much better then one between 4.5x vritablement in the workstation appearance radical trs but powerful when you put your hands dirty.

SOUNDS

The well confess that I put on the ass: the sound!
I work with a laptop on gnralement in FA101 firewire on which the sound is particulirement good for this price (I recommend it for that matter) and I was afraid that with the output spar are the akai needs a good compressor in the ass to win and especially potato minimize saturation since we superimposed the tracks hard (something that would not be uncompressed track in a software squenceur ).
But no, the sound is clear and powerful and it's a real surprise.
And this machine can be treated fairly "violent" without her flinch and change the laptop.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had 10 days is few and far. In any case, enough to perform all necessary.
My criticism concerns some lack of function a little "tarquot; vritablement to get closer to what can be done in electro / electronica PC (I'm not talking about vst or another because we forget the total! must bouncer its tracks and have them sample it all) but the time Qlink rel JJ advelopp nanmoins allow interactions interesting rhythmic> the QLINK can interact directly on the hard loop, we approximates what can be done on Ableton Live).

Report quality perfect price if you opt for a Used. In nine, 1000euros a lot.

For my part I was looking for a machine for my lives, fast, reliable and crative and the MPC is the best choice I think. T believe I have not shuffled the laptop + controller returning particulirement expensive ncessite to have a computer for home and another to live for who ddi live said said risks for a machine type macbook laptop or notebook PC. Live it takes solid! that's my opinion anyway.

See all the other opinions ...

MPC 1000 (http://www.akaipro.com/prodMPC1000.php)

UTILIZATION

From the wonderful world of soft drinks, the grip and quite simple but very confusing ... Switch between screens 17 inches to see the whole piece a few lines on a screen the size of a cell phone (I exaggerate a bit ...) is special.

However, we rediscover how to work a lot more intuitive ... The mpc is a musical instrument, a beatmaker find a real feeling of dealing ... Unlike the computer world that (in my opinion) is more "mathematical" ...

The handling is fast enough and you soon realize the "concept" of the beast for the composition. Afterwards, the different functions are easily accessible ... Just read the manual is very clear!!

SOUNDS

It is a machine to sequence see sampler ... Very few sounds in it, it comes with 128 MB inflate in order to have fun and not be limited based on ...

The work is not the longest to learn to use, but rechrche sounds, samples, loops ...

OVERALL OPINION

Very good machine, purchased earlier this year ... Too much time, so I do not control ...

In fact the difficulty lies in the choice of ergonomics ... Personally, for now, I'm more comfortable with a computer, but this machine draws me to the sensations it produces in the composition. In addition, it can play live with additional platinum vynil or Serato, with his very correct ... Easy portability, it fits in a suitcase for vacation ...

A purchase that I do not regret ...

Already rbach

UTILIZATION

Easy to learn but can be a real pain s'avrer head for those accustomed to working on keyboard workstations .. over the assignments sounds with his pad J'trouve not tr s after each practice's gots ..... j not even speak the sampler .... the joke at the end ... for 1000 euros in the nine MPC you AND AND AND AND THIS FUCKING MANUAL IN ENGLISH!! lol what a shame ... Will they have made an effort it is true that English is not so hard that his (its dpend for whom) brief the MPC is not bad for aspiring beatmaker who want to become one with timbaland week (which is not my case because I'm clueless with this machine )...... live the yamaha motif 6!

SOUNDS

Sounds? we must get them here is the concept of the MPC making sounds with his own drum kit .... which is nice is that it sounds like it is returning a "pom" is "pom" simply ..

OVERALL OPINION

The MPC 1000 c cool for its ease of ACCS, its concept squenceur sampler is really not bad, but watching me srieux's face it I do not like this machine moves away too e of what jai want to do with ... it's cool to squence (still need to do it) the assignment of sounds with his pad j'trouve not terrible ... dcidment RAM the keyboard workstation ..
lemy The Good Doctor

Trs good machine made by the pads. The fact that we should buy new pads prohibtif price of $ 200 is a disgrace and the bones provided by akai. When you see how dd was able to evolve the bone: it sidra: moving from a sampling drum machine rel a production station: and this is not done with the bone 2.

UTILIZATION

For what comes from the soft and mastering the art of sampling well: getting used to the getting started but once you get the digest has for me is that of happiness. I had heard tellemnt Patla the 2000XL, 3000 the legendary and mythical 60. I rv of this machine and I was wondering what it avit so specially: we must try to understand. A system that is all to think that design track from cubase. But go to bed a master ide in 3 min. It goes fast and sounds. In complment I use a s2000 with 8 output and a keyboard synth CS1x.
Soon a new expander and a filter 42 or analog style mfc sherman. S950 or if you like the sound 12bit.

