Anyone here go from 4000/3000/2000(XL) to 1000?

i think you should stick with the 1k and your ES.
from what i've heard the ES has a good sampler.

Roopesh wrote:

elmacaco wrote: i have never tried a 3k, but know its limitations, but also know that it is the original mpc. .

the real orirginal mpc is the 60 and to be real anal the linn drum is the mother of the whole mpc legacy

Lou-One wrote:Does anyone know how extensive the sampling and effect capabilities are on the 4000? It's being billed as a full fledged sampler. I haven't heard much more besides it having more filters. Does the 4000 have the same capabilities as a dedicated sampler?

yes. the mpc4k is essentially an mpc sequencer in the same box with a z-series sampler. the architecture is quite different from the other mpcs. the sequencer is also totally souped up. it's a beast.

loved mine, but wasn't using it enough and sold it after a year.

the 1k is very convenient, and it's a cool scratchpad... but I'm definitely missing many of the 4k's features.

I'm hoping the 1k will prove itself as I start preparing my live set...