Installing EB16 Effects board on the Akai Mpc 2000XL

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[@AveMcree]

the quality of those effects are AMAZING!

[@djfingersflores]

yeah they sound great!

[@AlessandroPacifico]

Even for late 90s standards, they were considered poor. Every Alesis or Roland FX unit would beat it quality and performance-wise. The only thing amazing is the nostalgic emotion attached to it, which is why they are so expensive nowadays, and is why I like it too. Technicality is not the only thing that matters.

[@jovanlitmaker8856]

@@AlessandroPacifico distortion is so good its hard to find a vst distortion that sounds so raw i just got the effects

[@lawrenceonethree6872]

Man. Thank you for making this video. I’ve wanted detailed information about the quality of effects on the EB 16 for years!

[@djwickit]

This is one of the best KZbin channels ever. I've been watching for years now and recently got my first MPC (2000xl), and now... I bought this efx board which should arrive in a few days, and I'm beyond excited. Thank you so much for what you do. Your beats, your videos, your vibe, all of it... objectively on point.

[@mpchead]

Have fun with it and enjoy the high pass filter now.

[@francoisnoir10x]

The HP filter is what I always missed... DJ mixer or SP will handle tho

[@77duplicate]

I have the mpc 2000xl MCD for 2 years and I have just discovered that it is equipped with the eb16 card 😂😂 as I did not know how to use it I thought that I did not have it. thanks to you thank you

[@mpchead]

That's a good surprise

[@stevechase2232]

I'm definitely getting this thing now!!!!! Been back and forth about it for years!!!!!

[@Metamophisis]

Exactly where do you lock 🔐 the screw in? I just installed the 8 outs on my Mpc 2000XL. I purchased this Akai EB 16 from the same seller waiting for it to arrive.

[@mpchead]

I can't remember right now but congratulations on the eb16

[@dan_rtype]

Very interesting. I have this effects board for a 3000xl. The options are displayed in a different layout obviously than the MPC. I didn't realize you could solo multiple effects in a chain. Thanks.

[@MikeMcMan93]

where can I get that Bridge your using for the eb16? doesn't it normally stand at 90 degrees from the motherboard?

[@wackerburg]

Great video! 👍 I am about to receive the EB16 for my 2000XL soon. First time for me. I bought the classic 2000 right after it became available back in the mid-90ies and after a short stint with the f*cked-up 1st gen 1000, settled with the 2000XL-MCD. I was always curious how adding that FX board would open up more possibilities on that wonderful machine. Can't wait 🤩

[@mpchead]

To me the great thing is that you can use the eq to create a high pass filter for the samples.

[@illreel5169]

Man I had my FX board in my MPC 2000 for years, but never thought to use it like a SP1200 in Vintage Mode on the new MPC's... I might buy & install a new LCD Screen just to mess with the FX's... #GreatVidBro...🎥🎬🎥

[@SashaDza]

never thought 2xl got such a great FX options! still got mine without fx board , def need to upgrade. thank for video

[@davidscott2095]

Marlo, please help me. I noticed in the video that when you connected the eb effects board, all you did was squeeze it and it connected easily into place. My question is: that screw hole on the lower left hand corner, you just did it with your fingers. Is a screwdriver not needed for that? Thank you.

[@mpchead]

I didn't even screw that in. I just left the eb connected without screwing anything

[@davidscott2095]

@@mpchead Wow. And will it stay connected okay? Thank you for helping me. By the way, loved the 93 till Infinity video.

[@mpchead]

@@davidscott2095 yeah it sits nice and snug

[@noir4356]

Really good walkthrough. I'm refering to this video often :)

[@DustyBeatking]

@ Marlow Digs : does the EB16fx board give it more shape color or character to your 2000xl ?

[@mpchead]

I like it. Many people say it isn't worth it but I like using it. If you get one for cheap I don't see why you wouldn't want that extra fx.

[@DustyBeatking]

@@mpchead I see why now , that what really makes the mpc 2000xl unique

[@joebond9435]

How do feel about the quality of the effects compared to your SP404? It seems convenient but other than the Hi Pass I'm not overly impressed.... for akai to have had this as an extra feature should have been standard. My MV8000 has some really nice effects that I run a lot of stuff though it..... But anyway even though you can't play your tracks while sampling I still love the 2000xl.

[@jasonb.2430]

IS that only on the mpc 2000xl you cant play tracks while sampler or other mpc too?im looking to buy a mpc so i would like to know.

