Akai have just released the MPC Sample. The price is approx $400 and I feel there may be some similarity and common denominators to the Yamaha FGDP-50.
One of the biggest features I feel is that once can create loops quickly on the fly and then live drum over that loop/sample for more complex Rhythms containing a plethora of Instruments. Does the FGDP-50 also possess that feature?
Can the MPC SAMPLE be used as a Drum Machine to sequence a pattern and then layer on (live play) other instruments? (which is my requirement).
I do love the form factor & ease of the FGDP50 for Live Drumming … just wished it had a sequencing feature (like a drum machine).
FGPD-50 doesn’t really have that workflow where you create patterns yourself. But the pad layout and size is really nice, I bet that the MCP Sample with the smaller pads wouldn’t be as comfortable for finger drumming.. But I don’t have it, so that’s just my guess.
In MPC Sample the pads are too small and there are no multi-samples (several samples per one pad). This device is not for advanced finger drumming. I wouldn’t switch FGDP to it. It’d be better to try the MPC One instead if you want sequencing etc.
Thx for the info … The MPC SAMPLE triggered my curiosity coz it’s a small-ish standalone unit (like the FGDP-50), with an in-built speaker + at a decent price $400. The MPC ONE is around $700 besides being significantly bigger.
I must confess … I’ve no knowledge re the MPC’s …
Years back I used to use the Boss DR-770 and DR-880 Drum Machines a lot. Those were great drum machines for their time … but live playing sucked big time. I am looking for a Drum Machine which can be sequenced, programmed, layered + played live too … It would help if it’s a stand-alone machine and not just a midi controller. Any ideas?
Besides MPC Sample, Roland SP404mk2 and Ableton Move more or less fit these criteria (both without a speaker). Try the MPC Sample, then tell us how the pads compare to the FGDP)
