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I'm very optimistic on this app. I'm definitely enjoying it, the workflow and UI = fun. It doesn't give you a headache in the UI department, like some other beatmaker apps do. This results in, speaking for only me obviously, actually getting some music made. There are a bunch of issues/bugs. The most glaring ones will be fixed ASAP (the time it takes to fix the initial big bugs, and Apples long-ass approval process). Some people here...I dunno...words like storm, water glass, crusades, apocalypse etc come to mind. Chillax!
I also don't mind the odd bug and missing feature, especially at first release. BM2 was launched over three years ago and has had 20+ updates since so give this app time to develop. I really like the workflow and have had some great results from it - it's a cool addition to Tabletop. I iFunboxed my iMPC sounds into it (plus others) and deleted the earlier version. Thumbs up to Retronyms.
@CalCutta said:
Meant the features of iMPC Pro, a bug free version.Sorry I didn't clarify it
I think ios needs this type of app to flourish, it could be a classic if fixed as soon as poss.
I just need to remember to setup my tracks properly as I go
JohnnyGoodyear and ChrisG hit the nail on the head. The build-up of iMPC Pro and subsequent launch problems was problematic at best. Hopefully they will respond in a timely professional manner. The APPStore approval process for bug fixes isn't nearly as long as the initial review and approval process so that should not be an issue.
@Buska said:
I don't understand... you want Retronyms to make the app better and you ask for a refund... 13 bucks is not that much, it's even nothing compared to the price of a real mpc, even an mpc500. And if everyone asked for a refund, I doubt that Retronyms would keep on working on the app...
Hope there will be more suppoters than haters on this app, as I see a lot of potential as a real MPC user...
Peace
The price of a real MPC is totally irrelevant to the discussion. It's some kind of false equivalency people always bring up.
This is an app- if it has bugs that prevent someone from using it how it is supposed to be used, or even how they thought they could use it, I'm all for them taking advantage of the ability to get a refund, especially seeing as how we can't demo stuff on iOS.
If you don't like/need the MPC workflow don't buy this app, I'm very happy with and when on next update Retronyms Guys fix some bugs it's perfect for my kind of works...
I don't mind if people buy it, don't buy it, get refunds or whatever - there's no right or wrong in people's opinion of worth or what they find acceptable / useful - but I'd love this thread to return to constructive comments for users.
Anyone found a way to stop the ducked element still being audible when its track is muted? I'm just jamming on the mixer page and sadly can never mute the one noise which has duck / compressor applied even when the track is muted?
@ElGregoLoco said:
The poster you replied to has mentioned that they've owned a hardware MPC and bought iMPC Pro, so they're just as much a "real" MPC user as anyone else might be in this thread.
It's just as much support for a product to bring its technical problems to the fore, as it is to respond with only positive comments. "Haters" is misguided here. If you really think anyone wanted to hate this app, that's your problem.
A lot of folks are saying the same thing with different levels of confidence, that there is potential here but the bugfixes need to come in for the potential to be realized.
If something doesn't do what it says it will do on the tin, anyone should be entitled to get their money back. This app has some big bugs that prevent it from doing what it says in the app store description (and the videos leading up to release); Refunds are a go.
But comparing it to a hardware MPC isn't irrelevant at all. Ask Akai and Retronyms — it's called iMPC! Why would we/they compare every single thing about the app to a hardware MPC except price?
I'll hold out on a refund; it's software and I remain hopeful on the fix front. I dunno, if they don't fix most of the bugs (other than chop points) I doubt I'd ask for a refund. For me, this stuff comes down to "Did I get $12 worth of fun/joy/music out of it?" Seems an easy threshold to cross.
Great points about expectation setting and PR here. I would not want to work at Retronyms this week.
Also great point about BM2 being three years old and 20+ releases in. It's easy to forget (or not have been around for) just how many bugs were in there and how frustrated people were. And BM1? Good god!
@djjuniorpops said:
@KlaatuNinja said:
@djjuniorpops at the moment there is no assignable midi controls for those features. Theres plenty of features that we are considering for the future, however. Thank you for the suggestions!
@KlaatuNinja check out the blog for the info on the piano keys from ch.1
http://blog.retronyms.com/2014/07/impc-pro-midi-input-details.html
also heres the specifics:
note when you plug in some equipment, it will trigger features like mute, etc. from ch. 1 on startup.
Other features in the app can be controlled with the following note on/off messages on channel 1:
Tap= C8
Full Level= D#3
16 Level= E3
Undo= F4
Erase= A0
Note Repeat= G3
Main= C4
Rec= G5
Overdub= C#6
Stop= A6
Play= G#6
Play Start= B6
Solo Track= D#4
Mute Track= D4
Track Down= D#1
Track Up= D1
Pad Bank= C#4
@syrupcore Why do you think they don't won't fix this bug if Dan have write on this post his bug list and say they are working on fix it right now???
A good comparison in terms of refinement needs and buggy releases could be Cubasis & Auria.
You only have to look at the version history on the App Store for these 2 to realise how much impc pro already has...and at less than half the price....
