I don't know why more people don't just record into the device like you're supposed to. You're missing out on half the vibe converting samples in an app. I know its crazy to use a sampler to sample buuuut.....
@@ApolloJetsonKND that's nuts considering you can get that from the new MPCs. Not sampling your sounds into the 3K is effectively nerfing it. Sad to see
@@Craftmaster3 That is the only way that I can keep drums and samples now. Files that I convert with Wavesound will save but they won't reopen. So every single sound is sampled now. I just have to remember to turn up the record level so that the signal is clipping a little bit. To my ears it sounds better that way.
@@ppic7162 Yeah I have mentioned this in the comments on one of their videos. MPC 3000 reissue w/build quality and sound, but with all of the new instruments & advancements. But you know it would be super pricey. Even an original-ish 3000 with todays sampling, time stretch, chopping and storage would be dope.
i still use my 3000 on a daily basis. all samples into the s950, then sequenced on the 3000. might be outdated technology and slow, but the sound is timeless and the beats knock. nice video, and don't sell that jewel.
how do you sequence it? i have a akai s3000 and it has SMPTE as does my mpc 4000 would you recommend SMPTE or is it better to just use the sampler and have trs cables going out of it and into the MPC? Thanks Eddie for any breakdown of your current setup.
In 2016 I paid $1200 for my MPC-3000LE (#0538) and put another $500 into installing extra RAM, personalized Vailixi OS chips, SCSI card reader, SCSI convertor card, blue LED screen, all black buttons, all blue LEDs, aluminum indented data entry knob (like a 2000XL knob), and fat pads. I love it! 🤓 Cheers from a Chicago Kid (PUMA CREW) living my best life in the UK! 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Congrats! Many people would kill for that price nowadays. I’m literally in the UK right now. I’m taking the train back from Paris. It’s nice over here. I’ll be heading home tomorrow.
Love seeing people cherishing these. I produced hundreds of tracks on mine back in the day for our generation coming through, and you don't lose that muscle memory of workflow. Unpopular opinion but the vast majority of producers are better served using more modern gear, and inside the box, and will have better careers because of it. Where these legacy units become amazing is to truly understand how the workflow led to tracks being written a certain way, which I encourage new producers to experience. It will make them understand and love our old beats even more. Absolutely iconic stuff. Well done on the find!
I just got a MPC 2000xl again for the 2nd time in damn near mint condition. I’m buying all my joints back prolly a 4000 next. But your 3000 is clean as hell 👍🏾
Beautiful. I'm lucky enough to have produced on the 60 ( mk1 and 2 ) 3000, 2000xl, studio black ( just a controller, swing was awful on the software ) and MPC one and still my favourite is the 3000. Even with its restrictions it's an amazing machine, would love to own one. Just FTR anyone looking for the MPC60 sampler AD/DA sound there's a plugin called the RX950 that can replicate it pretty well.
Congratulations on your new tool!! I had the same experience here in Chicago back then as far as the people reaction to the music I love!! You are 100% on point!! I have not been without an ASR 10 for the same type of sonic texture.
Quick tip i learned from and mpc wizard. After you have your sample cuts pitch up all the chops till they are just transient clicks. Then you record your chop sequence. Proceed to pitch samples back down till you get the right swing and timings. Hope that makes sense
You probably just need a new pad sensor for those sticky pads. They sell them on MPC stuff as well. It's a thin film that goes underneath the pads. I would also clean the bottom of the pads with soap water when you install the sensor.
Yeah man, definitely don’t import your samples lol. My 1st MPC was this one, moved over to the Live II as of last year but best believe I’m running everything thru my 3k still; both In & Out! 😂💯🔥🔥
HA! Word you have to hide the gear from the wife. I know the feeling. MPC 3000 was my first MPC in 1996. Legacy boxes I can't do anymore. I have grown accustom to all the new boxes like MPC LIVE II and MPC X. If you have an MPC 3000 hold on to it. Resale value is crazy.
The new MPCs lack character. They are like having a DAW in a box. Which is ok if that's what you are looking for. I still like to export and mix in the computer. Ozone has saved many a mix for me.
I had one in 95'-96' in the 1st studio I built in NC, damn I didn't know they upgraded the screens...🥳🤩🥳 I liked the fact that it had a Coax Digital In, I ended up rocking with the 2K when I built my new Recording Studio due to the Coax Digital I/O the capability of going both worked out for me way better once I got into Digital Patchbays & Mixers... Nice find Bro!!! #GreatVid...🎥🎬🎥
Chicago Boy myself. True that most weren’t into EastCoast Rap it was Gfunk all day. 94 I was Black Moon, Tribe, & Nas. Then I heard Mobb Deep and that’s when House music became my second favorite genre…
I can't use it everyday. Maybe every 3 - 4. It takes too long to get cooking on this boy for now. I think the time will be shortened the more I use it.
