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By topvice89 Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:20 pm
I am new to the whole MPC concept. I am looking to create drum beats mostly. I am not making rap beats so sampling isnt my concern. I just need to make on point drum beats. My question is can the MPC do this.
-Are there realistic drum sounds pre loaded into the MPC?
-Which is the best buy (MPC500 or MPC1000)?

Also if I am going to use this for sequencing, is it really neccessary to get the yamaha es6 over the mo6?

Any info would help. Thanks!
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By rinseout Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:08 am
If you want realistic drumsounds id recommend a real sampler, cause the mpc is kinda limited for layering/multisamples (although it works with the JJ OS, a dedicated unit will give you more options and a better workflow for this.

By topvice89 Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:11 am
But does the MPC 1000 have drum kits pre loaded or do you have to sample the sounds from somewhere else?
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By ReckOne Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:22 am
Dunno bout the 1000 but I with my xl I got a cd with a load of drumkits.

Don't think they're very good though. I use a few of them for layering but I always sample drums from vinyl aswell.
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By rinseout Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:27 am
The mpc is no drummachine, you can wipe it completely clean and fill it with every sounds you want.
Bought it used, it came with a cf card with the factory soundset. They are ok but probably not what you are looking for. If you can do it with software i would check NI Battery, comes with good sets.
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By m.sm. Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:46 pm
the mpc is not preloaded with sounds. its not a module its a sampler/sequencer. you'll need your own sounds