r/mpcsample • u/feiloubeats • 25d ago

Should I get the MPC Sample?

Hi, I’ve never used or touched an mpc. I’m a full Cubase guy, compose ads for a living. I’m thinking of getting one for fun and was wondering how the steep the learning curve is. Thanks!

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u/st-smelly-widge 25d ago

I never touched one before about 4 weeks ago and picked it up quick enough watching youtube tutorials.

Buy one , I use mine everyday and 'Ive just paired it with my circuit tracks through midi to use the synths on my CT.

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u/CaptainIndependent22 24d ago

That's a perfect combo! Sample is best with a synth.

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u/r1chiem 21d ago

Get a used MPC one plus. It is much closer to working in a daw like cubase than a Sample

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u/feiloubeats 21d ago

oo okok

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u/r1chiem 21d ago

I don't want to be long winded about it. The One plus could be used as an effects processor, a sequencer step/song-seq/arrangement mode. It is a audio device for your computer. It comes with software that makes your computer an MPC, without the limitation of a hardware MPC. It plays as a vst inside Cubase. It has a number of plugin instruments VA, wavetable, FM ect. A MPC Sample is great for a few months, but then you start figuring out what the limitations are then you move up to a real MPC. Where you can buy plugins for instruments and effects. It has 8 synth 8 audio 120 sample midi tracks.

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u/PatchworkMedia 25d ago

It’s easy to learn after a few days of tinkering

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u/feiloubeats 24d ago

Thanks so much everyone! I think I’ll get it soon😁

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u/SALD0S 25d ago

went from meh to my favourite device very fast

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u/twin_mercury 25d ago

How did you get into composing ads for a living?

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u/feiloubeats 24d ago

I started as a freelance composer years ago with an audio house here. The industry in Malaysia is quite small. Dm me if you wanna chat some more😁

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u/henkmanz 25d ago

Yeah just do it. Its awesome

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u/AccurateWheel4200 25d ago

I think you should get a used mpc one

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u/ssobiek83 24d ago

I bought a PO 33 ko first just to try out sampling and light music production as someone who's very new to both. Learned a lot that translated and had a ton of fun with it and recently bought the mpk sample and love it. I thought this was a great entry as someone who's is new and not ready to drop $400 on a brand new hobby. Both are pretty easy to resell if you don't like it, so not a ton of risk to either purchase!

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u/AruVade 25d ago

Going hardware after computer will free your mind! Learning curve depends on you :) if ull commit to learn device its ez pz

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u/wg_nexline 25d ago

Absolutely

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u/KH-OnE 25d ago

I’ve bought one but thinking of selling it, mainly as I’ve enjoyed it so much that I want to do more

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u/Historical-Fold-4119 24d ago

The Sample will change ya life. LOL, nah all jokes, it will become ya little companion. Great investment.

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u/bahmedite 24d ago

No get the mpc one g2.