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An example of excellent interface design. I've tried too many machines that make you fight with it to get what you want. Nothing stops creativity and inspiration more than some poorly designed interface. The MPC is definitely NOT like that. It's very easy to use, while offering quite a bit of depth. The MPC pulls you in. I can start just loading in a few samples and goffing around. Next thing I know it's a couple hours later and I've built up an epic tune. Very fun.
I know everyone thinks of it as a dance/hip-hop machine. But I'd say it very capable of handling just about any style of music if you're using it in conjunction with other pieces of gear.
I'd think the only way you'd be disappointed is if you're buying it to be your only sampler. It doesn't have the amount of parameters of a dedicated sampler. Think of it as the ultimate drum machine/sequencer which also can sample. Forget all those condescending "groove" type of products. The MPC doesn't have to shout about it's capabilities, it just rocks like a motherfucker.
It's the kind of thing that actually improves all your other synths that are hooked up to it. They suddenly become more fun to use. To me, some machines limitations make you just lose your inspiration. Whereas the MPC's limitation inspire me more to work in the defined boundaries.
The only regret i have about getting the MPC is that I wonder why I didnt get one sooner.
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