This was my first MPC. I'd used the 60, 60II and 3000 in various sessions in various studios where it was rented. But I bought this one. It was actually used with 8 outs and full memory. Lots of great memories with it. I sold it once I went digital.
In the early '90s, Marco Alpert, at emu, proposed an 'SP1600' using first the sampling engine from the Emax II, and then the one from the ESI32 sampler. Product concepts were drawn up, but they were never approved. The new attitude that pervaded Emu was to build low-cost modules and achieve massive revenues. Marco took the idea (and his job) to Akai, and launched the hugely successful MPC2000 instead.
I just wanted to clarify some stuff!! Roger linn was forced to leave akai, because numark purchased the company. They cheated him out of hes contract, I think he use to get royalties aswell for sale and they took that away as well. He didn't decide to leave, they ripped him off. 😪
Your videos are really helpful. I've never owned an mpc, but maybe one day I can afford one. In the meantime I've been researching which one would suit me best and these vids are telling me everything I need to know in less then 10 minutes. Even showing the producers that used the machines helps me a lot envisioning the sound the machine makes.
@@favouritethings11 the 2k classic has a different feel and workflow. I don't use my xl because of it. It was just as crunchy as the 3k or 60II. I sold mine and bought it back (had boxes of beats of course) it is a tool to have in your vault. I promise.
DyReck... man this channel is lit af bro! The niche subject of old classic gear used in hip-hop and pop music production, together with the way you narrate makes this channel a hit. 💪🏾
I just grabbed one off some dude for only 150.00 Not a single scratch on the unit, but dead pads. Got sensors on the way. Everything else works and when I opened it up, I think I was the first person to open it which is wild.. Couple things about the unit so far is, I enjoy how the fx sound. Like yes there are better reverbs and all that, but their decent. Favorite part hardware wise is the Jog Wheel. With the outside part being able to rotate on its own and spring loaded is so enjoyable. I owned a bunch of other Mpc's and I feel like all the other Mpc's should have this. Anyways. It will be fun to make some beats on.
This is the one that kicked it off for me. My boy owned one and hes who turned me out into the MPC world. I picked up a 2000XL because of this one. Its definitely a classic. And still holds up til this day no problem
This is probably the most important MPC out of the whole series. I don't know if it was the largest selling? But I knew a lot of people that had these. The trick with the memory was to record the samples fast and slow them down.
This was My first Mpc I got new a gift from my brother I never forget it the first beats I was making and I had a ton of equipment midi up to it rock solid Sequencer 😎
Its nothing too serious just on the 2k you can use the shift along with the swing at the same time.. for example you can shift later 21 steps and then add up 75% swing.
I still have mine, with all the expansion options. It still works but the display has developed lines, I need to get around to fixing that at some point, or maybe treat it to a new display. Mine has been around the world with me and back.
This was a good unit, with a lot of great features (some even better than the 2kxl) The only downside was the screen (if you didn’t have a stand you had to crouch over the machine) or the screen burnt out. Otherwise this was a solid joint.
roger linn said in an interview that the new head of akai proffesional back then decided to stop his royality payments and that may be the reason legally thay couldnt continue to make the 3000 or machine exactly like it but updated
I had 2000 classic but didn't like it, although I tried hard. You need a boot disk for 2000 classic. Disk management is elementary (you cannot even make folders!) No internal SCSI port, no IDE port. Awkward jog-wheel (I know some people prefer it over XL's jogwheel) at I couldn't get used to. Fixed positioned LCD screen (viewing angle of the original screen is pretty narrow, so XL's tiltable screen is quite usable). On 2000 classic, it is not easy to get into the internal; It's easier to open enclosure on XL and start trouble shooting. I often hear that 2000 classic and XL sound different, but I don't think that's the case. The sound characteristic of both machines are identical, or very, very close. You mentioned that drum pads were moved to right side, but I'd preferred them on the left side like MPC-60/3000. I always have to cross my arms on my XL when I chop samples!
