My first MPC was the 2000XL in 2000 when I was stationed in South Korea. Over the years I bought maybe 12 of them cheap from eBay to mod by adding SCSI card readers, blue LCD screens, solder new LEDs, solder new tact switches and adding internal SCSI hard drives to store programs/samples/files to a 2.5” laptop hard drive. Made good money off of it and I had fun doing it. Cheers from the UK! 🇺🇸🇬🇧
That’s passion, I’m getting more into modding myself. Something magic about these machines. Whether it’s nostalgic or not they seem to breed creativity in multiple ways. Peace from the US bro
I actually traded an mpc 5000 for the current 2000 xl i have now. I love the machine so much I couldnt imagine selling it. Hey I've always wondered. Are the speakers on the live 2 good sounding?
It’s not man I just call myself a collector to get around it! If you’re handy with a soldering iron grab a project machine and build it up. Makes it even more worth it.
Yo thank you, i recently went through some old Halloweens sound fx records and found a few interesting things to sample. How are you liking the mpc one + so far?
thanks for the dope vid! I've been using the mpc 2000xl for about 6-7 years (first sampler I got). I own 2 and thought of selling the second one but I'm keeping it for spare parts if stuff starts to break. I also got the MPC Live 2 recently and I'm learning to use it. With the 2000XL, I hate exporting my beats track by track and having to line them up in my DAW afterwards (even with the Marco Polo PMPTE method). I also like being able mix my beat with my computer plugins as I make the beat (in controller mode) with MPC Live 2. I'm just really used to using the 2000XL and can do what I want with my eyes closed by now haha (which is far from the case with the MPC Live 2).
I love the Mpc 2000xl. The midi sequencer is great and I love how it sounds for the drums but a little too dirty for melodic sounds. It just need a little tlc and max it out with the 8 outputs and the effect broad.
@@re-sampledno problem. I appreciate anyone who takes their time to give helpful feedback on topics that people might have a question about it like the Mpc 2000xl.
@@re-sampled I also agree too. I don't have the FX board on mine because I can use my own effects on the stems once I'm at mixing stage. The FX board is good if you don't have the eight outs and you export from the stereo outs.
I learned on the 2000XL so it'll always have a special place in my heart BUT I ended up buyiung the MPC 1000 and that little guy is a beast. you can add a hard drive inside it, hook it up to the computer. Has less outputs though. So there's pro's and con's to both.
All good points. Ithink you learn how to work around limitations like most things in life. Todays modern music tech has spoiled alot of people but for me I own both the 2KXL and the 4K and never really saw sample time as a limittion but more of how to get creative with whats available to me.
I appreciate you watching! I agree limits do force more creativity. Sampling off vinyl at high speed and pitching down is always a valid way to add more texture.
@@ttttiiimmy10bit this is a tough question. I like the 2kxl a lot. Im gonna have to go with the 4k though especially if your trying to do a whole production on one machine only.
Will the 2000xl play mpc 60/3000 files and projects? I have a ton of old disks for the mpc60 with the 3000 upgrade. I am looking for a newer mpc that will play the old disks
Good question! as far as I know both series use completely different file structures. I dont think they are compatible. I wonder if there is converter software out there? There used to be an app called vmpc or something like that I wonder if you could load the files into there and then resample them in the 3000.
@re-sampled I will look into that. There is also a program named mpcdisk that seems to work but the program is old and you need an old computer with a floppy drive to use it. Lucky I have a few old laptops lying around. Thanks for the info....
I felt like a fish out of water when I sold mine and I went back and got another one 5 months later 😅😅, love the MPC 2000xl, you'll get homesick the first week without it 😂
I have a mpc5000, its the ony one ive ever used. To me, the workflow is what its all about. I cannot do DAWS beyond simple track recording, so having the hardware there is key for me. I really want a second MPC to keep at my girfriends place so that i always have an mpc to jam on
You guys should make a video on the difference between remixing and sampling. Is there a difference now? How does AI play into it. I got questions and you guys sounds like experts.
@@re-sampled you don't know who Spock is? the guy without the sense of humor but into technical rhetoric ONLY - and now you asking if I'm the one that's ok?? Jokes dude.. jokes 😅. Take yourself too serious? The video itself... cursory somewhat dragging meandering overview of the machine I'm sure it will help a few noobs actually using hardware and not a plug in or some dumbphone app. Cheer up Corky, it's not all that bad. Thanks for the response it cleared a few things up I could have said you have the worst case of Vocal Fry for a 'dude' ...
