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  • @Rich303 Yes, the 2000 definitely sounds better than the 1000, which I'm assuming is down to the DAC as the software is almost identical. More "open", as I find the 1000 lacks the headroom.

    The 2000 I bought had unresponsive buttons and, while I know these can be repaired with replacement tact switches and the like, my previous attempt at fixing a 3000 had been so fruitless I decided I'm not good at the techy stuff. Sent it back for a refund.

  • I just got the cheap one and just discovered tabletop

  • @sleepless said:
    @Rich303 Yes, the 2000 definitely sounds better than the 1000, which I'm assuming is down to the DAC as the software is almost identical. More "open", as I find the 1000 lacks the headroom.

    The 2000 I bought had unresponsive buttons and, while I know these can be repaired with replacement tact switches and the like, my previous attempt at fixing a 3000 had been so fruitless I decided I'm not good at the techy stuff. Sent it back for a refund.

    Yeah it's defintely the converters. With the 1000, it was impossible to record a sample on the hot side without it sounding cold and clipping. The 2000 remains warm and saturated with hot samples. From what I've read, the 2000 is warmer and fatter than the XL. I havent had an XL in my possession to compare with. But I'll get my hands on one eventually.

    Too bad you returned your 2000. But I can't blame you for not wanting a unit that doesn't work as described. Hope you find another for a good price, and if you live in NY, I can always save you some money on repairs if needed.

  • edited June 2016

    @Sleepless what's with their apps crashing all the time? They constantly want access to your email, and sound cloud. They want ten dollars for one pack. You cannot turn off the damn text scroller of notifications. I understand TableTop is free, but Jesus christ it's bugged! AudioCopy constantly crashes when viewing the content store.

  • edited June 2016

    @TheMaestro I've sworn off Retronyms for these and other reasons. Removing the AudioCopy app and using AudioShare exclusively changed my life. Their arrogance in refusing to implement AudioBus, which has essentially become a standard, also really bugs me, not just on a functional level but because it shows a lack of concern for their customers' desires and actually providing the best product they can. I understand that profit is the primary motivation of any business, but crippling your products in an attempt to drive users to your own alternatives is not the way to go about it.

  • @insight I mean it works good for just pasting a bunch of files fast, but as far as content and application development the only good thing they have is the old version of IMPC. I have heard the new one crashes and is completely messed up.

  • @TheMaestro said:
    @insight I mean it works good for just pasting a bunch of files fast, but as far as content and application development the only good thing they have is the old version of IMPC. I have heard the new one crashes and is completely messed up.

    Yeah, I have iMPC Pro. It does crash a lot, particularly when trying to do inter-app audio, which is frustrating. I also found that the AudioCopy app crashed a lot.

  • Mine is pretty rock solid. Maybe I dont push it enough, but its been awesome after update.

  • edited June 2016

    _the impc pro works flawlessly for me as well with one caveat, running animoog through IAA does not work at all on my iPad mini 4, and it's extremely frustrating.....
    but running my other apps via iaa through it is a treat!!!!
    the app is a stark contrast of the travesty it used to be and there is no other non-linear drumsampler that can compete on iOS!

    3 things still irritate me though

    1. you still can't make sequences in lengths of only 1 bar
    2. you still can't record the flux effect on individual tracks or individual pads, it's still global (resampling is a work around but I don't like work arounds)
    3. you still cannot sequence other apps ...... but for sample based work, chopping down trees, cutting off limbs, and dangerous magic tricks nothing can touch it._
  • I don't mind Audiocopy - it's a quick and painless file transfer process - but the adverts are a bit annoying.

    My main concern is the many reports of iMPC Pro's instability. Although this seems to have been fixed somewhat and I do find it commendable that Retronyms are dedicated to improving the app. A lot of devs wouldn't bother. The arrogant refusal to add AB compatibility is a massive no-no, though. I don't know why Akai haven't intervened there, and I can only assume it's because they don't really understand how far iOS audio has come and still consider it a minor toy.

  • I don't use audio copy with the app, I just use the regular general pasteboard audio copy... it works fine and I haven't had any issues....

    tried retros audio copy a while back and it was a little annoying, it's been a while since I deleted that and don't know if it's any better.

    as far as audiobus goes I think they deliberately set themselves in the iaa camp early on, and their Iaa implementation is exceptional... so even though we've opined repeatedly about audiobus i think they never really considered it. Their IAA is pretty much the best as long as you're not using with animoog. :( imo.

    for $12 bucks it simply smashes anything else like it on the platform. you should try it out, if you don't like it get a refund.

  • @kobamoto I would try it but Apple have removed my right to refunds. Got my money back for some apps that simply didn't work as advertised and now they've clamped down on me.

  • ahh, I see.well one thing about the app is that it is true to the workflow you see in their videos, there is no hype in those videos regarding how the app works, what you see is what you get.

  • Yeah, I agree. The app sounds are great and it really works great with my external midi controller M-Audio Air mini 32.

  • @kobamoto said:
    as far as audiobus goes I think they deliberately set themselves in the iaa camp early on, and their Iaa implementation is exceptional... so even though we've opined repeatedly about audiobus i think they never really considered it. Their IAA is pretty much the best as long as you're not using with animoog. :( imo.

    I don't know if this is a problem with iMPC Pro or Auria Pro, but I cannot get iMPC Pro IAA to work in Auria Pro at all. As soon as I load it iMPC Pro freezes up and freaks out, often sending out random unprovoked audio.

  • edited June 2016

    are you loading into auria or are you talking about sampling into the impc pro?

    for me the issue is sampling animoog into the impc pro via iaa, instant freeze.... but every other synth I try to sample this way works wonderfully.

    I don't have auria

  • I'm trying to load iMPC Pro into Auria. I've done some research, and it's apparently a known problem, though I'm not clear on which app is causing the issue.

  • I see, unfortunately can't help with that.

  • @insight said:
    I'm trying to load iMPC Pro into Auria. I've done some research, and it's apparently a known problem, though I'm not clear on which app is causing the issue.

    I'm inclined to think that an Auria problem as it struggles with a few of my IAA apps that, otherwise, work well in AUM or Studiomux.

  • Retronyms posted a new version 1.6 beta yesterday. The release notes say Audiocopy crash fixed, other small improvements. Will give it some testing this weekend.

    Glad to see it still being improved...........and the beat goes on

  • i pray it somehow fixed the iaa issue with animoog but didn't break the iaa implementation that works wonderfully with every other synth I have

  • So I purchased iMPC Pro and......well, what a disappointment. And a frustrating experience, to boot.

    It freezes up and crashes constantly when used in IAA hosts like AUM and Studiomux on my iPad Pro 12.9", it crashes in standalone when exporting a sequence to Audiocopy, It seems @Retronyms truly are completely crippling its usage in anything other than Tabletop, which I have no intention of using.

    On top of that, even with the master compressor off, starting a sequence results in the first beat being too loud, as if there's always slow release compression going on. And the faders are terrible, jumping to another value when releasing my finger, jumping huge amounts of volume with very little travel, displaying metering values that seemingly have nothing to do with what I'm hearing.

    Overall, I feel I've wasted a tenner. iTunes won't allow me a refund, either, which is pathetic. I've learned my lesson, though. Never trust Retronyms again!

  • Oh....to top it all off, Link and IAA sync do not work properly in it! An absolute mess...

  • wow that sounds terrible.... I would ring their doorbell until they answer cause that's unacceptable. I run the app everyday on an iPad 3, and an iPad mini 4 and have none of those issues but I've never tried it on an iPad pro... I use it stand alone and with Aum and never a problem besides the iaa issue I spoke of but even that is only with animoog. Moog says that it's retronyms issue so I'm waiting for them to do something about it. I can only tell you this, there are a ton of people using the app to make beats that retronyms do their best to persuade me to listen to... it's very annoying but at least it lets you know there's hope.

  • @Kobamoto I'll try reinstalling it. There's a definite difference in the app's behaviour between my Pro and Air 2 (both latest iOS). This many issues can't be normal, given how many users get along just fine with it.

  • I'd hit them up on their Facebook as well, you never know how or if they'll respond but they'll see it.

  • @sleepless said:
    @Kobamoto I'll try reinstalling it. There's a definite difference in the app's behaviour between my Pro and Air 2 (both latest iOS). This many issues can't be normal, given how many users get along just fine with it.

    From reading the forums and reviews I'd say most users don't get on with it . I've had it since release - full of bugs which took months to fix , and ever since then it's been a hard app to love . Regardless of the money I've spent many hours trying to get to grips with it , which always end in frustration .

    Is there an update ? Maybe this has introduced some new issues . Wouldn't surprise me one bit

  • Just calming down after a frustrating chat with Apple support, who refused a refund.

    I'm wondering, do @Retronyms perhaps have a beta that might resolve any of the issues I listed above? It'd be nice to know they're at least trying to fix things.

  • @sleepless said:
    Just calming down after a frustrating chat with Apple support, who refused a refund.

    I'm wondering, do @Retronyms perhaps have a beta that might resolve any of the issues I listed above? It'd be nice to know they're at least trying to fix things.

    They (Retronyms) announced public beta for both iMPC Pro and AudioCopy a while ago but I've not heard anything back, not even a confirmation that my mail was delivered to them, maybe I'm already on a 'block-list' due to some less 'Pro Retronym' postings on both FB and here...

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