Akai mpc-1000 Ram Upgrade Installation

[simplebassdoublebass]

So don't buy 256 mb 144 pin sodimmm 32MX64 PC133 it doesn't work.

Akai suck! They make neandertal sampler.

They don't know the word "modern". Grrrrrrrrrrr

[GoatphishNasty]

I keep getting a BootBlock error...tried reseating it. Any suggestions?

[SuperHikerman]

@GoatphishNasty need difrent ram man or try the fourm

[KratesArkkeologyst]

Thanks . I bought a 128 MB for 10 bucks on ebay . I just installed it

[Illustrious505]

thanks for the help!!

FYI this vid is useful for the mpc500 as well incase anyone's wondering!!

[waxnationcom]

Thanks for the video, was as simple as it can be!

[vstman]

Now this is cool, But does this void my warranty if I install it?

[squeakyfromme69]

thank you!

[jadak1988]

thanks for the info bro its working perfectly and i did it way cheaper than buying the one on akai.com!



[playnite]

cool thx

[jadak1988]

What does upgrading the RAM improve on an MPC?

[JetseDas]

goddammit it's not working : ( : (

[JetseDas]

Wow, that was easy. The hardest part was getting the screws back in

[CryptoDah2]

If you use an 128 mb cf card will this do the same thing?

[Mamiya645]

I just bought one of these SODIMMS for 5€ + shipping, just in time for a new gear shop to open up in town with a deal on an MPC1000 for €400 new. Best year ever?

[theoutsideas]

can u buy this at bestbuy????

[deejayollie]

Nice tutorial man! I was wondering why I couldn't slice up a sample, and it turns out Akai only gives you 16MB to work with...Now my Mpc1000 is working how I dreamed of...and you saved me over a $100!

Thanks man!

[RockBeats84]

Thank you so much! I found this memory card for $15 plus shipping ($23 total). Just for curiosity's sake, I check the AKAI price online to see if it dropped any, and it was still $100!

[digitalphunc]

I just got one... need to upgrade and I also need to change the pad sensor, any suggestions and help would be good.. excellent video

[briskteahawaii]

thank you so much for this

[JSuelto1]

Klein scredriver your using?

[EAAZYbwoi]

whats the difference from adding a new hardrive and adding new ram ?

whats the bigger difference, what one can you hold more memory ?

[shernawaz11]

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

[luisalbertovilca]

thanks bro this video help me safe money peace.

[mebemike]

dude thanks for the tips!

[MartinRodriguez1985]

Got mine from SupertechUSA on eBay it's cheap and works great!

[ELARROCK]

thanks!!!

[dante666diaz]

As a disclaimer. The recommend RAM DOES NOT WORK. Do not take the advice of the video. Its appears that the author of this video doesn't even check his account anymore, or simply ignores our questions and problems.

[OGtony88]

@dante666diaz I just bought the reccomended RAM and i just read all these comments about how it doesn't work. My mpc1000 is black; it's the new model. Is it guaranteed that this recommended RAM won't work for the newer model? Cause my mom is gunna be pissed if i have to return it...

[DollaTwo]

Can someone please tell me why it is bad to use magnetic tip screwdrivers on electronics and if it is bad what are some of the problems they bring and can they be fixed?

[empireofdirt13]

much needed thanks man

[Roelandvinken]

How do you get the previous ram out?????? Thats the hardest part man

[dante666diaz]

I bought the exact RAM you linked to in the description and it failed the MPC Ram Check so I sent it back and ordered another thinking it was a problem with the Ram but when I got the second RAM it also fails the MPC check. Whats the issue here? did you recommend the wrong Ram? or since my MPC is a newer model is there a compatibility issue now? Please reply soon.

[neckknee8]

I did same thing did find out whats wrong?

[scrimscramtheman]

i bought the memory card and installed it...but instead of it saying 128mb installed the screen just stays blank and thats it

[battlecry]

@scrimscramtheman im having the same problem did you get any feedback on the problem?

