I started making beats with the MPC 2000, then to the 4000. Now I'm on the MPC X. Great machine (!), but I would never sell or give away my older hardware. The time and grind I put into those machines just made them sentimentally invaluable.
I still have my original MPC2000, fully blown, that I bought back in 1997 with an S3000XL sampler. Still have it after all these years. I even bought a second one a few years ago. About to get the MPC-X soon to be up to date. I will hold on to both my MPC2000 for sentimental reasons also.
@@georgegeez8708 the new series is amazing!. i have an mpc one. Even though its a hybrid it still functions the same but with sooo many more capabilities than the last series. having software integrated is a blessing which some older heads debate the sound quality but i think it still sounds amazing and infinitely more powerful. I think some heads just dont like change and cant handle that tech moves forward. theres an algorithm that makes the new machines mimic the old vibrant sound of strict akai hardware but honestly it isnt shit! maybe a slight difference but MPCX just like the others have the same software and imo make it tons of more fun. You know! its all about how you use it. If your a hiphop head maybe youll have reservations but someone like me that went from Jungle and underground hipop its an improvement catered to ones needs and its an improvement all around. Enjoy your journey brother!
@@georgegeez8708 Its all about how you use it. having the capability to mix your shit down the way you want it to sound will make all the difference. besides that besides sampling just having classic virtual synths makes it an innovative machine. all the old features are still there and theres a learning curve. but brother enjoy if you havent already updated
Had an 2000xl for 20 years, loved it! now have a live2 could never go back. Having something old and “Authentic” only serves your ego not your creativity. Many ways to colour your sound, microphones speakers cheap tape machines free iPad apps.
I love how you mention this John, as for me I have an emotional attachment to the XL since this was a machine I first laid my eyes on when I fell in love with producing and I definitely agree with newer technology and how you can manipulate your sound nowadays. I know I will always have an attachment to the XL and that’s why I’ve promised myself never to sell it and to always keep it. Thank you for your input brother.
It's funny. Ten or 15 years ago, people says: the sound of the 2000XL is shit, cold... for a good sound, take the 60 or the 3000. Now, its the same song... nostalgia and Hype inside. Just make beats. And is much more easy on the new MPC Live
bro.. i've been thinking A LOT about what the time between us "not making music" (slicing, setting up programs, waiting for a floppy to load) does for us when making music. That connection nails it too, putting in the work to really think about what you're doing so its not all a waste in the end. I'll get halfway through chopping something on the 4k and realize it ain't going to work then stop dead in my tracks. But the Live ii makes me blast past that point and allows me to get all the way to making a whack track 😂
Lol man bro you couldn’t have said it any better, literally will go through my workflow at times with the XL I really love the process on that machine but there’s so many times halfway through it I know the beat is not going to turn out the way I want it to but I already invested so much time in it lol.
Sound is king, it trumps everything. The old AKAI professional motto was “it’s not the toys, it’s the noise(sound).” But of course that motto changed after Nurmark bought them out.
In the year 2000, my first big studio investment was the 2000XL. I bought it brand new from AMS and paid around $1500. It literally came with one floppy disk of drum sounds. I upgraded the memory,$100, bought the 8 out expansion,$200.and purchased an external Zip drive for $150. Overall investment was almost 2k! I recently purchased the One for $699. By far it is one of the best pieces of AKAI hardware I've ever used, especially with the new firmware update! The 2000XL is a great machine, it' s just very bare bones when it comes to instruments and sounds. One thing for sure, the pads on the XL are much better than the ONE!
Man that’s a journey with your machines and it’s interesting to see how you landed on the MPC one, I agree with these newer machines they’re just had another level and for a great price compare to what you first invested on the XL.
@@malobeats It seems with the evolution of technology, things always get cheaper. My dad bought a brand new 27 inch box TV for $500 in 1988, Nowadays you can buy a 40 inch flat screen for $300. lol. Over the years I've owned the 1000, 2500, and MPC REN, All great machines but are dated at this point. Hopefully the MPC One will stand the test of time.
That’s what was dope about the 2000XL. It’s a dope as the producer is, and is as dope as the sounds you sample into it. It was simply an outlet for your creative expression.
Hey Lando, thank you for the information I actually looked into the website I’m thinking of purchasing the SD card slot just saving up a few bucks and hopefully I can get it pretty soon.
you make such a great point in this video. New equipment and software is made with so much convenience in mind that it's easy to bang out something real fast without sitting with it as much as you should. When using older stuff you make sure that your time isn't wasted and this makes you more focused on what you are doing. Also, really nice beats playing in the background. Keep it up
Mpc2000xl is a legend... The mpc one a Swiss Knife and U can do some great things with. The most important think.... The feeling, the work with passion and the hear, culture sound and for sure slice and chopping..... Thx peace!!! 💯💯💯💯😎🙏
I miss my MPC 2000xl. On the choke groups or mute groups I used to Daisy chain the mutes in series. SO pad one gets stopped by pad 2, pad 2 by pad three and so one that got around the issues of one mute group.
Hey brother, I’m so glad you brought this up and mentioned this technique. I am definitely going to try it out next time I’m on my XL. Thank you so much
The workaround for choking extra pads on the XL is to assign a sample to an unused pad, turn the volume of that pad to 0, set that pad to choke the extra pads you wanna choke, then set your original pad to play that unused pad simultaneously. So your original pad will choke two pads when pressed and will also trigger the second pad which will choke an additional two pads simultaneously. This was how I got around the limitation.
Well said. If you’re new to the MPC world don’t go for any of the older MPC’s. If you already own a legacy MPC definitely keep it. I still have my very first MPC( Blue 2KXL) would never get rid of it.
I have used the 2000xl since 2015 and enjoy the worklow of having to actually build a beat (layering other effects to create effects) which gives the beat something special that current technology cannot replicate. New MPCs are dope and definitely have their place, but nothing beats manually chopping and layering via an MPC with no effects or quick chops and slices. Glad you referenced both units and yes DONT SELL THE 2000xl. I sold my 2000 in 2011, regretted it, and have cherished my 2000xl (blue edition) ever since!!
They all color the sound..it is impossible for a digital converter not to..you just can't hear it yet.. They used to say the same thing about the 2000xl how it was totally transparant and had no life compared to the 3000.. Now it has color.. In twenty years the one will have character that the new new doesn't have.
Yeah pretty much this. I remember 10 years ago, the MPC2000xl and MPC1000 etc didn't sound nice and was too clean. Now they go for so much because of the sound (perceived or not). I think it's mostly people online hyping it up. There's also a lot of misinformation out there, talking about the older ones being "analog" even though samplers are technically digital.
@@J-Hz i never thought the xl sounded too clean. It does have a muddy sound and drums sound pretty fat on it. It still doesnt compare to the 3000 or the 60 imo but its dope
This is big facts, when your in the moment the sound is not appreciated, 10 years from now like u stated, the newer MPs will be highly sought after 💯 for the sound
I feel the same way!! I thought about it so many times when times got hard over the past 19 years since I bought it that I should sell it. I really wasn’t using it enough sadly. But each time I would say “hell nah, I can’t ever sell this.” And I’m so glad I kept it. It’s finally having its little issues with old age, but I’m happy to be back to craving the work and focus that the MPC2000XL requires out of you every time you sit down to make a beat. It’s a labor of love, I’ll never get rid of that thing.
