Akai MPD24 / MPC500

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Akai MPD24 / MPC500

Hi,

New to the forums, and i quite like them indeed.
i had a quick question for all of you, im looking at buying a new set of pads
previously owned the Trigger Finger, broke… :confused:

I was hesitating between MPD24 and LPD8 since the 24’s are not that more expensive i considered having more pads/options weight being of no relevance for now as i will probably purchase both of these in the future. Then i saw the relatively new MPC500 since i do a lot of train/subway/bus travel in Montreal [were i live :stuck_out_tongue:] i though it would be great to make beats on the fly and still be able to plug it via my sound card/usb in my computer.

Tell me what you think, it would be lighter without having to allways have one of my alienwares with me.

another possibility would be the new XR20 from akai as i will mostly be making beats

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Maybe chicago is just a lot more violent city but I wouldn’t expect NOT to be relieved of my possessions toting an mpc on the bus/train

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I ain’t really worried about that, most people wouldn’t know what that would be.
And i live in Canada lol, Montreal is quite safe compared to chicago.

Just would like to know practical wise since i’ve never owned an MPC/Drummachine, which would i get the most out of for the price and
best for portability

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The 500 is nice, but fairly limited. It would in fact do what you’re looking for. I wouldn’t bother with the XR20. It’s got some nice sounds, but doesn’t sample. I played with it for an hour in Guitar Center and was already tired of the sounds.

Get a 500 and download the XR20 sound bank :wink: I can forward you a DL link if you need.

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thanks mate !!! :smiley: would gladly appreciate!