Getting into production... what gear is required...?

hello everyone... i been djing for a year and i wanted to get more into music production/beatmaking... what do u guys recommend for a small budget... can i just use an mpc and a mixer or do i need to get a cpu programs
thanks in advance

MPC 1000- $600
Sound module/Keyboard(Roland xv or jv series rack w/midi controller)- $300-350
Decent pair of Monitors( bx5 or rp5)- $300-350 NEW,NEW!!
Since you already dj I assume that you already have a turntable!!

That should get you started!! If you was to look on ebay, you could probaly get all these items for under $1200.00 total. But I wouldnt recommend getting monitors off ebay.

It really all depend on what route you want to go Software or Hardware. I prefer hardware(hand on), but I know a lot of people who prefer software.
Research,research,Research!! You get what you pay for!!!

thanks man... well... i own 2 studio monitors already... so im ahead there... i own 3 turntables but they need repairing i use cds i like it better...

oh uhh do i really need the sound module can i just use a cd player/turntable, mixer and mpc?

thanks again

sorry last question... where can u get a mpc1000 for 600 bucks i only see 999