I know that MPC 2000XL is gonna be worth some change in the upcoming years. Wish I still had mine. But I’m just as happy with my functioning MPC LIVE II. But damned if the XL don’t have a knock of its own🥰
@@sparrow867 tbh unless it’s to emulate the output sound, I can’t say I see that as from what I can recall they’ve answered everything we enjoyed from the 2000XL outside of the shape. But I look forward to what’s next, cuz they’ve been pushing the envelope since.
I think what I like most about older MPCs, is that you have to take some time with your work. You have to do all this work, and I hear a lot of people saying that "you need a fast workflow"; okay - for some people - but I think taking time thinking, editing, creating leaves you a much more interesting result. You train your patience kinda:) hehe .. I also dig the fact that you have limitations. You need to come up with clever solutions and tricks if you really want to work around stuff ; which is nice , it lets the brain gets creative for doing simpler tasks - you accomplish something and do it yourself.. I love my 2KXL. I really need to get it fixed as the shift button is almost 100% broken; and what is a 2kxl without a shift button..
Hey brother, man I’m so glad you mentioned this and the funny thing is that on the newer MPC‘s I find myself trashing more beats than usual since I’m able to make them so fast and once I feel I do not like it I just delete it versus all my older MPC‘s I’ll make sure I work for it since I’ve already invested so much time. I’m glad to know I wasn’t the only one with the same feeling. I don’t use my XL as much anymore but I’ve promised myself not to ever sell it since it does hold a very high value for me personally
1:50 if you've never owned an MPC, you wouldn't understand and its really unexplainable. I started on the SP and ended at the 1000 (Blue Box) that I freaked out. Also... It's still in service. 😎🥃
zip 100 I got on xl!! old is gold bruhhh!!! I got the Mpc one myself and its lovely having the Mpc 2000xl workflow helped me on the newer Mpcs I won't sell either one!! keep that Mpc one!!!
So when the mpc one first came out I Pre ordered it and I also got a sp404. I got the sp first and the one kept on getting pushed back to the point that I canceled it. So I was learning the sp I have my technics 1200s hooked up I’ve been had lots of vinyls and I learned a lot. I’ve been working on Logic Pro for 15 years plus and it wasn’t challenging at all and when your chopping samples on logic it becomes like a tic tac toe there’s nothing hard about it. I joined the akai group on FB and once I saw the problems ppl was having with they’re mpc one I was like thaaaank god I ain’t buy that shit. Ppl upgrading the software to then having crazy glitches it was wild. So I said ok my pockets at that time could only afford a 2500 or a 2000xl. I found a 2000xl with the 8 out puts for crazy cheap. And I must say the combo of having a sp404 and a XL is beyond crazy. Sound wise the 404 beats the XL hands down but the work flow is amazing. I’ve done beats and turned the shit off and started from scratch because I wasn’t satisfied we have to stop living in a word where you want to cook a beat in 4min and say it’s fire. Sampling is truly a art and we should all take it serious. The founding fathers took it serious so should we
Thank you for sharing this valuable information brother, I’m glad you were able to share some of your experiences with these machines. The 707 has interesting sound to it and combined with the XL I can already imagine the tracks your putting together. I locked in with the MPC one and the XL just their workflow is something I clicked with right away, I never ran in to any glitches with my MPC ONE. Again, thank k you for sharing this info brotha. BLESSINGS 🙏🏽
Dope video yo! My first 2000XL I bought I sold it because my homie had a blue one with card reader I got from him. I bought a Mpc One. I made 30 beats 🎧 on it and sold it. I love ❤️ my MPC 2000XL
Having the 2KXL and One, I totally agree with your points. I still have and, use the MPC but, today as just the main midi controller for a two PC workstation with DAWs and the MPC software. The One on the other hand for serves more as portable in my living room with a midi keyboard plugged in. Hold onto the 2KXL yall.
@@malobeats yeah I have the 2KXL controlling it as a vst in reaper and, I use both sequencers for midi. (The MPC software sequencer is good and, the 2KXL is of course nice for the hands on aspect at a desk).
I have the 1000 which has received lots and lots of hate because of its failing pads but the latest models with JJOS is one of my most favourite sequencers ever, even more than Live II which I have. I will never sell it, in fact I am saving money to have its faceplate fully refurbished and keep it mine forever
I know exactly what u mean,i started completely opposite of how u did.i started on the on the mpc one and just got the 2000xl. I loved the one but the xl i fall in love with it more and more everytime i use it.its the challenge that it gives,that i enjoy. Its like u have work for it and the enjoyment u get w make a beat,its fulfilling.
Updated my 2000xl to a hot swappable SD in 2022. There are still crashes, but, more fixable when files are isolated into folders. Just have to find the corrupted file, delete, resave, but remember what you sampled or else you end up w/ a diff version of the original beat. Comes w/ territory and loading/saving is much less time.
The 2000 XL is awesome it really holds a sentimental value for me but these newer MPCs are so powerful that I don’t find myself using the XL as much but when I do use it it truly is an amazing time spent with that machine
Don’t sell it brother, I’ve sold my XL and had to re-purchase it especially nowadays the price for these machines are going up really quick. I feel they will continue to go up in price
Although I definitly can understand that whole thought process on workflow on a legacy machine vs a one I can't understand - nothing personal - how people nowadays say that a 2000xl has character and colors sound when 20 years ago I heard everybody complaining about how neutral it sounded vs. older samplers. Not gonna say a 2000xl doesnt color sound or anything, but its weird to me. Coming from a 2500 I must say that I prefer the One's sampling engine soundwise. My 2500 always sounded bland (always resampled my s950 into it for that reason), while the One does seem to capture the dynamics of vinyl very well. Anyway, dope video again! Keep it up.
@@nuendo2020 I agree, great machine! But my point was that I find it interesting how the perception on the sound of the 2000xl has changed over 2 decades.
Hey brother thank you for stopping by and taking the time to share your input, I haven’t used all the machines out there but when I go back-and-forth between these two machines I feel a bit different with the 2000 XL, it might be just me and it could be but I definitely feel a difference with the sound. I have a video comparing the sound of these two machines and that’s where I feel I can hear a small difference th-cam.com/video/Nu4FcOZMFw8/w-d-xo.html Blessings 🙏🏽
@@malobeats looking forward to those video's! Interesting conflict. The whole new ways of saving and managing files has been my bbggest headache so far coming from a legacy mpc. But featurewise you cant knock it.
@@BrabantLowlife perception has changed because converters got even cleaner and thinner. Standard now is 24 bit 96khz while xl is 16 bit 44khz thats alot of difference. And also ad/da converters are different now that all changes character of sound
Btw I have a choke group program for the XL that gives you 2 choke pads (first 6 pads, then the last 7 pads) I load it up every time I make a beat on the XL.
@@malobeats Bro its a game changer. I was skeptical but its literally an empty program that uses silence on bank D that lets the pads cut each other off. I eventually bought a One because I wanted the faster workflow but that program definitely prolonged it because I was enjoying the XL too much haha. Everything you said tho in the vid is on point 💪
Yo I have to get my hands on that program because that will make a huge difference in the 2000 XL workflow. Did you download it from a website or purchased it from a website?
. I keep the file in my GDrive because its so valuable and I got an irrational fear my CF card would go bad one day haha but here's the link. Just save it you would any program and load it up before you make a beat. drive.google.com/folderview?id=1PBrLvJBuu01JZghm7O3rLqJlF7dGyEtq
@@ChromeRockwell thank you brother I need to try this out tomorrow when I can. I highly appreciate you sharing the link with me. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽ima hit you back up when I download it
I think the MPC one and the newer mpcs in general give you more tools to finish your songs. On my mpc2000xl, I make a "beat", but its really just a 4-8 bar loop and then I play around with track mutes etc but that's about it.
