I have to say it just has a whole different feel. i like the layout better than my 3000. the bigger screen is a plus too. i dont use the sp and mpc together. i go through different moods and i pick either the sp or the mpc60 to sequence my 950. i love that my 950 is maxed out so i can have to the sp and mpc60 for mostly drums/percussion and small samples. i love the 950's sound over both mpcs. I gotta be honest the 60 is not dirty sounding like many claim. it got great bottom end like the 3000, but it doesnt have that charm/ magic like emu,and ensoniq. The s950 is a totally differnt beast and does not sound like a 60 at all like people try to say. 950 is dirty sounding in a smooth way....and the low pass filter/oh my goodness
I try to stop using my sp1200 all the time and sell it, and end up running back to it. it is the best sounding drum machine hands down!! Still my favorite sequencer over any mpc. If it could transfer note on messages, and could read on multiple midi channels, i would sell both my mpc's.
i still have my asr10, but its not getting any love at the moment because of space issues. but the asr/ensoniq line sounds better than any akai product ever made as well. sorry if it sounds like im hating on akai, this is just truth on sound comparisons.....