Im pretty sure I commented on this bs post a year ago. it mustve been removed. I cant stand bs: 1. You dont need a boot disk, provided that you have 8mb flash rom installed, like I do. However, it's best to have a fresh boot disk, handy. Just in case internal boot is corrupt or some bs. That way, you will always have the option to use a fresh floopy to boot. 2. Why tf do you need folders for a 35mb capacity sampler??? Each high density diskette is 1.XMB. A few disks are probably needed for one song. 3. 2000 has SCSI. No MPC has an "internal SCSI" or any IDE. WTF are you talking about?? 4. WTF is awkward about the "jog wheel?" Inner wheel is for entering data. Outer wheel is for variably scrolling through samples. How tf is that awkward???? 5. MPC 60 II, SP1200, ASR X/10, and most keyboards and samplers have fixed screens. I guess you complain about all of them too? 6. Not easy to get inside???? WTF! The whole top comes off after removing a few screens. I opened the s78&7 up to install 8mb flash rom in less than 15 minutes. You must be incompetent. 7. If you prefer left side pads, why tf did you buy a 2000 in the first place??? Go get a bs Roger Linn MPC and STFUSDB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Family we had GATEKEEPERS in music then!!! Now they accept any and everything this is why there is saturation in the music space. Mr Linn was ahead of his time and still today making his own products. Dope video man
Roger Linn didn't leave Akai. The new owner Jack O'Donnell took over Akai, Numark & Alesis and refused to pay Linn his royalties. ua-cam.com/video/jdMRxUC77RQ/v-deo.html Love the videos btw!
I got the sp1200 mpc 2000 and mpc5000....I like the timing on the 2000 but the 5000 is the sp1200 the 2000 and any sampler you can imagine plus I guess most producers can't play a whole song live w/o fn up...so they don't use the HD recorder....hook that bass ormoog up and get it....hahaha ha
I have a dumb observation..why did 60 mins interview Kanye as a super producer and you had more seasoned producers using MPCs like Premo, PR, Bomb Squad, etc.???? I thought West was more a ASR10 guy anyways. Just asking.
@@DyReckProductions sorry just saw your reply..mannnnnn...it irked me a bit when he went on the awards show performing with his MP...total setup and fake. Us underground guys been performing with our equipment for decades. Sigh. I digress. Sorry
The floppy and weak ass sequencer editing annoyed the hell outta me. But everything sounds dope,thru the converters. Drums just knock without doing anything.
I’m glad Akai got rid of Roger Linn. 3k was too expensive. In 1997, a brand new MPC 3000 was $1200 more than a brand new MPC 2000 Studio Plus (SMPTE, 8 outs, Effects). Yet a MPC 2000 can do everything a 3k can. Plus a 2000 had more memory (at the time), can read .wav files, had 25k more note capacity, bright af graphical interface display, unique data/digit wheel (no other MPC has this s&$)), and NOTHING but 16 pads on the right side (XL has pads and other bs on right side). 2000 is BETTER than the 3000, 60, 60 II, 2000XL, 4000, and any other bs MPC. Had my 2000 since 1997. Best MPC ever. BTW, MPC Live, X, etc aren’t traditional MPCs. They are workstations. So dont compare them to a 2000. Which is simply a 16 bit drum sampler and 32 channel midi sequencer
Wow the 2000 better than the 4k?..The 4k had so many features though..you could resample at different bit rates..you had akai sys it was a beast but I feel you the 2k as simple as it was..it was straight forward and got you to where you wanted to go.
I would not say that. I'm gonna have to stay on the team 4k. That is my fav MPC of all time. I have all of the MPCs except the 60mkI. The 4k was wayyyyyy ahead of it's time and it utilizes the Z1 sampler and ram was expandable with multiple outputs etc...you cannot up sample on the 2k nor connect to SPIDF or usb. I agree the 2k can beat a 3k but to me all are different workflows and sound sonically different. My opinion. I literally just started using a controller. Funny feeling (MpC touch... needs work)
Whooaaa...... what a misinforming content. Man lol.... first time in my life i hear someone claiming the 2000 adds more punch and sound than a 30000 ahahahahaha.... dude keep on smoking whatever you're smoking ahahaha...And Rodger L. must be flabergasted by your version of the story... crazy these days... this vid must be a joke of some kind right ? ...
Man i didn't know talkin about drum machines could be this enjoyable! Legend!
Lol. Thanks
We are like big kids I had mpc 2000XL and I seq all my midi tracks on it
I have an MPC2000, I pimped it out with maximum memory and the output expander. It still works ad it's minty, not so much as a scratch on it
Nice.
This was my first MPC. I'd used the 60, 60II and 3000 in various sessions in various studios where it was rented. But I bought this one. It was actually used with 8 outs and full memory. Lots of great memories with it. I sold it once I went digital.
In the early '90s, Marco Alpert, at emu, proposed an 'SP1600' using first the sampling engine from the Emax II, and then the one from the ESI32 sampler. Product concepts were drawn up, but they were never approved. The new attitude that pervaded Emu was to build low-cost modules and achieve massive revenues. Marco took the idea (and his job) to Akai, and launched the hugely successful MPC2000 instead.
