MPC 1000 Pad inconsistencies: Normal?

Hello All! Long time lurker, first time poster.

I've tried searching for the answer to this specific question but can't exactly get the info I need, so here I am. I'm new to the MPC world so please bear with me.

Is velocity inconsistencies with the pads a sign of some going bad? Or is this pretty much normal? I adjusted the velocity values of all the pads to where hitting them all the same way produces roughly the same results (really roughly) and the velocity values are all over the place! Some are just the right amount of sensitive, and some I really have to hulk smash.

I recently purchased two used MPC's. One is an MPC-1000BK and the other is blue/red. I thought for sure the BK (with the black rear plate and in almost new condition) would be better than the blue/red and I was wrong. The BK is far more inconsistent, with some pads really having to be hit super hard just to get to 127 at max velocity value. The blue/red has more pads that seem normal and a few that need to be hit hard. The BK has JJOSfree on it, the blue/red has Akai OS.

Is this normal or do I need to go back to searching for the right MPC 1000 for me? Probably one saying the pads are upgraded? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

Pick which one you like the most and sell the other.
Then take the money from selling it and order the new style pads.

THE ADVERSARY wrote:Pick which one you like the most and sell the other.
Then take the money from selling it and order the new style pads.

Thanks for the reply. So I take it I do have dying pads for both. Darn. But that's how it goes.

New dilemma then: The "older" one looks great for it's age, definitely cared for. Got it for a pretty good price. The BK looks practically new, even came in a box with original items and everything. Got it at a normal price.

Which one should I keep?

Would the blue/red have other things lurking that could also go out because its the older style and model? Or would both be exactly the same if the pads were replaced? Just not sure if the BK had other more subtle (or not so subtle) improvements that I should take into account.

i got replacement parts for ya:

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313 studio tricks wrote:i got replacement parts for ya:

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=173861

Unless you have upgraded pads for sale it's pretty much a waste of time based on what he really needs to do.


The BK is a newer build so unless you prefer the blue color scheme the BK is probably what you want.

true dat but some peoples budget... their money be sorta funny nowmsayin?

If the BK is basically new in-box you'll probably fetch far more for it than the blue/red. So I'd sell it and keep the one that works better :p