Can I get a yes or no?

Jungleman wrote:Well, do you really know what you need? I certainly didn't, before I got my MPC. Thought I'd be able to sample some loops and hits, both real instruments and records, and sequence them, but didn't know much more.

i think i do know, im not looking to be a producer, i just started rapping and from many compliments from my co-workers and classmates, ive decided to start making beats. im not a musician but i have a good ear for music and im pretty good with computers. what i have in mind is making the beat with the mpc, importing it to logic, then recording my vocals. and from what i can tell, the mpc 1000 has everything i need. all im looking for is

1. able to slap some drums together
2. sample some insturments (depending on the instrument and preamp/ di box, but ill worry about that later)

i plan to get more complex as i learn the machine and the features and effects it has to offer. but as long as i can screw around with some sounds until its catchy, im good. and as my knowledge for the mpc grows, so will the quality of my beats. i already write rap lyrics like crazy, and im looking forward to actually making something out of them. but i am completely ready to spend a lot of time behind this thing. plus i can sling mixtapes for my cigarette money in college

You got your head in the right place and you will do fine.

However the next best piece of advice, quit all the talk and get on the machine ;].

Have fun

2 more paychecks man, only two more paychecks.