MV8000 vs MPC3000 (???)

DJ ALX · 29th December 2006

Hi, this is my first post here.

Ive seen many videos with the MV.
I found it on eBay for about 1400-1800 USD.
The MPC3000 goes for about 1200-1600 USD.

Has anybody done anything with the MV8000?
I already own an Akai MPC60 and i know that the MPC3000 will meet my needs so i dont have risk buying it BUT should i go for the MV8000?

Id like people to give me some feedback about this. Has anybody worked a WHOLE project on it?
By WHOLE project i dont mean working a SINGLE track on the MV from scratch till the final CD master.
Im asking if somebody has has worked on the MV and used it for what it does for about 8 to 15 songs.
When i handle a project i, many times, reach the limits and its important that what i am going to buy gives me more space!

Thank you.

DJ ALX · 30th December 2006

hasn't anybody worked on the MV8000 here?

Im about to buy either the MV or MPC3000.

Sorry for being so consistant...

Ace'Lo · 30th December 2006

As a user of the MPC3000 and having a friend that owes a MV, I would personally go with the 3000. The reason being is that the sequencer on the Akai is alot better than on the Roland. I'm a fan of the MPC 60, 3000 and Emu Sp1200 so I'm not usually impressed by new samplers. But the MV8000 was the 1st to catch my ear with it's sound. That machine sounds great and has alot up to date functions that the MPC3000 doesn't. So it's like this....both sound great, but if you will be using this machine as your main sequencer, go with the Akai!!

DJ ALX · 30th December 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace'Lo

As a user of the MPC3000 and having a friend that owes a MV, I would personally go with the 3000. The reason being is that the sequencer on the Akai is alot better than on the Roland. I'm a fan of the MPC 60, 3000 and Emu Sp1200 so I'm not usually impressed by new samplers. But the MV8000 was the 1st to catch my ear with it's sound. That machine sounds great and has alot up to date functions that the MPC3000 doesn't. So it's like this....both sound great, but if you will be using this machine as your main sequencer, go with the Akai!!

Thank you !! Im still caught inbetween though and i lean towards the MV!!! Does mpc3000 have timestretch on it or at least pitch shift w/out tempo change?

Ace'Lo · 30th December 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ ALX

Thank you !! Im still caught inbetween though and i lean towards the MV!!! Does mpc3000 have timestretch on it or at least pitch shift w/out tempo change?

i would have to look into it! But I got a guy that can handle all your questions for the MPC3000. He just came out with a new OS for it the 3.16. He supposed to be updating the features. His name is Rohan his email is mpc3000le@yahoo.com. He can handle anything you need to know about the the 3000

DJ ALX · 30th December 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace'Lo

i would have to look into it! But I got a guy that can handle all your questions for the MPC3000. He just came out with a new OS for it the 3.16. He supposed to be updating the features. His name is Rohan his email is mpc3000le@yahoo.com. He can handle anything you need to know about the the 3000

OK man thanx.. Peace..
I heard your tracks on myspace.. Best wishes and good luck!!

Ace'Lo · 30th December 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ ALX

OK man thanx.. Peace..
I heard your tracks on myspace.. Best wishes and good luck!!

All yea, thanks man. I've just been workin. Just finished engineering some shit with Baby Boy feat. Nina Sky, and the D-Boyz produced by Jazzy Pha. Plus I'm gearing up for my 1st mixtape and full length album. So I appreciate the kindness homie!! Hope I helped you!

AON · 30th December 2006

Get an MPC 2500 + hard drive! thumbsup

Ace'Lo · 31st December 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by AON

Get an MPC 2500 + hard drive! thumbsup

Yea I heard those are pretty good too.

I'm not a fan of the 1000, 2000xl(the unsturdy built), 500 or 4000. But I doubt the 2500 can compare to that Roger Linn swing and sound!

Drugs · 31st December 2006

check out my myspace i own a mv 8000 . i have a few beats on the myspace that i did. just a little something. i hope it helps. o yea i have other gear but all those beats are made with the mv all by itself and the patches that came with it or i got off line or used sample robot to get!

www.myspace.com/drugztheproducer

DJ ALX · 1st January 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drugs

check out my myspace i own a mv 8000 . i have a few beats on the myspace that i did. just a little something. i hope it helps. o yea i have other gear but all those beats are made with the mv all by itself and the patches that came with it or i got off line or used sample robot to get!

www.myspace.com/drugztheproducer

Yes it helps. Thank you very much.

29th December 2006	#1
DJ ALX Gear nut Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Athens - Greece Posts: 125 Thread Starter	MV8000 vs MPC3000 (???) Hi, this is my first post here. Ive seen many videos with the MV. I found it on eBay for about 1400-1800 USD. The MPC3000 goes for about 1200-1600 USD. Has anybody done anything with the MV8000? I already own an Akai MPC60 and i know that the MPC3000 will meet my needs so i dont have risk buying it BUT should i go for the MV8000? Id like people to give me some feedback about this. Has anybody worked a WHOLE project on it? By WHOLE project i dont mean working a SINGLE track on the MV from scratch till the final CD master. Im asking if somebody has has worked on the MV and used it for what it does for about 8 to 15 songs. When i handle a project i, many times, reach the limits and its important that what i am going to buy gives me more space! Thank you. Last edited by DJ ALX; 29th December 2006 at 11:56 PM.. Reason: i wouldve been misunderstood on the first post.

30th December 2006	#3
Ace'Lo Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 609	As a user of the MPC3000 and having a friend that owes a MV, I would personally go with the 3000. The reason being is that the sequencer on the Akai is alot better than on the Roland. I'm a fan of the MPC 60, 3000 and Emu Sp1200 so I'm not usually impressed by new samplers. But the MV8000 was the 1st to catch my ear with it's sound. That machine sounds great and has alot up to date functions that the MPC3000 doesn't. So it's like this....both sound great, but if you will be using this machine as your main sequencer, go with the Akai!! __________________ Ace'Lo www.myspace.com/acelo www.twitter.com/acelo www.openlabs.com/acelo Protools HD2 Accel PCI & HD2 Accel PCIe, Mac Pro 8 core Intel, Command 8, Apple G5 1.8 single processor, Avalon 737sp, DBX 160X, Open Labs NEKO(with four 500gb internal harddrives), Akai MPC 3000 & 2000, Emu Sp-1200, Roland XP80, Yamaha Motif Rack, all the Emu modules, Korg MS2000, HEDD 192, Mac Book dual 2.4 with 4gigs of ram, Logic Studio 8, Axiom 25, Protools LE(Mbox Mini) and lyrics and beats 4 da streets!!

31st December 2006	#10
Drugs Gear interested Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 24	check out my myspace i own a mv 8000 . i have a few beats on the myspace that i did. just a little something. i hope it helps. o yea i have other gear but all those beats are made with the mv all by itself and the patches that came with it or i got off line or used sample robot to get! www.myspace.com/drugztheproducer __________________ Dont forget to add me to your friends list www.myspace.com/mp3citymusic

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