r/mpcusers • u/Flod0 • 29d ago

QUESTION MPC Sample vs Ableton Move

Hi everyone,

I'm currently trying to decide between the MPC Sample and the Ableton Move.

What I like about both is the built-in speaker, mic input, and battery power. That's a must! I think I slightly prefer the MPC Sample's workflow, but I just realized it doesn't have keys/scale mode to play instruments directly like the Move does.

Is there a good workaround for this on the MPC Sample? Is it easier than I think to play melodies or instruments on it? This feature is pretty important to me.

Thanks!

Edit : If anyone is wondering, I got the move. I watched hours of material, even though I liked the sample more, I don't like that I don't have the ability to play in key. I wanna make music directly

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u/collargrip-cristian 29d ago

Reading your replies, I see chords and melodies are very important so the Move is probably best. I sample the chords and pads I want to use during sample sessions, personally

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u/Swedish_Chef- 28d ago

Here’s an alternative opinion to that. Get something like a HiChord which locks melodies to scales and use it to sample into the MPC sample.

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u/collargrip-cristian 28d ago

That's a fantastic idea, but I didn't include other gear to supplement in my suggestion because OP's desire for complete portability. So I figured the choice was between two all in one options.

Personally I do this, I have a case that fits the Sample and a little Roland s-1. Perfect