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Originally Posted by kingofswing  Actually you are so wrong about the XL sound 
I don't know how much MPC experience you got, but I have now had over 16 different MPC units of varying models come into my studio over 6 years. I own a 4000, 2000 XL, and a 2500. The 2500 is the cheapest sounding unit of the lot (including the 1000, 500 and 5000). I like the 2500 for it's size and fast operation.
I have said this many times before, the 2000 XL definately has something about it in upper midrange (a little grainy and forward if you like), which the 4000, 1000, 2500, 500, and 5000 don't have. The 2000 XL can cut through a mix like a razor, especially on percussion. The 4000 has the cleanest and most neutral sound. The 1000/2500/500/5000 sound engine are all identicle, a very generic sound.
I have never got into a 3000, have heard many and used them quite a few times too. Some of my producer friends own them, but I would never buy it. I have been offered a swap for my XL (no kiddin), but that has not happened either. |
like i said, ive had a 60/2000/1000 still have the 1000.......if you think that the 2000xl has "that sound" then good for you, your happy, im happy. imo, it doesnt. and for the record, i do have a 1000 and only use it for drums. does it sound great like a 3000/60?? no it doesnt, but it sounds honest, as good or as bad as my sample. it still sounds better than battery/ultrabeat etc......