Technical questions for the MPC2000xl and the MPC2000

Do you use the EB16 FX board?

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By hageir Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:24 am
I was wondering if anyone uses the eb16 fx board.

By Eddie Satan Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:36 am
i've heard a lot of people say they don't like it and would rather use software plugins... but i love using it..
it gives me mono samples a wider stereo sound and brightens them up.. plus i can do it on the spot instead of doing it all inside a computer.
i wish i could resample using the effects and/or be able to apply more/different effects.
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By Jacpot Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:45 am
I want one bad
By The Associate Sat Jun 03, 2006 5:29 am
I've had one before, and it sounds awesome. Not the most hands on accessory ever, but worth the money because it turns your MPC into a completely self supporting music tool, and also for me eliminates the need for 8 outs.


A.J.H.

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MPC 2000XL, Juno 106, Dave Smith Evolver.
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By enotide Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:27 pm
I use it every once in a while, If I played Live with the 2KXL I would use it alot more.

By shrednar Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:45 pm
I dont really use it either but it is definetly nice to have when you do use it.

By FHL Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:55 pm
i dont really like the sound of the effectboard, i use it for little drum reverb sometimes.
But its not the most userfriendly thing on my mpc, i gonna try to work with it more
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By DSTRUCT Sat Jun 03, 2006 4:49 pm
i use it on every single beat
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By speshthelone1 Sun Jun 04, 2006 4:17 am
I would like to have it but it's not worth it to me at this point. I have an ASR X Pro I can run samples through and ad fx there and I also have a Beringer Virtualizer Pro (Multi fx). The Beringer is a beast for the money. I got mine used for 70 bucks.
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By beetjunkeeee Sun Jun 04, 2006 9:16 am
dstruction wrote:i use it on every single beat

By lowbudget Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:10 am
i've been thinking about selling my eb16 & getting an external effects unit because i dont really understand the eb16. its the only thing i havent been able to teach myself. i guess my real problem is im completely ignorant to that frequency stuff & my experiments have been hit & miss. mostly miss.

any tips?

By DrNo Mon Jun 05, 2006 4:49 pm
I use the EB16's Filter on every beat. For me its a work flow issue. I sample breaks directly from record and sometimes I NEED to EQ the bottom end of a kick drum... I don't wanna be bothered with external FXs, DX plugins, VSTs etc.. **** that shit. Give me a little window on my MPC screen where I can adjust the lows.. EB16 + layering = making an airy kick drum THUMP. I also use the Reverb and Delay on occasion with good results.

Don't front on the EB16, its worth every cent.

By dukelido Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:19 pm
It´s very useful if you know what to do with it.
I like the distortion effect in combination with resonant filter sweeps.

Together with the 8 individual outs its even more useful because the signals of the different effect units can be routed through different outputs and mixed down seperately.
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By DJ A-Sharp Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:20 pm
yall got my mouth watering (no homo) for the EB!6......

I copped one off of ebay this weekend....I can't wait to use the filters.....

about the only thing that I am dissapointed in is the fact that the EB16 doesn't have compression....but I'm sure I can tweek sounds very nicely without it.....?

Can any current users confirm this for me?

thanks....