Read thru the forums for each machine...Have a sniff around - Use the search function...... Visit the akai site.....
www.soundonsound.com (for reviews etc) Do your research.
Technically, a 4000 is better but to me, my xl is better. If u got the paper then go 4k
Whatever you think will work best for you- I got a dude who kills it on modplug tracker. I say address your needs and see which will satisfy em best......
(Ohhhhhhhh I was so tempted to be-head his guy)
