MPC1000 or MPC2000XL?

I'm in the market for my first MPC and need a bit of advice. I have a beast of a PC that I can use in conjunction with the MPC so I wasn't sure if the 2000XL would have me paying for stuff I don't need. At the same time I don't want to miss out on features that would be extremely helpful. What are the main differences between the two? Just trying to figure out what I'd be getting for the extra money and how much difference it would make. Thank you.

if you plan on using your beast of a PC, get the 1k.... its suited for especially for that.

Well, I also want an MPC that isn't completely dependent on my computer too. Incase I ever need to work on the go.

boogie man is right...but if you have a"beast of PC",maybe you don't need a MPC at all....cos' of double use....?

Well, I think I got the answer I was looking for. This response is from another board. Let me know if you all disagree with the man at all...


"i think it's pretty clear the the 1000 crushes the 2000XL in all the IMPORTANT features. just compare.

1000 comes with 16MB RAM and can be expanded to 128, while the 2000XL comes with 2MB and maxes out at 32MB..

1000 comes with 6 analog plus one digital out, while the 2000XL comes with only a single stereo pair. any extra outs must be purchased with expensive expansion boards.

1000 uses SmartMedia cards for storage of up to 2GBs, while the 2000XL uses SCSI (old technology) and expensive and flaky Zip and floppy drives. SCSI stuff is bulky, slow, and hard to find, making it more expensive than ever. Smart Media are just bigger than a postage stamp.

1000 comes with internal FX standard, while the 2000XL comes with none. again, you must purchase another expensive add-on board for FX.

1000 can fit in a backpack and still have room for your laptop, cables, and other stuff. the 2000XL is a cash register sized beat. have fun lugging that around, along with you Zip drive, disks, SCSI cables and CDROM drive.

1000 can read transfer samples and files back forth from your computer with USB. the 2000XL couldn't even dream of that.

there are more but im getting tired. oh yeah, the 1000 costs atleast $400 cheaper than the 2000XL, and that's without all the extra add-ons you would need for it. the choice is clear. the fact is that Akai is no longer making new 2000XLs. it has been discontinued from manufacturing. all they are doing now is giving them a new paintjob and getting rid of the stock. anyone buying a 2000XL after the release of the 1000 is insane and did not do their homework."

I owned an mpc 2000xl about a year ago, there is no doubt that the 1000 is more versatile straight out of the box, but there are a few things the 2000xl can do that the 1000 cant. One of the most important things in my opinion is the time strectch. I work my way around it, but not like you could on the 2000xl.

I have the 1k but Im thinkin about coppin the new blue XL tho! The 1k is nice but I need the features that are missin from it tho. Plus I dont use software for production I only use software for mixing and mastering. So now Im tryin to see if I want to sell my 1k for the XL or keep my 1k! XL users help me out!

has been the heart and soul of my studio since it first came out. If i were a first-time MPC buyer today i'd get the 1k. At the same time, i have a fully blown XL with all of the SCSI add-on hardware so i'm not missing anything. I spent some time with the 1k a couple of days ago and i think it's a really nice machine. Still the adage holds: it's not worth it to get rid of an XL to get a 1k but if you're new to the MPC the 1k is the machine to get.

Just my two cents.

JPW

not true, it depends 1k is best with software use, xl has everything and doesnt need software. 1k is missing a few essential feautures IF you are not using a computer. I would cop the xl ,a turntable, and a mixer and work with hardware and sell all your software stuff. I ono whatever you like.

Komp-Juan wrote:Well, I also want an MPC that isn't completely dependent on my computer too. Incase I ever need to work on the go.

Then you should go with the xl.

what? isn`t the 1000 great for working "on the go", it`s small, got lot more memory and all that. the 1000 isn`t at all completely dependent to a computer. I have neither yet, so am i wrong?

i bout my xl back in january.... now that i think about it ..... i should have got the 1000k. i would have came out with more money at the end.

If you're going to be using your computer, I think the MPC1000 makes more sense. Also, you can still use it on the go. It's definitely more portable. You can plug it into to the lighter in your car or use it on an airplane with a converter. I own a MPC2000xl and flirt with the idea of purchasing an MPC1000 as a second MPC for it's portability.

Those 4 outs are for pads only. You can't just send em to the mixer, correct? If you're usin Pro Tools Digi 002 or somethin.

It's all a matter of preference.... Back in January I got my first MPC and I chose the XL over the 1000... I regret nothing... I worked a lot on the computer before I bought the XL and I'm glad that I'm gettin away from all the software... My creativity seems to be greater when I work almost completely on hardware... But it's all a matter of preference... I personally wanted a full workstation to be able to stand-alone, but some people prefer the integration of the software and hardware.