My initial thoughts on the INSANE MPC3 software update!

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My initial thoughts on the MPC3 software update!

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In today’s video I talk about the new MPC3 software update and how I hope it will bring a better experience to the MPC LIVE II.

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20 thoughts on “My initial thoughts on the INSANE MPC3 software update!”

  2. Not feeling this update tbh. Feels like a lot of fluff mixed with a lot of visual noise and a clunky UI that fills the screen to the point where it feels too small. Don't understand why they killed the track mutes. Probably gonna stick to 2.0.

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  4. Legacy MPC users won't like this update but everyone else will. If you're coming from a regular DAW background the MPC legacy workflow always felt weird and outdated. I for sure felt that way coming from Ableton Live + Push 2. The Programs workflow and lack of linear arrangement just didn't make sense to me. And this is exactly what Akai seems to have fixed, so I welcome these changes. It will make the MPC platform far more intuitive to step into.

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  8. I’m still on 2.10.0. Only thing I’ve wanted since that update was the Air Flavour but you can get same affect running the sound through the sp. I really wanna try the Arranger mode though. Sample edit on main screen and select all is brilliant update feature also.

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  9. The linear arrangement is just a sequence with much more control. There is no reason to change the core of how you work as you can literally do the same thing, but instead of going into menus to edit and paste and move things around and delete, loop etc, you have it all in your face. Plus it reduces the need to craft work arounds, especially when you are talking about automation. The linear arranger on the Force is great and it feels like you are using hardware and it makes it very easy to create a fluent arrangement instead of working in strict blocks, but it does not prevent you from working in blocks if you prefer that method.

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  11. Tbh, I'm thinking you got it backwards. The menu diving will get bigger and it got bigger allready with streaming options, routing etc. We have to accept the fact that the mpc turned away from being a beat machine and that it turned into a daw in a box. The pads are great tools for entering notes, easy way to provide chords but it's just not that focused on them anymore. With the new OS, you'll be able to record directly into the arranger. Sequence length won't matter and song mode will get almost no use anymore. Hell, if you got the keys, no need to even hit the pads.

    I prefer that evolution. I never bought it for making beats but to get a specific tailored enviroment for producing music. Funny thing is, the new OS makes the black case look better than the retro one.

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  12. Everyone wants a MPC, but actually they want a portable DAW.
    It's like "wash me, but don't make me wet".
    I'm used to the old school style and that was always the point for me producing on an MPC in the first place.
    I'm not against progress, but if I wanted a portable Daw I would use my Laptop, a midi controller and Ableton.

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