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Dude I know you use your mpc 200xl mainly as a sampler, but if you hook a midi synth or rack onto it, you open a whole new world and it then also becomes a daw in it's own right, limited according to newest standards, but I just started using midi on mine after 20 years of owning it. And I don't understand why I didn't do it sooner. You can directly sample your own instruments triggered via midi as well if you so choose. I think you are really overlooking one of the key features here as well.
It adds to the repertoire man. I seriously recommend getting one of your midi synths if you happen to own one and try midi, it takes some time to get the routing done but once you do. OMG, anything midi, even effects will add so much more to your tracks. Seriously try it man. It has 2 in and outs for midi for a good reason...It's called a midi production center for a reason.
I thought it was called music production center all the time, until I took a good look at it. ;)
Also an mpc was and still is used today, to make, techno, house and any form of electronic music...
The MPC started the detroit techno scene back in the day...
Have a nice day...
"go for the machine that inspires you..." Amen bro
Yeah, but how to know what inspires you?
I was about to write the same bro.. and saw that on the first comment.
Aside from watching CZcams videos about each machine, go to your local music store and at least try out the new ones. If you have a local pawn shop or mom/pop music store that sells used gear, you can try out the old ones if they have them. Many do. From there you just make your choice. If you're unable to try out new and/or old; make your best inference from any information you have. At least with the new ones, you can return them.
for me it’s “go for the machine that fits in your wallet.”
none of them do 💀💀💀
@@distortimus7631 if someone starts out I wouldn't even recommend an MPC to begin with.
DAW is the go-to choice. One can learn so much basics in a DAW. Visually. The Sound-theory, arrangements, rules ... Really the basics. And then, when one knows what a low-pass filter is, what sidechaining is... how an EQ or a Compressor work ... and you made a track which doesn't sound garbage, then you can switch to an MPC. And you'll be able to confidently pick *which* MPC exactly.
But that's just my opinion. People simply cannot spare the learning bit.
Whichever one you decide to get: use it as much as you can. Do the same stuff over and over.
After talent, and digging the most important thing in the MPC world is muscle memory. At a certain moment your ears take over from your eyes.
the 10,000 hour rule applies here too.
That's good shit
facts, I've been on the MPC 1000 for 3 years now and now I'm finally ready to put out beats that I make on it lol
@@homeofnobles Drop it on the CZcams channel bro I’m tryna hear it!
I agree
@@snappy_. I got you bro! I'll come back to reply to this when I post a video lol
He has a point about being a beginner, there was huge learning curve for old music technology back in the day. Some easier then others of course, there are some basics of midi production you have to really understand.
I actually have to disagree strongly. Most of these machines all ultimately work the exact same. I've owned pretty much everything under the sun, from old MPCs to Roland SP/MC and MV8800, to Maschine MK2 and MPC One. They all roughly work the same way. You have samples, that you record, mangle with FX and resample, you sequence the samples, maybe add external audio (either with more samples or on an audio track). Most of the samplers will have ways to mute pads, quantize the timing, change sound envelopes and play types (one-shot sample or pad-press etc.). The more advanced ones will allow you to create multiple patterns that create a song, the more limited ones usually allow the same through creative work-arounds. Anyway, my point being, they all more or less work the exact same and it is really not as hard as you'd think. The last thing to understand is how midi notes are what trigger the sample sounds. In most of these samplers, they are not the sounds themselves (although, older DAW software sometimes did add 'physical' sounds to a timeline so to speak (ie. Magix Music Maker 2005) and did not work with midi notes).
Bro even today machines like the Elektron Octotrack MKII are insanely dense and difficult to learn.
Makes the SP-404 MKII look simple as pie.
It for sure takes time.
Meanwhile it took me all of twenty minutes of studying to get a good grasp of the MPC One.
Obviously jumping into the workflow of something like the MPC 2000 XL is going to be way more complicated but still somewhat intuitive compared to some gear.
Meanwhile I have a TASCAM 424 MKI and it was super simple to learn how to bounce tracks, utilize effects, etc.
A lot of the Elektron stuff can be a bit more complicated than other options but they also offer insane versatility in what they do well.
I still prefer MPC but I can see why people swear by the Digitakt, Octotrack, and Digitone.
Those sequencers are killer, not to mention the absolutely insane scene mode slider available on the MKII Octotrack.
All a matter of preference I suppose.
Its 2023 and i just spent 1400 on a mpc2500, rebuilt it, and now im on a machine i first had in 2006... i just had to go back to where i started. The new machines feel like "drag and drop" beat simplicity. Old machines make you grind harder... i wanted that feeling back.
thats very expensive... i bought one with all the extras and only paid 580. i know what you mean with grinding more🙏🏼
Are you dissatisfied with your beats? What do you expect from it? It doesn't matter the route, only the result counts.
