Mpc 2000 Xl Vs Exs24, Is it worth it??? Options

[Mizzeh]

Hey everyone,
I'm the new guy ...Hopefully this will be my home for odd and unusual questions!! hahaha
Anyway, I have had an MPC 2000 XL for a while now and I must admit, I have not really used it for any projects thus far. I couldn't seem to get around the learning curve with this particular piece of gear...for what ever reason. In the near future I will be purchasing a large amount of studio gear including the G5 and Logic 7 which comes with the EXS24. My question is, should I sell my MPC because the EXS24 is easier and sounds just as good if not better than the MPC or keep it for reasons hopefully you will be able to give me.
Thank you very much.

Mizzeh

[Nonz]

What kind of music will you be producing? I ask because the MPC has "swing" that just can't be reproduced on a DAW. That is why most hip hop producers still keep the MPC around for beats. If your not doing anything like that, I would sell the MPC and get what you need for use with L7 (audio interface, mics, mic pre, more memory if you'll be using the EXS alot, etc). Also, Glaresoft's iDrum plug-in supposedly had its swing modeled after the MPC and it is super easy to use in L7. Personally, if I were you, I'd sell.

nonz

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