MPC 1000 - Why buy any other MPC? (unless u got money to was

I don't understand. What can the other models do that the MPC1000 can that you will REALISTICALLY need it to do in your day to day production needs? I cant find one thing. Someone convince me why I should spend an extra G on the 2500 or 4000 and dont just list specs give a real reason that relates to your actual work needs

Im guessing most people are gonna say tilt screen, better pads, more I/O, CD drive option, chop shop......i could be wrong im still trying to think of what mpc to get myself...played on the mpc 1000 today at gc and i loved it but because of what people are sayin about the pads lasting about a year im just going to save for the 2500....i dont wanna buy something then have to solder it a year later

QuietB07 wrote:Im guessing most people are gonna say tilt screen, better pads, more I/O, CD drive option, chop shop.....

Ok I can feel you on the better pads/tilt screen.... but more I/O what the hell do you need that for I mean seriously? If you are tracking your beat just solo each track you dont need to go all out at once the time it would take you to set that up is just as long as it would take you to solo each track and do it that way. Pointless. CD Drive option? If you own a PC no point there. I'm not sure what Chop Shop is? put me on though

lol I was just throwing out potential responses youd get from other people here. Like I said I dont have an mpc yet and never owned one. I dont know much about chop shop I just heard it was specific to the 2500, could be wrong. When I used to use reason it was much easier/faster to track everything out all at once to pro tools. Im not sure how the set up of that differs when using an MPC. I am curious what responses people will give though. Most probably wont admit it but they prolly get the 2500 cuz it looks better/more professional also lol.

the 2500 looks just as cheap as the 1000 thats one thing I miss about the 2000xl and 3000 is that they were real heavy duty MACHINES... these new models are dinky plastic shit....... But I need that USB Connection... the 4000 is a lot of money for just that.. i really dont see why the hell you would get a 4000 besides the fact that its big and cool looking

elitethatsme wrote:... but more I/O what the hell do you need that for I mean seriously? If you are tracking your beat just solo each track you dont need to go all out at once the time it would take you to set that up is just as long as it would take you to solo each track and do it that way. Pointless.

the point is being able to send particular samples out over seperate tracks in realtime in case you want run those signals through outboard gear for processing before it routes into the recording unit. you can still do this even with the MPC1000's 4 outs, but more outputs means more routing flexibility....

electric dragon wrote:

elitethatsme wrote:... but more I/O what the hell do you need that for I mean seriously? If you are tracking your beat just solo each track you dont need to go all out at once the time it would take you to set that up is just as long as it would take you to solo each track and do it that way. Pointless.

the point is being able to send particular samples out over seperate tracks in realtime in case you want run those signals through outboard gear for processing before it routes into the recording unit. you can still do this even with the MPC1000's 4 outs, but more outputs means more routing flexibility....

I hear you but I guess its a little pointless for my needs.

yeah, most people don't need that capability, which is why you pay a premium for something that does do it like the MPC4000.... but not everyone has the same needs and for some people that would be a realistic day to day need for their production workflow.

My one complaint about the MPC1000 is that is seems to be so cheaply made..... I'm dead scared about this "pads breaking" shit

Which is exactly why for my first MPC im trying to save for the 2500.....its gonna take a long while but what the f*ck do I look like soldering something that I just paid $1000 (if i bought it new) for? I never soldered anything in my life although I have built a few PC's so I'm not gonna let the first time trying to solder something be on a mpc. It isnt worth the risk to me.

the mpc1000 is good for people who are starting out with sample based music production. it does what it was designed to do, even more with the unnofficial OS. you can get one and learn how to use it while still saving up for one of the better models. when you're ready to upgrade just sell the old one and put that cash towards the 2500 or 4000 or whatever comes out next....

im just gonna go straight to the 2500....using the 1000 and 2500 should be similar...i dont wnna buy a 1000 then later on buy a 2500 thats just more money to me. might as well get the 2500 and read that manual front to back til u know what ur doing....thats what im gonna do..

why the 4000 over the 2500? just because it is built better? all the features it has one will never use (high sample rate ect)

I just got my 1000 about a week ago and one of the pads ( top left ) is very low responsive. I'm thinking about fixing it in the future, but I'm not freaking out right now. I got mine used, so I kinda expected something like this, but it's not a big deal to fix, just read the sticky:

http://www.mpc-forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=45209

You don't have to solder anything, just glue some paper to the pads. You have to open your 1000 to install the HD so why not go a step farther and get your pad fixed once every few years. New pad is about $20 to replace, but fixing it can give you similar results.

Spend another G if you want super-reliable pads and tilt screen. But if you want a basic mpc, something to learn on, compact and loaded with features, 1000 can't be beat. I almost got the mpc60, but then I read about USB and HardDrive and I was sold. You can get 2 mpc1000s and a nice mixer for the price of 1 2500, now how many pads and outputs is that? $1000 is a lot of money for better pads and a tilt screen, too much for me. Save your money and go with 1000, you will get the same results.