Hey brother, I’m glad you mentioned this but it’s true my workflow is kind of similar to that. Once I have the main idea on the XL I will export it into Ableton and give it a mix down and add extra elements to the beat. I just love the punch in the sound that I get from this XL that makes a huge difference compared to my other tracks
@@malobeats You should try arranging in the XL using the sequencer mode to copy the whole parts and arrange the sounds in the sequencer then arrange the sequences in song mode. Then export your arranged beat to add extra elements. It might take a while but what I like about the XL is once I've started I usually have to finish and I'm doing everything on a physical buttons, not a touchscreen. The One seems to have enough physical controls to keep me happy though
Start in the XL and open Program up in MPC Software !! From there you can finish! Mpc Software is the only software in my opinion that’s up there with Ableton in regards to work flow !! Mpc Software and XL Ableton and XL Both 🔥
I owned the Blue 2000XL with the compact flash, which I will buy again soon, now I own the ONE, was at a pawn shop digging and saw a XL and I forgot how big the XL footprint was😂😂😂 huge compared too the ONE, the ONE is the truth
I used to own a MPC 2500 and i sold it last year, lately i wanted to get back into MPC workflow and looking at the prices it was cheaper to get a MPC one than a 2500 and i did struggle sometimes with 2500 but i regret so much selling it. the MPC one is definitely way more feature filled and yo ucan do anything. but i truly miss my 2500. i will probably buy another 2500 again just to have it.
I relate to your story so much, I sold my 2000 XL a few years ago and re-bought it again because of how much it meant to me but it is true about the newer MPC‘s they are just so much more efficient in every way but I know that feeling of having to own that vintage piece that you started with means so much, that’s why I still have my 2000 XL and promised myself I would never sell it
@@malobeats for real! there's something beautiful about the old machines, from the simplistic screens to the beefy construction and size... plus i 100% agree with you that because the old machines are harder to use you end up with a deeper connection with the music you make. another thing that made me very attached to my MPC 2500 was that i completely refurbished it myself, desoldered every tact switch and soldered in new ones, replaced a scratchy volume pot, i made a custom SD card slot to replace the internal HDD... it was MINE! i tried to track it back down but unfortunately the trail is cold now. it's lost forever to the universe there's actually a 2000xl that's decently priced that im thinking of buying instead but honestly i mostly just want my old 2500 for nostalgia (also i'm left handed so MPC one and MPC 2500 layouts for me are way better)
I think you should use the MPC one to sample since it's so fast. Then buy a USB floppy drive. (Dumb cheap) Then just transfer the samples to the floppy drive via USB (from the one). And then load the easily chopped samples into the XL. Job completed. Lol
If the One can receive midi from the xl via pin thatll be a whole new level. The fact you can connect an audio interface to the One brings a whole new dimension. Along with an orchestra of hardware synths/ groove boxes and a mic! Thats hard to compare. but if your old school and use the xl to sample and make hiphop only then to each their own. i mean fuck besides that connect you computer as well lol. The game will never be the same.
I agree with you and it’s funny how you mention the flexibility of this machine because I come from an old school sampling workflow and that’s how I enjoy making my beats I feel like I only use 10% of what this machine has to offer I simply just enjoy sampling sequencing beats with my drums and dropping a baseline and I call it a day I don’t really use most of his features but it’s really good to have them.
Cool, I wondered the differences. Not sure if you've seen "Vintage Mode" in Preferences > General ? From the MPC manual: "Vintage Mode: This determines the type of emulation applied to the audio output. You can apply the particular sonic qualities of, for example, the MPC3000 or MPC60, or of course no emulation (None)."
Hey brother yes I have and the mpc 60 emulator sounds pretty good. I haven’t used a mpc 60 myself but Whatever that emulator does it actually does sound pretty good.
@@larrytan73 I have an MPC Live, and played with my producer friends' oldskool MPCs in the 2000s. I haven't tried the vintage settings for output, doesn't interest me
From what I've heard the vintage mode is a nice effect but it doesn't replicate the MPC60 so if you are a stickler for the vintage sound you will have to get the actual machine. If the nice effect is good enough for you then you're good all day.
@@dino_not_dyno I spoke to someone who sold their X to get a 60 because the emulation didn't do justice to the sound. I can't say first hand though. I think you're right that it's better to do the coloring with external effects. For me that's the best thing about recording and mixing the sounds, especially individually. Your personal external gear can tweak the sound to your own personal taste. I wouldn't have gone as far as selling the X but I do understand this guy's motives
2500 all day ♥️.. however Im torn between 4k and a live 2.. always wanted a 4k but the live 2 keeps cropping up as modern portable upgrade.. Imma do my homework
Malo, the comments on this video were so passionate. I read through all of them. Wow, producers seem very passionate about their 2000XL versus the newer generation MPC's. I don't have the experience to make any sort of judgement, either way; however, their seems to be valid points on both sides. I wanted to include a link from another TH-cam content creator named Sight. He actually did a video, where he changed the bit depth and sample rate in order to emulate the sounds of older MPC's. I am not speaking about merely changing the "vintage mode to MPC 60, SP1200, etc." He's actually matching the bit depth and sample rate to match those older machines specifications. I thought your subscribers might appreciate this perspective. Either way, I APPRECIATE all of your hard work in creating this content. You are a blessing, hermano. Cuidate mucho! th-cam.com/video/BVQautaAwew/w-d-xo.html
Hey David, yes I was going through some of the comments and the love is real, once you have invested so much time and hard work on these machines is hard not to love them. Oh and yes I’ve seen that video I love the powerful flexibility that the new mpcs offer and I do feel that it gives a beautiful color to your beats adjusting your plugins the way Sight does it. Amazing videos and thank you so much for sharing this brotha 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
the xl , it’s had its hay day and the technology is very old .. just display it in your studio and remember the great memories you had making beats. The reason Akai is developing new technology is to make the work flow quicker because time is money. If you use your Mpc to make money or if it’s just a hobby…yeah spend hours with the xl.
Thank you so much for taking the time and checking out the channel, in regards to my MPC one I’ve had a crash on me two times ever since I’ve had it and that was right after I did the latest update but other than that it’s been very solid
Oh man, you answered one of my questions. I thought of doing this process, but I have not tested out myself yet. I’m so glad you mentioned this and I really want to try this out soon.
I have owned the 2000 mpc and 2000xl and the mpc 500 and 2500 the mpc one I have now beats the all A’s I always wanted the mpc 5000 but could not afford it the mpc one had synths build in that is the bonus of the new Mpc also I like it better so easy and powerful
I can't figure out what version of the MPC One that you have. The retro is out, but yours looks different than the Retro. Can you let me know what version of the MPC One you have? Other than the retro, I've only seen it in Gold and Black. Thanks!
The One is good machine with best price. When u know mpc environnement it is easier. U can do great thing. Workflow is good! It doesn't take many room! 💯😎✌️
Hey old head with an mpc 2000xl. Ive tried using a daw even bought an elektron digitakt to kind of do something different. No matter what I do i always go back to the mpc.. question. How approachable is the mpc live from the 2000? I kind of wanna get more modern but always feel intimidated by new gear
Man it’s kind of crazy but I relate to you 100% and I also purchased a Digitakt but unfortunately I send it back because I keep coming back to my MPC workflow. If you love the MPC workflow believe me you will love any of the new MPC machines you’ll feel right at home. I’ve been testing out a few other sampler‘s but in my opinion there’s nothing like the MPC workflow it just feels like I’m at home.