SOUNDS

We can do any style of music by adding a synth or sound module.
The effects are a bit cheap, but also filters adpanne well.
The expression is good: good dynamic and fast devienent 16 level required.
The equation and the compressor output will effectively make the machine sounds.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1 year and I think I will keep a long time: finally j'spre.
If you find a secondhand 2500 in a similar price opt for the 2500: with the bone dd is indispensable functions are the same. The 1000 is smaller and the pads just sucks. I have an MPD24 so it's less embtant.

We can do almost the same thing on the PC but live mpc does not planre: it is the main argument in its favor.
Trs good machine thanks to the bone dd rendrat worship: I am sure. Fits all styles but particulirement to hip hop but I do not teach you anything.
Thank you Roger Linn.

Squenceur sampler a "pad" drum East'm saying but something else can do much good e / s wholesale jack with 4 separate output ca cool do not worry this rate it! Bones JJ comprehensive.

UTILIZATION

Aolrs the atention I will talk about the bones JJ revolutionized the machine and which is essential in my opinion been the thing that sucks is that of bones has laid akai ns. ownership asser chelou j at the beginning I struggled because I had just one and a mk2 es1 sp 3O3 J had a hard time capturing something of backup files and always with the mess, but hey skip this step ca has run its own but it has not been easy to do so the concept of animals (note j've always difficult to start a new toy). I find it very easy if not laid back but I did not get the super handy for playing live I was over with the prod and I recorded my track record with direct dc all in wav I could play my sounds on my serato live after practice too. by visually against c j was not great but I admit I qd pdt same guts with a silent c 3 years good experience and I would add that I do not even be seen with any other machine I precise hardware.
manuelest the galley can I find one too and we often walk ds sub menus.

SOUNDS

Bah c is the 16 bit 44.1 khz c less than 24 or 32 bit but it goes carrment are treble and bass sound is cool c 16 bit CD quality what.
st effest certainly not the top but I have not had any problems with adding and I have a sp 3O3 just for that.

OVERALL OPINION

I have the untiliser pdt three years every day and very happy day in quiet clear to me c the machine hard the best: the other is there are too many or not asser.
j I appreciate the principle of serious pads (except the quality of those it is proven that a chier c) and before the chopper got a j a sp 303 ES1 MKII ER1 one too.
Used a 600 euros c is a good deal with the ram and the new pads after I do not see the interest of a hard drive. after if you have to take over functionality requires a computer and quickly c less frustrating.
j I sold my mpc 1000 for m buying a laptop and an MPD 24 I regret it at all, but I keep a pad qd even to be able to play in tps tps dc j have to keep working the same technique but with a larger visual effects I work more now with ableton. but for those who kif hard on the mpc 1000 is an unbeatable c super silent machine
I put 8 for the lack of visual effects and the ds but otherwise I do not necessarily mind more with ableton but c is more precise and more effects are and if there had been no ableton I will stay on mpc 1000. Voila voila!

Midi USB conection brf nikel
effects not so good
MPC sequencer

UTILIZATION

Simple fast but limited in area Certainties

SOUNDS

Or it is the fishing, if you like the sound chalereux go your way, jai make a beat with the MPC1000 and the same with the 2000 and surprise, the sound of the 1000 has a aspet METAL infects for a fan of his hiphop oldy is atrocious, now for the hiphop electronics of the 2000s is on it can go.

OVERALL OPINION

Techno trance electronic or rap tektonik, this sampler are for you, hiphop and drum hot Péchu much fat fly this machine

See above ...

UTILIZATION

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SOUNDS

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OVERALL OPINION

Bossé with 3 or 4 years mpc 2000XL, I was very apprehensive to buy a 1000, fear of something too cheap, less professional, etc..
After a few minutes spent on it I became aware of the progress in relation to the 2000XL, many small details have changed, such as being able to make the polyphony with a single sample (in 16 level) which was impossible before (even if the poly mode did exist). The addition brings a lot of filters makes it possible to go much further in the work samples, practical to mitigate the cracks when sample on vinyl. The effects are significant even though they are far from a pro-level course. The USB port is terrible, it allows me to work on a sample SoundForge and live rock in the mpc. The separate outputs can work really quickly, and record multi-track (I did not have the card on the 2000XL).
Otherwise the weight and small size m'allègent really a burden, as I move around a lot, lugging a 2000XL (about 7 kilos) plus a big bag of saps on the back it's still a hassle).
Finally above all things the most significant is the loading time is divided by 100 or 1000 (sometimes I waited 3 to 4 minutes to load a large project from my zip).
Now in just the negatives. Akai, while offering a quality product literally does not care about our face. Such as by removing the elements that seemed essential to any beatmaker, without reason, if not money (the time stretch, to divide a sample into 16 shares, to convert to mono, and other things yet). Also new are the legions of the 1000, and I think we could Aker offer a product more successful (if not eaten by a radical capitalist ideology).
In conclusion I would say though that the mpc 1000 is one of the best machines (a qualitative point of view and practice) I've ever owned, and work on it is a real treat (especially since I changed again by the bone base).

