▲ 1 r/akaiMPC+1 crossposts

Registering MPC Live 3

Has anyone been unable to register their new Live 3 hardware? I'm currently in the slowest email exchange with inMusic... The website won't accept my serial. With the 21,without it, brackets around the 21, no brackets... It keeps asking for 30 digits. They maybe send one email at midnight my time, so far just requesting information I've already provided multiple times.

On top of that, all my software downloads from old hardware I've purchased that came with bonus expansions have dissappeared, and I've got no response except for apologies for the delay and being told that's a different department that apparently doesn't have any staff or something.

Not really the experience I wanted after dropping just shy of 2k on my most recent inMusic brand affiliate product. No shade to the hardware itself, it so far performs mostly beautifully. It's exactly what I needed to replace my Deluge which was struggling for my intent. Just expected better from support rather than apologies for their new AI support and the fact they can't respond to my emails even if I respond immediately.

Wondering if this is isolated or if others have had this? It's the SE edition that might matter since it was released later and has newer generated serials.

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u/Icy-Cow9695 — 4 days ago

ESX-1 Questions

Hey guys, finally got one of my dream pieces of kit, a gently used ESX-1. Currently waiting for a card reader to be able to manage samples on it. I assume it was factory wiped and that's why it says no samples every time I try and utilize it?

My real question on top of that, is seeing as it stores samples in its on board RAM, does it retain samples and sequences after a power cycle? Or does it need to load everything from the card every time?

u/Icy-Cow9695 — 4 days ago

[WTT] Synthstrom Deluge for Waldorf Iridium or Potentially Tempera, Mod Wave (1 or 2 + cash) (Limited meet up Denver)

Had been trying to use this as my main kit for a DAWless setup but while it can do everything, the workflow and me just aren't working well so went with a Live 3 instead so looking to probably replace this with something I'll get more usage out of.

Shipping also possible.

u/Icy-Cow9695 — 5 days ago

Gangs all here (for now)

Finally got all the gear I wanted for my core DAWless setup going. Digitakt II and ELZ_1 Play are my latest additions. Couldn't be happier so far. Was pleased to see I got my ELZ at the perfect time as I hit right before an update that'll make it even more featured, can't ever complain about that.

Pre-ordered a NOPIA for when they release and eyeing some other additions down the line but going to try and just get these figured out as much as possible for now.

u/Icy-Cow9695 — 27 days ago

Nopia Mk1 release soon

Been following this since it was announced years ago. Though updates were kinda sparse, excited to see they evolved the concept and we are now days away from release.

Have never supported a kickstarter/new product like this but had my eye on some. Thinking about this being my first. Anyone else been following this or planning to grab one? I've been keeping an eye on this and the ChordCat, Orchid, Hi-Chord, and the Akuto Akt-.01 and the Nopia has definitely become the most appealing looking one with the most playability and inspirational value.

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u/Icy-Cow9695 — 1 month ago
▲ 49 r/sonicware+1 crossposts

New Synth Arrived

So, been trying to transition from in the box with Ableton to more of a hardware setup for doing DNB and more downtempo/chill stuff.

Had the Deluge and MPC Sampler and just added the ELZ_1 Play V2 today now just waiting on my Digitakt 2 to arrive and hopefully start laying down some new tunes.

Anyone else doing DNB/Jungle stuff? Trying to find some folks to potentially collaborate with or just shoot the shit and talk gear and music.

u/Icy-Cow9695 — 1 month ago
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NTS-1 on Windows 11

Hey guys,

Hoping to finally figure this out, on my second NTS-1, could never get the first one to connect to my laptop so swapped it out. Have the new one connected to my PC currently, have read on Windows 11 the Korg midi driver is no longer required but despite the NTS-1 showing up in device manager in the midi devices, trying to update it always gives me the device not connected message.

Thought not needing the driver would make this easier but it's the same issues as when I needed the driver.

Any help or insight would be most welcome, about to give up on Korg if I can't get this or my NTS-3 to update/utilize it's customization.

Thanks in advance.

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u/Icy-Cow9695 — 2 months ago

Serato and MCX8000

Hey guys,hoping for some help. I haven't dj'd in about 10 years. Had a crazy opportunity to purchase a factory new MCX8000 which was what I had way back then. Just got it in the mail and to my shock it was exactly as advertised. Anyways, got Serato Pro installed and the driver installed., can load tracks off my USB plugged into my computer, but I can't seem to get usb's plugged into the controller to be recognized it seems. Feel like I'm missing something obvious because I absolutely used to tote this thing to gigs and people would hot swap in and out with it using serato.

Any ideas?

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u/Icy-Cow9695 — 2 months ago
▲ 5 r/ableton+1 crossposts

MPC Sample vs Move

So, just pulled the trigger on the MPC Sample. It's my first MPC and the good word of mouth kinda sold me. I'm trying to transition from working in the box to a more hardware based setup. I've mostly done dnb and other electronic genres that I couldn't really tell ya where it fit. Just like writing when inspiration used to catch me.

Currently have Deluge I just did the OLED upgrade on as my theoretical canter of things. There's definitely pro's and con's to it but the community firmware and better screen I think will make it into a more usable tool.

Also have some various smaller bits of kit, KORG Monotron Delay, Monotron Duo, NTS-1, NTS-3,and a Behringer Pro VS Mini. I know they aren't terribly fancy pieces of gear but they are small and easily approachable so they are currently a stopgap while I acquire the rest of the main pieces of gear I feel would open up my ability to produce outside the box. The MPC Sample arrives this week. Oh, forgot, also have an IPad Pro with various vst's and production software I'm looking to add into my setup. Need to figure out the best way to interface between a USB-C/headphone jack and my current mixer.

Still need a strong hardware synth to mix with my current gear is the last big thing I "need" (for now™) and I have my eye on a few contenders.

To get to my actual question indicated in the title though was that I realized when I had my Push 2 I never payed attention to the Move. Now I'm regretting that because I feel it may be a better choice than the sample and also give me more flexibility and have some features I really wanted that I hadn't even realized. I loved my Push 2 and know how the Ableton people make very approachable and appealing kit. Just things like the super obvious playhead on the sequencer buttons I really appreciate.

So, does anyone have any experience with 1 or both of these devices? Sample input welcome so I know what I'm getting into but really interested in first hand Move info.

Thanks anyone if you to here!

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u/Icy-Cow9695 — 2 months ago

How Useless is Xcel's Outage Reporting feature?

Power goes out at 1:30 when I'm in the bathroom... Go to check the outage map and get a survey popup to tell how happy I am with the website. Go to report the outage at my apartment complex and the websites reporting feature is down. So they claim they have power outages that only affects 2 people in my area.

Glad they are raising prices and lowering customer service just like every other buisness. It's sad how all these companies and maximizing their profits but putting none of it into paying employees or improving their services. It all goes into the shareholder pockets.

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u/Icy-Cow9695 — 3 months ago

Budget setup

Ryzen 5 7500x3d, RTX 9060 XT, 32gig DDR5, 1TB SDD, Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX, Lian Li Vector V100 Mini.

u/Icy-Cow9695 — 4 months ago

11 Pro to Diet 11 Pro S

So, was wondering if anyone had taken the new 11 Pro S back case and put it on the original 11 Pro? I am assuming you can order replacement parts? Google's search AI claims they are identical internally but I couldn't find any confirmed examples of someone doing it but I could have easily missed it if someone had. Thanks!

Whats flair? 🤷🏻‍♂️🤬

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u/Icy-Cow9695 — 4 months ago