All user reviews for the Akai Professional MPC2000XL

This really have complimentary features, like the 'Next Sequence' and the 'Main Menu' keys. But basically it's your all around machine. It samples up to 44.1khz 16 bit depth rate. The processor isn't so fast when it comes to re-sampling. It's a really good groove sequencer. I just wish it came with an internal cd burner for mastering once you've completed a project.

Price paid

$800

UTILIZATION

It takes some time to use efficiently but at the same time it isn't difficult either.

So far it crashed on me once and I had it for 8 months now. Other than that it's a solid piece of work.

SOUNDS

When it comes to sound quality, the MPC series is all about what YOU load into the MPC yourself. It dosen't do anything special to sounds other than re-sampling which won't really improve quality. Bottom line...if you load garbage you'll get garbage.

OVERALL OPINION

I don't know how to work with out it. I use it within my protools setup, but in any given situation I can work with this baby idependently away from everything else. I'm definitely glad I went with this.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: young professa ( 2-, 2004)

Yeah it should have come factory with an internal zip drive instead of floppy drive.

Price paid

$650.00

UTILIZATION

It's a piece of cake. I never had to use a manual for operating it only for syncing issues.

Great and built to last. The only thing is the floppy drive has a tendacy to clank out or better yet the MPC has a tendacy of freezing up from time to time.

SOUNDS

Well the sound quality is great b/c the sounds I use are great.

OVERALL OPINION

I love it wouldn't trade it for any other mpc.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: missdjcoley-cole ( 6-, 2005)

For me whats missing are the 8 outs. Other then that I think there is more then enough features to make some music with out more sample time.

Price paid

899

UTILIZATION

So far I hate the MIDI settings I still cant get it. Other then that as long as you have the manuel and someone to give you some advice when you get stuck the 2000xl is pretty stright forward.

SOUNDS

Quality of the sound was clearner then my EPS-16+ but "dirtier " then my computer.

OVERALL OPINION

No repairs. This thing is a tank.

I love it. A solid piece of equipment that holds down my home studio.

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Posted by: BottomUpBeats (January 1-, 2005)

The only negative I can say about this machine is that it definitely should've came with presets (I was kinda upset about that when I 1st bought it), The efx card should've also came wit the mpc, since it doesn't do a great deal on efx on snds, and it coulda make wit like a pitch bend or ribbon like the triton (that would've made it xtra hotsauce to go!!)

Price Paid: $1400

UTILIZATION

Very Ez to use...I read the manual from front to back, and back to front, learned every feature, and I was doin my thing...dun deal...

I've had my mpc for like 5 yrs now and Its never failed me...granted u take care of your equipment and have some type of carry case if ur constantly takin ur equip. places...although I have heard the screen will go on you...so that worries me...but sh*t happens

SOUNDS

I love the sound quality...anyone who owns an mpc knows that the sample rate and the way everything sounds thru an mpc is crispy!! compared to software, i know there are software programs out there like recycle that make the editing feature on the mpc look like ol' school, but the mpc does its job.I definitely get down wit all features of the editing.. trimming/time stretching/ zone/loop ...the're all key essentials to manipulating a sample. -another strong point is the ease of use. once u have everything set up, its so ez to make a beat and keep it moving. -chromatic assignment, purge, and all the other feautres make this machine a good bang for ya buck..

OVERALL OPINION

I love this machine and know that its a must have in any studio...even Dre has a couple of em... specifically because of how ez the midi'n is and sync'n...honestly it has been the least confusin to me and I own a triton as well, but I always get my mpc involved...its like the head of my operations!!

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Posted by: Broadway927 (January 0-, 2005)

One problem that bugs me is stopping the box when im working on a new peice to turn on and of the 16 levels thats relaly annoying, i got myne fully loaded 8 outs f-rom effects the works both of them are the great , when i midi them it's unbleivable what you hear cause it's like i got a sympany playing . 32mbs of onboard mem though is a bit cheap but what i really love about it is the fact that i can run internal programs at once and still be able to midi, i use 2 xl's and an extreme and man it's just great to have so much control .

Price paid: $1650

UTILIZATION

The learning phaze is a bit tidious but once you learn it it's well worth it i masterd the 2000 first then stepped up and man let me tell you it's a great machine it's is the heart of every peice i put down . there are many hidden screens so just hit open window on every thing just to see wha's there .

it's built tough been had them now for abotu 4 years and man they been every where italy,england, london, newyork , toronto all through out the caribbean, yeah i get around performing and they are just great.

SOUNDS

Work of art i love the sound and the sampler is top notch i do alot of reggea and calypso productions and live performances with 2 of these machines and man they are the heat .

OVERALL OPINION

I would never trade this in unless they com up with improve ment's to this machine it's the industry standard

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: wasi ( 4-, 2006)