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/cubasis-music-production-system/id583976519?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/auria/id524122834?mt=8
I think without a doubt the key to iMPC Pro's success will be in the Dev support here on in...
@Sinapsya said:
Huh? I think they'll fix it.
@ElGregoLoco said:
We'll they are number 1 on the AppStore so I don't think my refund will cripple them. If they do do the things I hope for in the app then they will get even more $$ as the introductory price will have ended, so win/win.
I have been talking to Eric from retronyms support and let them know my concerns/issues. He sent me a msg today saying that they had submitted the fix for chops today so that's good for all.
As a real mpc are you surprised that there is no PGM/SNG export or import for the Pro Impc app? Seems like a missed opportunity for an impc app, as the first app even had basic sharing features.
I would love to be able to load up PGM's from the 2500 and 500 into iMpc Pro and vice versa. Would be amazing to use impc pro as a sketch pad and PGM creator for transferring my ipad creations over to the mpc2500. I can dream huh
@syrupcore said:
If that was directed towards my comment, notice that I said it was irrelevant to compare it to THE PRICE of a hardware MPC. Comparing features is definitely relevant, it's that whole "yeah but a real one costs X$, you should be happy you are getting the app for only Y$" thing that just annoys me.
@Zymos said:
Yep this annoys me also. They chose the price point, they promised the functionality.
Also if you buy a mpc it's the hardware your paying for, if you factor the cost of your ipad into the equation than one could probably buy a real mpc for the price of the app+ipad. Just as a thought! (Obviously there are many more uses for an ipad than impc)
insert JJOS joke here
@zymos, sorry yes. that was in reply to you.
Again, I'm totally with you on the refunds; It says it will do X but it doesn't. Refund totally fair. But why would we compare all of the features but not price?
I mean, we all have our own ideas of value. If I paid $150 dollars for this I'd be mad, but $12? It's 10% of the cost of an MPC Element and 3% of the cost of an MPC Studio. It offers more than 10% of the features, even with the critical bugs! I can't take price out of it at that scale and I can't get mad. Not saying other people can't or shouldn't, just saying I cant. How shitty would a $12 movie have to be for me to go to the window and ask for a refund? It would have to personally offend me on a level that beat making software can't even get near.
@Buska said:
It's a fair thought. "Real" MPCs these days are, sadly, MPC+computer though and don't come with much in the way of hardware other than pads. You can get a 2500/4000/5000 on ebay for $800-$1000 though. I dream of them regularly.
Used MPC 1000 with pad replacement & JJOS 2XL = Best bang for the buck in MPC land
God, right. Forgot about the pad issue on the 1000s. Talk about getting mad...
180 bucks! Plus JJOS.
But you are doing it again- "it's 3% of the cost of an MPC" As if an app's price is supposed to correlate with the price of something on eBay.
Again, I'm not saying you should not take the price of the app into consideration. Anyone saying this or any app is worth/not worth X$- I'm not going to argue with anyone's perception of how valuable it is to them.
So I guess if that perception is based on comparing it to TO THE PRICE of piece of hardware that it resembles, then, oh well so be it. I still don't think its a relevant comparison, but many people apparently do.
I don't even really care about the price one way or another, it's when people keep using the price as some justification that I get argumentative....
Any Akai hardware product with pads that was made from the 1000 on would have those same problems. The worst part is they've brought out new pads for the new MPC/MPK line which are even worse, and because of the RGB backlighting, there's currently no replacement.
The MPC Stuff replacement pads are well worth it though, I've replaced the pads in an MPC1000 (easy), an MPK25 (easy), and an MPK49 (a major hassle, but wound up being worth it in the end).
@zymos I'm not doing it again - I've never stopped doing it.
An app's price (or value, to me) is supposed to correlate with what it delivers. If an iMPC app is supposed to deliver some part of the hardware MPC experience, price is a relevant comparison metric.
I focus on being able to use the app without too many glitches and significant functionality gaps. If they fix the sample creation bugs, implement full midi control with clock sync, and have a way to export/import projects, plus being able to export tracks separately would make me a very satisfied customer.
The ability to add an IAA effect and adjust it's level in the mix of each track is great.
So far the actual sequencing part of the app is going rather smoothly. Adding Audiobus would be a bonus so we could save app states. Being able to adjust the mix for each sequence is great. I do like the ability to double tap and select a specific value. In too many other apps this can be a very fiddly process. The ability to recognize folders and sub folders when you import samples via iFunBox is quite useful too.
I recall hearing them say they'd support the iOS8 ability to share samples between apps and some sort of cloud based storage would be good such as drop box.
@Buska , @CalCutta : sorry if my poor english made it sounds like I was saying that bug reporting was made by haters... My only point was that It seems a bit strong to say stuff like "This is going to be the first app I request a refund for. I own literally hundreds of apps but this one is a mess"... Retronyms are trying their best to bring us nice music prod tools for a reasonnable price... Give them a bit of time, report as many bugs as needed to make the app as good as can be, but try to stay constructive... Peace !!!
@ElGregoLoco said:
Ah ok, I understand. I agree that asking for a refund at this point is premature.
@CalCutta the MPC Element Pads are the best pads I try, and I have Quneo and Try Maschine mk1...