MPC 1000 soley as a drum machine question

I'm looking at purchasing a MPC1000 on Friday to use in my studio mainly as a midi controller drum machine for use with the Fxpansion line of drum sounds: BFD, BFD XFL, BFD 8Bit, and BFD Deluxe (www.fxpansion.com)

How well are the pads on the MPC1000 and do you think this would be the best product for making beats? I will be using the pads alot and assigning each drum sound I want to use to each pad. I'm looking at quality of the pads, size and overall durability.

I hear a few people saying the MPC1000 pads are smaller than the MPC2000XL, 2500, etc and that those other models have better pads. I won't be purchasing a 2000XL or 2500 since sampling would only be something I would use once in awhile, plus OS 2.00 on the MPC1000 will make most 2000XL and 2500 users feel a bit jealous since the 'Small Wonder (MPC1000)' can pretty much do what they can.

well as much as i like my 1k i dont think the pads are its best feature. i havent tried the pads on the 2000 or any other models so i cant compare them, but i frequently hear people saying that they are nicer. i had my 1k a little over a year and one of the pads seems to be wearing down a little (it doesnt respond to gentle taps). i havent looked in to gettin it fixed yet b'cos its a small prob that i can work around.

that said i'm very happy with my 1k. its always at the centre of my studio and at the moment i'm using it for everything and my pc it collecting dust.

as far as sensivity goes i'd go down to a store and have a play with one (try a 1000 and 2000), ask whoever in the store to show you how to adjust the sensitivity setting while your there, and see for yourself how you like em.

If you're just after a midi controller have a look at the MPD 16 or the trigger finger, it'll save you some money.

morgan wrote:If you're just after a midi controller have a look at the MPD 16 or the trigger finger, it'll save you some money.

No, the MPC1000 with all of its features and OS 2.00 will be a much better long term purchase than just the MPD 16 or Trigger Finger. Later on I will most definately use all of the features of the MPC1000 and OS 2.00 so there is no point just getting a Midi Controller. The MPC1000 is not expensive at all and well worth the buy, especially when comparing the powerful OS 2.00 to the 2000XL and 2500...

agreed with dfens and morgan.

mpc2000: for instance my friend has the mpc2000xl since 4 or 5 years. he bangs it sa hard as he can and also uses his mpc as a very convenient ashtray

results: his pads still works no problem and feel nicer than my 1k (imho).

mpc1000: the first one i got from the shop had one pad which did not work at all. if you do a searche on the forum you will find lots of similar stories.

i guess we get what we pay for. (but the 1k is still awesome )

i had to take first 1k back to the shop cos a pad was sketchy

but they gave me another unit and havent had any probs untill recently

Dont buy a mpc if it's just to use has a midi controller

look at a mpd 16 or a trigger finger

mpd 16 is better stil bot not mpc quality pads!!!

M-Audio's Trigger Finger looks great as a MIDI Controller and is much cheaper than MPC 1000. My main thing is that I will be using Fxpansions drum software programs BFD:
http://www.fxpansion.com/product-bfd-main.php

and I'm not sure if I will be able to use the wealth of the MPC1000s effects, sequencer abilities, etc, with the programs.

I don't want to purchase the MPC1000 and find out that all I can do with it would be comparable to Trigger Finger. If I know I'm going to be getting more useability and options for being creative with the drum sounds in BFD on the MPC 1000 then I will surely get the MPC1000 over Trigger Finger. None of the sounds on BFD will be loaded into MPC1000 so I'm not sure if you will still be able to use the MPC 1000s effects and have that all successfully recorded into Pro Tools 7.0

That's my dilemna...Experts, any suggestions?

Mason00 wrote:M-Audio's Trigger Finger looks great as a MIDI Controller and is much cheaper than MPC 1000. My main thing is that I will be using Fxpansions drum software programs BFD:
http://www.fxpansion.com/product-bfd-main.php

and I'm not sure if I will be able to use the wealth of the MPC1000s effects, sequencer abilities, etc, with the programs.

