Sherman filterbank messing up a sample loop

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"Triggering Sherman via midi.
Then wailing on it .
Cranky machine it is"

Akai MPC60 - A Sampling Masterpiece

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"A look at the classic Akai MPC60, its origins and legacy."

0:00 History of the MPC60
3:46 Intended use of the MPC60
8:18 Demo: The MPC Song
8:55 What people actually did with the MPC60
10:27 Sampling
12:15 Demo: Passable Hip-Hop
13:13 Groove, Feel and Swing
14:49 After the MPC60
15:29 Discussion with TUBEDIGGA
22:04 Patron Outro Jam

Huge thanks to TUBEDIGGA and my Patrons
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/ alexballmusic

Akai AX60 S612 and MD280 Sampler System SN 01120-04195

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AX60 SN 01120-04195

"The AX-60 is a really special polyphonic synthesizer. Akai's answer to the Roland Juno Series, it can hit those sounds well but actually has quite a lot of extra features when comparing to a Juno-106. Paired with the S612 and MD280, the possiblities for this synth grow immensley. With crunchy lofi samples and a classic Juno sound, what else could you ever ask for!

The AX60 is a VCO synth and the oscillator section includes a triangle wave as well as a dedicated pulse width LFO. Additionally, pulse width can be applied to any wave! There are two envelopes, an LFO with sample and hold, and the ability to FM the filter with the oscillator. It even has built in chorus that sounds just like the BBD based chorus in the Juno synths. Finally, there is a built in arpeggiator and bi-timbrel keyboard split options. All these features make it quite a fun synth to use with more range than other vintage poly's.

The AX-60 is a great vintage poly option, especially in the wake of the similar Juno series prices skyrocketing!"

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Buchla Ziggy Dungeon Synth

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"this is gonna be the soundtrack to my next dungeon crawl"

Akai Professional & Spitfire Audio | MPC Editions Now Available

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Playlist:

1. Akai Professional & Spitfire Audio | MPC Editions Now Available
2. Akai Pro & Spitfire Audio | Exploring the Originals Intimate Strings MPC Edition
3. Akai Pro & Spitfire Audio | Exploring the Originals Cinematic Pads MPC Edition

"Now available: Spitfire Audio Sounds for MPC. https://inmusic.to/musm23v4

Spitfire Audio has set the standard for cinematic sound in modern music production, crafting deeply expressive instruments trusted by sound designers, composers, and producers worldwide. For the first time, we're bringing full collections of these sounds into the MPC ecosystem.

This powerful tool is built for endless inspiration and genre exploration as your production style and skills evolve. Open your mind and creative process to a new form of storytelling. From emotionally resonant chamber strings to lush, sweeping pads, a whole new world of sounds and styles is now at your fingertips.

Expand your sound library and discover new ways of producing, composing, scoring, and storytelling. From intimate orchestral ensembles to evolving cinematic textures, each Spitfire MPC Edition collection is carefully adapted to work with your MPC hardware."

Black Akai MPC1000 Music Production Center

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Red Akai MPC ONE+ Standalone Sampler / Workstation

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Custom White Akai MPC2000XL MIDI Production Center

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"With a slightly dubious paint job, this MPC has been upgraded to the extreme, with phat pads, solid state storage and some extra shiny hardware. It comes preloaded with some samples to get you going, and it works great. This one was serviced in house and is ready to go."

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Akai Tom Cat Analog Drum Machine

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Bad Gear - FORCE in 2026???

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"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. There are electronic musical instruments with a clear purpose: analog synths deliver classic tones and social media swag, plugins and workstations are great tools if you actually want to make money and Eurorack is still a healthier form of escapism than buying pills at a gas station.

Today, however, we are going to talk about The Force. The mission of this unholy 2019 lovechild of an MPC and Ableton incarnate was nebulous from the beginning and since then the machine was so profoundly transformed by a slow yet steady stream of updates that it is hard to tell whether it is still worth using it in 2026 - or if it ever was."

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:04 Overview Force
01:50 Differences to MPCs
02:33 Concept & Limitations
02:58 MPC & Ableton Compatibility, Connectivity
03:33 Touch Screen
03:49 Expandability
04:02 Rear Panel
04:25 What else? (Pricing, Thanks,...)
04:56 H*te Screen
05:20 Jam 1 ( 2010s Rave Music )
06:11 Jam 2 ( Downtempo )
07:13 Finale ( Micro House )
07:44 VERDICT
09:03 Patreon Vocoder Shoutout (Waldorf microQ)

MPC Live III Retro | A New Special-Edition Colorway Inspired by the Original MPCs of the Late ‘80s

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"Meet MPC Live III Retro, a special-edition colorway inspired by the original MPCs of the late ‘80s. From sampling and sequencing to arranging full songs, it’s an all-in-one production powerhouse. Create wherever inspiration strikes and stay in the standalone MPC workflow from start to finish.

Now available worldwide."

Ziggy Quick Beat

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"ziggy sounds plus MPC sample factory sounds"

Akai MPC XL Standalone Sampler / Workstation

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Akai MPC4000 with Owners Manual & Flight Case

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"Akai MPC4000 in excellent condition. Tested and confirmed to fully function. Includes power cable, owners manual, dustcover and hard case(See photos)"

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Akai MPC Key 37 Standalone Production Keyboard

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Akai U40 Riff-O-Matic Variable Tempo Phrase Sampler

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Live Progressive House using Akai APC64 | Hydrasynth | GS Music e7 | Moog Sub 37 | TeknoBaby |

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"Using Ableton Live software called Meridian to sequence all the synths. Great for creating Poly Rhythms. The main riff is done using the mutant feature on the Hydrasynth."

Akai MPC X Special Edition Standalone Sampler / Sequencer

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Akai MPC 3.8 Update | Walkthrough

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"MPC 3.8 introduces expanded integration with MPC Sample, enabling seamless project compatibility and workflow continuity between MPC hardware, desktop software, and MPC Sample. https://inmusic.to/2da8v7pn

This update strengthens the MPC ecosystem by allowing users to move projects and tracks between environments while also incorporating MPC Sample effects directly into MPC. Additional bug fixes and stability improvements ensure a smoother production experience across all supported platforms.

0:00 Introduction
0:23 Exporting a drum track from Standalone to MPC Sample
0:28 Importing a project from MPC Sample into Standalone
1:25 5 new Effects
3:38 Exporting a new Project/Kit from Standalone into MPC Sample
3:58 Opening a Project/Kit from Standalone on MPC Sample
4:46 Activating the 5 new Effects
4:56 Information on updating and support for updating to 3.8"

Akai Rhythm Wolf Analog Drum Machine

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