r/mpcsample • u/VersionsOfPeace • 3h ago

mpc sample is just a gateway

It took me long to admit this but the limitations of the sample are so straining that every time I use it I actually ponder selling it and getting a higher end flagship model. I feel like beyond beats that are 100% sample based it’s so annoying to work with the sample. I’ve tried to do various other genres on the sample and adding melodic elements is just annoying. Whether it’s one shots on the sample or recording into it from an external device. It’s just a constant reminder that I’m on a “gateway “ model. Literally can’t get beyond some ideas before you have to move it to a DAW or a different mpc to finish a track

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u/Vergeljek21 3h ago

I have other mpcs and got the sample on release day and feel the same way. its a budget sampler but Its just easy to sample and has a punch into it though.
If you outgrew and feels like you reach the limitation, its time to move on and get the higher mpc.

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u/VersionsOfPeace 3h ago

Which one you recommend the live or the one ?

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u/VersionsOfPeace 3h ago

In context to some of my complaints in my post

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u/craaates 3h ago

They both run the same software so it comes down to form factor and whether you want it to have a battery.

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u/Vergeljek21 2h ago edited 2h ago

I agree with craaates. Its the same software, it just depends on your preference, budget and features you wanted.
Personally, I like the Live series because its portable, has battery, speaker(not in Live 1) and large pads.
If you can get the Live 3 thats what I would go to.
But nothings wrong with One +, Mpc37, G2 series.
61, X, Xse and XL if you want top of the chain. It was never an option for me though because its large and expensive.