Pity you didn't get the tilt screen and 2 midi in, 4 midi out model
Check out the warranty voiding but sexy blue LCD screen some Aussie dude has modded over at mpcforums.com. The MPC's display contrast is not the best. If it bothers you, put an overhead light on the screen.
MIDI sequencing from the 80's, but its so fast and easy it puts my Macbook Pro and Live on holidays at the moment ...
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