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

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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[bonafidebeatz]

Spoken with Facts. The MPC 2500 holds up till this day in my setup 🫡🫡🫡

[Darthimpakk]

Why not both? I use my MPC for preproduction, Ableton for post production. Works for me

[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.

[stranger_here_m]

Absolutely true on all points. I’d add the tenth. MPC teaches to make music by ear. In the DAW I’m pretty much flying by numbers. On MPC if it sounds good, it’s good.

Though limitations of MPC also make some genres much harder to produce. If it is a soulful jam, then MPC all the way. But if I want to make a techno or electronica music, with ton of modulation and polyrhythms, then I’d go with a DAW.

[mpbangamusic]

I start on standalone MPC, export to DAW, add sauce. Job done!

[Fleebee.]

Sometimes it’s just nice to use hardware, it adds a new dimension which can give some creative inspiration

[InspelaRecords]

When you talk about developing, I think a great danger with DAWs is thinking that you’re better than you actually when you’re starting out. It’s so easy these days to browse some loops in a DAW, click on ones that sound good together and without any editing, press play and go “I did that!” Well, no you didn’t. As someone who’s done this for 37 years and had 14 or more MPCs, the one thing I can say for sure is you’ll edit and chop your samples more to find your sound than you will on any DAW. I’ve just recently got my first new MPC in a while - an MPCKey 37 - and I’m so happy to be back in a place that feels more creative, especially with the fourth coming MPC 3 features. Great video. Really enjoyed it!

[marceljasper]

Im in IT business and sit in front of a PC all day, I'm glad to come home and dont have too use a mouse and keyboard anymore but can hit the Pads on MPC1

[drebone]

Respect Ave MCree, first comment highlight of mine to make a video. Momma I made it 😂

[MOREBEATSTV]

I remember when FL dropped and we started using that along with ACID. We got so much hate from the old heads. At that time we were strictly using the MC-505 MPC 2000 and the Rm1x. We couldn’t have imagined how far the DAWs would advanced to. FL didn’t even have a playlist or mixer when it dropped. I just remember how I was able to make so many more beats in a shorter time and how my sampling went to a whole other level.

[adilbakhsh]

With new upgrade MPC has become a very powerful workhorse
And all the points you mentioned are 💯

[matthewgaines]

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.

[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

[justinrivera]

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😊

[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

[ajvtn]

Being able to go DAWless on my MPC ONE+ has changed my life. Back in the day I had a MPC 2500, 2000xl etc but I took a few years off music organically, When I came back to the MPC ONE+ has been the key to falling in love with creating music again.

[JamesJohnson-xxgq]

Your right Ave, and i absolutely love the freedom the MPC and Maschine gives me to work❤️👍🏿

[aldofloresesq]

Excellent work product on this channel. I am in the market for a groove box. I dabbled in the 90s and now I’m interested in returning to beat-making as a hobby. Your channel and videos like this are incredibly helpful for newcomers. I greatly appreciate your work. Thank you!

[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 choice I guess. I prefer my x se and external gear but I will mix down in Ableton

[notwasnot]

You are so spot on . I hope people out there realize how important this clip really is