@@malobeats yes since I saw the live 2 got speakers and a battery I'm kind of tempted to just make beats at work or wherever. Just intimidated like I said cause of learning something new and idk the 2000xl just speaks to me. But convenience can be a game changer. Btw I make beats like u explained. I don't splice nothing. I sample like 30 sounds and just go with whatever works. Takes like an hour!! But I love it!
@@saucehollywood Yes it’s definitely a small learning curve but within about a week or two I was flying through the new MPC and it’s been worth it because you already know with these older MPCs it takes so much time to sample and chop but with the newer MPC‘s it takes seconds to slice a sample and at the end of the day it has saved me so much time and it’s been so much more convenient it’s hard to go back now.
If the XL has the sound advantage and the one has the speed advantage...have you found anything to bridge the gap on the one? What are you doing to get close to the colored sound when using the one?
Great question, I have not done it yet but I have been thinking of sample in my audio through the XL then transferring it into the MPC one to see if I notice a difference but it’s definitely something I’m testing out
There is vintage modes on the mpc one and yeah they aren't the exact same but some of them sound really good. The mpc 60 and sp1200 modes sound sick af
the new mpc's are toys targeting a new generation of users. i started on the 1000 when it first came out, then got the 2000xl. dabbled with maschine for the last 5 years and recently aquired a fully refurbed XL which im going to get back into. i find computers provide too much and i need the limitations, it sparks creativity.
the 2000xl will always be one of the best sounding drum machines of all time. the new drum machines are basically useless to me. i have a maschine mk3... i guess im gonna start using it for the sample chopping and sequencing. but thats about it.
That's a crazy question. I myself have artifact drum machines. My cousin had an XL and an 8800. I'm looking into this mystical vibe about the 2000. Y? Because it made sampling what is. A vibrant rich sound that makes you wanna slap your girl.
The 2000 and XL always sounded bland compared to the 60 or 3000. I always felt like I had to compress the hell out of my drums. I remember the XL used to get clowned by OG MPC heads, since it wasn't designed by Roger Linn. I bought it when it first dropped and felt ripped off at first, cuz I chose it over an SP1200 (back when they were under 2k). Maybe I'm just older than everyone on the comments, so I don't have the same nostalgia for that machine compared to the other MPC's.
i like a full upgraded MPC 1000 more. there's no reason for me to buy a 2000XL again and a MPC One is a no go anyway. the One is more software based. for my taste to overloaded with features, almost like a DAW in itself.
i feel like, sometimes, you're mentioning the ONE when you're talking about the 2000XL, and viceversa. 🤪 .. or it's me? ps: 2000XL > ONE (all day and night)
Thank you so much for the information I just was going through an article somebody left down in the comments showing how to set it up so I’m gonna try it out later on hopefully I can get it to work
I personally hate chopped samples . Its cheating and sounds preloaded.😩 It only sounds acceptable( to me )if you're making low - fi . But who gives a shit what I like 😂
I started making beats with the MPC 2000, then to the 4000. Now I'm on the MPC X. Great machine (!), but I would never sell or give away my older hardware. The time and grind I put into those machines just made them sentimentally invaluable.
💯!!! Love how you said it.
I still have my original MPC2000, fully blown, that I bought back in 1997 with an S3000XL sampler. Still have it after all these years. I even bought a second one a few years ago. About to get the MPC-X soon to be up to date. I will hold on to both my MPC2000 for sentimental reasons also.
still got my xl from 2000. decorative artifact.
@@georgegeez8708 the new series is amazing!. i have an mpc one. Even though its a hybrid it still functions the same but with sooo many more capabilities than the last series. having software integrated is a blessing which some older heads debate the sound quality but i think it still sounds amazing and infinitely more powerful. I think some heads just dont like change and cant handle that tech moves forward. theres an algorithm that makes the new machines mimic the old vibrant sound of strict akai hardware but honestly it isnt shit! maybe a slight difference but MPCX just like the others have the same software and imo make it tons of more fun. You know! its all about how you use it. If your a hiphop head maybe youll have reservations but someone like me that went from Jungle and underground hipop its an improvement catered to ones needs and its an improvement all around. Enjoy your journey brother!
@@georgegeez8708 Its all about how you use it. having the capability to mix your shit down the way you want it to sound will make all the difference. besides that besides sampling just having classic virtual synths makes it an innovative machine. all the old features are still there and theres a learning curve. but brother enjoy if you havent already updated
Had an 2000xl for 20 years, loved it! now have a live2 could never go back. Having something old and “Authentic” only serves your ego not your creativity. Many ways to colour your sound, microphones speakers cheap tape machines free iPad apps.
Well said. A lot of the hype for the older machines is just that, hype from the online community.
I love how you mention this John, as for me I have an emotional attachment to the XL since this was a machine I first laid my eyes on when I fell in love with producing and I definitely agree with newer technology and how you can manipulate your sound nowadays. I know I will always have an attachment to the XL and that’s why I’ve promised myself never to sell it and to always keep it. Thank you for your input brother.
Nostalgia is real. And it means something. Inspiration comes from different places. In the end, it's all about the music being made. Not how.
Was about to buy a 2000xl but this comment stopped me
It's funny. Ten or 15 years ago, people says: the sound of the 2000XL is shit, cold... for a good sound, take the 60 or the 3000. Now, its the same song... nostalgia and Hype inside.
Just make beats. And is much more easy on the new MPC Live
bro.. i've been thinking A LOT about what the time between us "not making music" (slicing, setting up programs, waiting for a floppy to load) does for us when making music. That connection nails it too, putting in the work to really think about what you're doing so its not all a waste in the end. I'll get halfway through chopping something on the 4k and realize it ain't going to work then stop dead in my tracks. But the Live ii makes me blast past that point and allows me to get all the way to making a whack track 😂
Lol man bro you couldn’t have said it any better, literally will go through my workflow at times with the XL I really love the process on that machine but there’s so many times halfway through it I know the beat is not going to turn out the way I want it to but I already invested so much time in it lol.
I started on MPC 60, then 2000 to 2000XL. I am still using 2000XL in 2021 for personal projects & LOVE it still.
That’s awesome brother yeah I still use my 2kxl I feel like when I use that machine I fall in love with the process more
Sound is king, it trumps everything. The old AKAI professional motto was “it’s not the toys, it’s the noise(sound).” But of course that motto changed after Nurmark bought them out.
In the year 2000, my first big studio investment was the 2000XL. I bought it brand new from AMS and paid around $1500. It literally came with one floppy disk of drum sounds. I upgraded the memory,$100, bought the 8 out expansion,$200.and purchased an external Zip drive for $150. Overall investment was almost 2k! I recently purchased the One for $699. By far it is one of the best pieces of AKAI hardware I've ever used, especially with the new firmware update! The 2000XL is a great machine, it' s just very bare bones when it comes to instruments and sounds. One thing for sure, the pads on the XL are much better than the ONE!
Man that’s a journey with your machines and it’s interesting to see how you landed on the MPC one, I agree with these newer machines they’re just had another level and for a great price compare to what you first invested on the XL.
@@malobeats It seems with the evolution of technology, things always get cheaper. My dad bought a brand new 27 inch box TV for $500 in 1988, Nowadays you can buy a 40 inch flat screen for $300. lol. Over the years I've owned the 1000, 2500, and MPC REN, All great machines but are dated at this point. Hopefully the MPC One will stand the test of time.