Oh ok nice.
I just wanted to clarify some stuff!! Roger linn was forced to leave akai, because numark purchased the company. They cheated him out of hes contract, I think he use to get royalties aswell for sale and they took that away as well. He didn't decide to leave, they ripped him off. 😪
There is a interview floating around somewhere on UA-cam where he talks about it. He called the president of numark "a bastard" 🤣
Good shit, Ive been binge watching these.
Throwing major gems in this series. Much appreciated
No doubt. Thanks fam.
Your videos are really helpful. I've never owned an mpc, but maybe one day I can afford one. In the meantime I've been researching which one would suit me best and these vids are telling me everything I need to know in less then 10 minutes. Even showing the producers that used the machines helps me a lot envisioning the sound the machine makes.
Pads on the right is HIGHLY underrated. I only like the 2000's for that reason. lmao.
man this mpc is fire, I have one and never gonna trade, omg its a box explosive, I respect the xl importance, but man this is gold as well
I feel you on that.
Why is it so amazing?
@@favouritethings11 feeling
@@favouritethings11 the 2k classic has a different feel and workflow. I don't use my xl because of it. It was just as crunchy as the 3k or 60II. I sold mine and bought it back (had boxes of beats of course) it is a tool to have in your vault. I promise.
The new standard for Hip Hop Equipment History is right here. Thank you sir.
Lol..No doubt fam.
DyReck... man this channel is lit af bro!
The niche subject of old classic gear used in hip-hop and pop music production, together with the way you narrate makes this channel a hit. 💪🏾
Thanks bro!..Got alot of gear out there to talk about lol.
@@DyReckProductions fo sho! let us hit you up for suggestions
I just grabbed one off some dude for only 150.00 Not a single scratch on the unit, but dead pads. Got sensors on the way. Everything else works and when I opened it up, I think I was the first person to open it which is wild.. Couple things about the unit so far is, I enjoy how the fx sound. Like yes there are better reverbs and all that, but their decent. Favorite part hardware wise is the Jog Wheel. With the outside part being able to rotate on its own and spring loaded is so enjoyable. I owned a bunch of other Mpc's and I feel like all the other Mpc's should have this. Anyways. It will be fun to make some beats on.
Got a mint XL a few months ago and yup, these things do something special to glue your mix and make it sound dope
You should look at the pioneer djs1000 and sp16. They are the perfect compliment to these drum machines.
Great video! People need to know the history!
Thanks.
very interesting, good video.
I had no idea the mpc 2k was such a vital foundation for what followed! Thank you.
Yeah bro.
It became the common man's MPC because it even cheaper with time. Used to want it. Got the 2000xl. My "Ak-47" in my collection.
I dig these gear vids. How about a video about Scratch magazine? Gonna be looking out for that ☝️
This is the one that kicked it off for me. My boy owned one and hes who turned me out into the MPC world. I picked up a 2000XL because of this one. Its definitely a classic. And still holds up til this day no problem
Yeah its real straight forward..and got that punch.
It's a fine unit. We have used it on yamaha md8
multitrack recordings with tap dance 🤟
I loved the 2000XL it was great, I might have to get another mpc sometime
I feel u.
love that tag phrase..good vids
Lol..Thanks bro.
This is probably the most important MPC out of the whole series. I don't know if it was the largest selling? But I knew a lot of people that had these. The trick with the memory was to record the samples fast and slow them down.
No doubt.
This was My first Mpc I got new a gift from my brother I never forget it the first beats I was making and I had a ton of equipment midi up to it rock solid Sequencer 😎
Oh ok nice. You have a generous brother..Thats a family member you make sure you invite to the cook out lol.
Great review of the mpc2000
Thanks fam.
@@DyReckProductions Thanks 😊
I had that unit. Very easy to use.
Nice.
This why the machine was one of the best!
Awesome! Love this series. Can you explain more about the reference you made to using swing with the shift key? That’s something I didn’t know about.
Its nothing too serious just on the 2k you can use the shift along with the swing at the same time.. for example you can shift later 21 steps and then add up 75% swing.
@@DyReckProductions Wow! I didn’t know that. Thanks, DyReck!
@@stuartdavid8493 No doubt fam.
I still have mine, with all the expansion options. It still works but the display has developed lines, I need to get around to fixing that at some point, or maybe treat it to a new display. Mine has been around the world with me and back.
Yo these videos are dope
Thanks fam!
I have the MPC60, the MPC2000 and the MPC5000. I have maxxed out the MPC2k to sell it and I dont feel like selling it though.
