By minimal1210
Fri Aug 12, 2016 9:47 am
Heya guys,
As per topic, I am considering one of these two devices and hoping to get the guidance of some people who actually know what they are talking about (aka you).
Usage
Why am I considering the MPC2000XL?
What are my reservations?
Until now, I have worked with Ableton and I'm pretty familiar with how Push integrates with it. Am I best served to stick with this option, or will the 2KXL offer me enough functionality that I can program and sculpt patterns away from the DAW?
As per topic, I am considering one of these two devices and hoping to get the guidance of some people who actually know what they are talking about (aka you).
Usage
- Producing House / Techno / Electronica with a sample-based workflow. Primarily sampling from vinyl or mp3/You Tube
Why am I considering the MPC2000XL?
- I really love the idea of working 'out of the box' and ditching the DAW for creative reasons
- Feels like the 2000XL delivers a punchy sound (totally subjective and affected by a lot of factors, I understand)
- I like the nostalgic look
What are my reservations?
- I wonder how much you can shape sounds on the MPC? I want to reduce the sheer amount of plugins and effects, but is it feasible to do the basic EQ and filtering on the MPC? Seems like this is pretty integral to getting drums to sit right for me normally. Interested to hear how this normally works! (adding effects and sculpting drums)
Until now, I have worked with Ableton and I'm pretty familiar with how Push integrates with it. Am I best served to stick with this option, or will the 2KXL offer me enough functionality that I can program and sculpt patterns away from the DAW?