@@kamikaze6295 bro what are you talking about? don't understand the context of your comment
@@kamikaze6295 Absolutely right. This guy is either a moron or an MPC sales rep.
Any decent producer would say buy what produces the best results in the shortest amount of time.
If you want to grind then create a band and learn to play musical instruments and I'll see you in 10 years.
I would have sold you my old Akai MPC2000XL console for 500. It's in my basement gathering dust. I've moved on with the times and use Logic ProX.
It's like comparing a PS2 (a gaming console) with a gaming PC with 32GB ram 2 Terabyte SSD with an Nvidea G Force graphics card and saying I just want that old feeling back. 😂Just dumb!
I bought my 2000XL in 2001. Still own and LOVE it.
An old school MPC is imo the easiest and most intuitive way to get into electronic music. I would be overwhelmed by a DAW or modern MPC if I was brand new, but think that with a day or two of practice, anyone could get pretty damn comfortable on an older MPC.
I’m overwhelmed know coming from vinyl two turntables, and a mixer
I started years ago on fl studio, then a few years later I went to get a maschine studio (native instruments) which was fun, but then often I got overwhelmed by all the sounds and possibilities, I felt a bit lost, and didn’t create the music I wanted, which is 90s style boombap, so after 2 years I sold it and thought I would try a Mpc 1000, that I use to this day, I absolutely adore it and I make the boombap I always wanted. Over the years I had to invest in new pads, buttons, pcb board , now software (jjos) it costs me at least 400$ extra, but was worth it i feel. I do want to try out the new generation Mpc’s though, will definitely get me one.
Ever thought about getting a SP-1200 and/or Akai s900/950?
My journey was similar.
Bro I had a 1000 years ago I feel you on the pads + other upgrades... now I have a Ren and Studio. All MPC’s are dope but you should try it out because I remember trying to hook my 1000 up to my pc years ago 😂
Thanks for the honest and experienced reply. Leople buy vintage gear and expect it will work like factory new forever. $400 is a lot of money considering that's a good chunk of the cost of the entry level MPC today. You spent that money just to maintain what you've got and will probably spend more to keep it going. That's cool. But people forget that it costs to keep vintage gear working.
@@fakshen1973 I still own my MV8800 and it's still going strong, bought it in 2007. I upgraded the pads within a year or so, but still has the same pads now. I don't think it'll break lol. A lot is about how you treat the device too man.
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I always feel like when it comes to old gear like this, if you’re unsure if you should get it, then you shouldn’t. You’ll know when you want it.
AS A KID THESE WAS THE ONLY TOYS I WANTED...
Although I have been into sampling for many years (I still have an Akai S5000 and a Kurzweil K200R), I was new to MPC, and I recently bought an MPC One. For me, it is an absolute no-brainer - beginners should get the MPC One. I cannot believe how powerful the MPC One is! It is amazing. I have loaded up tons of sample packs onto an SD card, and there is absolutely no way I will be running out of raw ingredients to create any kind of music that I can dream of. The workflow inside the MPC One is superb, and the connectivity to a computer DAW is so simple. I love my MPC One.
Love the relax and laidback style of your videos. It's been a year now since I started making beats with just Ableton and a MPK mini. I think it's time now for a more professional MPC. Thank you for your insight. Love from Antwerp, Belgium.
go for it, it's a huge difference
Just bought an mpd32 to get me started. Can't wait!
I bought MPK mini mk3 2 months ago and bought MPC Studio mk2 2 weeks ago and now I want MPC Live II. Man this hobby is expensive.
Great video on MPCs. I have owned my original MPC2000 since it came out in 1997. I got a great deal back then with an S3000XL sampler because I had a hookup at SamAsh. I got mine with the 8 outs and 32mb of memory. It is true, the old MPCs did need some fixing now and then. Mine at first had the lines in the screen issue which was fixed under warranty 2 years later. Then I had an issue with the fuse to the SCSI which needed to get replaced. Then much later I needed to replace the sensor for the pads. With the small issues it went through, I still managed to make hot beats with it. I even rented it out to a few producers which it made it to 2 Grammy award winning hits. I still have it 23 years later. I ended up buying another one fully equipped with all the bells and whistles for only $300 which was a steal. The 8 outputs alone are worth $300. I do plan to get the MPC X in the near future because of it's ease of use. All in all, the Akai MPC will always be my goto sampler/sequencer. Hands down the best beat making machine of all time.
