

According to CDM, a newly-surfaced MPC2000XL emulator models the legendary drum machine’s full range of functions, including sampling, programming, and exporting in a range of audio formats (APS, ALL, PGM, SND, MID, WAV.) What’s more, those who own the hardware can ditch the SCSI and SD card and import project files directly to the emulator and continue their work offline. But what about the rest of us? WATCH: J Dilla’s Pioneering MPC Production Style is Explored in a New Mini Documentaryįor those hoping to make use of some of that newly acquired time at home to learn how to make their own chopped and sequenced suites, look no further. With their arsenal of machines and software presumably within short reach, staying productive (or at least, distracted,) is as easy as hitting a switch on their weapon of choice.

Seasoned beatmakers and DJs have had it better than most in quarantine. Source: Motown Flip your quarantine into a beatmaking retreat.
