new MPC vs old MPC

i would suggest chopping your drums in the mpc, trust me once you do this you will never ever ever go back to doing it on the pc. sequencing them in the mpc too, so much easier and better results. in my opinion of course

any one seen the new mpc 2000xl-mcd, it's an 2kxl with a flashcard memory drive tight , does this mean that they going to sell this as an add on ,
mpc tutor sent me a news letter and it had this on there, theres a link to check it out,
i'll try and post it later or if you get a news letter check itout.

sorry totally of topic.

I can chop on the computer or the 1000. I like to chop up drum samples in the computer my other samples I freak in the 1000. If i had to choose I would use the computer. I own an ASR 10, ASR X, EMAX rack, Emax keydoard, and a Casio Fz1. All of the samples sound diffrent. If you have skills you can make hotness with fruity and a wav editor.

"Basically i think the 1k is for like, computer users, that when it comes down to the final beat, its all layed out and ready to be sequenced inside the mpc1k.....and they can take it live, or take it to a studio, and just bring the mpc."

You could say the exact same thing about any MPC:

1. that when it comes down to the final beat, its all layed out and ready to be sequenced inside the mpc2k.....and they can take it live, or take it to a studio, and just bring the mpc.
2. that when it comes down to the final beat, its all layed out and ready to be sequenced inside the mpc3k.....and they can take it live, or take it to a studio, and just bring the mpc.
3. that when it comes down to the final beat, its all layed out and ready to be sequenced inside the mpc4k.....and they can take it live, or take it to a studio, and just bring the mpc.

And it would all be true. There is nothing about that statement that is unique to the MPC1k to make it preferable.

"The buttons are arranged differently...thats a big differance"

It would be more correct to say, "they are not arranged in a way that *I* am used to". People that exclusively use the MPC1000 would not say that the buttons are laid out funny. Because you are not used to it does not make 'slower'. I've seen MPC1000 users work just as fast as any other MPC user.

Strangely most of the crappy comparisons bwteen the MPC1k and MPC2k are exactly the stuff people said about the MPC2k vs. MPC3k. The MPC2k was called, lighter, more portable, toyish, non-pro, easier to interface to computer, more menus, etc. It's nice to see that things have not changed in years. If and when the next MPC is released, people are going to say the same things about the new-MPC vs the MPC1k.

seeing as my dad has placed the order for the mpc 1000. which i respect.
i think i'll be better off with this decision.

i have hundreds upon hundreds of samples recorded on my PC, transferring them to ZIP would be a pain in the ass. im talking 1.5 gb's of samples. my samples, that i have personally cut.

Also, i am new to the world of MPC's and as some people have said, im going to be learning the 1k's interface for the first time, no biggy.

also i think its going to last a while longer in terms of not being outdated in a few years, also akai PRO are much more likely to release an update for a newer model than an older model, even though the MPC 2000xl does so much apparantly it probably wouldnt need an update.

i think also that seeing as i've already cut all my samples, and any future samples will be cut on a computer before hand, or they will be vocals, which wont require as much work.

On the button arrangement thing, I don't really think one is better then the other, but it comes down to more than just what you are used to.

on the 60, you go from the wheel to the buttons with a minor wrist movement, on the 2000, you need to physically move your hand to get to the arrows from the jog, and it simply isn't as ergonomic a design. Not that it's bad, but the 60 is huge, so you have a lot of layout room, when you want to pack stuff into a small poackage, you make the best compromises you can, but they are still compromises.

Other than that, how you feeling mike? It seems like exasperation is the word of the week.

[quote="mpc3000"]"Basically i think the 1k is for like, computer users, that when it comes down to the final beat, its all layed out and ready to be sequenced inside the mpc1k.....and they can take it live, or take it to a studio, and just bring the mpc."

Well the others are not as effecient for computer setups as the mpc1000 is. With exception to the 4000. I think the mpc1000 is a compromise between the mpc4000 and the 2000. You get usb to work with a computer....but is for people who want to use a computer sample editor anyways, so it lacks features of both as far as sample editing. Generally speaking, with the mpc3000, or 2000 you would be less likely to rely on your computer (not saying that you would) but because of the lack of usb, and faster media...you would less likely use a computer. On the mpc1000, its meant to be used with a computer. When the 2000 or 3000 where made, they where meant to be more stand alone, but you could use it with a computer. The mpc1000 is meant to be for those whoe want to use it with a computer; i definately think thats the market akai went for.

"The buttons are arranged differently...thats a big differance"

Is a true statement. Yeah, if you are coming from a 2000 standpoint, its not what youre use to. But regardless of that, its still differnt....this could be a factor for anybody deciding to purchase an mpc. For example: if i did absolutely no sampling, but just sequenced synths....i would want the best layed out sequencer-i think anybody would agree, that the mpc2000 or 3000 is tried and tested, and is overall better layout for a sequencer. I mean, why stare at a small screen if you dont have too. Why add more menus? this is fine, if you are willing to sacrifice this, for usb, and size and really want to use a computer.

Alot of catz compare these things, just to justify thier purposes. Personally, i dont, cause i dont give a ****.....i have enough $$ to have both plus a mpc4000.....and that statement doesnt even mean shit. It all boils down to what someone actually needs and balancing price and features for those needs. Akai wants customers and users to compare these things, in hopes to sell more units. There are reasons these companys limit features, and add Acessories, or come out with new units-to **** get you to spend more money. Its good to know what the actual differances are, from all stand points, so that you can spend your moeny wisely, otherwise you just be unhappy and spend more money.

I would trust a previous mpc user more than i would a magazine add, or a salesperson. Yeah, our opinions might be biased, but I dont think any mpc user would dogg, another mpc. I love all mpcs!

peace