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@CortneyWarren2050 Күн бұрын
How did you mod your Akai Force?
@grcomputertech4139 18 сағат бұрын
mpcramupgrade.com/
@muppetpaster 2 күн бұрын
Great vid, but next time , tone down a little with the "background" music.....You're annoyingly bad to make out....
@grcomputertech4139 Күн бұрын
Ive done worse 😆
@jonapeterson 4 күн бұрын
thanks for the video！I did 4gb upgrade (using d9stq)with a friend but when i turn power on, the screnn had blacklight but not any information. and light in board shine.any idea? thx!
@grcomputertech4139 3 күн бұрын
Try removing the cmos battery and holding down the power button a couple seconds. Re-insert the battery and make sure the video cable is plugged in correctly.
@dominiik971 6 күн бұрын
wow! i'm very interested but i live in france😮💨
@O.W_Films 14 күн бұрын
Great job!
@VoeViking 16 күн бұрын
This is why I never buy anything used
@chrisjay3026 16 күн бұрын
Waste of time. If you cant get it done with 2 gb then 4gb will not help lol
@CentaurusRelax314 16 күн бұрын
Are techs not able to just order a replacement board from Akai? Instead of an entire new device?
@grcomputertech4139 16 күн бұрын
Yes, on the keys 37 and mpc one+ these boards are more accessible due to the new design but not so much on the rest of the line of mpcs since the rock2som's are not available for purchase anywhere, but imagine all the e-waste thats causing plus once these things hit vintage status. Who knows if there will be replacements boards available. Also, you never know if someone has saved something important inside the emmc, and the only way to rescue is to fix the device.
@jeroenjacobs2787 16 күн бұрын
Love the soundtrack that accompanies the video :)
@grcomputertech4139 16 күн бұрын
Thanks 😁
@muppetpaster 2 күн бұрын
Way too loud....
@zahirmusic8816 16 күн бұрын
Can you do the 4GB Ram upgrade on the MPC Live and MPC X?
@grcomputertech4139 16 күн бұрын
Yes
@zahirmusic8816 16 күн бұрын
How much do you charge
@MSM5500 17 күн бұрын
It's a good point to stay away from buying these MPCs second hand as chances of getting a dug unit are quite high if so many rushed to upgrade it.
@grcomputertech4139 17 күн бұрын
Yeah, i feel it be best to get it refurbished and fixed rather than buying used and not only spending more, possibly but getting a worn-out device.
@antichicmusic 17 күн бұрын
I am no way as advanced as GR computer Tech, but practicing on other projects with my hot air and soldering,I have noticed, Kaptan Tape did not give sufficiant protection to surroundings, Alufoil is much better, I used the kitchen heavyduty, slightly thicker rolls, makes for great handling, plus you can mold it around parts or right in to tight spaces, a good flux gel is a must and also like you mention a good quality 60/40 leaded solder helps bring the temps way down. My MPC live is acting up, I dread another fail. Thanks for the Video, Amazing work you do!
@grcomputertech4139 17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. I hope to bring more videos. I have another type of mod planned but thats for some time in the future. As for kapton tape ive started using it a lot more now to cover up the apu plus adding some extra copper heatsinks to avoid killing the apu on the keys 37, mpc one + since these have the ram chips way too close to the apu.. ill implement some tinfoil as well for more protection.
@seanwieland9763 17 күн бұрын
10:20 so are all these devices just embedded Linux? Are they built upon the developer port of Linux that Rockchip releases for their RK3288 line?
@grcomputertech4139 17 күн бұрын
Embeded, yes, I'm not sure what linux stuff it runs exactly.
@seanwieland9763 17 күн бұрын
@@grcomputertech4139 I’m just inferring from the debug UART boot up log. Are you able to actually login / get root access?
@seanwieland9763 17 күн бұрын
@@grcomputertech4139 looking around at TheKikGen, it looks like the InMusic Akai/Denin gear might actually be built up from a Chromebook architecture.
@thelabby9998 16 күн бұрын
Yocto
@seanwieland9763 16 күн бұрын
@@thelabby9998 You’re referring to the Yocto Project? Could you please elaborate? Meaning that these devices are running on a Yocto distribution for SoC platforms like the Rockchip?
