2K with SP1200 VS 60/3000

So I need some experienced opionions...

I'm really comfortable with the 2k/xl layout and feel, and I was gonna buy an sp1200 to get those crunchy drums cuz the 2k is kinda thin sounding. Then I was wondering whether it would be better to just get a 60 or a 3000 maxed out to take place of the 2k/sp1200 combo. So basically what the title says...suggestions? Opinions?

Actually I've ruled out the 3000 cuz it is so similar to the 2000, so basically:

2k with sp VS 60 standalone

why not try midi'ing it up with am rack mount sampler of some sort...

one 60 against a sp1200 and 2k?

i say the 2k/1200, why get rid of those two great machines for one 60?

Scarecrow wrote:why not try midi'ing it up with am rack mount sampler of some sort...

you mean the 60. Yeah I would prob get the s950 to go with it.

mindcontrol wrote:one 60 against a sp1200 and 2k?

i say the 2k/1200, why get rid of those two great machines for one 60?

cuz the 60 would be all in one box, and a hell of a lot cheaper. Plus with a s950 couldn't it do just about all the 2k/1200 combo could do?

I'm a go with the 2k/1200...

MC Denzel Washington wrote:I'm a go with the 2k/1200...

good choice

why not just add an emu emax sampler? 12 bit goodie, some say it's as good as the sp1200, for MUCH cheaper.
midi it uuuuup

You can get a AKAI s950 for 150 bucks
get that with that combo
best of all worlds

MC Denzel Washington wrote:I'm a go with the 2k/1200...

thats gone be a tight setup let us know how it works out

I use the 60 and Sp 1200. I aswell have an S950.
The crunch you may be looking for is in the 1200. The 60 packs a real lunch. Like Transformer Lunch pails in the 2nd grade w/ a thermos.
But you can get the same sound out of an S950, for like 100 - 250 bucks.
Then add the 1200. Save you some money to purchase anything else you may need. But the 60 and the 1200 go like Man and child. Perfect combo.
Not being disrespectful, but the 2000 may wash over. It's thin as you said, and adds a digi effect to drums and samples. Almost too smoothe at times. Clean for samples, as for the Drum section. SP 1200, MPC 60 or 3K, S950.
Looking for some rough Drums. Go 1997 - 1989. Models. Capture the real aspects of Hip-Hop sounds.
But the 1200 is the answer, for Drums.
Let me know how it works out. I will love to hear the sounds you provide.
You may even like a linndrum or a Linn 9000.

Robbinson wrote:I use the 60 and Sp 1200. I aswell have an S950.
The crunch you may be looking for is in the 1200. The 60 packs a real lunch. Like Transformer Lunch pails in the 2nd grade w/ a thermos.
But you can get the same sound out of an S950, for like 100 - 250 bucks.
Then add the 1200. Save you some money to purchase anything else you may need. But the 60 and the 1200 go like Man and child. Perfect combo.
Not being disrespectful, but the 2000 may wash over. It's thin as you said, and adds a digi effect to drums and samples. Almost too smoothe at times. Clean for samples, as for the Drum section. SP 1200, MPC 60 or 3K, S950.
Looking for some rough Drums. Go 1997 - 1989. Models. Capture the real aspects of Hip-Hop sounds.
But the 1200 is the answer, for Drums.
Let me know how it works out. I will love to hear the sounds you provide.
You may even like a linndrum or a Linn 9000.

your post never make sense

I agree, the guy on some airhead shit. he really makes no sense.

Robbinson wrote:Go 1997 - 1989. Models. Capture the real aspects of Hip-Hop sounds.

The original mpc 2000 classic model was made in 97.I see what you were getting at, just thought I would share that info with you though.