The humor here was enough to sell me. Those spillerphoto cases are beautiful
@StephenMcLeod5 ай бұрын
This is such an old video. I'm glad it was useful!
@rookmaster75023 жыл бұрын
I was seriously considering getting dedicated cases for my PO's, but I think simple, inexpensive survival boxes will do. The pocket operator is most at risk not while I'm using it, but when I'm transporting it.
@mikebenzamusic3 жыл бұрын
Never heard about the transport cases. I’m totally in love with the MPO XS, love that Akai look
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
It's such a cool case, but soooo expensive. The Spiller Photo ones are great value alternatives!
@timdanyo8982 жыл бұрын
It'd be cool if the MPO XS came in at least 3 different colors so each color could represent at few different POs in the collection.
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
Would be awesome indeed!
@UniversalHomeboy2 жыл бұрын
Itd be cool if theyd restock the MPO XS :,(
@shufflephunk3 жыл бұрын
PS Don't get your hopes up that the MPO will give you a MPC like response since it's not at all the same mechanism. Yes there are grey pads hich touch nice but they have to reach the tactile button underneath where the MPC has sensor plates. Some times this rubber on the MPO feels a bit off. In the end its just what you get used to ofcourse but hey.
@MattGreerMusic2 жыл бұрын
I've bought and used all of these except for the survival box thing. The MPO XS is definitely the best of the bunch. Not only very protective but helps immensely with the ergonomics of the device. Makes it feel much more premium and usable. Another to consider is the DichStudios case. It's a lot like the PavelX case but has been around longer. BTW, for anyone who is looking for an option, at automotive parts stores, you can usually find very small rubber hose caps. They make excellent knob covers for these PO's and you can get a small package of like 20 for a few bucks.
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah. That MPO XS case is a thing of beauty. The cost on the second hand market is pretty insane mind you. I'll check out DichStudios! I think when I did this video ages ago they didn't ship to the UK, or were out of stock or something, but jmmmMmmMm
@im_amil3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video, i never take my pocket operator out because im worried about breaking it, i'll definitely check out these cases
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
The spillerphoto cases well worth a look!
@sonisheree3 жыл бұрын
This review is invaluable, thanks for taking the time to make this video! I'd actually love to see another review down the line if you happen to spot some new/unique cases, pocket operator cases is like sneakers in the US for me haha
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sean! I literally just put up another case video if you're into them. I love cases as well haha. Any kind of weirdo accessory, I'm down with.
@bakedsauerkraut85713 жыл бұрын
@@StephenMcLeod there are those great wooden cases for the pocket operators. at least they look great, maybe not that great to use. cremacaffe.shop/products/po-kit i hope beatmakers boutique makes some 808 design cases. just ordererd my mpo xs today, they just got restocked :)
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
They look great! Wouldn't mind trying them out
@smashhead97282 жыл бұрын
I'm using a lunchbox, just a tiny one. Kitchen sponges keep the po in place and super save and there is even space for spare battery's and cable's
@ftlbaby10 күн бұрын
Use my dirty American moolah to buy the expensive one as a gift for my son based on this video thank you! $71 USD shipped from your link to NY.
@StephenMcLeod9 күн бұрын
Nice! They are awesome.
@allanroney3 жыл бұрын
I actually did succumb to a sharp intake of breath at that original price.
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
it's wild.
@PHeMoX2 жыл бұрын
The official case not being partly hard plastic makes it a rather poor case overall. The device still gets squashed when in a bag. They're also kind of expensive for just being rubber.
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
Agree!
@LabRatWarfare3 жыл бұрын
The pink lipstick into the pink background was slick dude! 🤩 Always love your quick intros, this one especially! That spillerphoto Commodore 64 case is super freaking cool as well, I love that one! (Also, you missed a couple replies to replies from me, one on your intro vid and one on my latest vid lol No biggie at all man, just wanted to mention them but not take up your comment section here with all that! lol) Always looking forward to the next one!! 😃🐀
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
Ah damn, thanks. I'll take a look. KZbin seems to lose comments a lot. I don't understand why. They don't appear in my video manager thing. Will check and reply!
@LabRatWarfare3 жыл бұрын
@@StephenMcLeod No worries bro! Happens to me too! lol
@leewightman8619 Жыл бұрын
Iv just got one of them normal cases and a wee travel case ...want one of them mpc style one..
@StephenMcLeod Жыл бұрын
The MPC style ones are sweet. Check out Spiller Photo.
@valley_robot2 жыл бұрын
25 euro for the mpc ones is acceptable the beat maker ones are ridiculously over priced
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
Especially second hand!
@zoned76093 жыл бұрын
I bought four of the MPO-XS cases - the new black ones. I am not gonna scalp them. I got 4 because I am going to reverse-scalp them. AKA give two away. I will keep two for myself. The first one is going to Freebeat.
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
The black ones look great! What a generous thing to do. I just had a look at your channel and now need to go get Stick Fight, so thanks. haha.
@zoned76093 жыл бұрын
@@StephenMcLeod if I make a synth channel I will probably make it separate from this, this is basically where my game footage goes to die :)
@ThePrehistoricWars3 жыл бұрын
To late to call dibs on the other one?
@wiggesobk2 жыл бұрын
Shout out to Free Beat ✌
@WillisZzz2 жыл бұрын
There's one on eBay right now for 200 pounds. Hopefully Beatmakers boutique does a bigger run. If not, maybe some enterprising human is working on their own version of something similar.
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's crazy. They do release some every so often. It's worth keeping an eye on their site/signing up to the mailing list!
@mindworm76892 жыл бұрын
This video is essential
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
I am glad to be of service!
@samuelz22143 жыл бұрын
That PO1200 is based on the SP-1200 man one of the best samplers ever :)
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
Oh duh, the e-mu! Thanks :D so obvious haha.
@samuelz22143 жыл бұрын
@@StephenMcLeod haha yeah that one! Love ur content btw dude keep it up
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
@@samuelz2214 Cheers for watching!
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
@@digi_tv It seems rougher than it was!
@zorbanongreco3 жыл бұрын
That's an exemplary review ! Thanx. I just wanna say that I bought 2 used POs that came with the original cases and i think they're ok. They stop the things sliding around coz they're grippy. You can see the lights if you look from above. Buttons work fine and feel ok & they have the various original symbols printed on them. Keep up the good work. 🐂💨 💨 💨
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah. I don't mind the original cases. I picked up a few used POs with them included, and they were good enough - just not the best option for the price!
@raskaskoneisto7 ай бұрын
I found that using any case with hard plastic buttons on POs that have a built-in mic for sampling results in every sample having an annoying loud click in the end of it. Of course you can and should trim it out, but it still uses up a fraction of a second of available sample time. And using only line-in for sampling fixes that also.
@anoopsahal12022 жыл бұрын
Excellent and informative review , I went for the SpillerPhoto case, great value for money
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
Yeah! The Spiller cases are great.
@planetfour2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting together a thorough rundown, caseless and the stock po silicone case for me for now
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
:D
@alexanderwiles20034 ай бұрын
i need an updated version of this
@StephenMcLeod3 ай бұрын
I am out the loop now!
@mmafrance2 жыл бұрын
Bonjour, could you write down the name of the buider/seller of the transparent case? I didnt understood and obviously this would be the one i need...
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
Sure. xpowersdesign. Number 4 in the above list in the video description.
@mmafrance2 жыл бұрын
@@StephenMcLeod Ah yes, so i foud them and it is Pavel Pavel around here, well unfortunatly they do not have cases for the moment.
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
That's a shame! They often have them in stock so I would add them as a favourite seller
@pavelxpowers3 жыл бұрын
Big thanks 🙏🙏🙏
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@legendsflashback Жыл бұрын
14:00 best
@WxkR3 жыл бұрын
The beatmakersboutique case has been out of stock for more than 6 mo. now, so I do not think it is an option anymore.
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
You can still pick them up on the second hand market. I got mine not too long ago, but yeah - getting it from their site seems unlikely.
@im_amil3 жыл бұрын
They’ve had a lot of them recently, Ordered mine yesterday, still in stock
@spaceman1033 жыл бұрын
6:52 an E-mu Systems SP1200?
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
Could well be! A better guess than mine, that's for sure ha.
@leewightman8619 Жыл бұрын
Dam you could actually buy a real MPC for the price of the case lol...
@czechchap3 жыл бұрын
Good video, I'm tempted by the spiller photo one. I use a Tupperware box at the moment.
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! They are great value.
@czechchap3 жыл бұрын
@@StephenMcLeod by the way - have you seen their 3-in-one cases? OMGG absolutely stonking. spillerphoto.com/case_for_3_pocket_operators/
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
Aye, they are wild haha
@Fermen80 Жыл бұрын
You dont have to remove anything from the pocket operator when installing the original case. Dont know why you said that.
@StephenMcLeod Жыл бұрын
You need to take off the clip, unless they've changed the design...
@user-md3is4dq2d2 жыл бұрын
I’m just really upset with the standard for “protection”. If it’s got a nice faceplate and backplate but the sides and internals are basically fully exposed, it’s shit. If it covers the screen, it doesn’t matter, because the contacts inside of the device will corrode over time, which means a lot more to me. Ideally it would be fully enclosed but it’s sadly not an option. I hate to say it but the pro case really offers the most protection.
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the most expensive one is the best. Pricey but!
