Differences between an MPC and a full out Sampler

excuse my newbie question but i would just like a simple explanation of what the difference between a fairly simple MPC like the 1000 versus a Roland SP606 sampler. what makes an MPC an MPC is really what im trying to ask. thanks in advance.

First off, comparing the MPC to an SP-606 is like comparing a Honda to a Ferrari. What makes an MPC an MPC you ask? Well, I reccomend you go to your local guitar center/music store and try one out for your self. Then try the SP-606 and you will instantly know the difference. Personally, the only thing I found that I liked on the SP-606 was the effects processor.

By the way, the MPC is a full-out sampler (i.e. Full-Out Sampler = Sequencer, Sample editing, Eq, Effects, etc.).

an mpc is more then just a sampler. its more of a sequencer then a sampler.. imo

thx for the input. if someone were to buy an mpc for about 1000 or less is the mpc1000 a good way to go. i can buy a new one for about 750$. currently i have been playing around with my friends sp505 along with my tables (numark ttx's + ppd01mixer). i have a lot of green tagged vinyl ive been searching through and marking but i want to avoid using too much software for the rest of it. i really respect how rjd2 can run his entire sets on 2-4 turntables, and how restiform bodies is constantly collabing there 4 mpcs + keyboards drums etc to compose there amazing music live. i think Jel's beats are also amazing and hey he just used an old sp1200 so i guess it isn't always about your hardware. im not looking to make the 8-bit sounding lil jon beats on the radio. basically full out composition of vinyl etc.

1ahB wrote:8-bit sounding lil jon beats

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[ i think Jel's beats are also amazing and hey he just used an old sp1200 so i guess it isn't always about your hardware.[/quote]

that makes no sense to me. the sp1200 is nearly at the top of the hardware list...
i heard a comparison between the s950 and the sp1200..da/\/\n, the sp really does have that punch..