Fire ✨️ ✨️
Thank you !
@re-sampled 🙏
Only pros, even the cons are pros as restrictions lead to creativity, best beat making machine ever.
My first MPC was the 2000XL in 2000 when I was stationed in South Korea. Over the years I bought maybe 12 of them cheap from eBay to mod by adding SCSI card readers, blue LCD screens, solder new LEDs, solder new tact switches and adding internal SCSI hard drives to store programs/samples/files to a 2.5” laptop hard drive. Made good money off of it and I had fun doing it.
Cheers from the UK! 🇺🇸🇬🇧
That’s passion, I’m getting more into modding myself. Something magic about these machines. Whether it’s nostalgic or not they seem to breed creativity in multiple ways. Peace from the US bro
My favorite machine , I cried when I sold it , but when I got the live 2 my beat making stepped up to new levels , but the 2000XL is a legend
I actually traded an mpc 5000 for the current 2000 xl i have now. I love the machine so much I couldnt imagine selling it. Hey I've always wondered. Are the speakers on the live 2 good sounding?
@@re-sampled it sounds clear but they don’t bump really , I use my headphones and the monitors for the most part .
How’s the timing on the live ii?
Also, any glitches? I see they’ve updated and some ppl have bugs
My live broke in 18months, my 2000XL is still tickin' 20 years later.
The 2000XL is a work horse for life, the live is built to break and soul-less.
I really appreciate you doing these rundowns, thank you.
Thanks I really appreciate you checking them out. I’ve got a bunch more coming then I may move on to software.
Nice video man, very informative✌
Thank you, sorry it took me a minute to answer back got injured. I’ll be putting out some new videos on some other samplers this coming week
I have an MPC 2500 and I still want a 2000XL even though I know it is totally ridiculous.
It’s not man I just call myself a collector to get around it! If you’re handy with a soldering iron grab a project machine and build it up. Makes it even more worth it.
Hahaha that is genius, and has earned you a sub. @@re-sampled
We appreciate you! Made sure to hit you with the sub back.
6:15 little miss lover loop?
good ear!
Dope video! Started with a 2000xl in '99, love it. Just got a new MPC One+ and enjoying it to so far.
Great beat!
Yo thank you, i recently went through some old Halloweens sound fx records and found a few interesting things to sample. How are you liking the mpc one + so far?
thanks for the dope vid! I've been using the mpc 2000xl for about 6-7 years (first sampler I got). I own 2 and thought of selling the second one but I'm keeping it for spare parts if stuff starts to break. I also got the MPC Live 2 recently and I'm learning to use it. With the 2000XL, I hate exporting my beats track by track and having to line them up in my DAW afterwards (even with the Marco Polo PMPTE method). I also like being able mix my beat with my computer plugins as I make the beat (in controller mode) with MPC Live 2. I'm just really used to using the 2000XL and can do what I want with my eyes closed by now haha (which is far from the case with the MPC Live 2).
I love the Mpc 2000xl. The midi sequencer is great and I love how it sounds for the drums but a little too dirty for melodic sounds. It just need a little tlc and max it out with the 8 outputs and the effect broad.
I agree, the 8 outs definitely make mix down a lot easier. I’m still debating on the fx board. I appreciate you giving it a watch !
@@re-sampledno problem. I appreciate anyone who takes their time to give helpful feedback on topics that people might have a question about it like the Mpc 2000xl.
@@re-sampled I also agree too. I don't have the FX board on mine because I can use my own effects on the stems once I'm at mixing stage. The FX board is good if you don't have the eight outs and you export from the stereo outs.
@@RoomAtTheTopStudioI totally agree about the 8 outs I have a 4k with the fx board installed and I still prefer to stem it for mixing.
I have effects and they are bad for 300€ you can get much better analogue effects from 90s and 00 or guitar pedals
I learned on the 2000XL so it'll always have a special place in my heart BUT I ended up buyiung the MPC 1000 and that little guy is a beast. you can add a hard drive inside it, hook it up to the computer. Has less outputs though. So there's pro's and con's to both.
All good points. Ithink you learn how to work around limitations like most things in life. Todays modern music tech has spoiled alot of people but for me I own both the 2KXL and the 4K and never really saw sample time as a limittion but more of how to get creative with whats available to me.
I appreciate you watching! I agree limits do force more creativity. Sampling off vinyl at high speed and pitching down is always a valid way to add more texture.