[@IDONTPLAYENT]

Jason B. I'm not sure what I do know is on the 2000 and 2000xl you can't play your sequence while sampling..... so you can't play another instrument along with your beat... butI know you can on the 5000 and the new mpc's like the Ren and up... this is the main reason I sold my 2000xl and went to a X..... I never tried the 2500, 1000, 3000 or 4000

[@Mcsteveberry]

i have a mpc 2000 classic & mpc 2000xl and i just bought 1 for my 2000 classic 😊

[@mpchead]

It's good to have a maxed out mpc 2000, I still need to get 8 outs on my XL. Would love to get a 2000 sometime too

[@Metamophisis]

Dope video man! 🔥💣🧨🎧👀

[@Ink0ne415]

All ways wanted one but never new what or how to use it. Thank you for vid my G.

[@kamikaze6295]

The prices for the board are crazy. Instead of buying the board, couldn't I do the same and more with a Sp 404 mk2

[@mpchead]

Yeah but the sequencer on the sp models is non existent almost

[@ONEHENDRIX]

Did you ever get the FMX008 Flash Rom Board? It allows you to shutdown and come back with everything loaded still.

[@mpchead]

No I never did. Still the old way

[@yingtianfu]

Any advice on how I can get the EB-16 effect board without buying it from EBAY? THANK YOU! LOVE THE VIDEO!

[@RoomAtTheTopStudio]

That effects board should work in a classic 2000 as well right?

[@Mcsteveberry]

yes

[@lloyddev]

That is dope! I have always wanted one. I will be looking around for one. And it looks super easy to install. Thanks! 👍🏿

[@vittorioazzarita824]

Thank you for this!!

[@as8243]

Great vid. Thank you

[@Rxbsen]

Thank you!

[@spedslojp3353]

When I installed it into my mpc2000xl and boot the unit up, the screen just flashes on and off. Any help please?

[@chadpescod-realtor3308]

I like the fx board. Of course you can use other outboard processors, but it's nice to have so.ething on board.

[@takes944]

I love your videos, never stop

[@MatthewStratton]

Cool stuff

[@Laneyb77]

you know if any parts from Akai s2000 can be used on mpc2000xl ?

[@Johnmillerbeats]

8outs, ram and the effects o think

[@Maragua1974]

My opinion is that the effects were of poor quality at the time. Now they say it is good because of the vintage lofi aspect🤔

[@187onasimp]

That's when I learned not to listen to the internet. Like one or two dudes who probably didn't even know how to use it said that and then hardly anyone brought one... except for the fact that people that brought it never complained they were too busy making beats with it.

[@dan_rtype]

It’s not a RFX32, that’s for sure.

[@amonster8mymother]

Expensive.

[@emmarossignol4445]

This is exactly the type of demo of the effects that I wanted to see. I know the 1000 is objectively better, but how do you feel about the effects on the 1000 compared to the 2kxl?

[@Safestofspaces]

man. Now I want an EB16

[@mpchead]

They're good, it's not game changing but it's good. The hardest thing is not having direct resampling on the XL.

[@dontiovanni8214]

You can get twice as much delay time if you use mono delay

[@as8243]

nice, thanks

[@__STVRRDST]

Sounds great. Now I need to get one 😅

[@mpchead]

Helps to have one. Not essential. Plus nowadays the price is crazy. I got this one for 150€

[@__STVRRDST]

@@mpchead 150€ is definitely fair. Maybe I'll find one hidden in a S3000 one day 😄

[@SU-ue5ej]

I wonder if they have something similar for the 2500

[@mpchead]

The 2500 already came with some high pass filters and effects I think

[@mirroremageentertainment4924]

Do a video on the replacement of the scsi fuse. I have to have this to get my mpc 2000xl up and running again.I don't know what this thing looks like.Thank you in advance.

[@Kickdrum00]

should I buy mpc live or an older mpc. Do the older mpc's sound better?

[@MrDebauch]

if you don't have experience with any MPC, get a live. When you buy vintage equipment, you have to be prepared not only for it's limitations, but the maintenance of keeping it running properly.

[@Kickdrum00]

MrDebauch yeah that makes sense. Thanks for the info.

[@adriannunez8868]

MrDebauch what if you have a good deal on one? $450-400 for an XL? Is it worth the learning curves and the extra saving of the few dollars not getting the X?

[@dianevrules]

@@MrDebauch Had my MPC 2000 Studio Plus since it came out in 1997. It still works as brand new. Including Floppy. Although nothing in life is guaranteed to last forever. MPC 2000's are reliable af. Just find one that wasnt abused. Plus they are built a ishload better than that plastic ish.

[@MrDebauch]

@@dianevrules I feel you... But not everyone is in the vintage equipment game so they may not know what to expect... I am still rocking the 60, the 2000 classic, and the mpc live. (Live is not plastic by the way... But you do have a solid point by your statement) Older machines are worth it if you know what to expect.... But it is not for everyone

[@jasonb.2430]

Would this work if you had jjos on the mpc ?

