Converting Fl Studio To Hardware

**IKETURNERMUZIC** · 05-05-2007

Im converting from FL studio to a hardware setup (tired of FL studio) and I need some advice.I just got the yamaha motif XS6 and now Im looking for a sequencer to use with it.These are my options:
1.Cubase 4 (the motif XS is setup to intergrate right into the sequencer of cubase 4)
2.MPC 3000 OR 2500
3.Roland MV8800

1.The reason I was thinking about cubase 4 is because the you can use the motif xs like a vst inside the sequencer and the motif has alot of new features the slicing and extended sampling.So I figured with the motif sounds and my vst plugins and the cubase 4 sequencer I would be straight.

2.I really like the sound of the mpc 3000 but it lacks alot features of the new mpc 2500 but overall there easy to use.If I got the 3000 the motif has alot of the 2500 features so Im up in the air on this one.

3.Ive heard alot of good things about the roland mv-8800 and played with it briefly at sam ash didnt seem that easy to use like the mpc but I heard once you get the hang of it, its well worth it.Up in the air on this too.
Let me know you guys advice on this I need to complete my studio and the main sequencer is the last thing on my list so any advice would be helpful

Peace
J

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**BenL** · 05-05-2007

How much do you have to spend lol I wish I had your wallet....on to the question

If you got the dough for the MV-8800, then do that. It'll be an all in one. Theres the xv sounds synthesizers on it, (which is tight) the 808 909 drum kits (plus like a sh!tton more kits) and you can hook it up to a monitor and the mixing is a lot like FL studio only sweeter.

Cubase I find hard to work with, and the MPC's are kinda unneccessary seeing as you have a powerhouse top of the line workstation (and the XS is top of the line.)

Or you could sell all your equipment and get a neko (joking)

http://rolandus.com/products/product..._interview.flv

Check it out...actually the sequencing is like pro tools and fl

**IKETURNERMUZIC** · 05-05-2007

THanks for the advice BenL my question about that mv is that the motif xs has a lot of the same features but it lacks the sequencer do u think they would be a good combination with the motif xs because of that?

**saintjoe** · 05-05-2007

the motif xs has a built in sequencer

**BenL** · 05-05-2007

I do think they would be a good combination....The sequencing is much like an MPC with Protools. It gives u the pattern sequencing of the MP and the mixing of ProTools, so whether your making beats or mixing the final track, I think youll like it.

**IKETURNERMUZIC** · 05-05-2007

Yeah Saint Joe it has a built in sequencer but to me the sequencers in the mpc's and mv-8800 are much better.But ive been playing with the motif xs today and my friends cubase 4 and the sequencing of those two together is hot.the motif sounds shows up like a vst and I have all my other vst's running right along those in a template.

**BenL** · 05-05-2007

^If cubase works for you then yeah don't get the mv, even though its a powerful machine don't get me wrong

**saintjoe** · 05-05-2007

Originally Posted by IKETURNERMUZIC

Yeah Saint Joe it has a built in sequencer but to me the sequencers in the mpc's and mv-8800 are much better.But ive been playing with the motif xs today and my friends cubase 4 and the sequencing of those two together is hot.the motif sounds shows up like a vst and I have all my other vst's running right along those in a template.

yeah, since yamaha owns cubase (steinberg) now they are integrating it more with the hardware stuff, so, cubase integration will be seamless, I know that is a good setup and you should be able to do all you need, just an interface to record the motif audio into cubase when you need to.

**TMI** · 05-07-2007

If you are buying an MPC or an MV-8800 for the sequencer, you are wasting your money. The same sequencing can be found on countless pieces of hardware with less features. The Roland MC-808 for example. I'm not saying don't get an MPC or an MV-8800. But make sure you have a reason for them. It'd be a great injustice to not only your wallet, but the machines themselves if all their primary function is being a sequencer.