What connections (audio, MIDI ...)?
2 analog audio in/6out
a digital audio in / 1 out (stereo)
twelve o'clock 2in/2out
USB connection to connect to the computer


He has an effects section?
yes but I do not use
A compressor and an eq on the master
2 fx (rgb, delay ,...) available but only by a pad


How many sounds and styles available? Are they edited? Through a utility Mac / PC?
every style of music but brought rap / hiphop / brum n bass
yes the sounds are. wav therefore editable on computer

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is it simple?
mpc style requires time s'abituer but once done it's good c


The manual is clear and sufficient?
yes well done


The usual functions are they easily accessible?
yes

SOUNDS

sounds are not bad but any way we can add these samples is no problem
the principle

the fx are a bit drastic

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years
I did not try another model but it suits me very well because it allows me to sample and make melody above mees
other times I did it but the drum pads are a bit small compared to the mpc 2500 ... the blow a little less simple
on the other hand for tunes is not bad because there are 16 pads x 4 making 4stroke
(Compare to the 500 that are only 12)

good value for money
I regret just the size of the pads at the same time the mpc 2500 is far too expensive, and with the update of bone on the MPC1000 (bone dd) we obtain the same functionality as the mpc 2500
So I finally remake the choice

The connectors are MIDI, Jack, USB and a kind of SPDIF. There are 6 internal effects is low but the MPC is primarily a sequencer.
The connection is useful if the computer is no Compact Flash card and if a hard drive in the MPC. Personally I put my drumkits on the hard disk of the MPC and then I put my samples to use on the Compact Flash.
I recommend against for memory expansion, otherwise it is quickly limited.

UTILIZATION

I think the MPC is quite easy to access when you bump already on your computer (the instruction of their drums and others), after certain features deserve a look in the manual but since I have 2 that the open time.
We must also consider a change to the OS because Akai is, apparently, very rotten when we discover the JJOS (free and paid) as the function of CHOP (which can cut a sample into several slices and then assign them to pads) does not exist on the Akai OS, and is the main function of the MPC for me.
After, to travel around the machine on the menus, everything is shown on the face of the MPc, so no hassle.

SOUNDS

What attracted me to the MPC is also the famous grain (which is not as driven as the 2000 example) thanks to its compressor. The pads are famous thanks to Akai touch so special that when testing an MPD32, one can only laugh of these pieces of plastic that serve as a pad.
The thing to know is that it does not contain any sounds, except for the 15aine which are internal (and that can remove if you want) and not very useful. Therefore provide a large bank of sound.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since I have, I had to spend ten hours on the day she arrived at home. It's been six months that I have to have it.
I rarely had the opportunity to use an MPC, but my choice went to 1000 for its next compact and portable, and USB port which does not carry around with all his cards too.

For the price I paid, it's a great value as an MPC in very good condition + + memory upgrade internal hard drive 60GB + JJOS1 paying 550 euros for it remains very reasonable.
If I had to make another choice, it would be the same, except that before making the MPC I evolved my collection of vinyl records to cut everything that happens!

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!

Effects section really not terrible,
Sequencer at the top I used mostly in "real time" and I make some corrections with the edit grid (JJos)
The Correct Time allows a groove hard to get when you're starting to pads.

UTILIZATION

Level workflow ca change me completely from the computer, I really feel like playing an instrument and I also can directly record my loops.
You have to admit it changed my way of making music, after a piece to complete the level and composition especially mix / master to say there's no AC is not a computer with which all the work will be much quicker and with instruments provided more and better qualities.

But anyway I love my MPC for the composition and as I do not care about finishing AC suits me very well yet.

SOUNDS

on sounds nothing to say it's a sampler ...
for velocity pads is not worth it but there's a way 16levels that can help.

OVERALL OPINION

To release one can screen and mouse, this sampler is very good I added a synth (Alesis Micron) has been my config and I touch more to the computer and have a blast like that.

