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Akai MPC live as a brain in looping setup? - SynthWizard - 10-06-2021
Akai MPC live as a brain in looping setup?
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hey Reddit, </p> <p>I just saw an Akai MPC live(the first model) on Craigslist for a really good price, and I was wondering how well it would fit my needs. I saw a couple reviews, and I'm not sure if it's not too Overkill for my setup. My main focus: I Do dawless live looping, with multiple instruments(synths and guitar-ish things). My setup: A Roland MC101 that (kinda) acts as a midi brain(provides clock for the Loop, a drum track and a few synth tracks, all live recorded) A pigtronix Infinity looper (to Loop instruments that arent sequenced in the 101). And my instruments (guitar, bass, mandolin, synths etc.) Going in a mixer before the Loop. </p> <p>I'm thinking about switching my mc101 for the MPC live, for sequencing external gear and for live recording drums/samples. I know it has a looper function, but I think I would stay with my own looper. Also, is sacrificing the good synth engine if the mc101 worth the sampling capabilities of the mpc?</p> <p>What Do y'all think?</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/photiont17"> /u/photiont17 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/q2fbnr/akai_mpc_live_as_a_brain_in_looping_setup/">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/q2fbnr/akai_mpc_live_as_a_brain_in_looping_setup/">[comments]</a></span>