@@ppic7162 There's not much difference between the time it takes to get cooking on a 3000 and a 2000xl to me. Just keep practicing until it's second nature and muscle memory.
Congrats! I used the 3000 for years. You'll love the work flow once you get use to it. The LP filter is only second to the 900 / 950 in my opinion. Midi functions are great too. Just a heads up the plastic buttons are very hard to find these days $$$ and the tact switches will go. I'd personally try using only records right into the 3000. You'll get the best sound that way.
bro.... DO NOT import sounds into the 3000. You have to sample through the record-in for it to color the sound. Importing sounds into the 3000 is a big don't. the sound of the 3000 is the goat.... you only get it when you sample into it.
Real nice story telling! Enjoy your mpc 3000. Im waiting on my 2500 Limited Edition to come back from MPC STUFF. I sent it to them for a make over and button, knob, & Pad upgrade. So excited - i will keep you posted. The wife clip was priceless 🤣. They always know.
Hell, me and my guys was bumping all the Hip Hop ish in the 100's in 94'! My Mo and Lord homies were hipped and some of my folks would play both. Didn't hear too much Boom Bap in the Robert Taylors.
Congrats on the cop bruh. yo we can not be calling em send files lol. “snd” is undoubtedly pronounced sound. 😂 Also I’m from the Go and I’m from that school of hiphop that is east coast… I feel your pain lol Peace bruh
You should buy whatever floats your boat. I’ve got two MPC’s. One Classic, one modern. I guess it’s a little ‘best of both worlds’ type LITuation. 🤷♂️😆💯‼️🔥
Yup. Speed and ease of use used to be my thing but I was never happy with the end sound. Now I prefer to take time with the old school machines that give me the sound so I can really feel it when it's played. All depends on whatever floats your boat
Hahaha, the wifey "devil"... Yeah man it was because I read an interview with DJ Premier talking about the 3000 but that's when I first heard about it and that's when I knew I had to get one. Period... I've been hooked ever since. And I've used ALL of the MPCs. The 3000 was the last one that Roger Linn helped make with Akai before he left. It's a beast with that sound.
Bonjour, je viens de découvrir votre chaîne RUclips, et le titre de la vidéo m'a interpellé : Avoir une MPC300 en 2023 ? En effet, je viens d'en acquérir une... je vais écouter votre vidéo avec grand soin. 😊
Peace famlee congrats on the 3000. Chitown Stand up! Yo u may be able to get wves into the 3 easier since you've got an SD card on board, I use a scsi2sd with my 3 and can mount the SD card on my Mac
Should I by a 3000? I already own one and a MPC 60 (That I used to produce Leaders of the New School) and a Ren and a MPC Live II (Gold Edition).......
You can't drop a comment like this and just leave it there. C'mon what songs with LONS, and MC Ren? Kizz My Black Azz? PTA? I stopped eating my dinner when I saw this.
“THAT LOOK ON YOUR WIFEs FACE” ,,,, Is exactly how my Wife Looks when a New Piece of Gear ⚙️ shows up at Our Doorstep. Rocking a MPCONE now. Started on A 2000XL
I used to want that thing but I'll stick to my mpc live. Looking at that screen its just too primitive. I just threw a Triton/jv1080/wavestation in the trash , the pawn shop don't even want that stuff. Imma truck driver so I like compact stuff that I can take with me
Sounds of software or new mpc never reach the mpc 3000 hardware!! Punch of mpc 60 and mpc 3000 are too particular to be redone with filter and vst. Same thing 4 SP1200.... 😎🔥✌️
Bro I appreciate you. I used to collect all the Scratch magazines back in 04-07. Went to full sail university in 06 n used to read bout gear all the time couldn’t afford it then. But the info was invaluable. I had everyone, but lost all my stuff when I went to military. Is there anyway you could mail me any duplicates you may have of magazine? Been tryna find any of them but no luck.
@@Bignoiseradio Oh yeah, for 15 years, with some breaks in the middle. I made a wack album in early 2010s with some Chicago rappers. Once my business took off I took a break. You need some Chicago swing. I don't really make the trap beats that are so popular right now. But, I do a little something.
@@itzdm0r3 Yeah but the software doesn't have the same feel as the standalone MPC's IMO. I bought the Studio Black after owning quite a few MPC's over the years and sent it back after a week.
LMAO! Yo I’m 18 seconds in and I’m cracking up. I don’t know what you’re about to say but I do agree with one thing…. THE CHAMP IS HERE! Ok so I’m walking through the vid with you… .snd file issues? That’s just you being lazy. None of your heroes gave a 🤬 about a .snd file. Wifey thing is real. Double pad tap is not because it’s old but because it’s new (pad sensors have been replaced incorrectly. (Like I did on my black LE) Get a new sensor and install it BY THE LETTER! No short cuts! Or work around it (like me no biggie) When sampling, pull out your phone stopwatch and time that sample. If it’s 6.4 seconds then set the MP accordingly. Timesaver fo sho! Sampling from computer? Eq with mids up a little going in. Filters will love you for it!
That memory you had about the Source Awards and your recollection of people chanting WU-TANG! was probably a Mandela Effect. Because I think I remember that, too, but other people don’t.
Skip the nostalgia and cop urself Logic Pro DAW and an MPD32. This man is a mere collector this can really become gear acquisition syndrome. Don’t let it plague you.
I feel you bro. I got the One, a 404mk2, a Smpltrek, and the MPC2500. For some reason the 2500 is really a prized piece for me. There’s just something about these beastly machines.
@@ppic7162 The 4K is the best of the classics in my opinion. I used the 3K for 8 years in a pro studio and hated it greatly! too limiting to me and once I got the XL never looked back. MPC's i've owned are 60 MK1, 2KXL, 4K, 2500LE. I ditched them all and Kept the only two I've ever liked which are the 4K and 2KXL which i still use to this day.
Should I buy a 30 year old box of obsolete electronic components? No way, especially at the price they're going for. Unfortunately electronics have a lifespan, and these are at the pointy end of that
You gotta add a little spice to life right? This type of stuff keeps me outta trouble with The Devil. The new MPCs are boring. It like having a DAW in a box. No character.
Why did I sell ALL my 4 3ks? I mean I bought them all for the gang excluding one for me but WHY DID I SELL MY 3k? You guessed right. My EX WIFE stressed so hard about money and I got very sick at a time and it came all down to the money...................... LIve2Retro surprised me in its own way. I come from the FL gang to the Akai gang and the live was like these two had a baby Moses*! Like put it in a basket and down the river and let queen find it.... Strange example but so is life. This was the way we all felt when we had a 3k! You matched it on the spot. Sorry for the little ugly points ( my 3k was a fresh out of the box backup uint bought at a studio sell in NY for $800! Yes NY city! Clearance sell--- )
Can we get some updates ? Some tutorials? We need them we need young relatable videos for the kids buying these machines Can you help with our learning curve
Don't buy used equipment unless you have it thoroughly checked out. Even the repair tech shouldn't be trusted. . I bought two drum machine a 3000 and 60 and had to replace both screens , disk drive, and pads and the soundboard. If you don't know anything about repair don't do it. Buy something new ..
I’ll second that. Buying vintage MPCs and synths are for those that know or those who know somebody that knows. These things are going to need buttons, pads, keys, screens, and capacitors eventually. You need to be able to do the work or have a trusted source who can do the work. You’ll likely spend more than the purchase price bringing them back to full glory. If the goal is making music, there are easier ways to do it. If you got skills in both music and electronics, vintage may be up your alley.
No way in h.e double hockey sticks will I spend 4k on that Roger Linn bs. 2000 Classic is perfect for me. wav files. Digit and data wheel. Graphic interface. Nothing but pads are on the right side. Sound is same 16 bit as that bs 3k. If you want color sound, get a 60 or 60 II. 3k is nothing but an overrated 16 bit sampler that cant read wav files. But you are right about using wtf inspires you.
It's personal preference at this point. I like the 3000 better. I definitely like it better than the 2000 and 2000xl. The MPC 60 and 60 II cost just as much for a good one. 12bit is a little crunchy for my big ears. Who knows, I might get bored and buy one them and hide it in the basement so The Devil doesn't find out.
I know right. People are tired of me telling that story. And especially being from Chicago. No one here cared about the culture like that. They only wanted to hear the gangsta side of Hip Hop.
So funny, i also had to hide mine from my wify until she just noticed it in my studio. Wanted to ask, do you still have the original Arm and side panels? If yes, do you like to sell it?
I bought it like this. Man those are going to be hard to find right now. Did you try syntaur.com/ or mpcstuff already? I can't even find transport buttons.
@@ppic7162 ahh okok, I thought i heard you say something about buying the wood panels. Mine also came with the wood. I actually spoke with Jazzcat who is the EU Forat of old machines and he wrote me back today saying he might be able to fins sum. Regarding transport buttons, ive seen few cats making it themselves with a 3D printer. Look pretty solid.
STOP TAKING YOUR MPCS APART YOU KEEP SCREWING THEM UP . LEAVE IT FOR THE REPAIR SHOPS THE NEW MPC GETS SCREWED UP IF YOU DONT NO WHAT YOUR DOING THEY ARE BUILT DIFFERENT
I understand for most people but my degree is in Electronic Engineering so I think I'm kind of qualified to open up the machine. I mostly can do any troubleshooting and light soldering from the old school era. It's only the new era with the tiny resistors, and capacitors that I don't have the expertise to replace a part on. Even then I'll try.
