MPCHunter

“If you are reading this I am assuming that you will know what an MPC is. I came to the MPC 5000 from the MPC2000XL and I can honestly say I didn’t regret the switch. It has the same Workflow and feel but without the limitations of the smaller memory bank (21seconds of sampling). It links very easily to a pc so you can dump or install your samples/ programs etc. And it has a massive synth. If you are interested in DAW integration I understand it’s compatible with the MPC software (please confirm for yourself as I only ever worked in standalone).

All in it is a great centre piece to any set up,the last of the true hardware MPC’s and the bridge between the legacy models and the new range.

Now the not so good bits. First of all I would say it all works and you can use it but… the volume knob needs replacing as it only plays through one channel unless you tape it in position. The cursor keys are a bit “sticky” and sometimes you have to press them a couple of times before it goes, emphasis on the sometimes there as more often it is fine. The jog wheel works but if you wind it really fast it doesn’t pick up, a bit of contact spray should sort it but I don’t like to tinker with my gear. I was going to give it a good overhaul but didn’t get round to it so if you are not shy with basic repairs or you are happy to live with / repair the niggly bits grab a bargain !” Click here to visit listing on eBay