That’s what was dope about the 2000XL. It’s a dope as the producer is, and is as dope as the sounds you sample into it. It was simply an outlet for your creative expression.
@@jboogie51O700 Very true. The limitations force(d) producers to think out the box.
7:45 check “MPC stuff” and check to see if they have an external or internal HDD adapter. That’s the reason I kept my Blue Box.
Hey Lando, thank you for the information I actually looked into the website I’m thinking of purchasing the SD card slot just saving up a few bucks and hopefully I can get it pretty soon.
I have 2000xl with SD card upgrade no floppy . I've held on to this for 12 years now
you make such a great point in this video. New equipment and software is made with so much convenience in mind that it's easy to bang out something real fast without sitting with it as much as you should. When using older stuff you make sure that your time isn't wasted and this makes you more focused on what you are doing. Also, really nice beats playing in the background. Keep it up
2000 xl legendary in the story of hip hop
Mpc2000xl is a legend... The mpc one a Swiss Knife and U can do some great things with. The most important think.... The feeling, the work with passion and the hear, culture sound and for sure slice and chopping..... Thx peace!!! 💯💯💯💯😎🙏
I miss my MPC 2000xl. On the choke groups or mute groups I used to Daisy chain the mutes in series. SO pad one gets stopped by pad 2, pad 2 by pad three and so one that got around the issues of one mute group.
Hey brother, I’m so glad you brought this up and mentioned this technique. I am definitely going to try it out next time I’m on my XL. Thank you so much
The workaround for choking extra pads on the XL is to assign a sample to an unused pad, turn the volume of that pad to 0, set that pad to choke the extra pads you wanna choke, then set your original pad to play that unused pad simultaneously. So your original pad will choke two pads when pressed and will also trigger the second pad which will choke an additional two pads simultaneously. This was how I got around the limitation.
This is awesome someone just shared with us a very informative article on how to do it so I’m definitely gonna try it later on tonight
i just do note off. it works well.
Well said. If you’re new to the MPC world don’t go for any of the older MPC’s. If you already own a legacy MPC definitely keep it. I still have my very first MPC( Blue 2KXL) would never get rid of it.
It would break my heart to lose this machine. Definitely agree with that brother
I started making beats on the sp1200 and the asr-10
@@mr.mr.1511 🔥🔥🔥💥
200xl is old but it’s a timeless machine I feel the same way would never get rid of it or sell it because it’s a CLASSIC
I love my mpc one
2000XL all day everyday and twice on a Sunday!
Yesssss, hahah “and twice on Sunday” yea man that’s why it’s hard for me to ever sell the 2kxl.
Facts
I have used the 2000xl since 2015 and enjoy the worklow of having to actually build a beat (layering other effects to create effects) which gives the beat something special that current technology cannot replicate. New MPCs are dope and definitely have their place, but nothing beats manually chopping and layering via an MPC with no effects or quick chops and slices. Glad you referenced both units and yes DONT SELL THE 2000xl. I sold my 2000 in 2011, regretted it, and have cherished my 2000xl (blue edition) ever since!!
I agree i have 4k
They all color the sound..it is impossible for a digital converter not to..you just can't hear it yet.. They used to say the same thing about the 2000xl how it was totally transparant and had no life compared to the 3000.. Now it has color.. In twenty years the one will have character that the new new doesn't have.
Yeah even the one and the live have their own sound even if its not very noticable
Yeah pretty much this. I remember 10 years ago, the MPC2000xl and MPC1000 etc didn't sound nice and was too clean. Now they go for so much because of the sound (perceived or not). I think it's mostly people online hyping it up. There's also a lot of misinformation out there, talking about the older ones being "analog" even though samplers are technically digital.
@@J-Hz i never thought the xl sounded too clean. It does have a muddy sound and drums sound pretty fat on it. It still doesnt compare to the 3000 or the 60 imo but its dope
This is big facts, when your in the moment the sound is not appreciated, 10 years from now like u stated, the newer MPs will be highly sought after 💯 for the sound
@@deafbyhiphop it's got some knock too it, 60 12 bit so that's a different comparison in general
I feel the same way!! I thought about it so many times when times got hard over the past 19 years since I bought it that I should sell it. I really wasn’t using it enough sadly. But each time I would say “hell nah, I can’t ever sell this.” And I’m so glad I kept it. It’s finally having its little issues with old age, but I’m happy to be back to craving the work and focus that the MPC2000XL requires out of you every time you sit down to make a beat. It’s a labor of love, I’ll never get rid of that thing.
I know that MPC 2000XL is gonna be worth some change in the upcoming years. Wish I still had mine. But I’m just as happy with my functioning MPC LIVE II. But damned if the XL don’t have a knock of its own🥰
True that. I bought mine a few years ago from a closing studio for $350 . Now I see they’re around $800
@@dino_not_dyno that’s an MVP move right there. That purchase is worth rejoicing, still lol
@@DaBlackMicTV thanks man, yeah. I’m still excited about it. Collectors item for sure.
maybe in the future they will re release the xl like many other groove boxes that came back. whether a clone or an original.
@@sparrow867 tbh unless it’s to emulate the output sound, I can’t say I see that as from what I can recall they’ve answered everything we enjoyed from the 2000XL outside of the shape. But I look forward to what’s next, cuz they’ve been pushing the envelope since.
I think what I like most about older MPCs, is that you have to take some time with your work. You have to do all this work, and I hear a lot of people saying that "you need a fast workflow"; okay - for some people - but I think taking time thinking, editing, creating leaves you a much more interesting result. You train your patience kinda:) hehe ..
I also dig the fact that you have limitations. You need to come up with clever solutions and tricks if you really want to work around stuff ; which is nice , it lets the brain gets creative for doing simpler tasks - you accomplish something and do it yourself..
I love my 2KXL. I really need to get it fixed as the shift button is almost 100% broken; and what is a 2kxl without a shift button..
Hey brother, man I’m so glad you mentioned this and the funny thing is that on the newer MPC‘s I find myself trashing more beats than usual since I’m able to make them so fast and once I feel I do not like it I just delete it versus all my older MPC‘s I’ll make sure I work for it since I’ve already invested so much time. I’m glad to know I wasn’t the only one with the same feeling. I don’t use my XL as much anymore but I’ve promised myself not to ever sell it since it does hold a very high value for me personally
1:50 if you've never owned an MPC, you wouldn't understand and its really unexplainable. I started on the SP and ended at the 1000 (Blue Box) that I freaked out. Also... It's still in service. 😎🥃
zip 100 I got on xl!! old is gold bruhhh!!! I got the Mpc one myself and its lovely having the Mpc 2000xl workflow helped me on the newer Mpcs I won't sell either one!! keep that Mpc one!!!