It was 1995. This is from wikipedia. "Me Against the World is the third studio album by American rapper 2Pac. It was released on March 14, 1995". You probably got a bootleg early. It was a great album none the less. I liked Pac better before the crazy Death Row days.
I don't know why more people don't just record into the device like you're supposed to. You're missing out on half the vibe converting samples in an app. I know its crazy to use a sampler to sample buuuut.....
They just want the swing/groove and the workflow….
@@ApolloJetsonKND that's nuts considering you can get that from the new MPCs. Not sampling your sounds into the 3K is effectively nerfing it. Sad to see
I get sampling the loops and sounds, but sampling the drums into it every time is very time intensive. This is what I've been doing so far though.
@@ppic7162 well you sample drums and save them on removable storage. You only have to sample something once.
@@Craftmaster3 That is the only way that I can keep drums and samples now. Files that I convert with Wavesound will save but they won't reopen. So every single sound is sampled now. I just have to remember to turn up the record level so that the signal is clipping a little bit. To my ears it sounds better that way.
Akai should reissue the MPC 3000 with modern connections. The vintage mode on newer MPCs sounds pretty different from the original.
This is the best comment I've seen in a long time. We need to put this on the MPC forum or something. MPC 3000 with chopping and modern connections.
What's the difference? I have X. Is 3000 has the best dac converters?
@@ppic7162 Yeah I have mentioned this in the comments on one of their videos. MPC 3000 reissue w/build quality and sound, but with all of the new instruments & advancements. But you know it would be super pricey.
Even an original-ish 3000 with todays sampling, time stretch, chopping and storage would be dope.
I think it’s cause Roger linn isn’t involved this was his last machine.
i still use my 3000 on a daily basis. all samples into the s950, then sequenced on the 3000. might be outdated technology and slow, but the sound is timeless and the beats knock. nice video, and don't sell that jewel.
how do you sequence it? i have a akai s3000 and it has SMPTE as does my mpc 4000 would you recommend SMPTE or is it better to just use the sampler and have trs cables going out of it and into the MPC? Thanks Eddie for any breakdown of your current setup.
@@bigpun2k6 i just use the sampler. i made a video about my 3k workflow ruclips.net/video/FwqsBMazi5s/видео.html
@@eddieleonard6925 thanks eddie!
@@bigpun2k6 MIDI
950 with anything is god tier
Picked up an LE this past year.... congrats on your knew machine!!! You will love it!
I can't figure how to record a 1 bar loop for intros. Can't find in the manual either. Can you enlighten a brother?
@@ppic7162 in sequence, delete bars
In 2016 I paid $1200 for my MPC-3000LE (#0538) and put another $500 into installing extra RAM, personalized Vailixi OS chips, SCSI card reader, SCSI convertor card, blue LED screen, all black buttons, all blue LEDs, aluminum indented data entry knob (like a 2000XL knob), and fat pads. I love it! 🤓
Cheers from a Chicago Kid (PUMA CREW) living my best life in the UK! 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Congrats! Many people would kill for that price nowadays. I’m literally in the UK right now. I’m taking the train back from Paris. It’s nice over here. I’ll be heading home tomorrow.
Love seeing people cherishing these. I produced hundreds of tracks on mine back in the day for our generation coming through, and you don't lose that muscle memory of workflow. Unpopular opinion but the vast majority of producers are better served using more modern gear, and inside the box, and will have better careers because of it. Where these legacy units become amazing is to truly understand how the workflow led to tracks being written a certain way, which I encourage new producers to experience. It will make them understand and love our old beats even more. Absolutely iconic stuff. Well done on the find!
I just got a MPC 2000xl again for the 2nd time in damn near mint condition. I’m buying all my joints back prolly a 4000 next. But your 3000 is clean as hell 👍🏾
Got mine 8 years ago. Super glad I bought when I did. Never selling.
Beautiful. I'm lucky enough to have produced on the 60 ( mk1 and 2 ) 3000, 2000xl, studio black ( just a controller, swing was awful on the software ) and MPC one and still my favourite is the 3000. Even with its restrictions it's an amazing machine, would love to own one.
Just FTR anyone looking for the MPC60 sampler AD/DA sound there's a plugin called the RX950 that can replicate it pretty well.
Congratulations on your new tool!!
I had the same experience here in Chicago back then as far as the people reaction to the music I love!! You are 100% on point!!
I have not been without an ASR 10 for the same type of sonic texture.
