monogee said:With the SP1200, you are limited with sample time. With the MPC3000, you have more sampling time and options of freaking your samples. The SP1200 has that grittyness for your drums. If you can purchase both, do it. If not, go with the MPC3000.
lvngdead said:Stupid question but, which has more sample editing and warping features, the 3000 or 2000xl?
lvngdead said:Stupid question but, which has more sample editing and warping features, the 3000 or 2000xl?
lvngdead said:I have a 2000xl, I'm just gonna go for the sp-1200.
this thread really didnt go all that in-depth.
BigRyan said:I've owned both, simultaneously (well, OK, one was an SP-12 but close enough). If you're only getting one, get the MPC3000. Much more full-featured and you can get some gritty sounds out of it... much more "general purpose" grit in much the same way the S950 is general purpose grit as well. SP grit is not always appropriate in every case.
If you decide to get an SP later, you can trigger it from the MPC3000's sequencer.
sammyb90 said:What was the SP12 like? I've seen a few quite cheaply - and was wondering if they were a viable alternative to an SP1200. Dont they use 'proper' 'floppy' disks from the old Commodore 64 computer?