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A little hint: The comparison should be level matched. It's clear, that the mpc4000 is a little quieter and because of that it have not a 'in the face sound' like the X. This have to do with the gear some decades ago, they are calibrated to lower signal levels, because you NEED some Level-Security with no DSP Based 0 DbFs ability, for that you have the DAW. Ok, i am a 4000 fanatic, but i have to say, that there is never a level problem also in new tracks that i made. However this is only my opinion. For me, the MPC4000 is the best one, yes it's a beast!😍😉

Older video, but I just wanted to put out there that the timing on the 4k (when on internal sync) is second to one. Litmustests show a variation in jitter of around 1 sample at 44.1k. Newer sampler sequencers like elektrons or this mpc X, is a lot more "lose" and untight when it comes to midi timing. If you can hear differences, a lot will have to do with this. When you connect the 4k to external sync, there is much more jitter. But on the internal, only this and the Cirklon can boast such proud numbers of non-existing midi jitter.

For all the dudes using older machines or standalones (MPC X, 3k, 4k, etc...) are you using any of the sample accurate Midi boxes for syncing to a DAW, like USAMO or Sync Gen? I'm wondering if I need one. Also, thanks again for the comparison Snipe. Also, what kind of Cam do you use for vids?

The 4000 sounds warmer. The X sounds louder.

I hear more fidelity in the X. If you can't get it done on the X, it's not the unit.

The MPC Key 61 has the best sound card out of all the newer units. I think the upgraded power supply may have an impact on that

If Akai announced today that in 2025 a new MPC designed by Roger Linn himself would be released people would still say they don’t sound like the old ones. Or they would say that it’s the greatest MPC ever made without any proof just because of Roger Linn’s involvement 😂

The moc 4000 sound Dope Than mpc se

I of this fuss about the sound of the older MPC vs the Newer MPC X or Later The newer version sounded better to me. The 4K sounded good but I will take them both. X is God KING! Snipe Young!

In my humble opinion, the MPC X SE has a "hi-fi" quality. The sound has more depth, and you can really hear and feel the space through the panning. The stereo field translates very well, and both loud/quiet (close/far) elements are clearly distinguishable. The MPC X SE also handles transients nicely, making it punchier than the 4000. The 4000 is a great machine too - its sound is punchy, balanced, and cohesive. However, the transients feel a bit smeared compared to the X SE, not as sharp or spiky. The 4000 gives off a vintage vibe and delivers that classic hip-hop sound, with everything glued together and saturated. It's the signature MPC tone. It's not really a matter of one being better or worse in terms of sound; they're just different. Plus, there's over 20 years of development between these models. Great video, and thanks for comparing them!

The X is more open up top and has more bump. I wonder if the 4000 was redone with new caps and internals, would it retake the lead?

More crunch and punch off the 4k. I do like the X but the 4K is that beast.

4K my favorite MPC.

I'll never talk shit about my X again, she held her own, though I literally just bought a used Z8 for 400 off ebay

On the MPC 4000, the bigger difference in sound comes when you clock out @ 96.0KHz.

MpC wins Hands down the SE didn't win one category SE poor baseline can't stand up against the 4000 people choose SE for its looks and work flow

I will stick with my old 4000. Louder is always better (samples aren't level matched, 2db is a lot). You can connect any interface (DA/AD converter) to the 4000 with ADAT, if you don't like the integrated converter. For me, there isn't much of a difference if the samples are level matched.

If you dont set a tone by +4dBu at 0dB=-6dBfs=+16dBa=-22dB to record stage... with 440hz sine wave... by unity gain - means +4dbu output stage... otherwise cannot hear anything

MPC X SE has greater clarity and separation. One would expect that given more modern converters/etc. With outboard gear, you could get the MPC X SE to sound a bit more like the MPC 4000 (add slight compression, a little dirt, etc). With some outboard EQ, you could get the MPC 4000 to sound more like the MPC X SE (boost the upper Mids). In the end, what’s clear to me is that the MPC X SE certainly doesn’t sound bad. I’d liken the difference to a Rickenbacker 4003 bass vs a Fender P or J bass. The Ric will have a touch of dirt/grit without adding any processing. The P or J bass will be naturally more clean sounding. With the P or J bass, you can add some dirt to get it to sound similar.

People on their iPhone: wow yeah I really hear such a big difference

The X sounds brighter and 4000 sounds warmer but with the proper eq and compression on the X you can accomplish the same sound as the 4K , fyi I own the 4K and live and at one point had the 60mkii, 2000XL, 2500

I don't hear a material difference between the 2. I have heard comparisons between new machines and the mpc 3000 were i could her a slight difference. I used to have a 3000 , but sold it. I used to have a 2000xl as well. Currently got a 2500, ren, Key61, live2, and x. The new age mpcs are the truth and historically use to say the 2500 was my favorite. These new machines can do so much, and with the price compared to getting a vintage machine that costs more but does less, it is not worth it to me. If you want that vintage sound, you can probably run it thru some other old school gear that is not as expensive. I recently made a beat by initially starting it off in the ASR-10 to get that old school sound, but the I sampled it and chopped it up in the MPC X to finish it up.

