Connecting the MPC to Surround Sound Systems

What's good? Thought I'd sign up since I just ordered my MPC 2000XL, which should come next week, really hyped about it.

I've been making my beats with FruityLoops and a midi keyboard so far so I'm completely new to hardware sequencers. The MPC I have purchased will just come with a power cable but no other cables and I'm wondering about setting it up.

I know I need a midi out lead to connect my Midi controller, but what about speakers?

I see a lot of threads saying about their studio monitors and all that, but I have a real decent surround sound system which would be a dream if I could hook it up to my MPC when I get it.

So my main question is - how does the MPC connect to audio output i.e. what connection type does it use? Will I be forced to buy studio monitors?

My surround sound has connections for: Optical, Coax and Direct connections - will the MPC be capable of connecting to any of those?

Thanks in advance

the MPC1000 and im pretty sure the 2kxl have digital SPDIF out over RCA plugs, otherwise get a 2X 1/4" jack to 1x headphone jack or to RCA's.

it'll probably sound pretty bad on the surround system, try to keep the setup with 2 speakers and hte sub on only.

Thanks for the input... I'm currently using my surround sound system for my PC which I make beats on and haven't encountered any problems with it sounding bad... but since it's setup up differently on the MPC maybe you're right.

yea i think it all depends if you got the 8 outs or not to use the spdif,

but you can get a 1/4' to rca hook up cable that you might be able to connect directly to your system. monitors will sound better to produce on but for play back your system might be nice,
you actually want to hear your music tight so you can hear how your mix is with SS your going to hear it really spread out ,in less you can shut off speakers and only use two so you can hear your mix while making your beat then for play back use the other spaekers in SS.

Thanks for the response. Do you happen to know where I can get the cables you speak of? Are they the same as this that I found on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MONO-1-4-inch-JAC ... otohosting

yeah thats it but hose makes a better one it thicker in the cords this one looks pretty cheap the other one is like 10 bucks maybe