Machine Drum MK2 UW worth it?

[Noby]

Hey guys

Long time MnM user here and I just picked up the MD Mk2 non UW version.
I am super happy with the deal I got and its a great addition to my setup replacing my older more limited MFB 503 Drum computer.
However I was quick to notice that unlike my MnM with the +Drive I cannot save snapshots as whole projects which is what I am so used to doing on the MnM. Guess I took for granted the +Drive option and I never considered MD could only have banks A-E. While that is still a ton of patterns its not how I am used to working and my songs take a while to build so I just save everything at once on the +Drive in multiple version incase-Shit and never have a problem. Perhaps not everyone works that way

So to wrap this up I started getting GAS for the UW +Drive version but I don`t really need a sampler I have 2 racks samplers and an MPC. I really just like saving to the +Drive entire projects and its simple. Based on the Deal I got it would cost me $650.00 to trade up to the UW. So is the sample playback option that good. I did not get a chance to read manual through and through yet. I do love rolling my own sounds but already have samplers in my studio.
Another option would be to get a +Drive but not sure if it can be install in Canada without shipping the unit back to the mothership.
I could just suck it up and do a SYSEX dump when I finish a track or so that is what I planned, might be a pain in butt. I work out of the box and love to keep things orderly. Given my setup the MD already has a giant range of sounds without being a UW.
Any thoughts?

[PeterHanes]

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So to wrap this up I started getting GAS for the UW +Drive version but I don`t really need a sampler I have 2 racks samplers and an MPC. I really just like saving to the +Drive entire projects and its simple. Based on the Deal I got it would cost me $650.00 to trade up to the UW. So is the sample playback option that good. I did not get a chance to read manual through and through yet. I do love rolling my own sounds but already have samplers in my studio.
Another option would be to get a +Drive but not sure if it can be install in Canada without shipping the unit back to the mothership.

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If you don’t really need a sampler then you need to consider what the MDUW’s live sampling capabilities might do for you and your music. Then think about how much you need the +Drive.

You can in theory find a surplus +Drive and fit it yourself but it’s more likely that you might find a good deal on an MDUW, so just keep an eye out for good prices for buying one and selling your MD, if that’s what you end up doing.

[Noby]

[quote=“Noby”]…

So to wrap this up I started getting GAS for the UW +Drive version but I don`t really need a sampler I have 2 racks samplers and an MPC. I really just like saving to the +Drive entire projects and its simple. Based on the Deal I got it would cost me $650.00 to trade up to the UW. So is the sample playback option that good. I did not get a chance to read manual through and through yet. I do love rolling my own sounds but already have samplers in my studio.
Another option would be to get a +Drive but not sure if it can be install in Canada without shipping the unit back to the mothership.

…

If you don’t really need a sampler then you need to consider what the MDUW’s live sampling capabilities might do for you and your music. Then think about how much you need the +Drive.

You can in theory find a surplus +Drive and fit it yourself but it’s more likely that you might find a good deal on an MDUW, so just keep an eye out for good prices for buying one and selling your MD, if that’s what you end up doing.[/quote]
Thanks Peter I just went to the store today and upgraded to the UW +Drive.
In the end I just can get used to not saving snapshots like on the MnM.
I also Look forward to experimenting with the Sampler features.