By elmacaco
Wed May 25, 2005 4:46 pm
A lot of 60 users have a 950, it was a very popular sampler.
I pointed this out in the other thread, but bexides the 12 bit sound, the 60 has a better layout. It is an expensive layout, and the 3000 layout is more cramped with the data wheel above the transport and the command buttons at the top back of the machine. The 60 has all controls except Master volume and contrast on a 7 inch horizontal strip right across the main panel of the machine, the 3000 has a vertical strip on the right side of the machine, taking some controls away from you, so even though it is a smaller machine, you need to cover more to use it. I used to sweat the screen over the pads, so you can see the bars by looking strsight, but with the heavy use the soft buttons get I realized the 60's screen above all the commands and arrows makes more sense.
I guess you might get used to it, but having all the controls right there in your face and at your finger tips adds to the experience. I still think people underestimate what you can do with short sample time. And I think the layout affects how you work somewhat. maybe SLT can compare, but I've had to use a 3000 and it was fun, really cool that I know how to get around it from the 60, and having filters is cool, but after using it day in day out I was really missing my 60 and rushing back to use it, the 3000 looks like they put stuff where it fit, the 60 actually had the space for them to think about where they put the controls.
Point is, they cut corners on both machines, you really don't feel it as much as you do on the other MPC's, They are both the best made MPC's in my opinion, but me being very process oriented, feature lists are not always the top priority, and UI is pretty important to me, probably a small point to most. But why is it that so many who sell their 60 want to get another one in the future?
That said, if I couldn't have a 60, I would use a 3k, Roger Linn is a genius and it shows in these machines.
I pointed this out in the other thread, but bexides the 12 bit sound, the 60 has a better layout. It is an expensive layout, and the 3000 layout is more cramped with the data wheel above the transport and the command buttons at the top back of the machine. The 60 has all controls except Master volume and contrast on a 7 inch horizontal strip right across the main panel of the machine, the 3000 has a vertical strip on the right side of the machine, taking some controls away from you, so even though it is a smaller machine, you need to cover more to use it. I used to sweat the screen over the pads, so you can see the bars by looking strsight, but with the heavy use the soft buttons get I realized the 60's screen above all the commands and arrows makes more sense.
I guess you might get used to it, but having all the controls right there in your face and at your finger tips adds to the experience. I still think people underestimate what you can do with short sample time. And I think the layout affects how you work somewhat. maybe SLT can compare, but I've had to use a 3000 and it was fun, really cool that I know how to get around it from the 60, and having filters is cool, but after using it day in day out I was really missing my 60 and rushing back to use it, the 3000 looks like they put stuff where it fit, the 60 actually had the space for them to think about where they put the controls.
Point is, they cut corners on both machines, you really don't feel it as much as you do on the other MPC's, They are both the best made MPC's in my opinion, but me being very process oriented, feature lists are not always the top priority, and UI is pretty important to me, probably a small point to most. But why is it that so many who sell their 60 want to get another one in the future?
That said, if I couldn't have a 60, I would use a 3k, Roger Linn is a genius and it shows in these machines.
She will, however, be sent off to Forat for new paint and pads, but thats it. In all honesty, SLT, I think you should keep it, especially if it's ya first MP. But if you're not the sentimental type, FUK it, I'll take it!!!!!
