So..because it shares the same specs as polyphony, memory, display(which I am not sure is accuarte), and the 'cool stuff' that everybody wished it has..makes it a super 1000??
I guess we have to agree to disagree. Having the same parts is no argument especially since the MPC 1000 is a much newer model. It makes sense that Akai use similar parts..but lets take a closer look...
Originally posted by elmacaco
it's just a bionic 1000, it has nothing to do with eithe the 4000 or the 2000XL let alone the 3000/2000/60 hardware wise.
I will start with its appearance....just looking at the new MPC 2500 you can see that its hardware is very similar almost identical to the 2000Xl..same sliders, buttons, very similar layout. The MPC 1000 looks like a cheap tool (sorry to offend MPC 1000 users because it is still a powerful unit). In fact, the MPC 4000 uses similar/identical buttons as the XL. I can't find whats so similar between the 1000 and 2500. 2500 has more in common physically with the 4000 and the XL. The Q-link sliders/knobs are identical to the 4000 (just fewer), and in the same position.
Turning the MPC 2500 around, you immediately notice that it has standard 10 ouputs like the classic MPC 60/3000 and the much requested 4 MIDI outputs! Akai even through in balanced ouputs! Very MPC 1000 unlike. It does have USB like the MPC 1000 but the same is true for all Akai samplers released in the past 5 years.
As far as polyphony..if I am not mistaken ALL MPCs (with the exception of the 4000) has the same specs in this regard
Of course the 2500 is not based on the exact technology as the XL which is based on the MPC 2000 released in 1997. But to call it an MPC 1000 with extras instead of a new improved 2000XL with this newer technology???
I am not thinking about naming the MPC 2500 from a marketing stand point. I am thinking about this logically. Calling it a 1000XL will imply that it is inferior to the 2000XL. When it has EVERYTHING that the 1000 and 2000XL has, and throwing in some 4000 features??
One may point out that the 2000XL has features that the 3000 doesn't but this will take us into an entire different direction.
I can't figure why folks gripe about the price when all MPCs cost over $2000 when initially released with the exception of the 1000. Yes..it costs 2X as much as is worth that and more when compaired to the 1000 and 2000XL.
As I keep re-reading your post I can't really see your point. You are are talking about Research and Development and Quality Control and all....and shared internal parts.. You are also talking about the operating system as if you looked at the code.
The 2500 has way...way more features than an MPC 1000. I will put myself out there and say that they shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence
Especially since many of you are still waiting on 2000Xl features to find its way into the 1000.
As I re-read your post...you state that this unit will be suited for MPC 1000 users looking to upgrade instead on XL users. I am starting to think you use/used neither machine. The MPC 1000 is an entry level MPC and nothing more. As a long time MPC user..I can't think of 1 feature that it has that would even make me consider buying one. Catz are buying used MPC 2000s for the price of new MPC 1000s