MPC2000XL Question

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DJ-Renroc

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I've been wanting to buy an MPC for quite a while now and based on my research I feel the MPC2000XL will be a good fit for me at this time. Since I will be purchasing used/online I'm just wondering what exactly should I look for? Obviously some have different specs or add ons/updagres etc. Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
 
DJ-Renroc said:
I've been wanting to buy an MPC for quite a while now and based on my research I feel the MPC2000XL will be a good fit for me at this time. Since I will be purchasing used/online I'm just wondering what exactly should I look for? Obviously some have different specs or add ons/updagres etc. Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Look for maxed out ram, you'll be able to sample 189 seconds with max ram which is plenty. Also u can upgrade to 8 outs.

Another big thing to look into is the eb-16 effects board. Without it u can't high pass filter, the only filter/eq u get without it is a low pass.

U can also get a card reader for the xl, I have a internal zip drive, I like it, I don't see why ppl complain about zips, they're not that bad.
 
Hey thanks a lot. That was all really helpful information. Anyone else have anything else to add?
 
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Way I look at it max out any mpc 2000 xl u have and if they die buy another and put in your upgrades ...2000xl are like $400 these days
 
jyri said:
Getting the blue 2000xl will ensure longer lasting screen as the blue ones are newer and therefore haven't been used as long.
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How can he tell if its not just an original with the Blue case as an upgrade? I upgraded my old MPC 2000XL like this, Blue Case, Black pads, 8 Outs
 
Focused said:
How can he tell if its not just an original with the Blue case as an upgrade? I upgraded my old MPC 2000XL like this, Blue Case, Black pads, 8 Outs
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That's true.. But I don't think too many people will bother upgrading the case to the blue one as there is no other gain than just a different color.
 
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Yeah the XL has screen issues and they are getting very hard to find.
Akai is not making replacements parts for any may made before the Mpc1000.

I would say just get a Mpc1000,It will probably cost you less.
It will have more features,a faster processer,more effects,and a better storage option ( a cf drive)


So if you do get the mpc2000xl make sure the screen has no lines,and try and find one with the 8 outs.

If you get the Mpc1k make sure all the pads are working and the Cf card drive works.
 
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