I love older mpcs, but man it's hard to go back to them after the live. That shit made me super spoiled, it's crazy how quickly you can work on it.
Quick tip i learned from and mpc wizard. After you have your sample cuts pitch up all the chops till they are just transient clicks. Then you record your chop sequence. Proceed to pitch samples back down till you get the right swing and timings. Hope that makes sense
You probably just need a new pad sensor for those sticky pads. They sell them on MPC stuff as well. It's a thin film that goes underneath the pads. I would also clean the bottom of the pads with soap water when you install the sensor.
Send your MPC3000 to Jazzcat, he can replace the buttons and clean up the instrument. I have 4 MPC3000s. Best of the best.
Thanks for the info! Send the link.
Can I get one lol please 😂
Hit up kanamit mpc he’s in the states
I would say hit up Bruce Forat.... He actually helped and worked with Roger Linn with the design of that machine. He's the Triple OG of the gear game!
@@thadirtyabbott33 bruce is top notch. pricy but great work.
By the sound of this beat i can hear it still can compete with the newer machines.
I think so. It just takes a little more time.
Yeah man, definitely don’t import your samples lol. My 1st MPC was this one, moved over to the Live II as of last year but best believe I’m running everything thru my 3k still; both In & Out! 😂💯🔥🔥
HA! Word you have to hide the gear from the wife. I know the feeling.
MPC 3000 was my first MPC in 1996.
Legacy boxes I can't do anymore.
I have grown accustom to all the new boxes like MPC LIVE II and MPC X.
If you have an MPC 3000 hold on to it. Resale value is crazy.
The new MPCs lack character. They are like having a DAW in a box. Which is ok if that's what you are looking for. I still like to export and mix in the computer. Ozone has saved many a mix for me.
I had one in 95'-96' in the 1st studio I built in NC, damn I didn't know they upgraded the screens...🥳🤩🥳 I liked the fact that it had a Coax Digital In, I ended up rocking with the 2K when I built my new Recording Studio due to the Coax Digital I/O the capability of going both worked out for me way better once I got into Digital Patchbays & Mixers... Nice find Bro!!! #GreatVid...🎥🎬🎥
Enthused to see you get a classic device like this, the wood case is truly gorgeous!
Came across my RUclips feed, watching as soon as you said Chicago...SUBSCRIBED!!!
Chi town stand Up!
Chicago Boy myself. True that most weren’t into EastCoast Rap it was Gfunk all day. 94 I was Black Moon, Tribe, & Nas. Then I heard Mobb Deep and that’s when House music became my second favorite genre…
Roger Linn...... You have the reason and your answer!!! 🔥🔥🔥😎✌️
I still have my mpc3000le. having it all fixed and updated now. Once I get it back, I will break chop on the weekends as a hobby.
I use the MPC 3000LE + S3000XL daily. Deadly combo! Noticeable Users: Battlecat, DJ Quik, Dr. Dre, etc.
I can't use it everyday. Maybe every 3 - 4. It takes too long to get cooking on this boy for now. I think the time will be shortened the more I use it.
@@ppic7162 There's not much difference between the time it takes to get cooking on a 3000 and a 2000xl to me. Just keep practicing until it's second nature and muscle memory.
I’m from the city also. Spent a lot of time in Hyde Park bumpin LONS, Tribe, Gangstarr, etc. Much respect Hometeam.
BTW, that's a Big Noise card reader in that unit, love it! ❤
Congrats! I used the 3000 for years. You'll love the work flow once you get use to it. The LP filter is only second to the 900 / 950 in my opinion. Midi functions are great too. Just a heads up the plastic buttons are very hard to find these days $$$ and the tact switches will go.
I'd personally try using only records right into the 3000. You'll get the best sound that way.
Not needed but a classic.
bro.... DO NOT import sounds into the 3000. You have to sample through the record-in for it to color the sound. Importing sounds into the 3000 is a big don't. the sound of the 3000 is the goat.... you only get it when you sample into it.
Real nice story telling! Enjoy your mpc 3000. Im waiting on my 2500 Limited Edition to come back from MPC STUFF.
I sent it to them for a make over and button, knob, & Pad upgrade. So excited - i will keep you posted. The wife clip was priceless 🤣. They always know.
Hell, me and my guys was bumping all the Hip Hop ish in the 100's in 94'! My Mo and Lord homies were hipped and some of my folks would play both. Didn't hear too much Boom Bap in the Robert Taylors.
Chi Town stand up! West siders were scared of the "Wild hunnits" back in the day.
Man when you mentioned Top Authority..I subscribed instantly..😂 not many know about them boy's... tell it to my nine..😅
That's what I'm talking about. I thought that they were better than UGK. "Things ain't how they should be in 1993" still bang.
