jahrome wrote:Originally posted by Boogie Man
what I have and I'd feel as if 5 years of XL experience would go out the window...
You really believe that?? Akai sequencers have not really changed over the years....basically not at all. With the exception of the 4000 (the jury is still out on the 2500) if you can work one MPC, you can work them all..no mauals needed. My bet is that you would have no fall off or learning curve. It feels like I am waiting forever...Monday, I can finally get my hands on one of these.....
I'm sure I could work any MPC...shcit, I got my first taste on a 60 back in the early 90s....but
It's not just about the sequencer....It's about all the other stuff that I use in the 2kxl...like timestretch, which some people moan about, but it's knowing HOW to use it, even with it's limits, sample edit functions, I use more than just the "discard" function... the fx, which again, people moan about, but it's working with what you got, and being comfortable...I'm more comfortable with my MPC than I have ever been....It has taken me along time to really get to know it inside and out....I personally just don't see the need for a newer model....My setup as far as
making my beats is perfect for me....my next purchases will be a mixer, and then an amp and some actual monitors.....but as far as a newer model MPC....I'm completely happy with it....and if there are things that might be missing, I workaround it....