I own both Respect for doing this sound comparison but my 4000 sound waaaaaaay better than X. X is a toy, collecting dust

Both are cool, but the 4000 has that dark kinda tone that's nicer, I own a mpc live it just has to bright of a sound like the x I like the live but thats the only flaw 2 me is that bright tone....

You should play at same time and reverse polarity on one of the channels and see what artifacts are left over

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1:40, 1:57

Maschine or mpc and why

Well done video. I prefer the X. I can get character from vinyl or the recording process. I don’t need extra artifacts. The current MPCs are just brilliant samplers that sound 3d, punchy and vibrant. Exactly what I want. The only ol’ school samplers I like sound wise are the ASR-10 and the SP1200. I don’t like the sound of the older Akai’s, with the exception of the MPC-60, Particularly the MPC 3000 which sounds overly compressed, 2d and dull imo.

You should adjust for clip gain and see how close you can get to phase cancellation.

Its simply hi fi vs lo fi. Are classic cars better than modern cars? Depends.

The sheen, the high frequencies we can do without on the X, this is why so many PRO' s dont like it, but some sound out from output 3-8, they are a joke compared to 3000 or 4000, if this is suppose to be the work horse, then its it for work flow but the rest we can do without, think about it, everything has brightness to the nTh degree, we have to spend so much time in the studio roll of the high end, if we sampling vinyl that means we want that vinyl thump and the highs to be rolled off, we want it exactly what we hearing on the vinyl, not something that feels it was Eqd, just look at what Rossum is doing with the SP1200, so it means it can be done, and Akai sells more than what Rossum sells, so they could have just done the same converter and blue print as the 3000, it would actually cost the same or less, because they can move quantities, so dollar cost averaging would be more money in the bank for them, but no, the converters they using and the architecture is the new stuff, which actually no one uses. Just check out the converters on the Dave Smtih, and Moog synths, that is what we are talking about. For all the crappy plugins and filters they have on the akai mpc series, if they could make less off that and work on the actual machine they would be way better off.

Hello. What sample rate are you recording?as the 4000 can record at 96k higher than the X

Apart from the sound the 4000 has an incredible modulation matrix.X cant touch it.its a synthesizer/sampler…..

Seems like the MPC X has more high end ..... making it sound more crisp but on the border to over processed ..... kinda like comparing NI Maschine to MPC X (Maschine sounds usually have crazy over processed transients / high end)

Raleigh Simmons coached by Fred Tex Winter. Soundcloud "HEBREW I AM" The MPC X SE is a better-sounding Drums Machine hands down. Could you stop playin' around? LOL. MPC X/MPC X SE is the TOP LINE MACHINES. However, the MPC 4000 is still a BEAST don't get TWISTED ON THIS. I have the MPC X and I am GLAD and HAPPY I DO.

People are never happy smh The X Se sounds phenomenal. The 4000 sounds like a 4000. They both sound great but for the money I’m going with the X. Cleaner AND maintains the punch now if you wanna run it through outboard for more character then do so. This whole debate is nauseating if you came from a Casio keyboard as a starting point 🤣I LOVE the current gen of equipment now this is the literal golden age to be a producer. Analog. Digital. You have access to whatever tickles your ear. Great vid!

Not same volume mpc 4000 is the quiest

All that trouble and you didn’t bother to level match 😂

LIVE 2 is the best mpc Produced to this day! 💯

Snipe, Thanks for the comparison and thanks even more for the uncompressed audio. Have you ever compared using the converters to bypassing them and using the software? It would be greatly appreciated if you could add the high quality files of the direct export tracks as well. (Then we could see what the MPC D/A converters are doing to the sound. I'd then be able to see how the converters on the X and 4k compare to my Apogees for drums.

Your test isn’t level matched. Don’t just test drums, at times some sounds don’t sound good when brought to the new MPC’s, like the beat at 6:00. I have sample libraries from the past that lose their magic when brought to the new MPC’s.

compressed digital comparisons like this are pointless thru you tube cant hear the truth

the x is the one

Great comparison. It’s great to hear a straight side by side. The MPC X SE seems to have a lot of punch and clarity in all ranges in your comparison.

Do a full beat with pad layering!!.. thats where the new MPC seam to hit a dynamic limit.. and the 4k 3k 60 accelerate.. and use split screen for visualation

The one with the old, out-dated DAC sounds less clear. I'm actually surprised how much of a difference there is, and it makes the nostalgia cultists even funnier. For $10 a pop I'll make your DAW tracks sound like this by applying a slight lowpass filter.

The MPC X sounds like a skinny bit*h 😂 the MPC 4000 GOT SAUCE