U got the X? How iz it
@@warnutztheloser I do not have the X. I plan on getting one sometime within the year. I might get the One before hand since I've been finding them for $500 or less.
You hit the nail on the head man! Go with the gear or daw that inspires you and you have a connection with. That gets you going just thinking about it. Stay away from these “influencers” on CZcams that are always pushing the latest and greatest from companies they work with and get free gear from.
Yeah I think that's the key, if it inspires you then go for it.
You guys say that, but if a beginner gravitates to garage band ios, or beatmaker 3 ios, you'll probably dismiss them as producers. I'm not coming at you, I just notice how capable ipad daw is but yet no one gives it respect.
@@baddheaddCASE No not at all. If they make music with them then they are producers.
When I started making beats I knew very soon that I wanted an old MPC. It's been 7 years from that, and the last year I finally purchased a MPC1000 and I couldn't be happier. I's been such a long way to get that but I feel inspired every time I see it. It's the best feeling ever! :))
He's right, At the very least get an MPC One or Live/Live 2 if you not trying to spend the extra dough on an X. Don't play yourself by buying an old MPC with worn out tact switches and missing out on all the features that make getting your ideas out easier on the newer MPC's.
Everything man said is accurate. Don't get caught up on tech names.
Had a 2000xl for 20 years sold it and bought a live 2. best thing I've ever done!
Game changer
Same here. Sold 60 & s950 upgraded to Live2 and Force. Akai for life! Surprised me what they sold for and how good of a deal I found on the Live2/Force combo. 2020 wasn't so bad afterall. Have fun man!
@@_thevaporz where did you get your live 2 from im trying too find a good price for one. I'm an audio engineering student so any deal would be good.
I have been using the MPC2000XL for 20 years and it is still a beast. It is far more advanced than what most people actually realized. I record and produce RnB music and have my old MPC sync'd with Pro Tools and a bunch of external synths. It works like a charm. If the old models weren't so big and bulky, I would actually suggest that beginners find a good used old MPC like the 2000XL that has been slightly upgraded and start there. I swapped out the disk drive & replaced it with an 8GB SD drive. Pimped it out with an all-black skin cover & a few new buttons/knobs. Looks like a new MPC.
I started with mpc 500 because it was the cheapest, then i got a 2000xl which is still in use for 6 years now. I can't ever imagine using a daw because i need to get physical with my beats and i like my beats gritty :) old hardware will always be relevant to me!
Dude...you do a great job at explaining what tools are available for the noobs or seasoned beat makers when it comes to the MPC.
I own a MPC 2000 xl. I bought it used off of eBay about 14 years ago. I promised my son that I'll pass it along to him, but after watching your vids, I'm not sure if I want to. Lol
I'm going to give it to him anyways. I'm struggling with purchasing the X or the One. I've also owned the 2500 and sold it on eBay. By far the worst decision I've ever made ( not to mention the Roland JP 8000 as well). What works best for me is integrating the MPC along with my DAW as the main controller with my out board gear. I'm not that great at sampling but you make it look fun and exciting. Appreciate you bro. Keep doing what you do! Love watching your vids.
Just want to say that you didn't mention for those who may be tight on funds and the limited functionality they may have versus the more expensive MPC's.
Bro I think it is a great gift to your son. The X is great, I love it but you know that all the Mpcs do the same think so the One is perfect for beatmaking.
So did u buy the X?
Got MPC 2000xl back in 2010 (while being kinda good at FL at the moment).
The expectations were like: "I'll be like Pete Rock". The reality was... other.
It was fun to deal with the instrument, but I was not ready - like at all (surprisingly, the lack of basic music theory was the main point , though it was about samples; plus I simply had not enough space in my appartment to have the MPC always "ready to go" - it took me 30 min to an hour to arrange everything when I wanted to make some music). So my results were poor. And it made me sad, because I had a good instrument, but did not have skills, did not even know how to get that skills. Several years after, I learned how to use it and how to design the workflow such that MPC fitted it it. I definitely should have add some more money just to make MPC-"workspace" in my home. Because if you got an "old" MPC, you will have to invest time. So it is crucial to make little hacks in your appartment/studio/bedroom to not waste time.
Dope channel!! my first MPC was the 1000, 13 years ago....Now I am loving my MPC One!! Peace!!
I've used an mpc 500, 2500, 1000, 2000, and 2000xl. they all do the job, but the only one I still use daily is the MPC 3000. FEELS THE BEST. Makes me HAPPY. it's all about that GROOVE & enjoying the process
nobody gonna mention how these beats are very dope
My thought exactly!