[@dammau2096]

jjos is only for MPC1000 & 2500

[@jerzwhite4548]

Will that work in the MPC 2500 too

[@mpchead]

The 2500 already has effects

[@256k_]

is there anything like this for the MPC 2500??

[@gearpunk9632]

The 2500 has effects built in by default

[@reggieedwards7058]

If you can... Please do a video on installing a card reader on an MPC 2000 XL. From changing the operation system all the way to the end

[@rogermiyagi4076]

This dude does a great job of explaining how to do this. Peace. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aanbc6iOfr57rZI

[@AfferbeckBeats]

There's a huge amount of variation in card readers for the XL. SCSI or IDE, Compact Flash or SD, expensive hot swappable multi card reader or $3 ebay adapter. Differences in what OS you need for which features. Whether you want it to be a neat and tidy solution or DIY that shit. Then there's a huge amount of flash card variation in what will and won't work. I've bought five different CF cards off ebay and only one of them works, a 256MB Kodak.

[@reggieedwards7058]

@@AfferbeckBeats just bought 1.20 floppy disk.

[@reggieedwards7058]

@@AfferbeckBeats which one goes with that? I appreciate the knowledge if you know

[@reggieedwards7058]

@@rogermiyagi4076 thanks

[@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader]

Hey man love your beats and the channel, this video in particular has been of use to me in upgrading my old XL, I bought a one owner from new 3000 got the 8 output board ( that needs an XL specific metal subframe to fit so not yet connected ) and the effects board, I just can’t get sound to go through the effects board, direct sound works, turn it off nothing, set the channel to M1 or M2 on the effects edit and send screen nothing, the only thing I can find is when I press open window on the channel with the sample another box opens up called channel settings below individual is volume 100, below that it says output, I just have a line, if I highlight that and turn the wheel I can select 1/2 3/4 and so on but not L/R I’m just wondering what yours says, I might have to wait to fit the 8 output but as you have pretty much the same setup I was just wondering if you could help me by letting me know what it says when you open up channel settings, I literally have watched this video 10 times and followed it to the smallest detail, I don’t actually recall my board actually saying eb16 on it, it may have, I’m not sure but it fits perfectly with the screw and everything and the screen and layout is exactly the same as on yours anyways any help would be much appreciated!!

[@Noda93G]

hey there! did you solved this problem?? i just got my eb16 that visually work but cant ear and fx on the sounds!!! :O

[@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader]

Pretty sure when I was in fx mixer the channels were muted by default, I think I highlighted them and used the jog wheel, followed the other info in this video and it works, haven’t used it in a while, hopefully that helps ?

[@Noda93G]

@@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader thanks mate,i tried the same process in the video,still nothing.is it possible that i should reinstall the system operator?

[@AfferbeckBeats]

I really want one even just for the high pass filter, so limiting only have low pass. Things get real muddy real quick without cutting off the lows on some samples. Problem is they're usually way too expensive, like more than half what I paid for my whole MPC. And mine has the 8 outs.

[@jacobbrown5231]

danehb89 Yea this is a pain. Try recording your samples in through a mixer and take the low end out. That’s what I do

[@Da.7th.Nemesis]

I need one for my S3000xl.

[@enemysub9057]

The effects are of poor quality and you could definitely buy a much better outboard effects unit for the same money. I mean I wouldn't bother throwing that card in a rack sampler if I had the room for a dedicated effects processor.

[@genuezia]

Actually you can go slower with delay if you chose mono delay

[@esenbi]

top quality content, thanks man

[@lloyddev]

MPCStuff.com has some in stock, for those that are looking for one

[@francoisnoir10x]

Yeah 300 bucks, wtf...

[@francoisnoir10x]

@sneakydisco 20?? Where?? Wow, just wow!

[@Dewane1511]

Id rather have the 3000 after ton of research it the most requested and plus i've always been interested in that particular one . Good video thoe !

[@Manel597]

The 3000 is waaaaay more expensive 😓

[@noman3631]

yo who are your top 2 artist from who you sample... I have a hard time finding samples.. help a brother out.. peace and love ya'll ... love ya mpcheads

[@jerzwhite4548]

I personally don't have any particular favorites it's all in the vibe I get

[@jerzwhite4548]

What type of instruments you like to sample

[@tuckalow]

If anyone is selling one of these EB16 boards please hit me up... I desperately want one!

[@dickwiggler9780]

www.mpcstuff.com/eb-16-effects-board-for-akai-mpc-2000-and-2000-xl-fx/ kind of expensive but Fuck it