Should i get rid of my MPC2000 or 3000?

This is my first post on this forum but im no slouch when it comes to MPCs lol. Here is my dilemma. As you can on read the subject, i am not sure which MPC to get rid of. I want to sell one so that i can buy some other gear that i need or might need. I have an MPC1000 as well but i usually use that one more since it was the first one i ever had. I love having three MPCs but i dont think i need three anymore since i pretty much do the same thing on all of them. I have an SP 303 as well as a ZOOM SAMPLETRAK so i think i have enough samplers. I know that I will end up making the final decision but i would like someones input as I am very indecisive when it comes to getting rid of gear as opposed to buying gear spontaneously. I know both pretty well but im just stuck in deciding. Thanks for any input.

get rid of the one you never use... but before selling it... make a few beats on it first just to make sure you aren't missing anything or you wont regret it.

How much gear can you buy after selling an MPC2000 anyway?

clint246clint wrote:How much gear can you buy after selling an MPC2000 anyway?

haha youre right there.

mr_debauch wrote:get rid of the one you never use... but before selling it... make a few beats on it first just to make sure you aren't missing anything or you wont regret it.

Ill probably do that. But i am more inclined to sell the 2000, though i wont get much for it. The only reason i would consider selling the 3000 (because I love it) is because a few of the buttons are messed up and the screen is too dim. i would try to fix it up but I'm not too tech savvy when it comes to MPCs even after years of bangin on em lol. God forbid i open them up and mess something up haha.

KLTHERULA14 wrote:

mr_debauch wrote:get rid of the one you never use... but before selling it... make a few beats on it first just to make sure you aren't missing anything or you wont regret it.

Ill probably do that. But i am more inclined to sell the 2000, though i wont get much for it. The only reason i would consider selling the 3000 (because I love it) is because a few of the buttons are messed up and the screen is too dim. i would try to fix it up but I'm not too tech savvy when it comes to MPCs even after years of bangin on em lol. God forbid i open them up and mess something up haha.

I feel ya, but for the dim screen... you are talking about the light or the letters and words? Cause I think you can get a backlight replacement on ebay for like 30 bucks, one guy sells new ones and they done require soldering... it's a connector and boom it works. I believe the one for the mpc60ii works on the 3000.. correct me if im wrong.

I'd personally sell 1000 and 2000, and use the money for extra gear and 3000's fixing. I know 2000 and even more 1000 are more flexible but come on, it's sampling not rocket science... you have some workarounds to do in producing with a 3000 but the sound is unique . plus its a classic. Id do it that way but it's just my personal opinion

I'll give you $3oo for the mpc3000 if you respond within 15minutes

Sell your MPC2000 for whatever you can get. Then, use the money to fix the MPC3000.
My first drum machine was a MPC2k and I currently own a MPC3000le. I am glad it is not the other way around... Both machines has different OS and in my opinion, there is definitely a sound difference. I hear it in my samples and music.

I had a backlight issue with my 3000le and I ordered a "do-it-yourself" non-soldering backlight kit from eBay. I believe I paid between $30-$40USD including shipping. He is from the UK. I also was missing buttons (grey buttons, which are more scarce than the original white/beige buttons) luckily, I know Armen and I took it to his shop in NYC and he had the buttons I needed, while I was there, I told him to install the backlight and replace the pads since he had to open the machine anyway. You can try Bruce Forat or VST for the buttons.

Phra*DOC wrote:I'd personally sell 1000 and 2000, and use the money for extra gear and 3000's fixing. I know 2000 and even more 1000 are more flexible but come on, it's sampling not rocket science... you have some workarounds to do in producing with a 3000 but the sound is unique . plus its a classic. Id do it that way but it's just my personal opinion

thanks for your input. and thats pretty close to what i was thinking of doing but id like to say i mastered my 1000 so i dont really wanna part with it lol. the 3000 is really unique. really fun to work on for me. i just feel too MPCd out if that makes sense. even though other cats have more MPs than i do haha.

AR5th Productions wrote:Sell your MPC2000 for whatever you can get. Then, use the money to fix the MPC3000.
My first drum machine was a MPC2k and I currently own a MPC3000le. I am glad it is not the other way around... Both machines has different OS and in my opinion, there is definitely a sound difference. I hear it in my samples and music.

I had a backlight issue with my 3000le and I ordered a "do-it-yourself" non-soldering backlight kit from eBay. I believe I paid between $30-$40USD including shipping. He is from the UK. I also was missing buttons (grey buttons, which are more scarce than the original white/beige buttons) luckily, I know Armen and I took it to his shop in NYC and he had the buttons I needed, while I was there, I told him to install the backlight and replace the pads since he had to open the machine anyway. You can try Bruce Forat or VST for the buttons.

thanks for your input. i was looking into that back light but im afraid to open the MP lol and i was looking into forat for pimpin my 3000 but i live in chicago unless i can ship my MP there. is that possible?

KLTHERULA14 wrote:

AR5th Productions wrote:Sell your MPC2000 for whatever you can get. Then, use the money to fix the MPC3000.
My first drum machine was a MPC2k and I currently own a MPC3000le. I am glad it is not the other way around... Both machines has different OS and in my opinion, there is definitely a sound difference. I hear it in my samples and music.

I had a backlight issue with my 3000le and I ordered a "do-it-yourself" non-soldering backlight kit from eBay. I believe I paid between $30-$40USD including shipping. He is from the UK. I also was missing buttons (grey buttons, which are more scarce than the original white/beige buttons) luckily, I know Armen and I took it to his shop in NYC and he had the buttons I needed, while I was there, I told him to install the backlight and replace the pads since he had to open the machine anyway. You can try Bruce Forat or VST for the buttons.

thanks for your input. i was looking into that back light but im afraid to open the MP lol and i was looking into forat for pimpin my 3000 but i live in chicago unless i can ship my MP there. is that possible?

Opening up the 3000 is the easy part. It's about 10 screws in total to open up the "hood" of the 3000. Once you get past that part, you have to unmount the plastic casing that surrounds the actual screen and open up the casing. This can be very tedius. You must have patience and make sure to remember how everything comes apart and what screw was used to put everything back together. I was going to install my backlight, but I had Armen do the install cause he had to open my machine anyway. Also, Armen is a recommended Akai Tech so I am confident in his work.

You can ship your unit to Forat or VST there both located in California so the cost to ship will be the same from Chicago. Forat does better work and his customer service skills are second to none. I highly recommend Bruce Forat. Plus, he knows the MPC3000 in and out. He was apart of the design team when Akai and Roger Linn hooked up again to produce the 3000.

Fisrt off too much money and time has been invested in these machines for them to just become huge paper weights! If akai wanted to improve on thier legondary status then just update the OS like JJ did for the 1000/2500 this way the core users will stick with the products they already have.Comparison... Mercedes are classics but you can still drive them!! and they continue to make more!! why should we have paid hard earned money for something we cant use after so many years? I know I got mines in 97 but i still love my 2000 as the machine is only as dope as the person who uses it!! and as technology changed we changed but again we have been there for them and helped thier company grow so why not be there for us and continue thier support? I could be just ranting but my point is that if it aint broke dont fix it..Keep your joint but thats up to you... Comment as you see fit (shout to lionel).