Really? How the tastes differ. For the most part it sounds like soulless elevator music to me.
Nevertheless, the video is super helpful when it comes to a purchase decision. In my case, Marlow saved me over a thousand bucks:)
I just got an MPC2000XL last Sunday for $400. Love it!
Bought the MPC One this year and very happy with it! I had no need to get the Live/Live 2, the One was enough, plus I like the more traditional square layout. It's so damn satisfying (and fast) to be working on tactile hardware. If you're new to this whole world, MPC Beats is such a good and FREE starting point! I'm old enough to remember the MPC 60 and I get the whole old school aesthetic and approach but recently chose to try some new tech and I'm enjoying it.
Different machines, yes, but my MPC One sounds so beautiful. The converters are lovely.
I was glad you made the statement about people needing to get what "inspires them" because that's what people don't seem to understand anymore.
I’ve been using MPC’s since the early 90’s and have owned them all..and all honesty I’d take an X, Live or One over the older ones and this is coming from a die hard MPC 60 and 3000LE user.
I'm mesmerized by how chill this dude is
Ok so I i bought a MPClive and a few months later i bought a 2000xl. I found that the 2000xl work flow is hard but it helped me apprciate the new workflow. I like learn the from ground up, respect for an art form is what inspires my creative side. Id say get an hold on and push it to the limit, once you have done that get a new one
it´s all about finding your workflow and style, and the only way is starting from a DAW, that have a bit of everything.
Your words are gold man, thanks for the inspiration every week. Keep on it mate!!!
I have a live 2 but I've looked at ebay 100 times at older MPCs, I always talk myself out it. Love the video!
Same Here always keepin an eye on vintage MPCs
I got my MPC 2000 back in '99. That was my baby; having said that I TOTALLY prefer my MPC Live in comparison. I understand nostalgia & sentiment, but you can have the exact same work flow as the old MP if you like & once you hit that inevitable creative threshold, you got ALL the other stuff to keep you productive stand alone or tethered. Either way it's a blast to have.
That’s dope I always like the easy of sequencing w the MPC, switching to the next track, and over dubs.
@@WaltThizzney415 I totally agree...there's nothing like it. Once you've used it...you're hooked.
I love my 2000xl. It really helped with my workflow/production mindset.
I can't lie, the XL helped me a lot too, I am able to focus on chops that work and I love the way it sounds too, I can't front.
I appreciate the honest feedback. A lot of people feel a sense of nostalgia when it comes to the old MPCs. But technology has moved forward, and the pros of a new MPC far outweigh the cons. The only downside he mentioned about the new MPC's is that they can do so much it is hard to remain focused because you can get lost. There were several cons he mentioned for the old MPC's. Possible faulty parts and the high cost to get them fixed. He said he cannot do the work he does on the new MPC on the old MPC because it would be too hard etc. Sounds like the old MPC's are for the experienced beatmaker and collector. But anyone really looking into starting the journey of beat making in 2021 should look toward the new options.
totally agree- why not take advantage of the latest technology and ease of use that has come about as a result of years of trial and error. Stupid not to. I use Ableton Live with Push 2, in my opinion light years ahead of any MPC standalone, and YES you can do the same beats and get the same swings and feel as 'olden-times' hardly looking at the monitor, just using Push 2. I bought a used 2000XL in excellent condition a few months ago for the much talked about 'old skool experience' going back in music technology time, and I failed badly, I struggled with the nano-screen and menu diving, the 'press this and that to get this to do that' was not worth the time spent, and sold it after a short while. No regrets.
great video, i use a MPC2000 Classic and a MPC2500 and i love both of them. been meaning to want to dabble with the X but then i feel no need because i got my older ones already.
I use to have an MPC 1000 a while back. It was cool . But I recently bought a MPC one. I absolutely love it. I find it easier to navigate then my old MPC 1000.
Been watching your videos for years! You've helped me immensely with my MPC LIVE. Best purchase I've made for my music!
Great content! Keep it up
👊🏼 good purchase
Just rewatching this video, you're message packs a lot of power and truth, to which I couldn't agree more.
Thanks so much!
One thing I've noticed about the new generation MPCs is the sonic quality of the drums is NOTHING like the old machines. The old machines with that default 16 bitrate sound hits better in my opinion.
I started with an sp404, mpc2500 w/ jjos, then mpclive2. I liked the sound of the 2500 better, more warmth and mush on the low end. MPC live is hands down more pleasant to work on, faster workflow, more features, more fx, easier/quicker to chop, unchop, rechop, etc. But, no matter what, reaper and some free vst's and samples can get the job done just as well, all for free.