So when the mpc one first came out I Pre ordered it and I also got a sp404. I got the sp first and the one kept on getting pushed back to the point that I canceled it. So I was learning the sp I have my technics 1200s hooked up I’ve been had lots of vinyls and I learned a lot. I’ve been working on Logic Pro for 15 years plus and it wasn’t challenging at all and when your chopping samples on logic it becomes like a tic tac toe there’s nothing hard about it. I joined the akai group on FB and once I saw the problems ppl was having with they’re mpc one I was like thaaaank god I ain’t buy that shit. Ppl upgrading the software to then having crazy glitches it was wild. So I said ok my pockets at that time could only afford a 2500 or a 2000xl. I found a 2000xl with the 8 out puts for crazy cheap. And I must say the combo of having a sp404 and a XL is beyond crazy. Sound wise the 404 beats the XL hands down but the work flow is amazing. I’ve done beats and turned the shit off and started from scratch because I wasn’t satisfied we have to stop living in a word where you want to cook a beat in 4min and say it’s fire. Sampling is truly a art and we should all take it serious. The founding fathers took it serious so should we
Thank you for sharing this valuable information brother, I’m glad you were able to share some of your experiences with these machines. The 707 has interesting sound to it and combined with the XL I can already imagine the tracks your putting together. I locked in with the MPC one and the XL just their workflow is something I clicked with right away, I never ran in to any glitches with my MPC ONE. Again, thank k you for sharing this info brotha. BLESSINGS 🙏🏽
This is why I sample into my ASR-10 and then right into the MPC one. Best of both worlds
This is interesting, I want to try this out. Thank you for this
Dope video yo! My first 2000XL I bought I sold it because my homie had a blue one with card reader I got from him. I bought a Mpc One. I made 30 beats 🎧 on it and sold it. I love ❤️ my MPC 2000XL
My guy , meta what’s up mane … glad too see you still out here ..
Thanks 🙏🏽 yo. Chilling what’s good man?
Having the 2KXL and One, I totally agree with your points. I still have and, use the MPC but, today as just the main midi controller for a two PC workstation with DAWs and the MPC software. The One on the other hand for serves more as portable in my living room with a midi keyboard plugged in. Hold onto the 2KXL yall.
Hey John, I actually just installed the MPC software and I’m exploring it as we speak I didn’t realize how powerful it was. #NeverSellAnXL
@@malobeats yeah I have the 2KXL controlling it as a vst in reaper and, I use both sequencers for midi. (The MPC software sequencer is good and, the 2KXL is of course nice for the hands on aspect at a desk).
I have the 1000 which has received lots and lots of hate because of its failing pads but the latest models with JJOS is one of my most favourite sequencers ever, even more than Live II which I have. I will never sell it, in fact I am saving money to have its faceplate fully refurbished and keep it mine forever
2000 xl still in my studio (since 16 years)
like you i will never sell it, great machine!
I know exactly what u mean,i started completely opposite of how u did.i started on the on the mpc one and just got the 2000xl. I loved the one but the xl i fall in love with it more and more everytime i use it.its the challenge that it gives,that i enjoy. Its like u have work for it and the enjoyment u get w make a beat,its fulfilling.
Updated my 2000xl to a hot swappable SD in 2022. There are still crashes, but, more fixable when files are isolated into folders. Just have to find the corrupted file, delete, resave, but remember what you sampled or else you end up w/ a diff version of the original beat. Comes w/ territory and loading/saving is much less time.
I have Mpc one thinking of buying mpc 2000 xl....ive always wanted one since it came out
The 2000 XL is awesome it really holds a sentimental value for me but these newer MPCs are so powerful that I don’t find myself using the XL as much but when I do use it it truly is an amazing time spent with that machine
@@malobeats is it better off purchasing it used ? I searched online for new but dont rvrn see it sold anyhwhere
Thank you for the video. Blessings!
Hey David thank you for taking the time and checking out the video
@@malobeats ❤❤❤
Thankyou you convinced me, im keeping my Xl
Don’t sell it brother, I’ve sold my XL and had to re-purchase it especially nowadays the price for these machines are going up really quick. I feel they will continue to go up in price
@@malobeats Yeaah agreed, btw what happened to your sp 404?
Nice video man. My favs are 2000XL, 1000 and One!!
Man that beat is fireeeeeee!!! I'd record the whole album over it..
Hey brotha, thank you for taking your time and dropping by some of your feedback really means a lot.
Although I definitly can understand that whole thought process on workflow on a legacy machine vs a one I can't understand - nothing personal - how people nowadays say that a 2000xl has character and colors sound when 20 years ago I heard everybody complaining about how neutral it sounded vs. older samplers. Not gonna say a 2000xl doesnt color sound or anything, but its weird to me. Coming from a 2500 I must say that I prefer the One's sampling engine soundwise. My 2500 always sounded bland (always resampled my s950 into it for that reason), while the One does seem to capture the dynamics of vinyl very well.
Anyway, dope video again! Keep it up.
Dude kicks and snares bump on 2000xl if you know what you are doingf
@@nuendo2020 I agree, great machine! But my point was that I find it interesting how the perception on the sound of the 2000xl has changed over 2 decades.
Hey brother thank you for stopping by and taking the time to share your input, I haven’t used all the machines out there but when I go back-and-forth between these two machines I feel a bit different with the 2000 XL, it might be just me and it could be but I definitely feel a difference with the sound. I have a video comparing the sound of these two machines and that’s where I feel I can hear a small difference th-cam.com/video/Nu4FcOZMFw8/w-d-xo.html Blessings 🙏🏽
@@malobeats looking forward to those video's! Interesting conflict. The whole new ways of saving and managing files has been my bbggest headache so far coming from a legacy mpc. But featurewise you cant knock it.
@@BrabantLowlife perception has changed because converters got even cleaner and thinner. Standard now is 24 bit 96khz while xl is 16 bit 44khz thats alot of difference. And also ad/da converters are different now that all changes character of sound
Damn G your good using these mpc devices!
Btw I have a choke group program for the XL that gives you 2 choke pads (first 6 pads, then the last 7 pads) I load it up every time I make a beat on the XL.
Hey Brother, really is it a file that I load on to my zip and then open it on the MPC? I’m definitely interested
@@malobeats Bro its a game changer. I was skeptical but its literally an empty program that uses silence on bank D that lets the pads cut each other off. I eventually bought a One because I wanted the faster workflow but that program definitely prolonged it because I was enjoying the XL too much haha. Everything you said tho in the vid is on point 💪
Yo I have to get my hands on that program because that will make a huge difference in the 2000 XL workflow. Did you download it from a website or purchased it from a website?
. I keep the file in my GDrive because its so valuable and I got an irrational fear my CF card would go bad one day haha but here's the link. Just save it you would any program and load it up before you make a beat. drive.google.com/folderview?id=1PBrLvJBuu01JZghm7O3rLqJlF7dGyEtq
@@ChromeRockwell thank you brother I need to try this out tomorrow when I can. I highly appreciate you sharing the link with me. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽ima hit you back up when I download it
Very interesting video dude.
Hey Elliott, thank you so much for taking the time and checking out the video really appreciate it brother. Blessings
@@malobeats no worries dude, thanks for checking out mine too!
thanks for the video
You don’t have to hold the Pads on the 2000xl you can switch it to mono in the parameters page and then you can tap the pads.
Helps when a reviewer has used the device being reviewed for more than five minutes
Crazy beat on 2000 Xl on this video!
Fall in love with it!
Thank you brother appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback.
I think the MPC one and the newer mpcs in general give you more tools to finish your songs. On my mpc2000xl, I make a "beat", but its really just a 4-8 bar loop and then I play around with track mutes etc but that's about it.
Hey brother, I’m glad you mentioned this but it’s true my workflow is kind of similar to that. Once I have the main idea on the XL I will export it into Ableton and give it a mix down and add extra elements to the beat. I just love the punch in the sound that I get from this XL that makes a huge difference compared to my other tracks
@@malobeats do you get that same punch from the one?
@@malobeats You should try arranging in the XL using the sequencer mode to copy the whole parts and arrange the sounds in the sequencer then arrange the sequences in song mode. Then export your arranged beat to add extra elements. It might take a while but what I like about the XL is once I've started I usually have to finish and I'm doing everything on a physical buttons, not a touchscreen. The One seems to have enough physical controls to keep me happy though
@@JuliusDeBerryJr You kinda need to put in more work to get the punch on the newer MPCs. That’s the trade off.
