In my opinion the best MPC.  Sure you can get more MIDI outs and more options on a 5000, but this looks cool, it’s relatively portable (and more versatile than a 500), and the JJOS (http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~mpc1000/) makes the interface that much better.  Buy it, make some beats. GET IT HERE: Akai MPC1000 MIDI Production Center Sampler, [...]