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Jump to new posts Re: AKAI MPC XL by abacus @ Today at 01:37 AM

Did a quick search and found these 2 arranger software apps for iPad, haven't had a good look at them but its a start. 1 Man Band Lite xMure Enjoy Bill
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Jump to new posts More content for KETRON SD7/SD9/SD40/SD60/SD90:- by Ketron_AJ @ Yesterday at 08:32 PM

Check this out:- https://youtu.be/-7t8hAJZ7Fw Especially at (20:00)
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Jump to new posts Re: AKAI MPC XL by Diki @ Yesterday at 09:06 AM

It may be that both MPC's and arrangers are facing the same issue. A generation (or two!) have come along since they were musically relevant and have found alternatives that are as effective and FAR cheaper in software, while anything that adds incre
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Jump to new posts Re: AKAI MPC XL by rphillipchuk @ 02/03/26 04:42 PM

Nicely written Dave
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Jump to new posts Re: AKAI MPC XL by Tapas @ 02/03/26 04:36 PM

Hi Diki, Yes, it is true that creating musically engaging beats from scratch on an MPC box is actually harder than triggering 1 finger professionally programmed styles on arrangers. Yes, the basic workflow of sampling sounds, assigning them to pad
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Jump to new posts Re: AKAI MPC XL by Diki @ 02/03/26 11:21 AM

I've seen little kids having a great time with one finger on an arranger..! They need no more training than using a beat box. And I'd argue that, to create music that YOU hear in your head (rather than just triggering preprogrammed beats that someon
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Jump to new posts Re: NAMM 2026 for Keyboard Players by Diki @ 02/03/26 11:04 AM

The only chords that are uncomfortable are the ones you don't practice..! 🤣🎹❤️
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Jump to new posts Re: NAMM 2026 for Keyboard Players by TedS @ 02/02/26 11:49 AM

C'mon, you have to admit that SOME 4-finger chords in certain keys are fairly unergonomic. Especially on a synth-action keybed, it takes a lot of finger pressure on the short black keys to get everything down. I've noodled around on B3s in keyboard
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Jump to new posts Re: AKAI MPC XL by Tapas @ 02/02/26 11:25 AM

Hi Diki, I see your point. I agree the price is too steep. The AKAI MPC boxes do make the process of sequencing music a lot more intuitive, faster and easier. When I compare the sequencer built into the Korg Kronos3 with the MPC workflow I can see
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Jump to new posts Keyboard Showcase 2026 - Yamaha SX920 by abacus @ 02/02/26 10:57 AM

Live on 03/02/26 at 3pm UK Time. Enjoy Bill SX920
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Jump to new posts Re: NAMM 2026 for Keyboard Players by Diki @ 02/02/26 09:00 AM

So chords that can't be played with one finger are 'gnarly', but you're appreciative of a long fulcrum keybed? 🤣
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Jump to new posts Re: AKAI MPC XL by Diki @ 02/02/26 08:53 AM

Sorry David, but I don't think that there's anyone left here that wants to use an MPC, let alone pay $3000 to find out what the latest one can do... Koala's as far as I want to go!
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Jump to new posts DJ Mode on KETRON products - by Ketron_AJ @ 02/01/26 09:30 PM

DJ Mode on KETRON Products:- https://youtu.be/hn0Lm-jMRuU
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Jump to new posts KETRON SD7 - Event Alternative by Ketron_AJ @ 02/01/26 06:24 AM

https://youtu.be/DQrK6VVgnXQ
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Jump to new posts Re: AKAI MPC XL by Tapas @ 01/31/26 08:39 AM

The AKAI MPC XL is the most advanced hardware sequencer that streamlines the workflow of making beat music. After playing around with this device for a few days I am simply overjoyed by the ergonomics and simplicity of the user interface bringing ba
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Jump to new posts Keyboard Live - January 2026 by abacus @ 01/30/26 11:32 AM

Enjoy Bill Keyboard Live
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Jump to new posts Re: NAMM 2026 for Keyboard Players by TedS @ 01/30/26 10:36 AM

Also the "fulcrum" on the XK-7's keys has been moved further from the player (as on the B3.) I KNEW that the B3 action seemed more comfortable/easier to play, because the keys, especially the black keys, go almost straight down compared to
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Jump to new posts Re: Problems at Native Instruments by Diki @ 01/30/26 09:40 AM

Hopefully they get bought out by a company owned by a musician and not a hedge fund. 💵💵💵
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Jump to new posts Re: NAMM 2026 for Keyboard Players by Diki @ 01/30/26 09:37 AM

I'm happy that multi contact keybeds for B3 clones are a bit more common. Let's hope they appear on more affordable models in the near future. For me as a player, it's the one thing that most of the clones can't get right, and SO important for smears
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Jump to new posts Problems at Native Instruments by abacus @ 01/30/26 01:22 AM

Most people will know them from the Kontakt VST and Machine beat maker which is used by a lot of plug-in manufactures, and is an industry standard, hopefully things will turn out alright in the end. (According to some reports 80% of music produced us



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