If I was getting started today, I wouldn't touch those old ones. Old machines are big limitations and time consuming; new machines give you everything we wished we had but technology didn't allow back then.
I only keep it because I've so many sounds stored an SCSI drives. Still, the demand keeps their value high.
Great video. Would be a bit worried buying an old mpc if they broke down or parts were not available.
I started on the mpc 2000xl 10 yrs ago!! Now im the mpc one. Being on the xl helped me with the mpc workflow as soon as i got the mpc one it was a breeze. I had to learn some new things about it but thats every machine!! I went from old to new and that shaped my beat making!!!
That's great to hear. So going from the XL to the One isn't anything to fear? I'm contemplating getting a One before the end of the year.
@@RoomAtTheTopStudio The mpc one has a little different work flow such as setting up for programs but other than that it very easy to work with. If you know the XL work flow then it should come to you in no time!! Get the mpc one!! You will not regret it!!
@@rickywashington2594 it's a decent price for it too. Everything is in the box too. I'm used to sequencing outboard synths and samplers with my vintage MPCs but being able to do everything in the box will be an added advantage when I'm not in my studio. Thanks for your advice
@@RoomAtTheTopStudio that price is very good for people on a budget and it's a high quality beat machine
@@rickywashington2594 Yes and if I like it then I can graduate to the X and give the One to my youngest son. I do like the extras on the X but it seems like such a learning curve so starting with the One makes sense
Spot on! Get up to date first and then explore alternatives later. Another awesome one. Always love getting notifications that you’ve uploaded a video.
What a dope video.
I think beginners should learn the meaning of words on these machines before starting.
It helps understand how too. And where to begin. A great beat comes whit inspiration and a way of expressing urself. If u have an idea. Stick to it. Be original!
I making beats or music for over 15 years now...i working only with FL studio... But now it's time for n mpc... Thx for your video it helps a lot to find your way... Sry for my bad English ✌️😁
I have been using the MPC 2000xl since Sept 2015 when I bought it to replace a 2000 I sold previously. XL seems a bit less hi-fi than the 2000. Nothing beats the workflow of the old machines, especially less reliance on effects and building the effects and soundscapes manually. Also when it comes to old school sampling, chopping and building, that workflow is timeless
What do you mean with less hi-fi?
I have a 2500 and 1000 and I feel like they are a piece of history/art
The 2500 just has something about it that i like
All the mpcs fron 2500 and back are fire. I have the 1000 and the 60 mk1.
2500 works for me, no desire to upgrade with JJOS.
2:18 Went Apollo Brown and beyond there damn!
one of the huge things i always mention when asked that question......... storage. even an XL with the cf cards is getting a bit rough these days but that is a huge advantage over the older samplers like the 2000 classic, 3000, 60, etc... sure they have some scsi to sd type options these days but it costs money, you have to set it up.... it isn't like pushing the power button on the mpc-live and you got your memory card or solid state drive built right in... plus it's cheaper.
Yeah, I had to do a ton of research and trial and error to get CF cards working in my XL, and that's with me being very knowledgeable about computers. I've you've never been inside a 90s computer and installed a hard drive etc, forget it! I regret not using a 2000XL 10 years ago when you could easily get an IDE-CF 3.5" device that plugged straight in the floppy bay for like $70. They worked instantly, they allowed hot swappability. But getting those now costs hundreds. I ended up doing the ultra cheap ebay IDE-CF adapter that costs like 3 bucks, but the DIY nature of installing it, its extreme fickleness about what cards will work, and no hotswap is a real hassle.
I'll never go back to waiting 5 minutes to load/save a program and finicky/corrupted floppies & files.
what up debauch ✌️
@@cstarcrusher not much man... haha
I found an old scsi HD I use for my 2k and 3k. It is 5gb but man it loads my joints fassssttt.....
my first machine last year was a mpc renaissance, now i got mpc one in my second year
I recently bought an AKAI MPK mini mk3 and it's so much fun
How are you learning to use it?
@@phabeondominguez5971 what do you mean?
@@balmi111 I got that setup, how can I or my kids learn to make music or beats on it? Is there guides or tutorials for it? If so, please share
@@phabeondominguez5971 First of all you need a DAW like FL studio, Ableton or others. And then there are lots of videos on using that DAW, sampling, chopping. I just watched a lot of videos of people making beats and then just played around in FL. You can also try Serato Sample which makes it super easy to sample and make something. If you want to make boom bap, you can watch Marlow, Cookin Soul and many others
@@balmi111 ahhhh gotcha, so the key is learn your DAW, got it. K, downloading Ableton as we speak, says it pre-activated but you never know with these sites.. COOL MAN, appreciate it, gonna see how it all goes!!
