MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

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MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By Danoc Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:29 pm

OMG This is the prettiest 2000XL I have seen in my life! :shock:

Does this look better than the Live? I wish it had the modern features like explode and export, I would kick the Live to the curb for this. dammmmmmm! 8 outs, plus 2 stereo, I use to make entire tracks off this baby.

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Re: MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By Menco Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:43 pm

This one looks really slick. Don’t know how well XL projects translate over to the software, otherwise you can save the beat to SD, import it in the SW and explode/ export from there. I kind of do this with the 2500, import my 2500 beat into the SW when in plugin mode in Logic.

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Re: MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By CharlesRandolph Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:08 pm

$1,500.00 for MPC 2000XL is too much for pretty make over. The only functional improvement is the card reader and they upgrade the Capacitors. The Added Ferrite AC & DC Line Filters is simple to do. Buy a 50 cent for Ferrite Cable Clip added to the AC cable.

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Re: MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By EnochLight Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:13 pm

Danoc wrote:Does this look better than the Live?

No, not in my opinion. I think the MPC Live looks far more cooler than the MPC2000XL. That said, aesthetic preferences are all personal. :nod:

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Re: MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By CharlesRandolph Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:21 pm

Good approach. Also the 2500 is still functionally improving because of JJOS. If he could implement, the ability to render stems, I'll buy a 2500 right now. :nod:

Menco wrote:This one looks really slick. Don’t know how well XL projects translate over to the software, otherwise you can save the beat to SD, import it in the SW and explode/ export from there. I kind of do this with the 2500, import my 2500 beat into the SW when in plugin mode in Logic.

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Re: MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By Bezo Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:29 pm

Wood adds class to instruments. I have a wood stand for my Live, but I wish there were something more permenant.

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Re: MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By CharlesRandolph Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:44 pm

I like wood, when it's functional, enhance and/or is apart the sound. I.E. Acoustic drums, piano, guitar, etc. Speaking for myself, I like my drum machines with their original look, created by from the original designer. Also if you're a collector, original design is always worth more. :nod:

Bezo wrote:Wood adds class to instruments. I have a wood stand for my Live, but I wish there were something more permenant.

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Re: MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By 40Beatz Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:45 pm

Looks like he did some Fabrication on the Front End. Its hot...but not worth $1200

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Re: MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By CharlesRandolph Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:46 pm

40Beatz wrote:Looks like he did some Fabrication on the Front End. Its hot...but not worth $1200

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Re: MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By 40Beatz Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:47 pm

I cant see the image

I think like a MPC. A program is a tool. If the sculpture don't look right, Don't blame the chisel..
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Re: MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By CharlesRandolph Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:49 pm

Link: https://bignoiseradio.com/product/modular-bezel-kit-for-akai-mpc-2000xl-pvc-wood/

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Re: MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By 40Beatz Fri Jan 10, 2020 7:15 pm

Lol I figured My Prob...Im at work. Some Images and Sites are blocked lol. Had to go on my Phone to check out the pic!

Yea Did a good job of Redoing the Front end

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Re: MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By Danoc Fri Jan 10, 2020 7:45 pm

Menco wrote:This one looks really slick. Don’t know how well XL projects translate over to the software, otherwise you can save the beat to SD, import it in the SW and explode/ export from there. I kind of do this with the 2500, import my 2500 beat into the SW when in plugin mode in Logic.

But you can save as audio it will be midi. I had one but dam they need to do this as a standalone put a new screen on it,doesn't have to be touch screen and l would buy this. Fat pads too dammmm l would kill it with this crap!

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Re: MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By Danoc Fri Jan 10, 2020 8:09 pm

EnochLight wrote:
Danoc wrote:Does this look better than the Live?

No, not in my opinion. I think the MPC Live looks far more cooler than the MPC2000XL. That said, aesthetic preferences are all personal.

Cool in your opinion. I love it.

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Re: MPC2000XL LOOKS BETTER THAN THE LIVE?

By Menco Fri Jan 10, 2020 8:17 pm

Bezo wrote:Wood adds class to instruments. I have a wood stand for my Live, but I wish there were something more permenant.

I think I am the only person who crinches by the sight of wooden customizations. Saw two 3000’s up for sale today, clicked on the auction to check them out. Not that I am in the market for one, but just to drool over the pics of what in my opinion is the best looking MPC. Both had wooden side panels and arm rest :vomit: