I use:
MPC2000XL & ENSONIQ EPS16+
I used to use Magix Audio Studio on PC. But i love hardware. I hate usin computers, so i went to hardware. Hardware is just a little bit realer to me. It was hard, but i had to re-learn how to make good beats on hardware after switchin.
Its my bro's 2KXL, but he understands how expensive they are. I dont alwaysd get a chance to use it for all my beats. But im pretty hot on the EPS16+. If you dont know, its just an ASR10 without 16mb (only 1mb), no scsi (optional), and a couple other little options.
I like the EPS+MPC combo. I just really want my own MPC. And i love that grimy sound (12-bit). I dont mind the low memory of the 60, my ensoniq only got 1mb. And if i get a 60 or 60II, and i love it, i might get another one.
90% of the time i sample. But listenin to scott storch, he really got me wonderin if i should get a triton or motif. Thats still a while down the road, and im pretty comfrtable with samplin, so ill stay without a synth for now.