This is a great video. I like how well you covered the features of the 500. And express what you found as limitations and how you worked around it. Being an older producer myself, I’ve been working for years and that is literally how we function in the late 90s early 2000 you worked around the limitation. I considered purchasing one of these myself, but then opted to buy the 1000 to add a battery mod kit to it, giving me six hours of time with it. I covered it on my channel. And I have to say since coming out of the box and back into some of the older machines. I’ve really enjoyed the creative process again.
@@PetrolMediaInc I’ll be sure to check out your video on the 1000! I have one myself but it’s probably the MPC I’ve been using the least nowadays. It’s a pretty powerful machine and I enjoy the possibilities with the LFO section (2XL OS)!
@@phillindablankI’m still running JJOS 3.16. It’s covered all my needs, but I’m looking at updating it soon to the full JJOS. Debating if it’s worth it since 3.16 really does all in need
@@PetrolMediaIncthere are some features in 3.16 that feel smoother than the 2XL. If you have made a lot of beats in that OS I would recommend you to not upgrade it since it doesn’t translate well to 2XL. It doesn’t recognize the pitch changes in the 16 level mode in my experience.
Great video Phil in Da Blank. Your videos on the 500 have always been inspiring. I hope you continue to do more. I love my MPC500 but unfortunately it's been getting more faulty and now it's not usable anymore. I've had it since it was released in 2006. If I see another one come up in the secondhand stores when I have the money spare I will definitely get one because I'm used to the old school workflow and I love it. The limitations don't matter to me. Using Reason or Maschine might be faster but it is more satisfying for me to use the 500 and get a sound that works when matched with old school classic productions.
@@RoomAtTheTopStudio thank you for your nice words and support! I definitely plan on releasing more 500 videos in the coming weeks 🙂. Your enjoyment of making a beat is just as important as the outcome and I find that to be true with this MPC. I hope you can pick up another one soon, I’m on my second 500 myself.
@@phillindablank Thank you. I see them come in at the second hand store quite a few times over the years but I let them pass. Anyhow I see another one come in I'm getting it. Keep up the great work. I've been following your progress for a while now and I enjoy your content. By the way instead of using the USB to load samples you should try the audio inputs. Record it in and then chop by numbers. Figure out how many seconds and give it an extra 0.5 to 1 second over and then trim. It's very quick. That's how we chop on a 3000 and 60 II. Have a blessed 2025
@ thank you very much! Yeah in my latest video I ended up just sampling some drum hits using the inputs. Recently I’ve been loading some samples via CF card at first and then sampling some other sounds via the input. I’ve cut samples short so many times so it’s always good to leave extra room at the end to trim off the excess and get your chops perfect 👌
This was my first MPC, but in 2019 😂. Ive been making beats for like 17+ years and I will say, this was one of my favorite MPCs. I wish Akai would do something else like this in the same size with a battery. Thats rumored MPC mini should be this imo.
@@ruffiankick I agree with this sentiment. I have tried 3 different MPCs so far & personally the 500 is my favourite. MPC mini would be awesome. Not sure if they need to include a touch screen or not for the new OS
Had one. Made it custom and I loved it. Red screen, black everything. But I also have a 1000 with usbc power which runs on batteries so that one has JJOS and it still rules in 2025.
@@phillindablankplease do I’m very interested in this machine as well. I want to know if I can strictly use this and how to use it and if I can sample cds or use some kind of memory card to put samples on
This is a great video. I like how well you covered the features of the 500. And express what you found as limitations and how you worked around it. Being an older producer myself, I’ve been working for years and that is literally how we function in the late 90s early 2000 you worked around the limitation. I considered purchasing one of these myself, but then opted to buy the 1000 to add a battery mod kit to it, giving me six hours of time with it. I covered it on my channel. And I have to say since coming out of the box and back into some of the older machines. I’ve really enjoyed the creative process again.
@@PetrolMediaInc I’ll be sure to check out your video on the 1000! I have one myself but it’s probably the MPC I’ve been using the least nowadays. It’s a pretty powerful machine and I enjoy the possibilities with the LFO section (2XL OS)!
@@phillindablankI’m still running JJOS 3.16. It’s covered all my needs, but I’m looking at updating it soon to the full JJOS. Debating if it’s worth it since 3.16 really does all in need
@@PetrolMediaIncthere are some features in 3.16 that feel smoother than the 2XL. If you have made a lot of beats in that OS I would recommend you to not upgrade it since it doesn’t translate well to 2XL. It doesn’t recognize the pitch changes in the 16 level mode in my experience.
