Should i upgrade to a mpc4000 or go software?

The mpc2500 is not doing it for me as i need more sampling features. Is there a software out (im outdated when it comes to software) that can top the mpc4000 or should i just get the mpc4000? Keep in mind that the software (combination of software if needed) needs to have most if not more features of the mpc4000 with the 960 ppqn sequencing. Let me know what you would do.

well first what is the 2500 not doing for you that you think you might have a better chance of doing with the 4k or software?

well for one i would like the automatic instrument program, two the time-stretching on the 2500 isnt up to par for me (region feature is alright), and i want to use a better sequencer for my melodies. i would have gotten the 4000 already but i know its kind of outdated. im sure most modern computers today have better hardware from the factory that can top the 4000 with just software (btw i got the new MBP).

the 2500 is good for work flow but i need a better midi sampler which is why im considering software and salving the 2500 or the mpd32.

PLEASE DELETE THIS FOR A STUPID ASS NOOB WHO KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT WHAT A MPC CAN DO!

THANKS

concepts wrote:The mpc2500 is not doing it for me as i need more sampling features. Is there a software out (im outdated when it comes to software) that can top the mpc4000 or should i just get the mpc4000? Keep in mind that the software (combination of software if needed) needs to have most if not more features of the mpc4000 with the 960 ppqn sequencing. Let me know what you would do.

Go wit both of 'em. Many advantages over using just one or the other. As a matter of fact, if you have a decent audio/midi interface, you shouldn't have any problems laying down your ideas because you'll have the components to cover you with tracking audio & midi. It's pretty much what the majority of folks are doing these days.

Dawg, first of all, WHAT CAN YOU SEQUENCE YOUR MIDI melodies with thats better than an MPC??? Huh?? I'm serious, I need you to answer this for me, cuz I'm pissed that you even said it. You need a better sequencer for your MIDI?? Your Melodies?? Please explain. I need to know what it is. As far as that 4000, its overkill. Get a CPU, run ProTools, get Reason 4.0, get an old TR Rack and/or some other old module with warmer sounds than Reason 4.0, and keep the 2500. Learn it BETTER. Wait, first UNPLUG everything else and learn it, like the back of your hand. Make your melodies on it, pad by pad. Play your Chords on it, Pad by pad, track by track. Forget about everything else. LEARN THE MPC LEARN THE MPC LEARN THE MPC. (I got beats that were done on an MPC 2000 and a CASIO, that are for real. LEARN THE MPC!!!) Then refer back to my instructions. DO NOT. I repeat, DO NOT get the 4000 instead of a REAL CPU. The 4000 is a gimmick if you ask me, beacuse we all know it takes more than just a drum machine to make it snap out here, so why try and pile everything into the 4000??? Ya'll beat me up if I'm wrong, but have my back if I'm right---------
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The 4000 is a workhorse. Ive used all the MPCs and to me the 4000 blows them away in sheer power and agility in editing. You can make any style of music on the 4000 and do intricate edits that take alot longer on the 2000/XL etc.. The 4000 is NOT in any way a gimmick machine with uneeded features. Keygrouping for instance is awesome as is the filters that can filter at any point during a loop as opposed to the top of the note like the 2000/XL etc.. I guarantee that half that live and breathe on the 2000/XL have no clue about the depth of the 4000. Outdated? Nothing comes close to the 4000. If your gonna do basic stuff and never touch the filters, keygrouping, get into Multi's etc.. then stay with the 1000/2000/XL as they are awesome machines but definately can't hold a candle to the massive capabilities of the 4000. I think people think that the 4000 is like an MPC 2000 XL Plus or something and dont realize that it blows them all away (although I must admit Im not sure if the 2500 can do sme of the stuff the 4000 can (other than similar filtering)

The 4000 is a workhorse. Ive used all the MPCs and to me the 4000 blows them away in sheer power and agility in editing. You can make any style of music on the 4000 and do intricate edits that take alot longer on the 2000/XL etc.. The 4000 is NOT in any way a gimmick machine with uneeded features. Keygrouping for instance is awesome as is the filters that can filter at any point during a loop as opposed to the top of the note like the 2000/XL etc.. I guarantee that half that live and breathe on the 2000/XL have no clue about the depth of the 4000. Outdated? Nothing comes close to the 4000. If your gonna do basic stuff and never touch the filters, keygrouping, get into Multi's etc.. then stay with the 1000/2000/XL as they are awesome machines but definately can't hold a candle to the massive capabilities of the 4000. I think people think that the 4000 is like an MPC 2000 XL Plus or something and dont realize that it blows them all away (although I must admit Im not sure if the 2500 can do sme of the stuff the 4000 can (other than similar filtering)

Freddyfresh wrote:The 4000 is a workhorse. Ive used all the MPCs and to me the 4000 blows them away in sheer power and agility in editing. You can make any style of music on the 4000 and do intricate edits that take alot longer on the 2000/XL etc.. The 4000 is NOT in any way a gimmick machine with uneeded features. Keygrouping for instance is awesome as is the filters that can filter at any point during a loop as opposed to the top of the note like the 2000/XL etc.. I guarantee that half that live and breathe on the 2000/XL have no clue about the depth of the 4000. Outdated? Nothing comes close to the 4000. If your gonna do basic stuff and never touch the filters, keygrouping, get into Multi's etc.. then stay with the 1000/2000/XL as they are awesome machines but definately can't hold a candle to the massive capabilities of the 4000. I think people think that the 4000 is like an MPC 2000 XL Plus or something and dont realize that it blows them all away (although I must admit Im not sure if the 2500 can do sme of the stuff the 4000 can (other than similar filtering)

Yep, the 4k is the most under rated MPC of the bunch. None of the other MPC's offer the tools I need to carryout the complex compositions I deal with and whatnot. But if it's just BEATS that folks are doing, then this machine is pretty much out of their league, or better still...OVERKILL for those that think so. Go with a 1k or 2500 if that's all you'll be doing. But there's one thing I have to say, I don't know what it's like to be restricted to a world of sampling only, it's like having a straight jacket on or something for me.

But you gotta love reading the misunderstood comments of those that still dis this beast of a machine.

The 4k is way better than the 5k. Trust me!