I sold my modded 2000XL with an internal Zip750 drive after I bought my MPC3000LE. I still miss it.
I know that feeling I actually sold my 2000 XL a few years ago but missed it so much I had to re-purchase another one now I would never sell it.
great video and channel dude
I love it but i have hybrid setup with ableton... I could not only use 2000 XL but with ableton its 🔥 sound
Start in the XL and open Program up in MPC Software !! From there you can finish! Mpc Software is the only software in my opinion that’s up there with Ableton in regards to work flow !!
Mpc Software and XL
Ableton and XL
Both 🔥
Great Review Dawg!
Thank you brother, I really appreciate you taking the time
I owned the Blue 2000XL with the compact flash, which I will buy again soon, now I own the ONE, was at a pawn shop digging and saw a XL and I forgot how big the XL footprint was😂😂😂 huge compared too the ONE, the ONE is the truth
i got an aps hardrive i bought for the xl in 2002. which saves in seconds
Oh that’s interesting, I’ve been actually looking for a floppy disk reader myself so I can transfer some samples over via my computer
I used to own a MPC 2500 and i sold it last year, lately i wanted to get back into MPC workflow and looking at the prices it was cheaper to get a MPC one than a 2500 and i did struggle sometimes with 2500 but i regret so much selling it. the MPC one is definitely way more feature filled and yo ucan do anything. but i truly miss my 2500. i will probably buy another 2500 again just to have it.
I relate to your story so much, I sold my 2000 XL a few years ago and re-bought it again because of how much it meant to me but it is true about the newer MPC‘s they are just so much more efficient in every way but I know that feeling of having to own that vintage piece that you started with means so much, that’s why I still have my 2000 XL and promised myself I would never sell it
@@malobeats for real! there's something beautiful about the old machines, from the simplistic screens to the beefy construction and size... plus i 100% agree with you that because the old machines are harder to use you end up with a deeper connection with the music you make.
another thing that made me very attached to my MPC 2500 was that i completely refurbished it myself, desoldered every tact switch and soldered in new ones, replaced a scratchy volume pot, i made a custom SD card slot to replace the internal HDD... it was MINE! i tried to track it back down but unfortunately the trail is cold now. it's lost forever to the universe
there's actually a 2000xl that's decently priced that im thinking of buying instead but honestly i mostly just want my old 2500 for nostalgia (also i'm left handed so MPC one and MPC 2500 layouts for me are way better)
Use the Vintage-Outputs on Settings while using the MPC One to get the Oldschool-Feeling for the modern use 😜
Its not the same
@@jovantrendmaker4722 why not?
I think you should use the MPC one to sample since it's so fast. Then buy a USB floppy drive. (Dumb cheap)
Then just transfer the samples to the floppy drive via USB (from the one). And then load the easily chopped samples into the XL. Job completed. Lol
great opinion! i love my xl!!!
Thank you for taking the time brother. Blessings 🙏🏽🙏🏽
You got the Retro One? :D
I don't think I could get along with a Legacy MPC,but I'd like to try one though!
Thanks for the video!
Hey brother, I actually have the original black MPC one I just purchased the retro skin off of mpcstuff.com which I’ve been loving.
@@malobeats you had different skin right? Like a white one? Btw,are you thinking about making a video about the mutes on the MPC as a standalone? :P
If the One can receive midi from the xl via pin thatll be a whole new level. The fact you can connect an audio interface to the One brings a whole new dimension. Along with an orchestra of hardware synths/ groove boxes and a mic! Thats hard to compare. but if your old school and use the xl to sample and make hiphop only then to each their own. i mean fuck besides that connect you computer as well lol. The game will never be the same.
I agree with you and it’s funny how you mention the flexibility of this machine because I come from an old school sampling workflow and that’s how I enjoy making my beats I feel like I only use 10% of what this machine has to offer I simply just enjoy sampling sequencing beats with my drums and dropping a baseline and I call it a day I don’t really use most of his features but it’s really good to have them.
Cool, I wondered the differences. Not sure if you've seen "Vintage Mode" in Preferences > General ? From the MPC manual: "Vintage Mode: This determines the type of emulation applied to the audio output. You can apply the particular sonic qualities of, for example, the MPC3000 or MPC60, or of course no emulation (None)."
Hey brother yes I have and the mpc 60 emulator sounds pretty good. I haven’t used a mpc 60 myself but Whatever that emulator does it actually does sound pretty good.
@@larrytan73 I have an MPC Live, and played with my producer friends' oldskool MPCs in the 2000s. I haven't tried the vintage settings for output, doesn't interest me
From what I've heard the vintage mode is a nice effect but it doesn't replicate the MPC60 so if you are a stickler for the vintage sound you will have to get the actual machine. If the nice effect is good enough for you then you're good all day.
Yeah it’s not even close to the sound. Probably could do a better job coloring on your own with some bit reduction , eq, saturation
@@dino_not_dyno I spoke to someone who sold their X to get a 60 because the emulation didn't do justice to the sound. I can't say first hand though. I think you're right that it's better to do the coloring with external effects. For me that's the best thing about recording and mixing the sounds, especially individually. Your personal external gear can tweak the sound to your own personal taste. I wouldn't have gone as far as selling the X but I do understand this guy's motives
I use a tablet to edit vintage samplers samples via midi dump. Old MPCs. Old S series racks. Old EPS racks. Everything old is new again.
Thank you so much for this volleyball information I never knew you can do that with an iPad. Thank you so much for this
@@malobeats enjoy!
I totaly agree with you:)
2500 all day ♥️.. however Im torn between 4k and a live 2.. always wanted a 4k but the live 2 keeps cropping up as modern portable upgrade.. Imma do my homework
What kind of Camera and lens you using bro?
Hey brotha, yes I use a canon c200 and also a canon EOS r and lenses, 24-70 and 35
Malo, the comments on this video were so passionate. I read through all of them. Wow, producers seem very passionate about their 2000XL versus the newer generation MPC's. I don't have the experience to make any sort of judgement, either way; however, their seems to be valid points on both sides. I wanted to include a link from another TH-cam content creator named Sight. He actually did a video, where he changed the bit depth and sample rate in order to emulate the sounds of older MPC's. I am not speaking about merely changing the "vintage mode to MPC 60, SP1200, etc." He's actually matching the bit depth and sample rate to match those older machines specifications. I thought your subscribers might appreciate this perspective. Either way, I APPRECIATE all of your hard work in creating this content. You are a blessing, hermano. Cuidate mucho!
th-cam.com/video/BVQautaAwew/w-d-xo.html
Hey David, yes I was going through some of the comments and the love is real, once you have invested so much time and hard work on these machines is hard not to love them.
Oh and yes I’ve seen that video I love the powerful flexibility that the new mpcs offer and I do feel that it gives a beautiful color to your beats adjusting your plugins the way Sight does it. Amazing videos and thank you so much for sharing this brotha 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@malobeats ❤
I’m not selling my 2000xl nor my s950. These are classics and they sound awesome. Fugetaboutit
the xl , it’s had its hay day and the technology is very old .. just display it in your studio and remember the great memories you had making beats. The reason Akai is developing new technology is to make the work flow quicker because time is money. If you use your Mpc to make money or if it’s just a hobby…yeah spend hours with the xl.
btw you can make choke group up to 7 pad with simult and mute assign
I totally agree!