2kxl vs 4k which is best iyo ?
@@ttttiiimmy10bit this is a tough question. I like the 2kxl a lot. Im gonna have to go with the 4k though especially if your trying to do a whole production on one machine only.
@@ttttiiimmy10bit Oh the 4K fa sure!!. Its a better all around box. I like the simplicity of the 2KXL and I get what I need to out of either box
🔥!!!
Will the 2000xl play mpc 60/3000 files and projects? I have a ton of old disks for the mpc60 with the 3000 upgrade. I am looking for a newer mpc that will play the old disks
Good question! as far as I know both series use completely different file structures. I dont think they are compatible. I wonder if there is converter software out there? There used to be an app called vmpc or something like that I wonder if you could load the files into there and then resample them in the 3000.
@re-sampled I will look into that. There is also a program named mpcdisk that seems to work but the program is old and you need an old computer with a floppy drive to use it. Lucky I have a few old laptops lying around. Thanks for the info....
I bought a 2Kxl in ‘01 and cd rom comes with sounds from previous mpcs. Mine fully upgraded!
I felt like a fish out of water when I sold mine and I went back and got another one 5 months later 😅😅, love the MPC 2000xl, you'll get homesick the first week without it 😂
Yeah I agree, that's why mine has a permanent place on the mantle.
I saw the Crystal Method live at the Palladium in Los Angeles. I remember seeing Jordan pound those pads. It was entertaining to watch.
I'm jealous, I never got to see them live. I bet they tore it down!
@@re-sampled it was sold out too
that Beat at the end reminds me of MF DOOM's
Viktor Vaughn era, RAWNESS 🔥
I appreciate that comment so much fam
I have a mpc5000, its the ony one ive ever used. To me, the workflow is what its all about. I cannot do DAWS beyond simple track recording, so having the hardware there is key for me. I really want a second MPC to keep at my girfriends place so that i always have an mpc to jam on
Man, I miss my 2000xl..... but my X is a beast, though!
the x does look like a beast, How are you liking the 3.0 update ?
@@re-sampled I haven’t gotten a hold of it yet, but I can’t wait!
Should do this type of vid for the sp 1200
Definitely on the road map when I can find one. I’m thinking maybe the mpc 4k next. Or the mv 8800. What do you think ?
I own an mpd218 paired with koala samurai but it doesn't even get close to my MPC One by any means whatsoever.
Cool, what features on the mpc one are better sample wise. I owned an mpc one and couldn’t get into the laggy touch screen and dlc fx.
That drum break sample sounds like the one used in scenario by tribe called quest
I think you might be right, Ill have to dig for the original to confirm, Thanks for watching !
IT IS BRUV HOW CAN YOU FORGET THE DRUM BREAK WHERE YOU HEARD " RAH RAH LIKE A DUNGEON DRAGON!!" LOL
You guys should make a video on the difference between remixing and sampling. Is there a difference now? How does AI play into it. I got questions and you guys sounds like experts.
Hey we absolutely could put something like that together. Keep the questions coming!
Qlink for me as well
Found one on eBay gonna attempt to swap it soon
I’ve paid only $10 for a floppy drive replacement!!!! I haven’t paid that much for parts replacement.
Stuff seems to be getting harder to find, sometimes you get lucky on eBay but I’ve had better quality parts come from mpc stuff tbh
Absolutely anything can go wrong at any time.... lol
true!
love mine (and use it) still in 2023....
mpc stuff might be a good web site for parts...
but their stuff is way over priced.
I agree with the fact that they are overpriced but sometimes you just gotta get the part lol
you have gigantic hands
@@no_talking thanks?
This maybe your opinion though
It’s totally my opinion
the narrator has time stretch turned on his voice
What a productive and helpful comment
@@re-sampled Doctor Spock , is that you ??
@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 bro are you ok?
@@re-sampled you don't know who Spock is? the guy without the sense of humor but into technical rhetoric ONLY - and now you asking if I'm the one that's ok?? Jokes dude.. jokes 😅. Take yourself too serious? The video itself... cursory somewhat dragging meandering overview of the machine I'm sure it will help a few noobs actually using hardware and not a plug in or some dumbphone app. Cheer up Corky, it's not all that bad. Thanks for the response it cleared a few things up I could have said you have the worst case of Vocal Fry for a 'dude' ...
@@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 cool
🫡mpc2000 was lots of fun