![]() I'll then sample some of it, keep the original arrangement and start a new session with the audio clips I sampled and the rest of the arrangement. I got the 4000 mostly because I'm fuzzy about timing issues, but I don't notice any with the Live at all, before arrangements start to build up and get complex. All in the slacker position with a beer in an arm lengths distance. It cover most of what the 4000 does and I find it faster to use. I don't miss it much after I got the Live though. I don't use the 4000 nowadays, mostly because I had to temporarily rent an apartment and I don't have the space for setting up everything until I get a house. It wasn't a dealbreaker for me, but something to concider. Also the file system is oldschool, and if you have a big sample library you'll need an old laptop running XP to comfortably transfer it to the 4000 using Aksys. The effects section is limited on the 4000. Easy to use and perfect for slacking in a relaxed position after dinner, when tired, wasted or whatever. MPC Live is very handy for travelling and bringing along wherever you want to go. MPC 4000 is very comprehensive, but it's also huge and quite heavy. I would think the new flagship MPC should surpass the predecessors in terms of features, but the unfortunate truth is, it obviously doesn't in some cases. I just think the new hardware has the potential and don't see why it wouldn't. However, I will never know for sure at this point since I don't work for Akai. With a little more development of the software, I think it could be possible to add a mod matrix in a future update. With that said, the features of the MPC X and Live are quite impressive and comprehensive. The MPC X and Live are not quite there yet. The Z8 and MPC4000 are the most advanced samplers Akai has ever produced, even til this day. The MPC 4000 is a full fledged studio sampler (Akai Z8) embedded inside of a drummachine/sequencing workstation. The JJOS does not have the comprehensive modulation matrix found in the MPC 4000. The JJOS, although a very nice and intuitive OS, is NOT a substitute for an MPC 4000. If I had to pick one out of all the above, it would definitely be the MPC 4000 without a doubt. I actually own all three MPCs mentioned above: ![]()
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