MPC 2000 sequencing Ableton Live

Hi guys,
I'm currently using a mpc1000 as the master sequencer for ableton live and having a blast.
However, the poor built quality of the mpc1k is bugging me more and more (broken buttons, stiff pads, cheap tact switches, etc etc...). And only hear praises about the built-like-a-tank quality of the 2000 along with the proper pads and so on. I find the 2000 to be much better looking but that's just cosmetic.

I have to opp to get a mpc2000 in mint condition 32mb with zip at the end of this month.

My questions are:
- does anyone use the mpc2000's midi-only to sequence ableton live for example? like using mpc track1> mpc midi channel1>ableton midi channel1> ableton drumrack1, 2,3,4 and so on and so on?
- Do they work well together even though they're from different ages? I guess midi is midi but I wanna make sure.
- Also I hear there is a "track-mute screen" on the 2000. Is there a "sequence-mute screen" also?

Thanks a LOT you for your help!

Buuuump!

philphil wrote:I guess midi is midi but I wanna make sure

A 2000 will be as productive as any other MPC in terms of its midi output functions.

You cant really go wrong with a 2000, but you may find you need a internal/ external zip drive or card reader to get by without using floppies (and a USB zip/ card reader for the computer).

We have guys here using Ableton with each and every MPC so read through the following thread and post a reply if you need help with anything to do with Ableton...

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=77616

Nice one Clint.
Wouldnt floppies be "large" enough in capacity to store midi only projects?
Thanks for your help.

Sweet!
thanks for your time and help guys.
Cheers
P.