> From: sonofzev@iinet.net.au
> To: linux-audio-user@lists.linuxaudio.org
> Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:47:09 +0800
> Subject: [LAU] seq24 real world experiences?? tips (looking for MPC replacement)
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> My mpc2000xl is starting to get more than a bit dated and I'm considering
> replacing it with either an mpc-2500 or possibly seq 24 with Linux sampler
>
> (which would require a small laptop for live, usb pads ala mpd and a usb audio
> output)..
>
> Does anyone have much live experience with this (e.g sets of one hour or more)?
>
> I'm really interested in the reliability of this solution and how low a latency
> can I get (for real time filtering e.t.c.))..
>
> Triggering patterns under pads is reasonably well documented (although a little
> confusing but I'm sure I could work that out)
>
> However, one of the big features of the MPC that I would definitely need to
> replace is the "Next Sequence" button.. this allows me to use the pads to bring
> up the next set of loop patterns which will play at the conclusion of the current
> loop. I haven't been able to see anything in all the documentation and online
> tutorials (video and text) that show anything like this function..
>
> Is it even possible to bring up another set of loops with a menu to queue up
> while an existing set is playing??
>
> any tips welcome..
>
> cheers
>
> Allan
>
>
>
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Alan.

Have you considered at all Renoise? I know it's not free but it does run well on Linux and is extremely reasonably priced, especially compared to the hardware you mention.

With the API scripting there are a few tools out that bring the kind of functionality you desire, even if it isn't designed to work exactly like that as standard. In fact there is one based around the MPC2000Xl (although still in Beta really.) http://www.renoise.com/board/index.php?/topic/30473-new-tool-27-mpe2000xl/

Have known a few people say Renoise gives them the best feel of any sequencer when coming from an MPC machine. Not sure how many (any?) would be Linux users and would have tried SEQ24 though...

Dale.