A different perspective on 2000 v 2000XL

I've recently just upgraded from the 2000 classic to the XL mainly because I was being limited by the availability of only 1 program in the 2000.
I've got them both in the studio at the moment until I sell the 2000.
I just thought I'd mention some of the differences other than the features that are regularly documented on here, mainly to do with build quality and feel, that I've experienced.
Basically the build quality of the 2000 seems much more solid to me than the XL. The rubber pad layer in my XL seems to move around a bit inside the chassis whereas they are firmly kept still in place on the 2000 and also the pads on the XL seem thinner and less firm than the 2000.
Also the buttons (F1 etc) on the 2000 seem more solid whereas on the XL they seem a bit "rattly" and I would imagine more prone to possible failure.
Of course this may be just my unit, others may be fine.
The last thing, and its only superficial, but the paint job on the 2000 is much nicer and brighter- the 2000XL seems dull by comparison.
Basically I love my 2000 and will be devastated to let it go, but as I’ve mentioned I need the extra features of the XL, (or at least I think I do, ha ha).
I'd be interested to see other opinions from people who've had experience of the 2 units.

XL wins it for me and I agree about build quality and all that. My xl feels good enough built though.

i just switched back to a 2000.. i sold my 2000 classic last year for an upgrade to the 4000, it couldnt stand the feeling of the 4000 so i traded it for a mv8000, this machine is total shi* for me, so i sold it... now i just copped a 2000 classic again, together with the 60 and asr10 its my killerteam...

but its all opinion and personal feelings...

fasttrackpimp wrote:I've been thinking of the switch too. How do you like the xl over the classic?

Well the XL is obviously better equipped feature-wise, but its just the few niggles as I've mentioned that I've got issues with, plus the data wheel on the 2000 is much nicer.
The flip screen on the XL is obviously a bonus but, I had my 2000 angled anyway so this was never an issue for me much. Apart form the flip action the screens are pretty much identical otherwise.

jog wheel on the 2000 should be on the xl.

Seriously most of these comparisons will never matter because your dealing in used gear.
If you would have purchased a 2000 new and then later purchased a new XL to replace it you might not feel the same.
Also I can't see how someone could use the 2000 and the XL a say they are almost the same.
That's like saying the Fantom FA is just like the Fantom X.

I have to say that after fiddling with a friends xl then going to a used music dealer and checking out the 2k classic... that the pads and overall build is way better on the classic.. which im thinking of purchasing one can never have too many samplers i guess



hint... midi control...

gunmetal wrote:that the pads and overall build is way better on the classic..

Sure, but if you're going for build quality and pad feeling, can't beat the 60...

Another difference between the 2000 classic and XL that I’ve got at the moment is the display on the 2000 classic is brighter and clearer than on the XL.
Anyone else think this is normal or just that the screen on the XL has started to dull over time?