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AWESOME that piece took it from "LUJON"....love it !!
2:18
Damn! that sound so good!
check out my Album DRIMS on all platforms, that beat is in there.
@@mpchead I will do man! keep them posted! love your channel! Greetings from The Netherlands!
Loving my 2000xl and take it to an advantage of lacking the modern technology. Makes the building process more authentic to me and has a sound that is of its own. As with any machine, you have to create your own sound and style. Thx for sharing the experiences and knowledge as always!!
thank you i enjoyed every second of tips but those old mpc devices are going to be special forever
I have an X. It is my first MPC. Still learning all the nuances. I still love it. I would like a vintage one eventually.
That why the old mpc's is the best
@Allious Unknown I disagree with comment but hey that what you think its cool with me
Old is gold 🔥🔥🔥
For me the question is easy. Don't buy used gear, never buy used old gear. Electronics disintegrate over time, repair costs will exceed the cost of new equipment. Every used purchase is a roll-of-the-dice, it could last a few years or a few days before repair, or discard. Memory, displays, quality of sound and effects and features have expanded considerably in the current market. Just ask my musician friend who made 100s of songs on a Yamaha Clavinova made 20 years ago, it has a burned out board and no way to replace it.
Cant decide get both old and new then decide. The one you dont like the next man will purchase it from you. Live the experience
The workflow on the Live2 and Force is WAY quicker than the old machines. I came from MPC 60 and S950 and finally upgraded to Live2 & Force. The best part in my opinion is the internal SSD eliminating floppies. I added a 1tb ssd with my entire sample library and loading/browsing/saving takes only seconds as opposed to minutes with a floppy. Plus, tutorials are everywhere on youtube, making it so much easier to learn techniques on the new equipment. Combine your favorite plugins within the standalone workflow or take it to your daw for third party plugins and you could mix and master any genre of music. Boombap is easy with AIR Lo-fi, lowpass8 filter, the handful of compressors available, Mother Ducker, eq, maximizer, etc. Or third party, Halftime, RX950, SP950, RC20, Baby Audio SuperVHS, Comeback Kid, Parallel Agressor, Valhalla Supermassive, Izotope Neutron/Ozone, etc. Sweetwater zero interest financing options help lighten the hurt on your wallet too. It's such a great time to get into music production.
My 2000XL sequences my hardware synths excellently. TBH that's what I knew MPCs for back in the days. We used a MPC60 II to sequence bass on synths and sampled records for the loop then built drums around it. The 2000XL does the same job in my studio, just 25 years later. I'm sure the X will do that and more but I'm happy with the 2000XL.
I love my mpc studio black.
bought a 2000xl in '09 for a great deal and I've spent the past 12 years on it. I use ableton and other machines from time to time but that xl is my baby. she's my lucille. i'm incredibly fast on her after thousands of beats. best decision i ever made but i also never gave up on my machine and formed a connection to it.
oh and it came kitted with 32mb and 8 outs. with a mixing board and decent interface you can do everything. and 32 megabytes is more than I've ever needed for a single beat, half the time you can make a great beat out of 20 seconds of sampling time or less.
I’ve had my MPC 2000xl for almost 20 years now and I still love it. I use it as a midi controller and standalone.
The 2KXL was the New mpc back then
@@mpchead Yes indeed
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I'm not new to beat making but I'm new to mpc, I think the 2000xl inspires me. I want something different than FL studio so I'm most likely gonna get an older mpc.
MPC 1K w JJOS2XL, it's like the Access Virus TI. Not perfect but never beaten. Track record and current videos prove this again and again. The old big ones and the new touchy ones....they have their points. And their distractions.
Glad I caught this post. I was pondering whether or not to get an MPC (used), but I wouldn't want to be surprised by additional costs. I'm strictly a DAW and keyboard guy, so this info helps me greatly in making a decision. Great post 🙏
Old gear will most likely need repair at a point. You might be unbelievably lucky but it's normal to except something. I bought two old mpcs after this video. One needs a new screen, the other needs ram.
I rock the mpc1000 n i started off learning a daw. I found after using the 1000 for ages n having the limitations of only a couple effects n a amp envelope and ways to chop samples when i went back to the daw n combined them i was alot smarter with my ideas n what i wanted to do. The mpc1000 helped me see alot more sence and ideas within the daw. The daw at the beginning seemed to make me just "try" things without any idea of why or what im trying to do.
I see a lot of people love the 1000, I worked with the 2500 for a few years and also loved it. They should be very similar I think, would like to try it out sometime.
