MPC2000, is it like a MPC3000 lite?

As I understand it MPC2000 came in between 3000 and 2000XL. Does that mean it's more like a MPC3000 lite, rather than the predecessor of 2000XL.

From the looks of it I get the feeling it belongs to the S3000/MPC3000 generation, the 2000XL definitely looks like the S5000/S6000-generation - buttons and such.

How about the OS, is it similar to MPC3000?

wasnt it the MPC 60, then the 60 II, then the 3000 then the 2000, then the XL was made after if im correct

the mpc 2000xl sampler wise is more like the s2000, not the 5 or 6

if u check vintagesynth.com and select akai from the menu on the left, there are specifications for both the 2000xl and the 3000, so u can compare the differences for urself

generally speaking the 3000 is a much better built machine, both physically and sonically

JAISU wrote:if u check vintagesynth.com and select akai from the menu on the left, there are specifications for both the 2000xl and the 3000, so u can compare the differences for urself

Yes, thanks for that. The one thing that's hard to read from such listings is how the OS works.

So the OS of MPC2000 is more similar to 2000XL than 3000?

torsig1967 wrote:So the OS of MPC2000 is more similar to 2000XL than 3000?

Although I've never used a 3000, I have used both a 2000 and XL and yes, the OS's are very similar.

For a good review take a look at sound on sound's article:

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1997_articles/apr97/akaimcp2000.html

The 2000xl is in there as well, if you do a search.

History
The original MPC60 was designed by Roger Linn, then a lead designer at Akai. He conceived the entire function design, including the panel layout and software/hardware specifications. He then created the software with a team of engineers. The hardware electronics was designed by English engineer David Cockerell and his team.[1] Cockerell was a founder member of the synthesizer firm EMS (co-creater of their famous VCS3 along with Peter Zinovieff,[2]), and had then worked for effects manufacturers Electro-Harmonix.

Shortly after the MPC60's release, the MPC60-II was designed. Released in 1991, the MPC60-II offered most of the same features as the MPC60, with an added headphone output and a plastic case to replace the original's metal one.[3] In 1994, Akai released the MPC3000, which boasted 16 bit 44 kHz sampling, 32 voice polyphony, and SCSI data transfer.[4] The MPC3000 was the last MPC designed by Roger Linn, due to the fact that Akai no longer wanted to pay his royalty fees.[1] Akai fired Roger Linn and released the MPC2000 in 1997. It came with 2 MB of RAM, on board effects, and a 100,000 note 64-track sequencer.[5] The MPC2000 was replaced by the MPC2000XL in 2000. The MPC2000XL added an improved 300,000 64-track mixer and time-stretch and resample features. Four limited edition models of the MPC2000XL were released.[5]

In 2002 Akai unveiled the MPC4000. The MPC4000 features 8 assignable outputs, a hard drive and CD-ROM drive. The MPC4000's memory can be expanded to up to 512 MB of RAM, the largest amount on an MPC to date.[6] Only two years after the release of the MPC4000, Akai released the MPC1000, which was the smallest in the MPC product line at the time of its release. It is also the first MPC to utilize CompactFlash memory.[7]. Both the MPC2500 and the MPC500 were added to the Akai MPC series in 2006. The MPC2500 is a mid-range MPC with 8 assignable outputs and CompactFlash storage.[8] Designed for portability, the MPC500 features 1 MIDI In/Out and CompactFlash storage, and can be powered by 6 AA batteries.[9]

this is from Wikepedia(needs to be updated)
here is the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIDI_Production_Center

Thanks 4dahaterz I actually already read that article and had further questions that wasn't covered there. Maybe I should have said that from the start.

oh ok... my bad homie

JAISU wrote:the mpc 2000xl sampler wise is more like the s2000, not the 5 or 6

if u check vintagesynth.com and select akai from the menu on the left, there are specifications for both the 2000xl and the 3000, so u can compare the differences for urself

generally speaking the 3000 is a much better built machine, both physically and sonically

Here we go again with mis information... The samplers in the 3000, 2000, 2000xl are all based on the same sampling engine, same a/d d/a converters. id be willing to put money down that if you did a blind comparison between the sound of the 3 different machines. you wouldn't notice a single difference. Its just like the supposed magical swing thats in the mpc 60 and 3000 that apparently isn't in any other version of mpc. As far as build quality that is a separate issue. the big difference between the mpc 3000 and 2000/xl is 4 midi outs as opposed to 2. Id be weary of anyone trying to tell you that there is something magic going on inside these machines, because they're probably trying to sell you theirs...if you disagree with me all i ask in return is to prove me wrong.

the 2000xl>2000

Scarecrow wrote:Here we go again with mis information... The samplers in the 3000, 2000, 2000xl are all based on the same sampling engine, same a/d d/a converters. id be willing to put money down that if you did a blind comparison between the sound of the 3 different machines. you wouldn't notice a single difference.

OK, but are the OS (software) and CPU:s (hardware) identical? That can make quite a difference too.

There're definitely a differences in timing between S3000 (released at aprox the same time as MPC2000) and S5000 (released aprox the same time as MPC2000XL) - I've measured that myself. That's why I thought there might be noticeable differences between 3000/2000/2000XL as well...

The main thing is:
All MPC's can make dope music. Buy one, learn how to use it, and stay away from the "build quality\dirty\warmer sounding" debates. Half of the people that adamantly rave about this stuff make the wackest beats but love the warmth of their kicks. I've heard dope beats on an SP303/404, and none of them users are crying about build quality, swing and sound quality like half of the folks on this site.
Now, I'm not saying each MPC doesn't have it's own unique sound, but there isn't a dramatic difference between any of them. Warmth can be created on any cheapo EQ.