I don't want to purchase the MPC1000 and find out that all I can do with it would be comparable to Trigger Finger. If I know I'm going to be getting more useability and options for being creative with the drum sounds in BFD on the MPC 1000 then I will surely get the MPC1000 over Trigger Finger. None of the sounds on BFD will be loaded into MPC1000 so I'm not sure if you will still be able to use the MPC 1000s effects and have that all successfully recorded into Pro Tools 7.0

That's my dilemna...Experts, any suggestions?

http://akaipro.com/productsMPD16.html

I know all about MPD 16 and don't want that...The Trigger Finger by M-Audio has been reviewed by many and is much better than the MPD 16. Money is not a concern and I will probably use most of the MPC 1000 features down the road. Your short ass link answer didn't help at all

well you asked for suggestions and that link provides you with information an alternative.

what else exactly do you want to know?... if you provide specific questions you will get more specific responses.

DFENS wrote:well you asked for suggestions and that link provides you with information an alternative.

what else exactly do you want to know?... if you provide specific questions you will get more specific responses.

Dude, my major question was posted middle way through this thread. I think it's visible to all but here it is again:

"M-Audio's Trigger Finger looks great as a MIDI Controller and is much cheaper than MPC 1000. My main thing is that I will be using Fxpansions drum software programs BFD:
http://www.fxpansion.com/product-bfd-main.php

and I'm not sure if I will be able to use the wealth of the MPC1000s effects, sequencer abilities, etc, with the programs.

I don't want to purchase the MPC1000 and find out that all I can do with it would be comparable to Trigger Finger. If I know I'm going to be getting more useability and options for being creative with the drum sounds in BFD on the MPC 1000 then I will surely get the MPC1000 over Trigger Finger. None of the sounds on BFD will be loaded into MPC1000 so I'm not sure if you will still be able to use the MPC 1000s effects and have that all successfully recorded into Pro Tools 7.0

That's my dilemna...Experts, any suggestions?"

there are no questions in that post, you have just requested suggestions.

samuraisam has provided you with one.

...again, if you have any specific questions post them.

Mason00 wrote:

DFENS wrote:well you asked for suggestions and that link provides you with information an alternative.

what else exactly do you want to know?... if you provide specific questions you will get more specific responses.

Dude, my major question was posted middle way through this thread. I think it's visible to all but here it is again:

"M-Audio's Trigger Finger looks great as a MIDI Controller and is much cheaper than MPC 1000. My main thing is that I will be using Fxpansions drum software programs BFD:
http://www.fxpansion.com/product-bfd-main.php

and I'm not sure if I will be able to use the wealth of the MPC1000s effects, sequencer abilities, etc, with the programs.

I don't want to purchase the MPC1000 and find out that all I can do with it would be comparable to Trigger Finger. If I know I'm going to be getting more useability and options for being creative with the drum sounds in BFD on the MPC 1000 then I will surely get the MPC1000 over Trigger Finger. None of the sounds on BFD will be loaded into MPC1000 so I'm not sure if you will still be able to use the MPC 1000s effects and have that all successfully recorded into Pro Tools 7.0

That's my dilemna...Experts, any suggestions?"

If you're not planning on loading any samples in the mpc, then you wont be using the effects at all. If anything, you can use more effects on your computer. I'd say pick up the trigger finger for now if you plan on doing all your work in a DAW, then if you'd rather load samples and sequence on the mpc, you can always sell the trigger finger and buy the mpc.

I think you think, The MPC1000 in midi terms can add effects you your fxpansions sounds...I might be wrong, but please read up on what the 1000 doesm infact what a MPC does, for to use as a midi controller only, is a waste of time and infact to my opinion rather stupid.

Its a Drum, Sampler, Sequencer. Its a production Studio all in its self!!!
without the mutlitracking and vocal requirements but musical deliveries!

I mean i use my MPC entirely on its own and make beats no pc, no nothing, (though I do have)...i really cant understand why you want an expensive midi controller!