As others have alluded to, it takes time to even get to a level where your beats are any good, and of course, a genuine love of music. When I say time, I'm talking years. Not only must you learn how to sample, sequence, arrange, mix and record (the basic elements of making a beat), you also have to get to a productive level with the gear. That is, the production gear and the recording gear, whether that is hardware or software based. This takes time, dedication and commitment along with many other sacrifices that will have an impact on your social life.
Having a genuine love of music does not mean you like millions of songs or love clubbing it with your mates. In this context it means you have a genuine interest in sound design, production/recording techniques, playing instruments, engineering/tinkering with gear, or making other people dance. Like few people, you may even possess natural musical talent or be classically trained. So essentially, if you do have a genuine love or passion for music, nothing is going to stop you from doing what you want to do. There should be no pressure to do it, you do it because you want to. You will find the time and the money one way or another.
These days the youth 'trends' are a lot different than they were when I was 18. The desire to make beats, be 'cool' and maybe even become a 'celebrity' is something a lot of young guys want to do these days. I mean, who wants to work a 9-5 right? Be brutally honest with yourself, are you one of those guys? If the answer is "Yes", then you don't need to waste anymore time or money. Cut your losses, and try to get as much money back as possible. Get a job. If the answer is "No", here is my advice to you.
0.5. Get a job. It is important to retain a sense of reality. Twitter, Facebook and Instagram won't pay your rent, raise your kids, or help your parents in any way. And they certainly won't fund your adventure into music production, under normal circumstances. And don't expect to be selling beats any time soon. If you happen to be actively looking for work or studying, then you will have time to commit to this, but get your priorities right, right?
1. The starting point, should be tools that actually work as they should. Whether that is hardware or software. That is enough to keep you busy without having to deal with maintenance issues off the bat. Don't buy any more gear. When you are learning to make beats, less is definitely more. Trying to learn how to use 4 or 5 different pieces all at the same time is distracting, so try to become productive with one piece of gear at a time, focus.
2. In your case, start with an MPC2000XL that works. Learn how to use it until you reach the point when you are forced to introduce other gear, and then focus on how to incorporate this gear into your workflow effectively. Other gear could be a DAW like Logic Studio or Reaper (for recording, MIDI instruments/VSTi's, FX, post-production) or some hardware.
3. You want to learn how to make beats? Great! Are you a good learner? Were you a good learner at school/college? So you know how to learn successfully, right? What if you don't, and you were the class clown? Well, in that case you'd need a plan. You need to start somewhere and follow a path towards success. So break out the manual (RTFM!!) and then break down the basic production process into logical stages and tackle one stage at a time.
4. Before moving onto the next stage be sure that you know what you are doing and are ready to move on. For example, sampling and chopping, sequencing and arranging, adding instruments/using MIDI, recording and mixing. You don't need to master each stage at this point, as you are learning, but develop a basic understanding of what works, and more importantly, why it works. Don't be afraid to ask here if the manual doesn't explain things in a way that you understand, just make sure you know what the manual has to say and you've tried it many times first!
5. Once you have the basics locked down, then you can (you will) return to various stages and spend years honing your skills to perfection and learning new tricks from here and elsewhere. During this time you will probably buy more gear or upgrade to a more 'pro' level. Just remember that the skill in music production is innate, it is fundamentally inherent to you. The gear only provides the bells and whistles which can improve or simplify your workflow (the way you complete a task or process).
6. What I've described may sound quite structured, and it is. Those who are naturally quick learners will undoubtedly do it their own way, going back and forth between stages instinctively to get a track working as soon as possible. Everybody learns differently. Some people prefer to work with hardware because it is more tactile and rewarding, others prefer software for speed and convenience. Ultimately, the combination of both is great as it provides all the benefits of hardware and software. After a while, you will develop preferences in many areas of the production process and maybe begin to appreciate the finer qualities of older gear as many MPC60/3000/SP1200ASR10 owners do.
7. You will come across many beatmakers and 'celebrity' producers who use vintage samplers like the MPC60/3000, SP1200/Emax or ASR10. For some its the workflow, the converters and sound quality, the filters or FX, the sequencing; for others there is an attraction to the aesthetics, the nostalgia and history (or the investment value). Whatever it is, entering the world of vintage samplers is fraught with potential pitfalls, headaches and financial costs. But you also have to deal with the limitations of old technology, maintenance/upgrades, and convoluted processes in many cases. You mentioned the ASR10? Well in comparison the MPC2000XL is much easier to learn and far more user-friendly. The MPC2000XL is easier to upgrade and find replacement parts for, and of course has the best forum support in the world, right here. I would suggest the samplers I've mentioned would make great additions to your studio, once you're competent at producing tracks with what you've already got, and feel they will bring something to the table. But if one comes along at a price you simply can't refuse, snag it, make sure it works, and put it to one side until you can give the new piece the attention it deserves. Paying your rent, bills and child support etc is far more important than acquiring excess gear, so keep things in perspective, get your priorities right!
Creating music is supposed to be interesting, creative and rewarding; but at the same time challenging. So if you really don't have the commitment or dedication to overcome the hurdles that will inevitably crop up and keep going, now is the time to ask yourself "
is it worth it?".
Good luck.
At the moment my problem is that My MPC2kXL has been freezing frequently and im just sick and tired of it ALL. I almost feel as if God is doing all of this to me on purpose.. im getting really stressed out cause all i wanna do is make Music for the World, and its just problem after problem, So Im thinking of either buying a new MPC2000xl or just upgrade and start using maybe a Maschine? Im not sure yet but maybe yall can help me out. I just wanna start making music already before its too late cause i feel like im wasting a lot of time.....and at this point im just asking myself ''Is it worth it?'' I would appreciate if anyone out there (whoever actually took their time to read all of this) could help me and maybe tell me if theyve gone thru the same thing or can help me out with my problem or even just talk to me... Just tell me what i should do, Should i get a Maschine or maybe a ASR 10 or what?! (Siiiigh) Idk man 
... but Thanks in advance and sorry for typing so much.