@seanwieland9763 17 күн бұрын
9:50 dude, can’t you just get a DuPont connector instead of soldering to the pins? 😅
@grcomputertech4139 17 күн бұрын
Im faster soldering the thing 😅
@seanwieland9763 17 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this pioneering work. The world needs to start reverse-engineering these ARM / Rockchip based music devices by InMusic/Numark, and eventually implement open-source versions. If you find the service repair manuals for Akai, Denon, etc please share.
@chrisjay3026 16 күн бұрын
Dont. The next stepup rockchip can use 32g ram but it is not compatible with the OS. The mpc already works fine. Just connect it to a computer.
@GeeXtreme_TV 16 күн бұрын
There's already an open-source equivalent, Zynthian, which over time and with more contributors and programmers it will push what the MPC style of device can do. It's already running on a Pi 5 for example... but a built Zynthian is about the same price as an MPC Key 37 without a keyboard and without the support/polish of MPC app and desktop.
@marizuokereke7347 18 күн бұрын
Great work, as always. Have you considered using Kapton tape to shield sensitive components, like the APU? How did you re-ball the RAM chips that you originally removed from this board? (In order to put them into the other Key37)
@seanwieland9763 17 күн бұрын
Maybe a collab between this guy and DosDude1 are in order. 💯
@grcomputertech4139 17 күн бұрын
I used kapton tape on the new keys i ordered and gave to the customer to replace the one in the video. I also reballed those older ones and used them in the other keys. The keys in this video got preballed chips, the apu was pre balled as well. But i use a stencil to reball the ram chips if i ever need to but i try to avoid that of course.
@marianocasco 21 күн бұрын
MPC LIVE MK1 can be upgraded too?
@grcomputertech4139 19 күн бұрын
Yes
@RustyShacklefordIrishHipHop 23 күн бұрын
Is start up faster with this upgrade and does it help with processing for stems? Thanks for your time and for even letting us know this is possible!
@grcomputertech4139 15 күн бұрын
Havent had a chance to get two of the same units to test side by side, unfortunately.
@Cuzzy135 23 күн бұрын
How come you're not offering this as a service on your website, in addition to all the Macbook and console repairs you do? I'd certainly be interested!
@grcomputertech4139 21 күн бұрын
I created a seperate website for this service. Mpcramupgrade.com
@Bilpokat 26 күн бұрын
Use mockba and let see what it can really hold
@grcomputertech4139 26 күн бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/banPlaara7mirrcsi=wb2XDWYJjaFZDlrj kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpmvgK2sh8yokMUsi=RUbD3A3B37-KkWEv
@LowGainElectronics 28 күн бұрын
Should be doable on keys 37 yeah?
@grcomputertech4139 27 күн бұрын
Yes
@Bilpokat 28 күн бұрын
Can you do capacitors swap and A/D convertion
@grcomputertech4139 26 күн бұрын
I could but dont know much about that.
@ulyg505 Ай бұрын
How much to upgrade an mpc one+ ?
@grcomputertech4139 29 күн бұрын
Check on the site for up to date pricing. Mpcramupgrade.com
@Harlem-Instrumental Ай бұрын
I see you're still puttin' in that work! Has the business picked up since I last posted your Force video on reddit month ago?
@grcomputertech4139 29 күн бұрын
Its picked up a bit yes. Still not getting loads of orders or anything but better than nothing.
@Harlem-Instrumental 28 күн бұрын
@grcomputertech4139 Hire Andy Mac to do a demo. 🤣
@mrorion7885 Ай бұрын
Diez peso :)
@planetweed Ай бұрын
Very nice work , i have 2 questions : Does this need an OS upgrade ? and Can you now load more instruments (like on the mpc x se) ?
@AJWISE41 Ай бұрын
No and Yes
@earrelavant3816 Ай бұрын
How much do you charge to do this? 🤔I have a key 61
@updowndownup3241 Ай бұрын
The MPC Key 61 already has 4GB RAM so no need in doing this to one.
@dreamstaticsounds Ай бұрын
Happy Holidays, man! One of these days I'll be employed again and can have you do this for my Force.
@grcomputertech4139 Ай бұрын
I understand. Especially around this time of year, cash flow can be slow 🐌 hope you find something soon.
@ChrisWakeeta Ай бұрын
I recognize that Mpc one! I know from the Velcro on the bottom. I had it in a pedal case at one time. Still working great!
@grcomputertech4139 Ай бұрын
Glad to hear its still working for you 😁
@Giosmusic1978 Ай бұрын
Christmas gift!
