HOW DO YOU GET THE FATTEST SOUND OUT THE 2KXL

We all know about the 2k or 2kxl having that thin sound overall , but we also know that people like Pete Rock and Black Milk use them.I know how to get the best samples through my mixer to my MPC. I know about turning up the individual levels and my output is usually at the second to last db level. I layer,double layer,triple layer, use low end theory , eq before sampling etc.I do everthing I can with what I have , but I can never get that ASR loudness or my SP's fatness without distorting.I wont stop until I can get that sound I want . Before I get a rack sampler I want to make sure I'm utilizing the MPC to the fullest (soundwise) what are some of your techniques ?

Keep in mind those guys are tracking into fat tube and or high end solid state preamps , then mixing down more than likley on an SSL or neve unit.. That has ALOT to do with the sound you are hearing on those albums.. I think the 2000 is thin but it can be corrected with outboard gear.. The ASR and SP are just kingd of magical in the circuitry they were built with yeilds a certian color to the sound as does the 2000...

eq and filter your samples first, then record them in... simple as that....


the 2k will put out what you put in.

the 2k will put out what you put in.[/quote]

how do u eq and filter before u sample? do i need the eb16? do i need outboard gear? i gots a 2kxl

i run my sound through a tube pre before the mpc and my sound is lush. the outboard equipment makes all the diff.

Watch out for Freq conflicts.

just learn how to sample correctly, and chop right. I've seen Black milk and young RJ rock shows with nothing but an MPC. No tubes. MPC connected to a turntable mixer.
I had an XL before my 2500, and I don't know why you think it sounds thin. The 2000/XL will be a classic just like any previous MPC ever made. Once people realize making beats doesn't require drum machines with tons of filters, and gigs of hard-drive space, they will be buying the older MPC's for it's simplicity and ease of use, and trust me, there is no drum machine made that's easier to use and has just enough features than the 2000XL. I love my 2500, but I miss my XL.

I have two versions of the LP by Large Pro. One is the blacksleeve that is properly mastered. The other one is the colour sleeve, but most tracks are not mixed or mastered. The difference is huge. Sound-wise, my stuff sounds better straight from the MPC when compared to the unmixed/mastered version of that LP...

Preprocessing your samples with for instance software will help you get a fatter sound but don't think you can achieve the same thing as pro's that have very expensive gear to make it sound the way their stuff sounds (fat, warm, whatever you wanna call it).

after your done w. your beat and track it out onto your computer and mix it. youll be fine then?

You need to master your ish..

Big studios bra..

Big studios bra..

ha.

Just learn how to train your ear and learn how to mix your drums correctly.


It all boils down to layering your drums to match the track. Once you track your tracks out lets say Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, etc.. EQ your drums. Learn how to EQ the low end of the drums but not making them sound muddy. It's all experience.

Man dudes make me laugh when they say that the 2000 or the 2000XL sound thin. Thats just an excuse because they can't get their shit to sound dope. Don't feed into the hype. If others can make their machines sound good then so can you. Peace