The Sound quality is whats expected from a work horse like the mpc.

It has lots of features, A sampler, A Sequencer (which is the easiest to use that I have ever come across), And of course the Best Drum pads ever made( Other pads aint got nothin on this machine)

I have never wanted to test the durability, and i am not about to drop my MPC to give you a more through analysis. I have been bangin on thoose pads for like a year and no problems yet.

If you can cop one for below $1300 your gettin a bargin. It may seem like a major investment, However in a year you will be thanking god you bought this machine.

I have heard that Akai is kinda of slow at getting back to you, I have never personally contacted them. I read the manual, and primarily I use Trial & Error.

I own one, so yeah i want it.

Producer, Sound Engineer

Hip Hop, R & B

It sounds like any thing you put in it. The quality of sound is great. The response from the pads are excellent. This box can sound good just by it self. The Mpc 2000xl sounds good with anything because it has a sequencer you can lay some ill ass drums on. I use this baby to drive my Fantom S.

I'm still learning new ways to use this baby. I've had this box for four years and I'm happy with the features.

Well, just don't drop this boy, cause it will break. When my son was a baby, he beat my poor MPC to death messing up the data wheel. Keep babys away from the MPC 2000XL aight.

I guess you get what you pay for. I wish it wasn't so expensive but I don't regret spending the dollars.

Neva needed support

It does have a sexy look to it. What caught my eye on one of these was those pads. I always wanted a MPC 60 back in the day but could not buy because of no dollars. As time went by, akai drop the MPC 2000 which was the cheapest but still out of my range. Once I saw the MPC 2000XL and the price, I had to dig in my pockets to get it.

Hip Hop

This is a professional machine so the sound of it is the same way. To my experiences with the MPC its great in any atmosphere.

The features of the MPC are good too. Its compatibility can't be beat. The most useful feature to me is the way it makes editing so easy.

Everything about the MPC's quality is great. Its small enough to carry and they last forever if you take care of it.

I think the value is good on the MPC, because its not to far out of reach. If you really want it you can save and get it within a year if you're serious. Great for the money! I don't regret one dime!

I've dealt with Akai once or twice. I called the Akai helpline to get help on my DPS12. They were very helpfull although I did have to leave a message just to get help. They did call me back within 2 days. I've made one upgrade with the memory. I took it to a computer repair shop and he made it look really easy.

A sampling sequencing drum machine! A producers dream! BANG ON!

Tromatik Rap&R&B

The sounds are as good as what your putting into it

It depends on how creative you are. If your not creative then this machine will not work for you

Solid as a rock

Worth the money. Its all about how creative you are

I called them to see if I could hook it up to a monitor

I dont know about this question. I dont find machines appealing

I'm a long time fan of the mpc series. I'ts the perfect music production tool.

You definitely need midi cables and the expand the memory to 32 mb to get the most out of your mpc.

I've purchased two mpc's the 2000 and the 2000xl and haven't had any problems with either one.

The mpc is an investment and only should purchased by those who are serious about music.

I would like to have more control of the color of my mpc instead of being so standard.