Help mpc 60 vs new Mpc

Hi everyone, I wanted some advice from you who are veterans of this world... I have an MPC 60 MK2 in my hands and I wanted to know if in today's world you still recommend it or is it better to buy a new generation MPC like the new XL... I have an MPC Live 2, a Roland SP 404 MK2 that I use as an effects machine and a Sonicwaare Lofi 12 XT... what do you say??? Thanks in advance

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Lampdog wrote:The Live 2 you have is the most capable machine.
The 60, I’d say it maybe nostalgia that keep you holding onto it.
If you let go of it I don’t think you’d miss it’s capabilities, you’d miss having it.
XL can replace all of those machines and not break a sweat.

Just like Live 2, you can get the newer MPC’s sounding like the old so sound is not an issue.

Good thing is Live 2 already gives you a deep glimpse into XL so you’re already familiar with it (if you have v3 installed).

I’m holiding on to 3 machines because of nostalgia so I understand the struggle of letting it go. Had 4, I let one go, I don’t miss it AT ALL. The other 3 aren’t used anymore, they just sit there.

Hi... thanks so much for the info and explanation. You were very clear... the only thing that led me to write this post is because I read everywhere everyone saying that the converters of the old MPC 60 and the fact that it is 12-bit make its sound unique, as well as the SP 1200... I don't know how to create a chain in my MPC Live 2 that can emulate the old analog warmth.... Do you have any suggestions??? Are there videos I can watch??? Thanks so much

you are NOT making the same beat on each mpc model you own... you fire one of them up and make the said beat.... the features of that particular machine dictate how complicated it can get... or in depth.... or if you are serious you use multiple tools in your disposal to achieve the end result (not all in one singular device)

point is... you didn't just make a beat on your live mk2 and think.... damn, had i put that together on the 60ii.... the "sonics" would have been better. Since when is an MPC60 an effects box? it isn't. the thing that makes it unique are the circumstances that force a person to make a half decent beat come out the thing... you don't have to settle anymore....

that is coming from someone who has been using a 60 as well as every other generation of mpc for quite some time... as public enemy said, don't believe the hype. everything sounds legendary in an ebay listing.