Congrats on the cop bruh. yo we can not be calling em send files lol. “snd” is undoubtedly pronounced sound. 😂
Also I’m from the Go and I’m from that school of hiphop that is east coast… I feel your pain lol
Peace bruh
My brain can't process that. I recorded that 4 - 5 times and gave up.
You should buy whatever floats your boat. I’ve got two MPC’s. One Classic, one modern. I guess it’s a little ‘best of both worlds’ type LITuation. 🤷♂️😆💯‼️🔥
Yup. Speed and ease of use used to be my thing but I was never happy with the end sound. Now I prefer to take time with the old school machines that give me the sound so I can really feel it when it's played. All depends on whatever floats your boat
@@RoomAtTheTopStudio Yezzir! 😁👍
Hahaha, the wifey "devil"...
Yeah man it was because I read an interview with DJ Premier talking about the 3000 but that's when I first heard about it and that's when I knew I had to get one. Period... I've been hooked ever since. And I've used ALL of the MPCs. The 3000 was the last one that Roger Linn helped make with Akai before he left.
It's a beast with that sound.
I used to use recycle it will convert and make kits for the MPC's also
Enjoy your 3000 bro! I have the 2000xl and the 1000. I’m in the Chi as well
I just got a 1000. I don't know about it. I was my very first MPC back in 05-06. I sold my ASR X to get it.
Bonjour, je viens de découvrir votre chaîne RUclips, et le titre de la vidéo m'a interpellé : Avoir une MPC300 en 2023 ? En effet, je viens d'en acquérir une... je vais écouter votre vidéo avec grand soin. 😊
Merci mon ami!
If only they weren’t so expensive 😔
Peace famlee congrats on the 3000. Chitown Stand up! Yo u may be able to get wves into the 3 easier since you've got an SD card on board, I use a scsi2sd with my 3 and can mount the SD card on my Mac
I think one of the best old MPC/sampler repairmen is in the Chi? Can't remember his name, but bet he has or can get you buttons, etc.
Should I by a 3000? I already own one and a MPC 60 (That I used to produce Leaders of the New School) and a Ren and a MPC Live II (Gold Edition).......
You can't drop a comment like this and just leave it there. C'mon what songs with LONS, and MC Ren? Kizz My Black Azz? PTA? I stopped eating my dinner when I saw this.
“THAT LOOK ON YOUR WIFEs FACE” ,,,, Is exactly how my Wife Looks when a New Piece of Gear ⚙️ shows up at Our Doorstep. Rocking a MPCONE now. Started on A 2000XL
Im from Chi too, and, we was bangin Bay Area too, Spice and 40
My brother got it when it first came out..we have made some great music with that. I still have it and linked with the SP12 is unstoppable.
I used to want that thing but I'll stick to my mpc live. Looking at that screen its just too primitive. I just threw a Triton/jv1080/wavestation in the trash , the pawn shop don't even want that stuff. Imma truck driver so I like compact stuff that I can take with me
It's beautiful! That's the regular screen size but the dark screen is dope!
I didn't know that. It is so much bigger and better than the 2000xl.
Sounds of software or new mpc never reach the mpc 3000 hardware!! Punch of mpc 60 and mpc 3000 are too particular to be redone with filter and vst. Same thing 4 SP1200.... 😎🔥✌️
Do you think 3000 has the best sound? I have X and i would like to know about dac converters differences
I've always wanted one. I've had a 60 and a 2kxl.
That's so much better looking than my MPC 1 you are so lucky
It’s nice to have, but definitely not needed
Bro I appreciate you. I used to collect all the Scratch magazines back in 04-07. Went to full sail university in 06 n used to read bout gear all the time couldn’t afford it then. But the info was invaluable. I had everyone, but lost all my stuff when I went to military. Is there anyway you could mail me any duplicates you may have of magazine? Been tryna find any of them but no luck.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I only have doubles for 3. You can go on ebay and find all of them. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=scratch+magazine+hip+hop&_sop=12
@@ppic7162 thanks bro a lil expensive but none the less worth it. Appreciate u 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾.
Congratulations
No. Too big, heavy, limited and expensive, but it IS a beautiful machine.
How much did you pay?
Yo, that's a beautiful unit you got there brother, super clean!! 💯
Thanks Bro, I appreciate it. I feel like I know you as much as we communicate through email.
@@ppic7162 Hey man, yes I feel you. What do you do... Are you making beats?
@@Bignoiseradio Oh yeah, for 15 years, with some breaks in the middle. I made a wack album in early 2010s with some Chicago rappers. Once my business took off I took a break. You need some Chicago swing. I don't really make the trap beats that are so popular right now. But, I do a little something.
My first and only mpc is the renaissance. I wouldn't mind having the mpc one or live though.
