MPC 60 11 vs MPC 2000

I can get both for around the same price.

Which would be the better purchase?

As long as the 60 has v3 Operating system and expanded memory. The 60 ...

MPZ60 wrote:As long as the 60 has v3 Operating system and expanded memory. The 60 ...

then get a microtech card reader so you can use cfm cards with ure 60

seems like the 60II is the better option. but whats chopping up loops like on the 60II in comparison to the 2k?

very different? 60 doesn't have a waveform view. You have to do it by adjusting vaguely defined parameters like "time." Though I assume 1 time=1 millisecond. The 60 was the first MPC so it's the least evolved of all of them. the 2000 is from '97 while the 60 is from '88. Think about how much computers changed over those 9 years and that's pretty much the difference, faster, prettier. Thankfully, these advances don't necessarily result in a better end product because we also found out how to make computers much CHEAPER in those 9 years.

The only thing I really like about the 2000 is the jog wheel (the wheel outside the main wheel). It makes cutting samples very easy. Otherwise it feels like a toy compared to the 60 which feels like military standard issue.

I would say go with the 60 if you're already experienced with drum machines/sampling etc. especially if already have another sampler that you know how to use. If you're just starting, get the 2000 it's much easier for beginners.

just to remind you 26 seconds of sampling time is what the 60 offers you
it can be enough, but what if you find a real ill loop, or you want a few parts of the song and you dont have enough time to sample them, that could be a problem

im in the same situation though, lol
60II or the 2000