I like this guy ! He know his shit ! I can tell you touch on all the gears ! What had happened was? I I can see DJ Quik watching these videos!
Thanks no doubt.
This machine was so important brodie voice was normal 😂
Chemical Brothers and Crystal Method had both on stage on tour. It drove the synths too
cool.
DJ Shadow EntrodUcing
@@titanjake8640 i think that was an MPC 60
@@MyManDan my mistake..thank you for correcting me I got excited. Love all the vintage mpcs
My first MPC
Nice.
This was a good unit, with a lot of great features (some even better than the 2kxl) The only downside was the screen (if you didn’t have a stand you had to crouch over the machine) or the screen burnt out. Otherwise this was a solid joint.
Can you point out what the 2000 can do better than xl?
@@brennfett487 yes, you could load up to 20 drum kits on it.
@@brennfett487 filters, different type of swing, workflow is better (to me) just different. Like the 4k is better than the Mpc 5k (junk). My opinion
we getting one on the 3k next, bro? Love the series.
Already up fam.
@@DyReckProductions oh you JUST put it up. Lol. I was like, how did I miss that? 😂 good looks, fam. 🙏🏼
@@str8frmthacr8 Lol no doubt.
loved mine when i had it
I feel you.
Finally! ;)))
Lol..I got u Fam.
I had one it sold around 1,300 dollars that change everything....Now da Poor Man could make 🔥 Beats...😄
Nice.
Did puffy used it on I be missing you album 97??? Let me know thanks
What up DyReck? Are you going to do a vid on the MPC2500? Nice series, keep 'em coming bro!👊🏽
Already up playa..Thanks.
roger linn said in an interview that the new head of akai proffesional back then decided to stop his royality payments and that may be the reason legally thay couldnt continue to make the 3000 or machine exactly like it but updated
Oh ok good point.
This was my first MPC, and I still have a crush on her..
Lol i feel u.
I still use 2000 for the low end... no joke...
Nice!
I had 2000 classic but didn't like it, although I tried hard.
You need a boot disk for 2000 classic.
Disk management is elementary (you cannot even make folders!)
No internal SCSI port, no IDE port.
Awkward jog-wheel (I know some people prefer it over XL's jogwheel) at I couldn't get used to.
Fixed positioned LCD screen (viewing angle of the original screen is pretty narrow, so XL's tiltable screen is quite usable).
On 2000 classic, it is not easy to get into the internal; It's easier to open enclosure on XL and start trouble shooting.
I often hear that 2000 classic and XL sound different, but I don't think that's the case. The sound characteristic of both machines are identical, or very, very close.
You mentioned that drum pads were moved to right side, but I'd preferred them on the left side like MPC-60/3000. I always have to cross my arms on my XL when I chop samples!
Lol..I feel u on crossing your arm to chop samples lmao!
Im pretty sure I commented on this bs post a year ago. it mustve been removed. I cant stand bs:
1. You dont need a boot disk, provided that you have 8mb flash rom installed, like I do. However, it's best to have a fresh boot disk, handy. Just in case internal boot is corrupt or some bs. That way, you will always have the option to use a fresh floopy to boot.
2. Why tf do you need folders for a 35mb capacity sampler??? Each high density diskette is 1.XMB. A few disks are probably needed for one song.
3. 2000 has SCSI. No MPC has an "internal SCSI" or any IDE. WTF are you talking about??
4. WTF is awkward about the "jog wheel?" Inner wheel is for entering data. Outer wheel is for variably scrolling through samples. How tf is that awkward????
5. MPC 60 II, SP1200, ASR X/10, and most keyboards and samplers have fixed screens. I guess you complain about all of them too?
6. Not easy to get inside???? WTF! The whole top comes off after removing a few screens. I opened the s78&7 up to install 8mb flash rom in less than 15 minutes. You must be incompetent.
7. If you prefer left side pads, why tf did you buy a 2000 in the first place??? Go get a bs Roger Linn MPC and STFUSDB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I heard Roger Linn was pushed out of Akai.
Yeah they had a discrepancy over royalties.
I used a 2k for years and only half my screen worked, yet i managed lol. Kids these days cant get by without a computer doing all the work for them
Lol.
Family we had GATEKEEPERS in music then!!! Now they accept any and everything this is why there is saturation in the music space. Mr Linn was ahead of his time and still today making his own products. Dope video man
Yeah he's real passionate about his products.
You think “gatekeepers” are a good thing?
Mommy what's that? OH that's a floppy disk honey LMFAO
Roger Linn didn't leave Akai. The new owner Jack O'Donnell took over Akai, Numark & Alesis and refused to pay Linn his royalties.
ua-cam.com/video/jdMRxUC77RQ/v-deo.html
Love the videos btw!