[dante666diaz]

Does using a third party Ram in an mpc 1000 void your warranty? Im still under warranty for like a year and I don't want to lose that.

[rootiful]

Anyone got any ideas about the mpc500... i cant find a video ¬_¬

[DaveyBumper]

Got my ram off ebay for £19. Said it was 2GB but when opened it was labelled 256Mb. Mpc only reads one side of the board so thats 128Mb Ram that you get. Well worth it and video helps. Cheers

[og882001]

i have a quiestion, is it possible to install 512mb ddr2 laptop ram to my mpc 1000 and use 128mb from it? or its only possible with sd rams? i was looking for sd 256mb ram but cant find it cuz its too old to be sold in shops i guess

[DaveyBumper]

@og882001 the reason you get 128mb is cos it only reads one side so half of the total ram. Ebay prob advertising the ram as 2gb.

[tfm666]

whats does 32Mx64 mean? does it matter?

[VirtueRL]

do they sell the same ram at the computer store?

[CAallday209]

tried using another ram (not the one i ordered) and the main screen will not load.

it says 128mb installed, but thats where it stays . anyone know why? is it just the wrong ram?

[CAallday209]

why does it come with only 16mb?

why does it any stores in any of the nearby cities sell the kind of ram i need?

why did i buy it on ebay all the from fucking china?

why is it taking forever to deliver?

what the fuck!

[tfm666]

ahahah your funny.

[superdrugs]

Yeah, it's really easy to find a 128mb for cheap. I got mine for like $10 on ebay. It's absurd how much akai charges. Thanks for the vid.

[CAallday209]

will it work if it doesnt say sodimm?

[baldangryman]

I searched ebay got 128mb with a free 1gb flash card for $21 free shipping!! Awesome deal... Your vid made installation easy

[outthebody]

thanks for the video and the link for memory i got 128 now

[monkistyle]

dude akai are gona sue you for making people not buy their products hehe. but seriously thanks i just bought a 1000 yesterday off the internet. now i just bought a decent ram too! champion!

[636lover]

So how are you progressing on the mpc? Is it easy to pick up and start creating? Also have you used anything like this before? I just placed a bid on ebay and hopefully I'll have my very own mpc next week at the latest!

[monkistyle]

never used anything like it before. i wanted to buy one because im not the person to sit at a computer for hours creating a song. i prefer the 'feel' of the mpc. its really easy to get started but a little tricky because it has so many features. but dont worry about them, they all help in the production at some point! definatly get the 128 upgrade though, 16mg is useless.

good luck in the auction mate! dont forget to post some tunes you make!

[primopuel6000]

Great advice. I was very close to buying the Akai ram but then I ran into this video. Thanks!

[roflmaogg]

haha i just bought my RAM by Infineon off eBay for 10 euro and it works perfectly :D

the actual akai 128 mb ram module is made by infineon too, btw.

[justsid]

very helpful man. thanks.

[djdb05]

I bought mine off Ebay for my MPC500. Paid $30 shipped and it comes with a CD full of 20,000 Samples:) Akai is a rip off

[mattress4123]

if i have the akai update can i use this aswell and get 256 mb?

[jamesallan87]

is that the MPC1000 mkI? how many outs does it have?

I have the 500 but im lookin to get the 1000 aswell, there awesome for live use

Nice vid dude, I just ordered my RAM, so it will definately help =)

[jbholland2]

When you say make sure everything is grounded, what exactly do you mean?

[showmetiger]

Thanks man. That was so simple. It really helped to have the video walk me through it though. You never want to mess up your MPC and possibly loose stuff. Thanks again.

[krichards9311]

Just got mine also. thanks for posting. $150 from Akai?? Very Sad

[kfsilk21]

Props for the post, I got my RAM for $10 and it works great. I'm glad I saw this before I bought the other expensive ones....

[steviequorn]

Yes mate. Excellent video.

