25 Music Polls ( Software, Gear, Beats, Tips )

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1. I have had MPC 1000 / 2000 / 2000XL and 4000
   I have sold all of them except the MPC 4000. This beast is a WORKHORSE and never lets you down but here is a strong learning curve. Infinite options to tweak sample while the sequencer is playing etc.. I lived and breathed for many years on the 2000 and 2000XL and both were fantastic machines (I produced the entire Last True Family Man Sony LP on only MPC 2000XL and NOTHING else at all. It is amazing and I was using it also to loop breaks and not just Kicks snares etc.. If you looping on MPCs there are tips and tricks to help you get through I suggest you check MPC Forums as these guys are the kings on info. But today my 4000 is the captain of my entire analog studio as it also handles perfect sequencing of all my analog gear and you can handle program changes etc.. right from the Seq window. I loved the MPC 1000 but even with the JJ Op system, it was just too cryptic for me and too many curves to get where I wanted.
   For quick ready-to-start workflow I suggest 2000 / 2000XL For deep production 4000 and for all-around great features with another option for internal HD (like 4000) I suggest 1000. MPCs RULE

2. Yes indeed FL studios all the way for me. It’s user friendly and powerful when using the right sounds.

3. Run a poll of which producers produce which genre of hip hop the most.

4. I’m a Reason Fanatic Hands Down. Our Projects, which are mostly jazz based tend to get pretty complex and the last thing we need is to have to stop and think through the processes while creating the songs. Reason always keeps it flowing.

   My second choice is Sonar Platinum, mostly for post. It’s powerful and improving all the time. My one complaint about it (and I’ve been a user since Pro Audio 9) is that – for me – I’ve never been able to compose a song from Start to Finish without the program getting in the way – which takes me back to Reason, which is content to hide beneath the creativity, stepping in to lend a hand when needed and then getting back out of the way…

   I talk about these and other issues on my blog, “Encouragement for the EntreMusician” at

5. The RZA is just dope ! ! ! & I Am Too ! ! !

6. I’m a MPC Guy I Rock the MPC4000 In Most of my production (Drums Mostly) Ren & Studio I also have an MPC2000XL Sometimes I use The MV-8800 But mostly for R&B Tracks

7. 1-2 beats a week tops, when you are serious about quality and the potential for creating an opportunity for your present /future. If your doing it just for some likes on line then a snare, kick and hats thrown together takes no time especially if you just dragging and dropping waves into a track. Create from scratch, be original and take time to mold your art (mix/master), what you in a hurry for? You feel better when create your sound and not just a beat and the industry will acknowledge you when your turn is opened.

8. good day mark thank you for the free sounds pc is the go for me i use a toshiba satellite lap top and stainberg software qu base and sequel3

9. Mostly 2-3 hours, but sometimes I have my days where I take about 30minutes lol

10. I spend most my time doing music ? or right now learning a mac OS x. Still use my laptop PC, but had to upgrade to workflow. Long story with PC on mac right now, but it getting taken care of. I’m a professional drummer in Vegas, and other instruments so music is life and love it. But now for me after years of developing my other craft I won’t stop until I achieved what I’ve put into hard work and self learning and little guidance. Don’t talk about it, be about it.