I totally agree. I’m aware that mastering the machine inside out will take a long time, but after three weeks, I’m starting to realize the extent of what it can do and it’s starting to overwhelm me
Interesting. I think I’ll try out NotebookLM to generate some memos.
I actually have the ambition to create a hybrid workflow between the MPC and the M8 but without MIDI, I want to be able to use each machine independently. That said, I don’t want to overcomplicate the process with constant back and forth either. We’ll see if I can find a good formula.
I’m pretty much on the same page as you. My goal is to take the time to explore every feature, even though I know I’ll only use a small fraction of them for my tracks.
You definitely need a plan when you power up the machine. Right now, I’m alternating between learning sessions and creative sessions. It’s a real joy to learn new things using the Bible or YT tutorials, but when I’m in a creative session, I get stuck very quickly because I want to do everything at once.
Don’t feel bad. I typically am an avid manual reader, even before buying a device. But in the case of the MPC I was able to get some music done fairly quickly and intuitively. The only hiccup in my case was the multiple submenu options with the little dots below, I didn’t figure this out before.
Great question. Looking forward to more clarity as to how this will go. Akai seemed to have been alot more judicious with pricing expansions/instruments so I do think ultimately…MPC users will see a boost in expansion, instrument and fx quality at a lower cost than what NI always offered in Komplete.
Komplete and Ni instruments/sounds/fx were always great, if not the best imo—but overpriced. I think that will change a bit now.
Mostly, I’m really excited to see NI stuff coming to MPC in masse. For now I’ll just patiently wait and watch InMusic/Akai cook.
Bruh. All of the things. NI instruments and fx are bonkers.
Does Fabric engine get the Kontakt boost?
Reaktor, Absynth, Massive coming to Standalones?
All I know is that the future will always be sexier than the past when you’re the type to look forward . As a former Maschinehead and big fan of NI, I’m genuinely excited. Couldn’t have come back aboard with Akai at a better time.
Looks like we’ll see what these new beefy units can really do.
I’ve been using an MPC One for many years now, and to be completely honest, I didn’t like MPC 3.
I found it too packed with options and capabilities, and I found myself constantly trying them all without ever really getting anywhere.
This led me to the conclusion that I should go back to 2.15. In the end, here I already had everything I needed (and more).
I haven’t tried the MPC Pro Pack on MPC 3, however.
N.B. My decision to go back was also made because MPC 3 completely overturned all my old projects when importing them into the new firmware.
. As a former Maschinehead and big fan of NI, I’m genuinely excited. Couldn’t have come back aboard with Akai at a better time.