New Standalone MPC Prototype Shown running Windows OS

[Kaydigi]

This is just a prototype

• Has an ethernet port in the back
• Runs a modified Windows OS

Pete, one of the guys that does the software for the Ren/Studio had this to say yesterday

the comments about viruses may have been right in XP days, but not in any recent history. It’s a bit of a tired comment, really. a bit like saying Honda makes only cheap imports that break down constantly. May have been true in the 70s, but not today.

Windows Embedded lets the developer have more control in any case (if they want to), to help prevent any sort of bad things from happening, to control how updates are applied, to optimize the platform for audio and security, etc. You probably don’t realize how much reliable and critical hardware runs Windows. For example, over 90% of the world’s ATMs run one form or another of Windows Embedded. Most hand-held industrial devices run Windows Embedded. Having the operating system optimized for one thing, and one thing only, can make the device blazing fast and super stable. In this case, that one thing is audio.

The new Numark NS7 (shown only on a slide during the same presentation) is also an amazing device. I can’t wait to see what these both look like in their final cases

This prototype device, even without the final software, is amazing. No more big screen between you and the audience, and no need to keep looking over at a laptop.

Also, here’s the new MIDI API announcement from Build (Jason and I presented this session), along with some tips for lower latency audio.
http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Build/2014/3-548

Disclaimer: I work in this space at Microsoft, and arranged for the Akai demo, and several others. I’m passionate about creative audio and video devices and software.

Pete

 

[Myrical Lyfe]

A blue ren with a tablet strapped to it. It will be dope if it's a true standalone hardware item. It's the one thing making me want a mpc.

 

[mortuus est]

Not feeling tbh

 

[TEKBEATZ]

Not feeling tbh

Agree

 

[KushSkywalker]

looks like the the staff has changed dramatically

 

[Kaydigi]

looks like the the staff has changed dramatically

Akai hasn't been Akai since the after the 4000 dropped. They were sold off after, it's "Numark" who made the 2500, 1000 etc.....

 

[KushSkywalker]

Akai hasn't been Akai since the after the 4000 dropped. They were sold off after, it's "Numark" who made the 2500, 1000 etc.....

I know lol. I worked there when they were Numark for a few years as a lead tech for AKAI/Alesis. Even got my name in the credits on the 5000.

I was commenting basically that I don't recognize the programmer and presenter. So they musta replaced the guys I do know.

 

[Kaydigi]

I know lol. I worked there when they were Numark for a few years as a lead tech for AKAI/Alesis. Even got my name in the credits on the 5000.

I was commenting basically that I don't recognize the programmer and presenter. So they musta replaced the guys I do know.

Oh yeah I think I asked you SOHH before, can you talk about what happened with the JJOS situation? I know you got that 5000 source code leak that shyt.

 

[KushSkywalker]

Oh yeah I think I asked you SOHH before, can you talk about what happened with the JJOS situation? I know you got that 5000 source code leak that shyt.

JJOS I think was an old fired programmer decided to run with it because he owned the rights to parts of the code or some shyt.

So we didn't fukk with him, we just didn't support it if you called with questions.

I don't have the 5000 source code, I'm not a programmer lol. I do have an MPC3500 prototype case though from before it was officially revealed or called the 5000.

I actually didn't like the 5000 that much

 

[Wepa Man]

That thing is hideous

 

[nineteeneightysix]

Unless you are an MPC user, I don't see why you would that MPC...

FL Studio + Akai MPK49 is all you need...

 

[mortuus est]

I know lol. I worked there when they were Numark for a few years as a lead tech for AKAI/Alesis. Even got my name in the credits on the 5000.

I was commenting basically that I don't recognize the programmer and presenter. So they musta replaced the guys I do know.

got any mpc's laying about in the crib for me bro