MPD vs MPC Controller: Here’s how they differ from each other.
What’s the Difference?
The main difference is that one is just a MIDI controller whereas the other has a built-in sound engine.
MPC (Music Production Controller) is a hardware that has the ability to generate its own sounds.
MPD (MIDI Pad Controller) is a controller device, without having any sounds of its own.
An MPC can also act as a controller, and is usually expensive than am MPD.
How to Use an MPD?
Assuming you have the controller, without an xbox, the controller is useless. But connect the Xbox360 controller to the xbox, and its going to work. You connect it to your Computer/Laptop and you can use it with the software sequencer (FL Studio, Ableton, Reason, etc).
How to Use an MPC?
With an MPC, you have to spend time to learn how to use all its functions. contrary to most beliefs, you can actually do a lot more with an MPC, other than just make beats.
What to Buy
Most enthusiasts usually buy an MPD (because its cheaper), and later on upgrade to an MPC.
Most novices feel that the pads on MPDs are of lower quality, but the fact is that they are similar to the ones available on an MPC. If your a beginner, get an MPD, learn everything about it, and then upgrade to the MPC.
Video showing MPC / MPD Basics
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