This took me 2 attempts because I damaged the RAM on the first try. Its worth remembering that you can damage the chip if you are (inadvertently) carrying a static charge. Its best to ground yourself by tapping something metal before carefully handling the RAM.

[559996666554]

Thanks bro you where a big help;)

[skyskraberen]

Don't get the AKAI, it's really expensive. Here's what you need to look for: PC 133 144PIN CL3 SODIMM 256MB. Any brand. I got mine for £8 on ebay.

[yerlybiatch]

yo i just got that 256mb ram card, and tried it on an mpc2500, when i power that thing on it says "256mb install" and it dont start, do the mpc2500 read each side or wut ?? im a bit disapointed, so if anybody could help. would be appreciated THX

[crunkaintdeadd]

Lol, i saw this the day after i bought the fucking expensive Akai Ram -.-

[jaypizzledsk]

me to lol.

[brammers56]

wow, very good video thanks for saving me money!

[eliteenergy]

wow i took the chance of buyin the ram to c if it worked in my mpc 500! it works :D great video man. you helped me so much u have no idea

[iletitrayn]

MAD Love for this video!!! Akai is ALWAYS over priced. This will mos def put me the proper position!!! Thanks!

[Chloewaykool]

im bored on cam

want to chat with singles 4F

[eliteenergy]

will this work in a mpc 500? will be a huge save if it does

[MenaceeffectZ]

Hey thanks a lot man..I only spent 10 bucks and it works like a champ...good looking out

[miami390]

would this work in a mpc PNY 512 MB PC-2700 DDR 333MHz 200PIN SODIMM SDRAM

[VRYE7]

Co sign on everyone you saved me some money thanks

[flossbee]

Thanks to vid. A true life saver.

[CIAPTV]

Thanks for the vid & ebay link!

[okreboy2k6]

Thanks man soon as i seen this video i ordered it right away...i only paid $10 for it...

[GTRedYouth]

GREAT video man! I just installed mine and it def worked. Thank you!

[ttombates]

Because of my impatience I went to get the ram from Pc World it cost more than on ebay and not only that but it didnt work. I then bought the ram using this search on ebay, the ram cost half as much and worked brilliantly. Moral of this story is use the link and be patient!

Thanks for the vid even though i messed up it was still much cheaper than akai.

[audipopali]

i did exactly as u described, used your e-bay link, got it for 15 bucks including shipping,installed in less than 5 minutes, worked perfect. a million thanks, now its time to kick out da jams!!!!

[olliecox]

Hey just upgraded! thanks alot for the video, helped alot, inc what ram to buy!! Cheers

[stuckinthetrees]

great post! thanks for the information

[TNTv]

I tried to do this and almost broke those little arms that hold it in place.

Then I watched this video and realised it was simpler than I thought it was.

Thank you!

[pb3]

thanks with works out good 4 me was very useful

[IggyRap]

Thanx a LOT man!

[JJSPICEGUY]

Hey will any Lap top 256 ram work?

[JJSPICEGUY]

Will any 128 lap top ram work?

[iodyn]

no its a special akai 128 meg board

[JJSPICEGUY]

Shot man,

That was way to easy. LOL

[SeanEbo]

I bought mine off ebay for 20.00 bucks 30 with shipping

[MennyOdds]

Thought, that it could only support 128 MBs?

[christianaffiliate]

Technically yes, it only supports up to 128 bu8t here is the deal. The 256 has 128 on each side. And the mpc can only read one side. So the after market 256MB (128 on each side) are cheaper than the akai 128. So you buy the after market 256, the akai reads the one 128 side.

Full upgrade! That's why in the video at the end it says 128MB ram.

[MennyOdds]

Ah, ok. Thanks man

[neckknee8]

I ordered the ram from the link you posted and put in the new ram. But when i boot it up it just keeps flashing mpc 1000 (128mb installed) but will not boot up all the way. Im running the new os 4.99 on my mpc1000. can you help? thank you.

[OGtony88]

@christianaffiliate would you reccomend getting the 256 mb ram or a 2gb flash drive and why?

thanks