MPC VS DAW: 9 Reasons Why the MPC is Better!

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Published 2024-03-14
I've seen a few people talking about "Why should I use a MPC over a DAW?". So, I wanted to weight in with 9 different reasons.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Darthimpakk
    Why not both? I use my MPC for preproduction, Ableton for post production. Works for me
  • @bonafidebeatz20
    Spoken with Facts. The MPC 2500 holds up till this day in my setup 🫡🫡🫡
  • @CraicPype
    100%. Been playing instruments and using DAWs for 30 years. Got a Live 2 last year and I've never been so productive. Limitations. Muscle memory. Then it's just you
  • @matthewgaines10
    There is no better but what is better for you personally. Ask 100 people what is better and you’ll get 100 unique answers. People who ask “which is better” largely don’t really understand their needs and wants, thus ask non-specific questions. When you understand your goals and needs, you ask better questions.
  • Your right Ave, and i absolutely love the freedom the MPC and Maschine gives me to work❤️👍🏿
  • @neoSoulLofi
    Both are useful, in my opinion but you don't need a DAW to make music it's just cheaper overall. Most MPC users, including myself also tend to have more external gear and a few instruments.....dealers choice I guess. I prefer my x se and external gear but I will mix down in Ableton :_notgood::_approval::_thisjams::_hehehe:
  • @nofaceexe
    Appreciate you a lot brother. I watched a lot of your videos the last weeks and you literally teached me how to use a MPC. Bless you 🙏🏽
  • @xkidmidnightx
    Computers are definitely more powerful and flexible, but I prefer tactile and I don’t want to get home from staring at a screen only to stare at one more. TBH I prefer my acoustic guitar and banjo more than anything. Pick it up and it makes noise immediately
  • @mpbangamusic9673
    I start on standalone MPC, export to DAW, add sauce. Job done!
  • @waggabutt4655
    Roger Linn designed the MPC to be played as an instrument and if you’re following finger drummers performing with it, you’d appreciate their musicianship w/o noticing just how good this instrument is. The human touch will always add value t😢o and personalize your production faster than a mouse click or drawing automation ever could. Without an instrument you’re limited to editing all time signatures/velocities in a piano roll. Of course you can always utilize a midi drum pad/keyboard to compensate. Main thing for me in production is leaving my markings on the project. My feels, my time and my weight within every precious millisecond.
  • @ant1198
    I just got my first MPC after using Logic Pro for years. I must admit it’s pretty awkward for me right now. But I’m gonna stick with it.
  • @gand808
    Fantastic video. I appreciate your thoughts.
  • @justinrivera1603
    Stick to where you’re comfortable at and keep on creating what you love to create that’s what matters😊 because at the end of it, they both do the same thing they both put out some good music either way😊
  • @devious_j
    Great video. I used both it's good to have options with your creativity .
  • @TheTonyTitan
    I started using a mixer, it killed the latency issue. When you use a desktop or laptop, you gotta optimize it for music. That means buying whatever improves your studio.
  • @mr.mr.3662
    And whatever you make music on just enjoy the process and have fun 😂
  • Been using a DAW for about 3 years now, and honestly Ave made these lil machines look real tempting