Found your channel from watching Cookin Soul. Appreciate your honesty bro. Just purchased the MPC Live II and already loaded up cookin soulds Boom Bap. Thanks for the music theory man, it's helping me lay down beats and samples.
Take whatever feels good in your workflow :) Asr 10 was my first sequencer/sampler. Got hooked by the 2500 after that as my first Mpc. Traded it for the Ren and ran with it for 7yrs without any problem. In between I was rocking the 1000 and also the Live. Now the X. Love it to death but in quality terms I have to admit the Ren was built better with dig in/out, no fading colors of the buttons in the transport section and more metal within the casing.
I still rock with the ren since it came out, thinkin of getting the X..How iz it?
It bears mentioning that while a lot of modern MPC users also utilize a DAW, often times Ableton, the One/Live/X gen features Ableton Link as well as the export-to-als feature. It's a treat working between them both if you have Ableton.
wow didn't know that. I'm looking at the Live 2 and I currently use ableton. I thought the force was the only one that can export als. Good to know the Live can do that as well.
@@JJ1NE yea man, it’s a game changer
I've had almost every model MPC there is. The older ones are cool and all but the MPC One is amazing and I imagine the X is even better. Fuck floppy disks, zip drives, scsi, etc. This new generation of mpc's has everything the old ones have and more.
At least if you get an old mpc, do it knowing what you are getting in to. Beginners have absolutely no idea what they're getting in to.
@@mpchead to be honest I think that nowadays MPC's are kinda outdated in general. I have a mpc one now because I sequence external midi and CV gear with it. I also use it as an fx processor. I barely sample with it since I have several drum machines and synths. It's the brain of my setup and master clock. For someone just wanting to make old school boom bap beats they should just get a decent midi controller and a daw of some sort. Any will do really. A modern daw is vastly better than a mpc if we are being honest. People are just attracted to MPC's because of their eyes and because their idols used one. Well, if their idols had today's technology they would have used it instead lol. I've had tons of vintage rackmount samplers and there really isn't any magic dust inside any of them that cannot be replicated with vst effects. You can straight up sound like a sp1200 if you want, or a mpc60. It's easy. I know that being #dawless is a big trend today but newbies need to stop being irrational.
I went crazy and bought an s950, MPC3000 and an emu sp12. I am not a beginner in the studio but I'm having a lot of trouble wrapping my head around these vintage pieces. I could use some tutelage if anyone offers a course or online tutorials. Thanks for this video but...too late!! I bought em!! Haha
you got some really cool gear, use it well, they are fire
Damn, you either spent a lot of money or got really lucky! They all use old non-HD floppies as far as I recall, unless they've already been modified you might want to figure out flash card upgrades for your sanity.
Nice flex! Haha jk man. That's awesome. There might be old Sample Kings tutorials I think the guy is still on ebay selling DVDs for all those machines (s950, 3000, SP1200). For new guys still using old gear check out youtube channels MAARTN, Peter Simkin, Wask, Chief Rugged, Ricky Tinez, Daydream Sound, DXARECORDS
Zach M thank you! I'll look that up. It's really hard to figure these out without some direction.
danehb89 I got super lucky. I bought the sp12 from DJ Kemo from The Rascals for $1500 because it needed a service. The service costed me $300. I traded my dx100 + $800 for the mpc3000! I think the guy was crazy because the 3000 is all original and completely mint with all the manuals + psu.
my 2 most sonically inspirational items - sequential circuits p2000 with the perfect synth bass disk. and my old akai x7000 with all the punch in the world with that magical filter.
Love this man... 'most of the times you can make stuff you don't even like' It is easy to get lost in all the extra stuff these modern sampler-drum machine MPCs have with all the constant updates too. Happy January too Marlow!!
Hi Luke, thanks for stoping by. Yeah mpc is a place to get lost of find yourself.
Bro the updates.... It's really phenomenal the level of added value Akai gives us with each and every update. The DrumSynth is next level.
@@alchemistrpm82 Yeah man I agree, I remember 2.3 and that... with every one they gave us, Our Live mrk1 and that are refreshed. What would you want for 3.0? I'd like Hype, some new effects, a dimmer screen option for night and arranger view.
@@LukeLine Use Night Mode on screen in settings. I have a feeling we'll see a lot more built in speakers and battery powered machines in the future. The Live2 knocked it out of the park! They should stick with the Retro colorway too. One thing I don't like is the rubbery buttons. I like the old plastic clicky buttons for menu diving, tap tempo, start/stop etc.
