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what is the better buy out of a mpc 2000xl and a triton extreme?

What for?

I know that making hot tracks starts with the producer but .... you still got to have hot sounds . Factory sounds don't cut , it's like having a talent to sing ,rap and write if that beat isn't hot in most cases now (unless you know somebody in the industry ) the song is whack. I have a trinty korg (the old triton ) It don't sample nor can i find new sounds because i don't think they format sound kits for it and the sounds are so old . I'am just looking for something well rounded with quality sound ,sampling ,easy to use , nice sequencing and professional sound. In other words is it better to keep my trinity korg and combine it with the mpc 2000xl or just get the triton extreme to replace it.

depends on you homie. You need to figure out what you wanna do and how you wanna do it. If you wanna bang on pads and sample wax/cds then the MPC is the way to go. Triton and MPC together is a nice combo, but since you already got the trinity I would get the MPC.

Thank's man !! Because for a minute I was stuck on trying to make a decision. One more thang. I never owned a mpc all I ever hear is good things about it .Is it every bit of good thats being said ? Is it a must buy for every bit of your producer needs?

To be honest, I do not think so, but it is a good think to have in your studio. I do all of my music on it, because I only sample from vinyl and so the mpc is the most important thing for me, but for composers and people who use sounds from computers and hardware (eg. triton) are probably going to use it only as a sequencer. Therefore, the mpc is not essential to them, but it may still be a very useful machine to own.

good advice Quote

but another thing to look at is the price

if ur gettin a extreme for under 800 maybe u should get it lol

but yea i agree with whats being said, get the mpc if u want to sample!

The mpc 1000 ,2000xl or 2500 which on is better for the money and beat making . Also, just because it has usb do that make it better?

MORRIS J wrote:The mpc 1000 ,2000xl or 2500 which on is better for the money and beat making . Also, just because it has usb do that make it better?

you are goin to get a whole lotta different opinions on this.

if it has usb it makes it easier if u are plannin to use with computer.

well iunno man these questions are very like hard to answer i think, it all depends on what works for u and how much money u want to spend. I mean i can say get the 2500 or XL does that mean u would like it? not at all.

A workstation (keyboard) is usually an all in one package. They come with a standard sampler, sequencer, internal effects and 500 plus synth sounds. The mpc is a sampler with, internal effects and a powerful sequencer. The mpc is highly recommonded for dance music because of the sequencer's swing features-in other words, it kicks azz. The mpc only comes with a hundred plus stock sounds. The rest you have to sample or purchase external sound modules. The mpc can control two or four synth modules and/or a workstation, with ease, through midi. Versus the workstation, which is designed to work more as a stand alone unit. In the long run, IMO the mpc is the most versatile.

As far as which mpc. It depends on your buget and needs. The 2500 has the most features between the three. The 1000 was designed to be more portable. The 2500 and 1000 are designed to interact with a computer or stand alone. You can add an internal harddrive to ether one. The 2000xl freatures are between the two. Although most of the xl optional upgrades are external, if that matters..

better to keep my trinity korg and combine it with the mpc 2000xl
Yes

...get the mpc if u want to sample!
All the mentioned machines here can sample. .

Too many options man. MPCs don't come with lots of stock sounds. You'll have to spend a lot of time either sampling and editing, or importing sounds. Its not as fast as selecting presets on a synth. If you're just looking to upgrade, then upgrade and get the Extreme. If you want to EXPAND then get a Motif or Fantom and midi it up to your old Triton. Both of those have sampling and sequencing capabilities. Or go with a good midi keyboard, an MPC1000 and a rack mount sound module like a Triton, Fantom or Motif rack. That way you get the beautiful easily accessible presets of the classic beast synths, the sequencing and sampling power of the MPC, while playing keys on the midi keyboard. If you're running through a DAW, you can use the midi keyboard as a controller. Akai just came out with a new controller that looks beast. It has keys and Akai pads on it and can do note repeat with the MPC "swing". Another option similar to this is getting like a Yamaha MO6 and an MPC. You can use the Yamaha as a sound module and midi controller, and still use the MPC for sequencing. Finally, I like the USB capabilities of the MPC especially for saving information. The older MPCs, although with very good converters, rely on older, limited storage capabilities. So many options dude. So many options.

thanks!!! If you ever feel like giving me some more helpful advice do it.

thanks man !!!