Planning to get MPC2000XL any suggestions?

YUP! Coming from 4K to 2Kxl I think.

Yea... don't do it.

The 4k is a beast.

If you are seriously considering it, I hope it's because you want less features / want something to beat up so you can keep your 4k in good shape.

If I'm correct, the 4k can do everything the 2k can, but the 2k does not have any features the 4k does not.

You know the thing is I was rockin' MPC4000 heavily for quite some time already and I can say myself I know this machine, but I nearly stopped sampling and I went software stuff and what I expect from MPC is the drums. I just want to make drums on my MPC and sometimes put some samples into it which I'll chop on some software 1st. I know for all die hard MPC fans here it's blasphemy, but everybody has different needs.
I wanted to sell MPC4K once and gave it one more chance yesterday, this machine no longer holds the same value for me as it used to.
1st of all it's a shame such a great machine is not used. I know many people wants so bad to own one.
2nd. It's damn huge and I don't have that much space.
3rd there are smaller MPCs that still sounds good and are cheaper.
plus 4th I don't need many functions of my MPC4K and I don't see I'll need to use them.

TBH there are more reasons for me to stop using MPC. Everybody says keep it simple, and MPC only makes things complicated.

TBH there are more reasons for me to stop using MPC. Everybody says keep it simple, and MPC only makes things complicated.

Well gotta say something I love about this board is the differing (informed) opinions.

So...I couldn't disagree more with what you said ;].

For me, the MPC has greatly simplified my workflow. I love being able to turn it on just anywhere, plug in headphones, hit a pad, and immediately get some sound (albeit after a 2 minute load wait).

So yea, if you want to simplify, do exactly what you are talking about. Sell the 4k, and you will have no problem adapting to the XL. It does the most basic stuff very well and you will already know it, I imagine.

For what you are talking about, you are doing the right thing. Sounds like you know what you are talking about, and here I am just agreeing with you...so I guess I don't know what else to say.

Be prepared for only a lowpass filter, and much more basic sound editing. Sounds like you do that in computer though, so shouldn't be a big deal.

As far as sequencing goes I think they are very similar in functionality, so that should be a non-issue.

If size is really an issue, consider the 1k too because it does most all the XL does, plus a little bit more. However, it does it all a little differently, so you'd have to re-learn things. Oh, and factor in an extra $100 + elbow grease to replace the pads, because the stock pads are really a **** joke...the fact that they even released them that way is, in my eyes, the sign of the death of the true mpc line. How can you expect to play an instrument that reboots whenever you hit it?!

I knew it will pop up after I'll say that size matters here, but I must say it I HATE MPC 1000 !!! Sounds like shit, feels like a toy. (more blasphemy here, but I feel like you can get better results with drums on computer than on MPC1K)

I can't turn my MPC4K anywhere as it's hella big plus I can't load my plug ins and all that stuff. Since I've stopped sampling this shit is necessary.

Those filters is what makes me wonder, but you can install effect board. How is that working? I'd love to have HP filter 2.

No blasphemy at all ragging on the 1k on the XL board. They are OK but I would never trade.

The FX board is another $200-$300 for real...not really worth it for just a highpass if you ask me.

Having only a lowpass is indeed a small gripe I have with the xl too, but you get used to it.

Get the XL, and get used to it. Enjoy.