@@_thevaporz Oh yeh, I know about that in hardware setting... I keep mine on night but wish it wasn't 100% or 50% brightness, wish we could dial it in to 10-20% when jamming in low light. For sure, can't believe mine is 3+ years old. Agree that once looks nice, imagine a retro MPC X 2!! Yes, my large jog/scroll wheel falls off now and then, kept it mostly in a UDG case but wish it was more rugged like a metal octatrack for ex. Excited to see what Akai develops in the next few years with mrk3s and it's higher end big guy for sure. Have a blessed weekend man!
The MPC 2000xl is a real classic now. Get one while they sky rocket in price even more!
😂 that is a valid point.
The axiom 25 is what first inspired me and was really affordable at the moment than I moved to a mpc and use plug-ins
Awesome full clip, the music the dialogue. Very informative. Salute from Miami, Florida
Salute to Florida, thanks for stopping by
Technology.. Technology has surpassed into if, or should I. I still have my MPC 2000XL, it works, nothing wrong with my MPC 2000XL, it's being compatible with today's technology is where you will get a head ache. You want to put yourself in a position where you are able to compete. Today, I use The MPC X, it's the ultimate beast.
(In my opinion) It’s more about learning to use whatever equipment you have or have access to, even if it’s a 404, sp1200, mpc, asr10, software or whatever. Creativity and practice will always benefit more than buying the latest piece of gear
Yeah, putting time and work into your craft makes any machine work.
I bought MPC 1 & then Mpk mini. It’s totally enough to make any music 👌
True - one should go with the machine which inspires you mostly. Recently sold almost all of my gear. Reasons aside, but there was this small Roland SP404sx, which I just could not sell. Not as many features as my other gear, but the thing is so simple, I just love to use it. Kept it. But truth is - you need to try and spend time with a machine to decide if you like it and wanna do things with it.
Many times samplers are not really used to their limits.I have the Ensoniq ASR10,with 2MB RAM.I even bought the total 16MB and never installed it.I learned how to truncate,shop,slice,and learned to make samples,instead of just ripping records/CDs.In fact,the ASR10 became the centerpiece of my DJ setup,live,doing mixtapes,because the efx section is insanely great.Plus,if you really dig in,you can make these machines do more than in the manuals.That's why I went out and bought other brands of samplers,and no,I do not bother with premade packs,etc,etc.If you're not making your own sounds,doing synthesis,,then you're not getting outside of the box.I have old machines,and I have never had issues with them working,except the ASR which the store replaced immediately,with a brand new one.Would I get something like an MPC X?Of course,because with all the new options means more experimentation,not more preset music...
I started in May 2021, I got a brand new MPC Live for a steal and locked myself in the room for a month to get it down. Now it feels natural and nice whenever I start a beat. BUT I was always inspired by Wu-Tang and RZA’s production that when I saw the SP-1200 I fell in love. I know it’s difficult in today’s standards but I gave in and I know I wanted it so I ordered the Reissue from ROSSUM. Happy new year guys MAZEL TOV🙏🏼🔥
1:28 MPC is so much more than a sampler... 90% of the reason I use an MPC is for sequencing synthesizers. MPC is a great sampler, but pretty lame when compared to the offerings from companies like Ensoniq or EMU. What sets the MPC apart for me is its ability to be the center of a studio and sequence a room full of synths. The main use of my MPC is sequencing. I rarely sample anything with it other than drum hits.
Totally agree.. Akai should re release the ASQ 10 ( an Akai ASQ 10 and ASR-X was my dream combo back in the day)!
Most of these old machines are going for the same price as an MPC ONE i say get an MPC ONE it is standalone way faster and has a very good work flow i own a 1000 and a 2500 and the ONE has a vintage mode with the Sp12 3000 and 60 sound. I love the older machines dont get me wrong.
I agree with a lot of what has been said but the difference when it comes to old MPC (2500 and 1000) is JJOS. I also couldn't only use a 2000, xl etc but JJOS has made the 2500 and 1000 different beasts and as far as I am concerned, far surpassed AKAI OS. So if you are looking at an older machine, these models are the ones and can compete with new gen.
Agree the 2500 has all you need.
Dude I have had all of them and my favorite is the mpc 500 and teenage engineering po-33.
Me too mpc 500 is my favorite mpc
You should get a po-33. they work great together and it's like the size of pack of cigarettes.
Lifehack: have an old MPC to focus on things, and when you need something like arpegios - just use MIDI interface to connect it to DAW
Peace, 8:54 the beat in the background is fire. I appreciate the video.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Well said...The workflow is straight to the point with these old mpcs..sometimes the mpc live can get overwhelming. lol but I love both
thanks
Even tho I’ve never used an MPC in my productions I probably wouldn’t be making music if it never existed