@hovermotion2 жыл бұрын
Great review , the custom cases are now very hard to find.
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah?!
@Jim-Bough Жыл бұрын
If you keep it in your trouser pocket, the knobs will break first (from experience)
@StephenMcLeod Жыл бұрын
Definitely don't keep it in yer trouser pocket!!
@anthonyscott169 ай бұрын
Very thorough comparison Bro. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@StephenMcLeod9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@CNTRRNDM2 жыл бұрын
Wow...I really enjoyed this one! Thanks for sharing your thoughts here!
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
Hope it was useful!
@leewightman8619 Жыл бұрын
I need to get one ..as I cant afford an MPC..
@oprealmcom-pocketoperatorc41832 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. I've embedded it on top of our list of PO case links over at OPREALM!
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
Aw nice, thank you!
@cosmicsoundmachine17782 жыл бұрын
I almost want to buy a po just for the cases lol.. especially interested in the 3 in one's I've seen online
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
What are the 3 in 1 cases!?
@shufflephunk3 жыл бұрын
Actually the BeatMakersBoutique case is right on georgeous, but also the most clumsy case to use, since mits all rubbery it has a terrible user function. I think the playability is the best on the TE mown case and the xpowerdesigns, and ofcourse no sleeve art all lool.
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
I actually find the BMB one the easiest to use...
@shufflephunk3 жыл бұрын
@@StephenMcLeod ah yes, as i ve mentioned in a previous comment it's all about what you get used to :)
@kmk49602 жыл бұрын
Lol at 3:15. Yeah we got a lot of filthy money here in the States! Great vid. by the way!
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful!
@cosmicdebris2174 Жыл бұрын
I love that mpo xs my only issue is the unlabeled buttons
@StephenMcLeod Жыл бұрын
Yeah. I think part of the reason for that is that each PO has slightly different functions on the buttons... so that means this case can be used on any of them.
@LikelyLoops3 жыл бұрын
Very nice comparison! I recently got the PO-133 and absolutely love it. Dropped it a few times already on my travels with luck being no damage. I have seen all these cases prior but really appreciate your thoughts. I like the BMB case been waiting for a restock (fingers crossed).. the only thing I was worried about with those squishy pads was the response from the trigger buttons. It seems you think its even better then the naked buttons which is reassuring.
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
They just restocked the BMB case! In black though. It sold out really quickly. Did you manage to grab one? The squishy pads on the BMB are the best out of all the cases imho.
@LikelyLoops3 жыл бұрын
@@StephenMcLeod I stayed up late and managed to get one!! Woohoo its on the way. :)
@infinity528hz53 жыл бұрын
Check out Torsten spiller photo online he makes 3D printed cases for low price 👍😍❤️å Cheers
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
I talk about them! Got a whole bunch of his cases. They are great.
@shufflephunk3 жыл бұрын
I miss Dich Studio's cases
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
They were beauties
@lcollet45302 жыл бұрын
Amazing breakdown of the cases! Thank you
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was useful!
@paulsanka55753 жыл бұрын
Last one for sale on eBay mpo 33
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
300 quid is far too much.
@FuZZbaLLbee3 жыл бұрын
I want a case for the OP-z, because the corners are sharp to the touch
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
Quite right!
@docmojoman95743 жыл бұрын
Can you see the LEDs in the Russian case?
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
You can!
@tom223332 жыл бұрын
Xpower case incoming for me.
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@NomeDeArte Жыл бұрын
America is a continent
@StephenMcLeod Жыл бұрын
wheesht
@markc.79849 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@StephenMcLeod9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@DECIMA13 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@VJFranzK3 жыл бұрын
Great Vid! Q: Which of these allow the Mic sound through best?
@StephenMcLeod3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good question. Most of them have a mic hole which seems to work grand. If I had to make a decision though, I'd say the XPowers case.
@felipesigne9012 жыл бұрын
yeahh! let's buy more plastic products!! i love plastic! and fxck the ocean!!! or anything that live around me! (we are so cool .... look how we manage pleasant coloring visual in our video, we smart creative sensitive people. )
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
This is a weird comment that seems very misdirected.
@felipesigne9012 жыл бұрын
@@StephenMcLeod o sorry i thought for a minute stopping plastic waste was a thing and alacrity (not sure that s a word in english ahah) toward promotors of shiny plastic stuff could be a position. Guess i live on the moon or something. Don't mean to start a fight with you anyway, i admit it was quite an out of the blue statement from me. So, "weird"ok i've been called that before. "Misdirected" i may need your help to figure how
@StephenMcLeod2 жыл бұрын
If you want to express your thoughts on environmentalism, there are far more effective and deserving targets.
@felipesigne9012 жыл бұрын
@@StephenMcLeod fair enough! keep up the good work