Have Your Say in What Comes Next for MPC & Desktop Plugins!

Have Your Say in What Comes Next for MPC & Desktop Plugins!

We’re exploring ideas for future software tools that could inspire music producers, musicians, beatmakers, and audio engineers.
The survey takes about 5 minutes, and all responses are confidential and used only for research purposes.

We’d love to hear your ideas and understand what matters most to you. While we can’t guarantee every suggestion will make it into production, your feedback will help shape the direction we take next. Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey. As a thank-you for your time, you’ll receive an exclusive one-time 30% discount coupon for the MPC Store, sent directly to your email once the survey is closed on March 16th.
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What type of audio effect would you like to see us make next? (Choose up to four)*

Convolution ReverbAlgorithmic ReverbVintage ReverbVintage DelayModern DelayDistortionSaturationCompressorExpanderChorusFlangerPhaserFilterVocoderAdaptive EQParametric EQDe-EsserPitch CorrectionMastering ChainSlowed + ReverbMulti-EffectsVocal EffectsPerformance EffectsOther (please specify)
What types of features would you want in an audio effect plug-in? (Choose up to four)*

A/B ComparisonSidechainingBetter Preset ManagementAnalog SaturationImpulse ResponsesAudio VisualizationMultiple SkinsDedicated GUI Bypass ButtonAudio SendsEffects GroupingMIDI EffectsOther (please specify):
What type of Instrument plugin would you like to see us make next? (Choose up to four)*

Vintage SynthesizerAcoustic PianoElectric PianoWavetable SynthPhysical Modeling SynthGranular SynthesizerAnalog EmulationMulti TimbralHybrid Analog/Digital SynthSample Based InstrumentsDrum MachinesPhysical ModelingGuitar or BassSamplersLooping DevicesMIDI Chord DevicesMIDI Scale DevicesOther (please specify):
What types of features would you want in an instrument plug-in? (Choose up to four)*

LFO & Envelope MatrixMacro ControlsStep SequencersDual LayeredSub OscillatorsWavetable OscillatorsCustomizable FiltersAssignable XY Axis ControlOther (please specify):
What is your favorite audio plug-in? *
What is your favorite instrument plug-in? *
How important are analog emulations to you? (scale 1-5) *

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5

1 is Worst, 5 is Best
How important are conceptual and innovative plug-ins to you? (scale 1-5) *

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5

1 is Worst, 5 is Best
How often do you explore/shop for new plug-ins?*

NeverOnce A YearMore than once a yearMore than four times a yearEvery month
How experienced do you consider yourself with making music?*

Less than 1 year1-3 years3-10 years10-20 yearsMore than 20 years
What genres do you primarily produce or create in? [Select All That Apply] *

EDMRockHip HopPopAmbientExperimentalAcousticOther
Which DAW and/or hardware do you primarily use most often to create music? [Select All That Apply] *

Ableton LiveFL StudioLogic ProPro ToolsCubaseAkai MPCOther
What type of musician are you?*

Music producerBeat makerMix engineerRapperSingerSession musicianInstrumentalistFilm/TV composerGame MusicAd musicSyncSound designOther (please specify):
What types of creative content do you currently make besides music?*

WebsitePhotosVideosBlogsTikTok/IGGraphic designPodcastsTwitch or streaming contentYouTubeNoneOther (please specify):
What artists have a specific sound or vibe that you would like to be able to create?*
What are your favorite sources for learning about music and making music?*

BlogsYouTubeMagazinesOnline News SourcesSocial mediaPodcastsTwitchInfluencersOther (please specify):
What are your favorite formats for learning about music and making music? (Select All That Apply)*

Written articlesShort videosDeep dive videosLive streamsOther (please specify):
What is your age group?*

16-2425-3435-4445-5455+
What is your country of residence?*
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Have Your Say in What Comes Next for MPC & Desktop Plugins!

The survey takes about 5 minutes, and all responses are confidential and used only for research purposes.