Alot of nice features but I know it can chop but I like the zones feature of the 200 and etc. Pads do need to be bigger but again nothing that I couldnt live without or anything. I really love love love the USB port because I can chop my samples in Cool Edit instead of MPC (makes of for the zoning feature) with little lost transfer quality loss

Price paid

879

UTILIZATION

Extremly easy seqeuncer and interface IMO. Q Link is easy to configure to the effects you want. I would change and have a hinged screen but then it would be getting close to the 2000xl right? So overall I thought it was had extremly easy usability

Nope built extremly well but ahvent had it long so couldnt tel you whole of stuff

SOUNDS

The sound quality was nice. The preset sounds were kinda of cheesy but when you load your own it was nice. I had no complaints

OVERALL OPINION

Behind my turntable this is a my favorite piece of equipment period. I dont know what Id do with out it

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: gballin123 (January 1-, 2004)

This machine 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 basicly).

Price paid

860 USD

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.

It seems well built but the other machines are built alot better in my opinion.

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. Basicly 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 this mpc because it was my first but I think I might be upgrading soon. Everything just seems sooo.......squished. If it were stolen I wouldn't probably get it again.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: grimaybeats555 ( 6-, 2005)

I think their is nothing really missing. Its just features that people want for the fact that they wouldnt have to run it through their computer.I just recently found out how to chop samples really quick so it i dont need to use the computer at all.Not to mention the great feeling pads. ahhhhh yeahhh ahaha

Price paid

926.00

UTILIZATION

I think this is the most user friendly sampler/sequencer n the market. if you are just getting into beat making this would be a five minutes with the manual just to learn how to record and stuff.

I think the quality is excellent . the only draw back is mines gets really heated sometimes even when it is cold.

SOUNDS

I feel the sound quality is excellent. The sound is super clean. not what your going for if you want that 12bit grit but i have my ways around that

OVERALL OPINION

I dont think i will ever part with my 1k because it is so simple, the sound quality is ill, it does everything that i want in minimal time.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: djobserv ( 6-, 2005)

It has all the basic sample editing functions. Its missing the time strech and zonine and sample reverse, but those can be fixed with software. The sample extract feature is great and its very easy to get your samples chopped up. Sampling the main outs is good when you when you want to mix down your song to memory and have it ready for xfer to your comptuter. You have mastering eq and compression to add to the final mix, that are independent to the other 2 multi effects, which while are not great get the job done inside the box.

Price paid

1000

UTILIZATION

IF you can't use this you have business business haveing a MPC.

I have dropped mine on the ship several times and have had it with me from Japan, to singaprore to Hong Kong and back to the US and I haven't had any of the reported problems.

SOUNDS

After using a 2000xl before and a MPC 4000, the sound is top quality. I mean I hear a lot of people complaining, but I think most of them are newbies and don't know how to get the sound. Its crisp and clear and you get what you put in.

OVERALL OPINION

I can't function without the MP. This is the center of the studio. I can't start a beat without it. I need the pads and I need the sequencer. There isnt' no substitute, no FL, MV or whatever you think. The MPC all of them are kings of this

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: bhunt ( 6-, 2005)

No Time stretch, no sample reverse, no flip up screen, no additional outs!!!!!! I NEED 8 OUTS!!!!

Price paid

$460

UTILIZATION

It was a breeze switching from the 2000 to the 1000. Saving everything is an issue but MANO1 did the tutorial on it.

Built ford tough! I got mine from a pawn shop--somebody put the CF card in backwards and knocked the little eject button off track but I went in and fixed it.

SOUNDS

Sounds great---good effects and mixer.

OVERALL OPINION

The 1000 serves the purpose if you don't plan on sampling much. I like the 1000 but I'm selling my 2 and getting a 2000XL MCD w/8 outs and a custom paint job by forat.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: bhardman ( 7-, 2005)

What I hear there are some features missing, doesn't really matter. This doesn't exactly what I want it to do.

Price paid

900

UTILIZATION

Took some getting use to. Had to hit up the manual a few times to get a better understanding of some things. Guess that is what happens when you use a computer too much.

This thing is tough. You can slap it while you groovin and she plays right along.

SOUNDS

Has that Akai sound. Fat like a sister that one leave.

OVERALL OPINION

Definitly diggin this box. Love how it handles what I need. It offers more interaction with a track instead of click a mouse.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: ChamberSSL ( 8-, 2005)

The mpc has the features that i need it to have. more effects would be cool but i have 3 DAW's to take care of that problem. Really...theres no problem if you have a decent computer.

Price paid

$900 usd

UTILIZATION

A piece of cake to use if you have real talent and desire to produce. i learned to use everything in a week. love those pads. with an imagination you can get the mpc to do very nice things with ease.

well built with a warranty...no argument. i cant imagine having to get it repaired....it would be like losing a limb. that hurts.

SOUNDS

Good sound quality of course. good sampling rate. oh.........it samples vocals and instruments very well.

OVERALL OPINION

If you have an imagination.....you'll love the mpc to death. I love my mpc more than my girlfriend....hands down....

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: da5150beat ( 8-, 2005)