Akai MPC5000 or MPC1000 with JJOS2XL

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Hey guys,

I'm keen on getting an MPC and I've been studying very carefully both the MPC5000 and the MPC1000, however I'm not sure which one to buy.

Now, i know most will say get the MPC5000 as it has more features etc, however i haven't used an MPC before so it will be quite a learning experience for me with which ever one i get. I also travel a lot for work so i carry my laptop with me EVERYWHERE as i have pro tools and whole other lot of software on it.

My question to you is, which one do you RECOMMEND. I would really like to hear from people who have experience with either or both.

Thanks for your time guys.
 
1000 just because you might not like it and you won't have lost as much money. The 5000 has a lot of extra features that is true, but unless your experienced you won't know what any of them are. You may find it overwhelming.
 
lilro said:
2500.....
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I agree. If you're debating between the 1000 and the 5000, try looking into the 2500, that one may be what you want. If not, just go with the 1000; plenty of features and will do just fine.
 
The mpc1000 with jj os have one a few things the 5k does not.
Like non destrustive chopping .

But the 5k has a boad load of freatures with the new os 2.0 like

Key groups.
More quantize options
Quantize strenth
Onboard synth
Hard disk recorder
A Arp
Pad cycle playback
Louder Metronome
Assign sound from trim mode
Convert patch phrase to sliced sample.
More effects
Ability to contron FX with Q links
Ability to load a entire folder without a pgm file

(Note the mpc2500 does not have the above features as well.)
 
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I have a 2500, but for what you are looking for, the 1000 is definitely more portable, and if you are going to use itwith mostly vst's on your laptop, you won't need the 4 midi outs and extra fuctions. Truthfully, if you are comfortable with your daw and vst setup, a small midi/pad controller may be a better solution.
 
Sorry to cut in on the question, but I've been looking at them too, and it's weird how so many people love their MPC's and put their word on how good it is (and I believe them), but when someone says "hey which would you recommend based on your knowledge" it seems like a lot of people say, "hmm, well, maybe you shouldn't even get one. Or maybe you don't need all the features of the new one, and you might not like it anyways". I would've thought dudes would be like "yo, definately get the 1000 if you're looking for (fill in the blanks)__ and __, or the 5000 for even more and plus it has ___ and ___.
 
Thank you for all your replies, they have been much appreciated.

I am now leaning more towards the 1000 with the JJOS2XL mainly because of its portability. The 5000 looks great but many of it's features i already have via my laptop (CD/DVD, flash card reader) and Pro Tools software.

I have also looked into a midi/pad controller as youngjboy suggested (Trigger Finger, PadKontrol, MPD24), however the reason im looking at the 1000 is because if im travelling, i want to be able to just bang out a beat without the use of a pc or software.

LOL@aziam...That is true, but the people who have replied to this post have given me their opinion as to why i should get either one which is exactly what i wanted, so i can't really complain.

More replies are welcome =)
 
No doubt. And I ask questions here because of the respect I have for these guys who may know more than I do. Anyways, good luck to you with your machine. I'll hopefully be breaking one in soon (with the wifey's "buy in")LOL
 
aziam said:
Sorry to cut in on the question, but I've been looking at them too, and it's weird how so many people love their MPC's and put their word on how good it is (and I believe them), but when someone says "hey which would you recommend based on your knowledge" it seems like a lot of people say, "hmm, well, maybe you shouldn't even get one. Or maybe you don't need all the features of the new one, and you might not like it anyways". I would've thought dudes would be like "yo, definately get the 1000 if you're looking for (fill in the blanks)__ and __, or the 5000 for even more and plus it has ___ and ___.
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Well, I own a 2500 and the reason that I suggested the possibility of a pad controller is because there is no reason to get a MPC if you are still going to a lot of sequencing vst's with a daw. I sequence mainly hardware and use my daw more as a glorified digital recorder.
 
I sequence with an EMU PX7 and use the DAW just like you, but I always hear about how great the sound/workflow is with an MPC and that's one reason I would like one.
 
aziam said:
I sequence with an EMU PX7 and use the DAW just like you, but I always hear about how great the sound/workflow is with an MPC and that's one reason I would like one.
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Actually, I have a EMU MP7 and it is one of my favorite pieces that I never seem to be able to pull myself into selling. I believe that if EMU would have included sampling it could have been a MPC contender.
 
^^I second that. I love making beat on the PX7, but soon as I hit the software sampler...30 minutes later, session is over, I'm bored and frustrated and aint nothing sounding to me anymore. I just want the hardware and pads for now.
 
aziam said:
^^I second that. I love making beat on the PX7, but soon as I hit the software sampler...30 minutes later, session is over, I'm bored and frustrated and aint nothing sounding to me anymore. I just want the hardware and pads for now.
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I still use my MP7 for drums quite a bit even though I got the MPC 2500. I use the MPC to sequence and just use the MP7 more like a rack module. Those EMU drums though are just good and with the 16 knobs, you can change them up quite a bit, eventhough I think alot of them are good just stock with no tweaking.
 
the 1000 is compatible with a computer, but if youre trying to use them together all the time, its really not that good of workflow IMO. I use my computer to chop larger samples into smaller ones, and then transport then onto my MPC, and also for storage because i dont have a harddrive on my mpc 1000. But, transferring sequenced tracks back over from the mpc to the computer isnt so great, without the right equipment (which i dont have so i wont tell you what you need). If you're really big on the whole MPC style but love the workflow of protools and your VSTs then grab an akai 16pad midi controller, and some free sampling software like audacity.

On the other hand, if youre looking for something to work mainly with hardware, and not have to rely on a computer, then any mpc; the 1000, 2500 or 5000 would be an amazing peice of gear. though it will probably take 4 months to a year to get all of it down pat.
 
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