The renaissance is just a controller not a standalone.
@@billB101 exactly! If I'm on my laptop using the mpc software anyway it's good for me. I export the stems to my daw for mixing.
@@itzdm0r3 Yeah but the software doesn't have the same feel as the standalone MPC's IMO. I bought the Studio Black after owning quite a few MPC's over the years and sent it back after a week.
@@billB101 it would be interesting to see a blind test but if I had the cash I would try a 3000.
LMAO! Yo I’m 18 seconds in and I’m cracking up. I don’t know what you’re about to say but I do agree with one thing….
THE CHAMP IS HERE!
Ok so I’m walking through the vid with you…
.snd file issues? That’s just you being lazy. None of your heroes gave a 🤬 about a
.snd file.
Wifey thing is real.
Double pad tap is not because it’s old but because it’s new (pad sensors have been replaced incorrectly.
(Like I did on my black LE)
Get a new sensor and install it BY THE LETTER! No short cuts! Or work around it (like me no biggie)
When sampling, pull out your phone stopwatch and time that sample. If it’s 6.4 seconds then set the MP accordingly.
Timesaver fo sho!
Sampling from computer?
Eq with mids up a little going in.
Filters will love you for it!
That memory you had about the Source Awards and your recollection of people chanting WU-TANG! was probably a Mandela Effect. Because I think I remember that, too, but other people don’t.
The prices on these machines are absurd now. I remember when you could buy one of these things for 500 bucks.
There is a spot in Cali you can find the parts.
Skip the nostalgia and cop urself Logic Pro DAW and an MPD32. This man is a mere collector this can really become gear acquisition syndrome. Don’t let it plague you.
I feel you bro. I got the One, a 404mk2, a Smpltrek, and the MPC2500. For some reason the 2500 is really a prized piece for me. There’s just something about these beastly machines.
I might try that one once I get tired of the 3000. I think the sweet spot for old and new might be the MPC 4000.
@@ppic7162 The 4K is the best of the classics in my opinion. I used the 3K for 8 years in a pro studio and hated it greatly! too limiting to me and once I got the XL never looked back. MPC's i've owned are 60 MK1, 2KXL, 4K, 2500LE. I ditched them all and Kept the only two I've ever liked which are the 4K and 2KXL which i still use to this day.
Back in 06 I used to dream about having a 2500 because I had the 500 😂. The 2500 is a dope machine along with the 1000
@@LowKeyPorter yes the 2500 is dope also. It gets the same love that the 4K gets which is not much and I have no clue as to why 🤣🤣
@@SoundstarMusic was running a 1k and 25k in tandem until recently. I was tempted with a 4k but went for an X instead.
Good video my dude!
Short answer.
Yes.
I’m in Chicago too. If you got OS 3.08 or 3.11 I can show you everything on it!
Chi town stand up! I got 3.50 Valixi. I figured out mostly everything on it. I've had a year and a half. I appreciate the offer.
Cool! I had yo go back to my 3K to do a joint yesterday
Those bottom pad doubling sounds like a sensitivity issue that should be able to be corrected through the mpcc 3000's settings.
Should I buy a 30 year old box of obsolete electronic components? No way, especially at the price they're going for. Unfortunately electronics have a lifespan, and these are at the pointy end of that
4000 is where it’s at! Lol ;)
Ngl always wanted a 3k but the more I research it, I’m looking at it like an old Porsche. yeah that was the dream… *drives off in a new Hell Cat* 😅
Different strokes right. I have an older Porsche so you know how I feel. ruclips.net/video/bNpfgD1gsSo/видео.html
Congrats bro! Legendary machine ♥
lol at suge's man basically elbowing suge in the face as they leaving
Danny Boy was way too hyper to get on stage. "I ain't mad atcha" Danny Boy.
I like yer style. Subbing!
Yo. Was thinking about this topic being it’s @ “Tax Season” thanks
She’s a keeper
There is not a year ahead of us that you should not buy a MPC3000 ...
You gotta add a little spice to life right? This type of stuff keeps me outta trouble with The Devil. The new MPCs are boring. It like having a DAW in a box. No character.
@@ppic7162 Yup Yup! Aint no thang like that MP3K Swang!
Why did I sell ALL my 4 3ks? I mean I bought them all for the gang excluding one for me but WHY DID I SELL MY 3k?
You guessed right. My EX WIFE stressed so hard about money and I got very sick at a time and it came all down to the money...................... LIve2Retro surprised me in its own way. I come from the FL gang to the Akai gang and the live was like these two had a baby Moses*!
Like put it in a basket and down the river and let queen find it.... Strange example but so is life.
