Share your knowledge on these two classic MPCs
Bytherejustis Sat Mar 13, 2004 6:56 pm
It has lots of wear marks on the chasis and it seems like the previous owner customised the paint around the edges. Everything on the machine works. The only exceptions will be listed below in more detail. It has a fully expanded memory (1.5 Meg) and all the inputs and outputs work well. The Drum pads were replaced last year and the screen works ok. The thing that is most noticeable when operating it are that the Data Entry & Command Pads (not the Drum Pads) are not very responsive. Meaning, you have to push them harder than you would a newer machine. The Main volume knob is also not original. The only key that occasionally is more troublesome is the "main screen" key. It works but its sticky. Software Version 2.02 (1987) SMPTE in/out MIdi 2 ins/3 outs Echo mix out/stereo returns(for sending sounds out to processors) 8 individual outs Stereo Left/Right out Record in w/3 level slider (low,med, high) 1.5 Meg memory 2 footswitch ins. 1 bound MPC60 manual copy (250 pages) 1 bound MPC60 software update manual(250 pages) for the 3.0 software upgrade from Roger Linn. Headphones 3 audio sample discs with drumkits, beats and loops This MPC does not come with the 3.0 software upgrade. Just the manual. $650. Is it worth it?

By elmacaco Sun Mar 14, 2004 7:47 am
Nah, spend a little more and get one that has seen less use and wear.

You canm save money getting one that has the 3.10 OS in it already. I also say hold out for a MK I.

By funky-74 Wed Mar 17, 2004 6:09 pm
NO, don't buy it. 650 is too much for that one. Without the upgrade i would say go 600 max. But then it should be a nice one also. :wink:

By elmacaco Thu Mar 18, 2004 1:36 am
word.
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By ART MPC 4000 Tue Mar 23, 2004 7:38 pm
YES IF THE 4000 NEVER CAME OUT BUT NOW THAT THE MPC 4000 IS OUT IS THE BEST MACHINE OUT SO I WOULD GET THAT ONE

By elmacaco Wed Mar 24, 2004 12:38 am
depends what you want to do.

If you want lots of features, sure, if you want effective simplicity and one of the greatest user interfaces ever designed, get the 60.