MPC 2000 was released in 1997.
2022 price on Ebay: $580
Dang!..Still holding some value..Ive seen some go for over a grand.
I have had 8 of them... once i install the V.2 LED and USB drive... someone wants to buy it.
I feel you.
I got the sp1200 mpc 2000 and mpc5000....I like the timing on the 2000 but the 5000 is the sp1200 the 2000 and any sampler you can imagine plus I guess most producers can't play a whole song live w/o fn up...so they don't use the HD recorder....hook that bass ormoog up and get it....hahaha ha
Lol I feel you.
Classic slap
True.
MPC2500, next! Put your bets on! =)
Already up playa lol.
ROGER ROGER ROGER!!!!! (TIA AND TAMERA VOICE) 😅🤣😂
Lmao!!
@@DyReckProductions lmaooooooooo😭😭
I have a dumb observation..why did 60 mins interview Kanye as a super producer and you had more seasoned producers using MPCs like Premo, PR, Bomb Squad, etc.???? I thought West was more a ASR10 guy anyways. Just asking.
Probably because of his popularity at the time..and him being connected to the hottest rap label at the time.
@@DyReckProductions sorry just saw your reply..mannnnnn...it irked me a bit when he went on the awards show performing with his MP...total setup and fake. Us underground guys been performing with our equipment for decades. Sigh. I digress. Sorry
Actually, the company WAS over shortly after the MPC2000 came out. Today's 'Akai' has nothing to do with the company of the 90s.
Yup your right..I think the last piece the old company did was the 4000.
The floppy and weak ass sequencer editing annoyed the hell outta me. But everything sounds dope,thru the converters. Drums just knock without doing anything.
Stick with my iPad now and knocking out beats way faster and much more easier. Better for fast spontaneous creativity for me anyway.
97/98 era = disco rap. Puff Daddy's Hitmen was running shyt around that time. LOL
Yup.
And don't forget about the rise of DMX, the Dirty South & Slim Shady.
I'm Left Handed I need the MPC 1000 or 3k I currently own an MPD 226, had a Push 2, it was stolen by a hatin ass nigga with no bars🤷🏾♂️
Lmao!.thats crazy.
I’m glad Akai got rid of Roger Linn. 3k was too expensive. In 1997, a brand new MPC 3000 was $1200 more than a brand new MPC 2000 Studio Plus (SMPTE, 8 outs, Effects). Yet a MPC 2000 can do everything a 3k can. Plus a 2000 had more memory (at the time), can read .wav files, had 25k more note capacity, bright af graphical interface display, unique data/digit wheel (no other MPC has this s&$)), and NOTHING but 16 pads on the right side (XL has pads and other bs on right side). 2000 is BETTER than the 3000, 60, 60 II, 2000XL, 4000, and any other bs MPC. Had my 2000 since 1997. Best MPC ever. BTW, MPC Live, X, etc aren’t traditional MPCs. They are workstations. So dont compare them to a 2000. Which is simply a 16 bit drum sampler and 32 channel midi sequencer
Wow the 2000 better than the 4k?..The 4k had so many features though..you could resample at different bit rates..you had akai sys it was a beast but I feel you the 2k as simple as it was..it was straight forward and got you to where you wanted to go.
Anything else why to prefer 2000 over xl
Does it bother to only have 1 program available?
is it kinda annoying with that small ass screen that dont even fold lol
I would not say that. I'm gonna have to stay on the team 4k. That is my fav MPC of all time. I have all of the MPCs except the 60mkI.
The 4k was wayyyyyy ahead of it's time and it utilizes the Z1 sampler and ram was expandable with multiple outputs etc...you cannot up sample on the 2k nor connect to SPIDF or usb. I agree the 2k can beat a 3k but to me all are different workflows and sound sonically different. My opinion. I literally just started using a controller. Funny feeling (MpC touch... needs work)
I agree with about the new MPCs...they are junk controllers. You have to rely on your 💻.
Whooaaa...... what a misinforming content. Man lol.... first time in my life i hear someone claiming the 2000 adds more punch and sound than a 30000 ahahahahaha.... dude keep on smoking whatever you're smoking ahahaha...And Rodger L. must be flabergasted by your version of the story... crazy these days... this vid must be a joke of some kind right ? ...
I thought about a mpc 4000
Kanye is more of an ASR guy! Get outta here!
He had the mpc 2000 on the yeezus tour he also had it in the video for run away
Worst Mpc ever
Lol.