MPC 60 or SP1200

Aren't there SP1200 samples available that capture it faithfully enough and that you can play back on other samplers effectively? That seems like it should be possible to get very close to sounding the same if you use a sampler known for clean, clear, accurate sample playback. Like a Yamaha Motif 6 (underrated but an excellent sampler playback machine), any of the EMU e-series or the Kurzweil K-series.

scsiforsamplers.com wrote:Aren't there SP1200 samples available that capture it faithfully enough and that you can play back on other samplers effectively? That seems like it should be possible to get very close to sounding the same if you use a sampler known for clean, clear, accurate sample playback. Like a Yamaha Motif 6 (underrated but an excellent sampler playback machine), any of the EMU e-series or the Kurzweil K-series.

I surely hope you were being sarcastic...

the sp1200's glory is that whatever you sample turns to gold, making it real fun to crate dive

Sure, you could use samples or sample the outputs of the SP into a modern sampler like the Akai Z4, but that's not what the topic starter wants. He wants the whole experience of working with a classic machine.

JamesJeffery wrote:The reason why I'd like either is because I like the fact you are limited to what you can do, and the sound that comes out of them is really nice without having to run filters on samples etc. And, because I'd like to own and learn to use one over time and learn how music was made back then.

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scsiforsamplers.com wrote:Aren't there SP1200 samples available that capture it faithfully enough and that you can play back on other samplers effectively? That seems like it should be possible to get very close to sounding the same if you use a sampler known for clean, clear, accurate sample playback. Like a Yamaha Motif 6 (underrated but an excellent sampler playback machine), any of the EMU e-series or the Kurzweil K-series.

I surely hope you were being sarcastic...

the sp1200's glory is that whatever you sample turns to gold, making it real fun to crate dive

I wasn't but I was showing my ignorance about the SP1200. I thought it was famous for its onboard drum samples, like the LinnDrum or the TR-808.

Famous for what?? This thread is derailing fast!

My 2 cents: I own an Sp1200, S950, MPC 3k and an Emulator II. I have to say that the SP1200 is my favorite machine. It is fun and inspiring to work on. If I want to do crazy sample manipulation, I just do it on the computer or MPC and sample back into the SP. The S-950 is also great, but less fun to work with. It can be tedious to map samples out etc. but if you just want that Premier type Bass, it does that all day long.
The 60 is cool, but if you just want he MPC functionality, without the limitations of the sampler, any MPC will do. A lot of people like the 2000xl, they are cheap, sound decent and combined with the s950 or the SP1200 will cover all your basses.
I like the 3000, but you can get a 2000xl for half the cost and it will do most of the same things. JMO

I agree that with any MPC you can do everything.

But without the same feeling, and without the same sound coming from it.

You can't say that if Primo had a 2KXL, i would just kick our ears with so punchy drums.

kejlabal wrote:I agree that with any MPC you can do everything.

But without the same feeling, and without the same sound coming from it.

You can't say that if Primo had a 2KXL, i would just kick our ears with so punchy drums.

No, but if Preemo has an XL with an s950, you wouldn't be in a position to distinguish it that easily, besides slight differences in groove feel.

However, if you had just an XL and a nice, top notch valve compressor, you would still be able to bang out some fat drums.

He use a S950, i m sure of that.

And i agree with you that i won t know if he only use a S950 without a MPC60.

BUT, because mine is large, i must say that i can't have the same sound coming out from a compressor by myself, instead of having a MPC60 which have that sound, you see what i mean ? I m not a good sound ingeneer, that's all.

For the swing, i think the old mpc have nothing to compare with the new one, but that s a long thing to debate.

MPC 60 (w3000 software) for me.

I've got an SP12 and it has a distinctive sound , but it's no workhorse.

I prefer the scsi, screen, sequencer and swing on the 60 by a mile.