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Published on 08/24/13 at 16:47What connections (audio, MIDI ...)?
See specifications sheet.
In summary:
- 4 midi out / midi in 2
- Stereo input / stereo output
- "8 assignable outputs" that are useless!
He has an effects section?
Yes equa, delay, reverb not bad at all.
How sounds, styles available? Are they edited? Through a utility Mac / PC?
The sounds are those that he comes in, the very basis of the MPC sample! We can export / import the MPC to the PC / Mac.
What caractériques sequencer?
The sequencer is perfect, no complaints.
UTILIZATION
The general configuration is it simple?
Not very complicated once you have taken the time to read the manual (which was my case at first).
The manual is clear and sufficient?
Sufficiently clear, he said "almost" everything to tame the beast. You can also go to be even a little tampering all menus but in general everything is logical.
The usual functions are they easily accessible?
Everything is clearly marked and easy to reach. on the other hand which is rather annoying is that one key = 300 possibilities combined with another key.
SOUNDS
The sounds they suit your style of music? Are they realistic?
I sample from vinyl, CD and K7.
The sounds are those we choose to give him one sample is cut, is deposited on the pads and go! It accurately reproduces what hits him, even just a little so that the sound is cold. It was nice to return to him with an air of jazz trumpet and the bass sound is not heat. It has no grain compared to some Akai samplers legacy!
The effects are they effective and responsive?
They do what we ask them but do not expect the luxury either.
The expression is good? (Reaction velocity, aftertouch)?
Great, the pads are accurate (ideal for drums). The top is to stick to a midi keyboard bass lines.
What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
I hate the lack of grain, but otherwise the sound is faithful to the source and precise.
My little rant go for 8 assignable outputs. For a moment I wondered if it was those that messing my sampler or if it was really how the sound came out but unfortunately it is the quality of the 8 outputs is to vomit. No potatoes, no grain = nothingness when I compare to my S-950 and MPC 60 and 3000!
OVERALL OPINION
How long have you use it?
I used it in 2008 when I bought new until 2010 and then I took the sounds from early 2013.
Have you tried many other models before buying it?
I had a MPC500 I kept for 5 months because too gadget and headache after 1 hour of use, but really to discover the world of MPC.
What is the particular feature you like best and least?
+ The grip nickel
+ The ease and speed for cutting sounds, remove the pads, play ...
+ The sequencer
+ The effects you can have it, it does not hurt troubleshoots
+ The look: she has a wild look still
The 4 + midi out
- The quality of matèriaux
- The sound quality of the 8 assignable outputs!
- The sound too cold
How would you rate the quality / price? With experience, you do again this choice?
The price / quality ratio is top today when I see the price of a used MPC2500. I bought new in November 2008 for the sum of € 1,300! I must say it is however is that the materials are really poor quality, I feel that the control wheel begins to weaken, the keys sink more easily (for those most commonly used), etc. .. . It seems that the time is not in his favor, shame on paper it is described as good to all.
I began to search for almost 1 year Hip-Hop that was found in 90 (Jeru The Damaja - The Sun Rises In The East, Onyx - Bacdafucup, Group Home - Livin 'Proof, etc ...) and I realize that it is not she who will give me what I want. It is made to what is today ...
The top is to stick him in twelve one ASR10-R and a S5000 and it is a weapon of war in 2013!
See specifications sheet.
In summary:
- 4 midi out / midi in 2
- Stereo input / stereo output
- "8 assignable outputs" that are useless!
He has an effects section?
Yes equa, delay, reverb not bad at all.
How sounds, styles available? Are they edited? Through a utility Mac / PC?
The sounds are those that he comes in, the very basis of the MPC sample! We can export / import the MPC to the PC / Mac.
What caractériques sequencer?
The sequencer is perfect, no complaints.
UTILIZATION
The general configuration is it simple?
Not very complicated once you have taken the time to read the manual (which was my case at first).
The manual is clear and sufficient?
Sufficiently clear, he said "almost" everything to tame the beast. You can also go to be even a little tampering all menus but in general everything is logical.
The usual functions are they easily accessible?
Everything is clearly marked and easy to reach. on the other hand which is rather annoying is that one key = 300 possibilities combined with another key.
SOUNDS
The sounds they suit your style of music? Are they realistic?
I sample from vinyl, CD and K7.
The sounds are those we choose to give him one sample is cut, is deposited on the pads and go! It accurately reproduces what hits him, even just a little so that the sound is cold. It was nice to return to him with an air of jazz trumpet and the bass sound is not heat. It has no grain compared to some Akai samplers legacy!
The effects are they effective and responsive?
They do what we ask them but do not expect the luxury either.
The expression is good? (Reaction velocity, aftertouch)?
Great, the pads are accurate (ideal for drums). The top is to stick to a midi keyboard bass lines.
What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
I hate the lack of grain, but otherwise the sound is faithful to the source and precise.
My little rant go for 8 assignable outputs. For a moment I wondered if it was those that messing my sampler or if it was really how the sound came out but unfortunately it is the quality of the 8 outputs is to vomit. No potatoes, no grain = nothingness when I compare to my S-950 and MPC 60 and 3000!
OVERALL OPINION
How long have you use it?
I used it in 2008 when I bought new until 2010 and then I took the sounds from early 2013.
Have you tried many other models before buying it?
I had a MPC500 I kept for 5 months because too gadget and headache after 1 hour of use, but really to discover the world of MPC.
What is the particular feature you like best and least?
+ The grip nickel
+ The ease and speed for cutting sounds, remove the pads, play ...
+ The sequencer
+ The effects you can have it, it does not hurt troubleshoots
+ The look: she has a wild look still
The 4 + midi out
- The quality of matèriaux
- The sound quality of the 8 assignable outputs!
- The sound too cold
How would you rate the quality / price? With experience, you do again this choice?
The price / quality ratio is top today when I see the price of a used MPC2500. I bought new in November 2008 for the sum of € 1,300! I must say it is however is that the materials are really poor quality, I feel that the control wheel begins to weaken, the keys sink more easily (for those most commonly used), etc. .. . It seems that the time is not in his favor, shame on paper it is described as good to all.
I began to search for almost 1 year Hip-Hop that was found in 90 (Jeru The Damaja - The Sun Rises In The East, Onyx - Bacdafucup, Group Home - Livin 'Proof, etc ...) and I realize that it is not she who will give me what I want. It is made to what is today ...
The top is to stick him in twelve one ASR10-R and a S5000 and it is a weapon of war in 2013!