@kahsinomusic1597 Ай бұрын
Had my MPC LIVE II done with guy and I love it thanks for the good work. That little extra internal RAM goes a long way. 2 extra gigs might seem small in the computing world. However in the MPC sampling world… trust me it’s a lot 👍🏾👊🏽
@bro.sweets4583 Ай бұрын
can you go back and and 16gb, 32gb, 64gb etc. do more. Also will this work for the MPC=X?
@grcomputertech4139 29 күн бұрын
The ram is limited to 4gb but in the future i will try upgrading the emmc to 256gb and see how that goes. Which could help with the longevity of the device as well as faster project loading for important projects/live sets that people may want to prioritize and send over to the emmc instead of one off quick sketch idea projects.
@MartinGreaves Ай бұрын
Well done indeed. The world needs more like you. Those ram chips would be okay for the Force too?
@grcomputertech4139 Ай бұрын
Yes, I use the same chips for all the akai devices.
@303fixinpcs 4 күн бұрын
@@grcomputertech4139 Can you find Rock 2c 4GB SoM available anywhere?
@przemyslawwegrzyn6556 Ай бұрын
is this SoM off-the-shelf, or custom?
@fmagic2000able Ай бұрын
The SoM is off-the-shelf from Radxa but has custom firmware on it.
@Eric_In_SF Ай бұрын
What’s your angle with the music. I’m gonna have nightmares about a ram upgrade.😂
@grcomputertech4139 Ай бұрын
😆
@BeatzByBiz 2 ай бұрын
What’s the max RAM that the MPC live 2 can handle?
@blankman4012 2 ай бұрын
Is it possible to add more than 4gb?
@kvmoore1 2 ай бұрын
WOW!! That is an incredibly risky move. With that said, I'm glad you didn't toast your Force. I'm also happy for you about the fact that not only did you manage not to destroy your machine while doing the upgrade, but the upgrade itself actually WORKED!!! I was surprised the machine gave no errors and read the new ram chip with ease and without any issues. Bravo!!! Superb job on that, for real!!!!! Now, come over and do my original MPC X and my Force. Do my new MPC KEY-37 too. I'd definitely love for that to have 4GBs of ram, especially as portable as it is. Akai could've done this themselves if they wanted to, and they know it too. They're all about money and profits, just like any other business. I'm not hating on Akai. They gotta make their money too. Perfect example: Providing an option for MPC X owners to upgrade their MPC X to MPC X SE specs would be of no benefit to Akai because it would hinder MPC X SE sales.
@davidellismartin9619 2 ай бұрын
Awesome!!
@gpr4eva 2 ай бұрын
Is going beyond 4gb possible?
@fmagic2000able Ай бұрын
No, the SoM module uses the RK3288 CPU which the max addressable memory is 4GB. If Akai were to put out a next-gen product using the RK3588 then 32GB would be possible.
@davidellismartin9619 2 ай бұрын
Wow - you are the MAN!
@thelibrarian3734 2 ай бұрын
Why would you have 4 instances of a piano loaded🤔 Sample the piano and stream it from disk surely or trigger it as a loop.🤔
@mathieupe666 2 ай бұрын
Did you notice also better overall navigation fluidity performances as well?
@mathieupe666 2 ай бұрын
what about 8gb though?
@spnb6085 2 ай бұрын
@GR Computer Tech hi GR, did you had to modify the code, or the mpc software accept it without code intervention ? Thanks a lot in advance for your answer ;) Cheers from Belgium
@grcomputertech4139 2 ай бұрын
There is no need to modify the code.
@spnb6085 2 ай бұрын
@ thanks a lot for your answer. Have a good day
@soundboy605 2 ай бұрын
Wow tons of comments good job is it possible on the MPC one ?
@zazgal608 2 ай бұрын
So, no messing with. the bios anymore? Also great job, you give us mpc live 1 users hope! Please take my money. i Need to run in live setup two multi drums instances and three or more plugins..
@grzegorzpiwowski890 2 ай бұрын
This is absolutely amazing, awesome skills. Is this possible at the Akai MPC One Plus?
@chrisjay3026 2 ай бұрын
Hmmm. Rk3588 + 32g ram would be quite nice. A Super X. With those specs it could run vst natively.
@chrisjay3026 2 ай бұрын
Can you make it 8? 16? 32?