MPC2000 "language" in new MPC's

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MPC2000 "language" in new MPC's

By Shominee Tue Oct 15, 2024 3:14 am
I am not a tech wizard so forgive me for sounding stupid but. I have only used the MPC2000. I've had mine since 97 and it's a miracle it still works. I would like to upgrade but when I use modern MPC's the commands and general language is very different. Even the 2000XL is one some other ish.

Do any of the more modern MPC's have a feature where I can revert to an older operating system? Like if I buy a 5000 can I hit a "2000" button? lol
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Re: MPC2000 "language" in new MPC's

By Lampdog Tue Oct 15, 2024 5:01 pm
Shominee wrote:Like if I buy a 5000 can I hit a "2000" button? lol


What?


mpc 5000 isn't an mpc 2000.

Yes, modern mpc's can revert back to an older firmware version. In the modern manuals.
Read the Friendly Modern.
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Re: MPC2000 "language" in new MPC's

By richie Wed Oct 16, 2024 4:04 am
Shominee, I'm sorry but I'm going to need to put you on "the list"
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Re: MPC2000 "language" in new MPC's

By mr_debauch Wed Oct 16, 2024 8:25 am
i love the 2000... but the new MPCs might even be easier to use than the 2000. If you had one, it would take you a few hours to get the hang of it. You have basically the same general things... you sample sounds, make programs, make sequences, chain those in the song mode.. (this is before the 3.x firmware that is going to come out soon in the modern MPCs.. I am talking about 2.XX firmware)

some names are changed... so instead of params/program to edit the filter, the mono/poly/note off... you would find all of that stuff in a menu called program edit. instead of going to the trim menu, you would go to edit sample. instead of going to the mixer screen to edit pad volumes, you go to the pad mixer menu.. instead of the fx send to edit the EB16, you find that in program edit because you can put 4 different FX per pad, and 4 more on your program..

It will be easy if you really spent 25+ years working on the 2000.

Re: MPC2000 "language" in new MPC's

By Shominee Thu Oct 17, 2024 2:31 am
MPC-Tutor wrote:Question is, why do you want to upgrade if all you want are the old MPC2000 features?


because my MPC is 30 years old and they don't make new 2000's.

Re: MPC2000 "language" in new MPC's

By Shominee Thu Oct 17, 2024 2:32 am
Lampdog wrote:
Shominee wrote:Like if I buy a 5000 can I hit a "2000" button? lol


What?


mpc 5000 isn't an mpc 2000.

Yes, modern mpc's can revert back to an older firmware version. In the modern manuals.
Read the Friendly Modern.


I understand this. I was giving a theoretical example of what I mean.

Re: MPC2000 "language" in new MPC's

By Shominee Thu Oct 17, 2024 2:33 am
richie wrote:Shominee, I'm sorry but I'm going to need to put you on "the list"


What does this mean? A list of people who have a question? I am not a tech whiz. I am a musician and i don't know what I don't know,

Re: MPC2000 "language" in new MPC's

By Shominee Thu Oct 17, 2024 2:35 am
mr_debauch wrote:i love the 2000... but the new MPCs might even be easier to use than the 2000. If you had one, it would take you a few hours to get the hang of it. You have basically the same general things... you sample sounds, make programs, make sequences, chain those in the song mode.. (this is before the 3.x firmware that is going to come out soon in the modern MPCs.. I am talking about 2.XX firmware)

some names are changed... so instead of params/program to edit the filter, the mono/poly/note off... you would find all of that stuff in a menu called program edit. instead of going to the trim menu, you would go to edit sample. instead of going to the mixer screen to edit pad volumes, you go to the pad mixer menu.. instead of the fx send to edit the EB16, you find that in program edit because you can put 4 different FX per pad, and 4 more on your program..

It will be easy if you really spent 25+ years working on the 2000.


Thank you for a reasonable answer. I fly on the 2000. It's all muscle memory and I work fast. I haven't had the patience to work with newer machines. I also like stand alone and don't need or want it attached to a computer. I know what I know and am good at it and want to just keep working. I am also autistic so changes make me a little anxious.
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Re: MPC2000 "language" in new MPC's

By MPC-Tutor Thu Oct 17, 2024 7:14 am
Plenty of places offering repairs to vintage samplers, many repairs can be done yourself and still plenty of working used units available.

if you feel attached to the older units and workflow, stick with them and accept that repairs may be required at some point.

Shominee wrote:
MPC-Tutor wrote:Question is, why do you want to upgrade if all you want are the old MPC2000 features?


because my MPC is 30 years old and they don't make new 2000's.
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Re: MPC2000 "language" in new MPC's

By mr_debauch Thu Oct 17, 2024 9:17 am
yeah that is true, you can even get a new screen for it now... the buttons and all that can be replaced... maybe you can get another couple of decades out of it if you go that route.
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