@@phillindablank thanks. That is good to know.
Great video Phil in Da Blank. Your videos on the 500 have always been inspiring. I hope you continue to do more.
I love my MPC500 but unfortunately it's been getting more faulty and now it's not usable anymore. I've had it since it was released in 2006. If I see another one come up in the secondhand stores when I have the money spare I will definitely get one because I'm used to the old school workflow and I love it. The limitations don't matter to me. Using Reason or Maschine might be faster but it is more satisfying for me to use the 500 and get a sound that works when matched with old school classic productions.
@@RoomAtTheTopStudio thank you for your nice words and support! I definitely plan on releasing more 500 videos in the coming weeks 🙂. Your enjoyment of making a beat is just as important as the outcome and I find that to be true with this MPC. I hope you can pick up another one soon, I’m on my second 500 myself.
@@phillindablank Thank you. I see them come in at the second hand store quite a few times over the years but I let them pass. Anyhow I see another one come in I'm getting it. Keep up the great work. I've been following your progress for a while now and I enjoy your content. By the way instead of using the USB to load samples you should try the audio inputs. Record it in and then chop by numbers. Figure out how many seconds and give it an extra 0.5 to 1 second over and then trim. It's very quick. That's how we chop on a 3000 and 60 II. Have a blessed 2025
@ thank you very much! Yeah in my latest video I ended up just sampling some drum hits using the inputs. Recently I’ve been loading some samples via CF card at first and then sampling some other sounds via the input. I’ve cut samples short so many times so it’s always good to leave extra room at the end to trim off the excess and get your chops perfect 👌
Happy new year! I’m rocking my mpc 500 still today
@@RCutOffakavEM that’s great to hear! Keep it up & happy new year 🥳
Minimalism always inspires the best musical ideas. Great video 🎉
@@sixthsensethaproducer5190 I agree, most times you discover new ideas and techniques whilst using minimal equipment.
Happy new year. I have to use my 500 more often.
@@wiggesobk happy new year! Forsure it’s still a nice machine all these years later
This was my first MPC, but in 2019 😂. Ive been making beats for like 17+ years and I will say, this was one of my favorite MPCs.
I wish Akai would do something else like this in the same size with a battery. Thats rumored MPC mini should be this imo.
@@ruffiankick I agree with this sentiment. I have tried 3 different MPCs so far & personally the 500 is my favourite. MPC mini would be awesome. Not sure if they need to include a touch screen or not for the new OS
MPC500 is having a glowup in 2025
@@OPdbx yesssirrr let’s get it 🔥
Had one. Made it custom and I loved it. Red screen, black everything. But I also have a 1000 with usbc power which runs on batteries so that one has JJOS and it still rules in 2025.
@@alecsbuga yeah I really hope JJ keeps coming out with those updates! JJOS really fleshed out what the 1000 & 2500 are really capable of.
Sweet video. Always been interested in what the 500 can do
@@marcwav it can do a lot actually, just requires a little muscle memory to move quickly around the machine
Aww yeah. This little machine helped me get away from the visual side of beat making.
@@coreyalexie2161 forsure, it can really help you focus on what is going on sonically without having to rely on the piano roll/ grid mode.
Just bought one and I don’t know how to use it it’s my first mpc and I’m beginner can u do a tutorial video of all you have to know for use it
@@liusdiii2485 I have some earlier tutorials on the channel explaining basic concepts, but I can definitely do another tutorial on this device.
@@phillindablankplease do
I’m very interested in this machine as well. I want to know if I can strictly use this and how to use it and if I can sample cds or use some kind of memory card to put samples on
Answer. Yes ;p Happy new Year all.
@@MPC500KanalDE good answer, happy new year 🥳
Mpc 1000 was horrible and my first mpc and i hated it and left Akai until i brought the mpc 27 key and one ÷ last year😊
@@nodayoff1000 never tried the keyboard version mpcs before, but I honestly get so much more out of the Live II when I plug in a midi controller!
You’re the only person I’ve ever saw that stated that
Hey you grew a beard
@@HoodHandyman yeah it keeps me warm in the winter and I’m getting older 😂