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have you had any crashing problems with the mpc one? great channel btw
Thank you so much for taking the time and checking out the channel, in regards to my MPC one I’ve had a crash on me two times ever since I’ve had it and that was right after I did the latest update but other than that it’s been very solid
@@malobeats thanks!
I have the mpc one... it crashes sometimes when I load certain drum programs that are older.
What I do to maintain the sound is sample in the classic then transfer (resample) into the One from my 2000.
Oh man, you answered one of my questions. I thought of doing this process, but I have not tested out myself yet. I’m so glad you mentioned this and I really want to try this out soon.
2000XL sounds better. The One is WAY easier to use. Depends on what is more important to the buyer.
I have owned the 2000 mpc and 2000xl and the mpc 500 and 2500 the mpc one I have now beats the all A’s I always wanted the mpc 5000 but could not afford it the mpc one had synths build in that is the bonus of the new Mpc also I like it better so easy and powerful
Hey Malo did you upgrade the drive on the XL or still original Zip? I have one with original and was contemplating a flash upgrade
Hey brother, unfortunately I don’t have purchased this one used from some lady and the zip was formatted and cleared.
My homie J Filt got a sd card install video on TH-cam VerySickBeats
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Beat at 2.11 is 🔥 !
I can't figure out what version of the MPC One that you have. The retro is out, but yours looks different than the Retro. Can you let me know what version of the MPC One you have? Other than the retro, I've only seen it in Gold and Black. Thanks!
NM, saw it detailed in another video as a quality skin from mpcstuff website
Hey Bryan, yes it’s a retro skin from mpcstuff.com it’s been extremely reliable and feels amazing
Can you explain the Simultaneous playback of a second sequence feature on MPC2000XL
It is dificult to learn how to use an mpc? I use fl studio and im thinking about buying one
I sold my 2000XL many years ago, and deeply regret selling it. I detested the MPC Studio, maybe I'll try an MPC ONE.
The One is good machine with best price. When u know mpc environnement it is easier. U can do great thing. Workflow is good! It doesn't take many room! 💯😎✌️
Hey old head with an mpc 2000xl. Ive tried using a daw even bought an elektron digitakt to kind of do something different. No matter what I do i always go back to the mpc.. question. How approachable is the mpc live from the 2000? I kind of wanna get more modern but always feel intimidated by new gear
Man it’s kind of crazy but I relate to you 100% and I also purchased a Digitakt but unfortunately I send it back because I keep coming back to my MPC workflow. If you love the MPC workflow believe me you will love any of the new MPC machines you’ll feel right at home. I’ve been testing out a few other sampler‘s but in my opinion there’s nothing like the MPC workflow it just feels like I’m at home.
@@malobeats yes since I saw the live 2 got speakers and a battery I'm kind of tempted to just make beats at work or wherever. Just intimidated like I said cause of learning something new and idk the 2000xl just speaks to me. But convenience can be a game changer. Btw I make beats like u explained. I don't splice nothing. I sample like 30 sounds and just go with whatever works. Takes like an hour!! But I love it!
@@saucehollywood Yes it’s definitely a small learning curve but within about a week or two I was flying through the new MPC and it’s been worth it because you already know with these older MPCs it takes so much time to sample and chop but with the newer MPC‘s it takes seconds to slice a sample and at the end of the day it has saved me so much time and it’s been so much more convenient it’s hard to go back now.
I agree the MPC2000XL does sound better maybe because of 16 bit output.
Hi i have a question mpc 1000 would be worth some in the future?
If the XL has the sound advantage and the one has the speed advantage...have you found anything to bridge the gap on the one? What are you doing to get close to the colored sound when using the one?
Great question, I have not done it yet but I have been thinking of sample in my audio through the XL then transferring it into the MPC one to see if I notice a difference but it’s definitely something I’m testing out
There is vintage modes on the mpc one and yeah they aren't the exact same but some of them sound really good.
The mpc 60 and sp1200 modes sound sick af
Thanks for the response.
@@cmclbeats the 60 is my go too in vintage mode
@@malobeats can this be your next video? I have the 2000 classic and a live2 so I'm gonna try this out myself
Two totally different machines two different times in mpc technology
the new mpc's are toys targeting a new generation of users. i started on the 1000 when it first came out, then got the 2000xl. dabbled with maschine for the last 5 years and recently aquired a fully refurbed XL which im going to get back into. i find computers provide too much and i need the limitations, it sparks creativity.
Making beats fast and not liking them is the worst feeling, do it way to much on my live2
the 2000xl will always be one of the best sounding drum machines of all time. the new drum machines are basically useless to me. i have a maschine mk3... i guess im gonna start using it for the sample chopping and sequencing. but thats about it.
I agree with you brother I really enjoy the sound of my XL something about it hits different in a very pleasing way
I never used that choke feature, they were all chopped with time.
Would someone but a 2000XL for the purpose of coloring music made on computer using maschine?
That's a crazy question. I myself have artifact drum machines. My cousin had an XL and an 8800. I'm looking into this mystical vibe about the 2000. Y? Because it made sampling what is. A vibrant rich sound that makes you wanna slap your girl.
Sample into the 2000 then resample into the mpc one. If you want that sound.
Some thing I’m gonna try today later on thank you so much for this
@@malobeats for sure bro. Keep the videos coming!🔥
I gave my 2k XL away. It was nothing compared to my 60Ii,3k and 4k
The 2000XL was supposed to be an affordable version of the 3000.
@@jboogie51O700 It wasn't. In an effort to reach a cheaper price point, they seem to have made comprimises.
The 2000 and XL always sounded bland compared to the 60 or 3000. I always felt like I had to compress the hell out of my drums. I remember the XL used to get clowned by OG MPC heads, since it wasn't designed by Roger Linn. I bought it when it first dropped and felt ripped off at first, cuz I chose it over an SP1200 (back when they were under 2k). Maybe I'm just older than everyone on the comments, so I don't have the same nostalgia for that machine compared to the other MPC's.
i like a full upgraded MPC 1000 more. there's no reason for me to buy a 2000XL again and a MPC One is a no go anyway. the One is more software based. for my taste to overloaded with features, almost like a DAW in itself.
If anyone here has Zip disks with one shot and samples from back in the day they’re looking to sell pls hit me up thx
i feel like, sometimes, you're mentioning the ONE
when you're talking about the 2000XL, and viceversa.
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.. or it's me?
ps: 2000XL > ONE (all day and night)
Hahah yes as I was editing the video I noticed lol 😂
You can choke
More than two pads
Thank you so much for the information I just was going through an article somebody left down in the comments showing how to set it up so I’m gonna try it out later on hopefully I can get it to work
your xl isn't fully expanded so you didn't get the full experience
Pads on mpc one are too rigid, the mpc2000xl/60 pads are much better
200xl is old school analog compared to the mpc one which is digital
Hey all samplers are digital by nature. Even the SP1200, MPC60 etc is digital.
This is truly false, all MPs are digital
@@MrScrooge1980 if there all digital what makes each one have a warmer sound than some of the other ones
@@mr.mr.1511 the 60 is the only MP that is 12bit, the 60 is warmer because of that
@@mr.mr.1511 also older technology bro bro, the 60 had that 80s technology, different convertors and different components
here he says the classic mpc sounds different but isnt he telling us here th-cam.com/video/ugU36AdJaMA/w-d-xo.html that its the same ??
I personally hate chopped samples . Its cheating and sounds preloaded.😩 It only sounds acceptable( to me )if you're making low - fi . But who gives a shit what I like 😂
Technolgy is too fast