This was the way we all felt when we had a 3k! You matched it on the spot. Sorry for the little ugly points ( my 3k was a fresh out of the box backup uint bought at a studio sell in NY for $800! Yes NY city! Clearance sell--- )
Can we get some updates ? Some tutorials?
We need them we need young relatable videos for the kids buying these machines
Can you help with our learning curve
I am surprised the Zone is bring used.
Being
Don't buy used equipment unless you have it thoroughly checked out. Even the repair tech shouldn't be trusted. . I bought two drum machine a 3000 and 60 and had to replace both screens , disk drive, and pads and the soundboard. If you don't know anything about repair don't do it. Buy something new ..
I’ll second that. Buying vintage MPCs and synths are for those that know or those who know somebody that knows. These things are going to need buttons, pads, keys, screens, and capacitors eventually. You need to be able to do the work or have a trusted source who can do the work. You’ll likely spend more than the purchase price bringing them back to full glory. If the goal is making music, there are easier ways to do it. If you got skills in both music and electronics, vintage may be up your alley.
No way in h.e double hockey sticks will I spend 4k on that Roger Linn bs. 2000 Classic is perfect for me. wav files. Digit and data wheel. Graphic interface. Nothing but pads are on the right side. Sound is same 16 bit as that bs 3k. If you want color sound, get a 60 or 60 II. 3k is nothing but an overrated 16 bit sampler that cant read wav files. But you are right about using wtf inspires you.
lol, true
It's personal preference at this point. I like the 3000 better. I definitely like it better than the 2000 and 2000xl. The MPC 60 and 60 II cost just as much for a good one. 12bit is a little crunchy for my big ears. Who knows, I might get bored and buy one them and hide it in the basement so The Devil doesn't find out.
Top Authority, Boss and Dayton Family.
I love it but it’s to expensive 😅wow u was in the middle history 😮😮😮the source award that’s when hip hop was fresh and pure own by the black man
I know right. People are tired of me telling that story. And especially being from Chicago. No one here cared about the culture like that. They only wanted to hear the gangsta side of Hip Hop.
White man built the software and hardware. Cry later.
@@ppic7162😂😂😂big respect ✊ to you bro my wife would go crazy if I buy one of those MPC 3000 because they waaay to expensive nowadays
i really want one of these!
I'M still waiting on my mpc 3000 I got all the sounds from it on wav file.
Happy for you Paris!!!🎉
Appreciate it.
J dilla shout out to him rip
So funny, i also had to hide mine from my wify until she just noticed it in my studio.
Wanted to ask, do you still have the original
Arm and side panels? If yes, do you like to sell it?
I bought it like this. Man those are going to be hard to find right now. Did you try syntaur.com/ or mpcstuff already? I can't even find transport buttons.
@@ppic7162 ahh okok, I thought i heard you say something about buying the wood panels.
Mine also came with the wood. I actually spoke with Jazzcat who is the EU Forat of old machines and he wrote me back today saying he might be able to fins sum.
Regarding transport buttons, ive seen few cats making it themselves with a 3D printer. Look pretty solid.
@@intr0beatz If you get a line on the transport buttons let me know.
DOPE VIDEO!!!!!
Without even watching the video, Y E S!!!
The answer to this question is no because they're absurdly overpriced.
Did you get one with the expansion board installed? Couldn’t see the back panel well enough.
I don't see any empty spots on the back. I didn't think these had an expansion board other than the vga expansion for a monitor.
@@ppic7162 i was thinking of the the mpc2000 which needed the expansion board for the 8 analog outs. 👍
Beautiful
STOP TAKING YOUR MPCS APART YOU KEEP SCREWING THEM UP . LEAVE IT FOR THE REPAIR SHOPS THE NEW MPC GETS SCREWED UP IF YOU DONT NO WHAT YOUR DOING THEY ARE BUILT DIFFERENT
I understand for most people but my degree is in Electronic Engineering so I think I'm kind of qualified to open up the machine. I mostly can do any troubleshooting and light soldering from the old school era. It's only the new era with the tiny resistors, and capacitors that I don't have the expertise to replace a part on. Even then I'll try.
About $3800 GC
akai aka AK 🤫🙄
i got a Moog
I got the Moog subsequent 25 for Father's Day. Programming sounds is way harder than it sounds. And I got tired of the presets real quick.
Hold up you talkin about Top Authority they are from my hometown Flint Michigan! WOW what do you know about Top authority my Brother 🤣
Ha, Top Authority went hard in the Chi. The Dayton Family, Top Authority, Mc Breed and the DFC. I glad others recognized their greatness.
You should buy me one
Me Against The World was 1994
It was 1995. This is from wikipedia. "Me Against the World is the third studio album by American rapper 2Pac. It was released on March 14, 1995". You probably got a bootleg early. It was a great album none the less. I liked Pac better before the crazy Death Row days.