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My first MPC and so far I'm not regretting it.
Getting a beat up and running is a breeze, whether it be by single shot samples or chopping up a break. The OS, as I guess is the case with all MPCs, is simple and intuitive yet very powerful - the more you dig the more you find out.
You're forced to get hands-on with an MPC and it doesn't disappoint in that respect, it's a very tactile beast. Build quality overall is great, the only let down in that respect is the plastic data wheel, brushed stainless would've been nice. Getting in to install a HD (the bracket is already in there) and extra memory couldn't be simpler.
As for connectivity. USB is a little on the slow side these days but suffices, USB2 would've been nicer. HD shows up on OSX desktop like any other external drive would. The supplied 32Mb Compact Flash card is a little on the small side but again does it's job nicely. Personally I think it's a no brainer to upgrade the HD over the CF card, with a 40g 2.5" drive costing around the same price as a 1g CF card. There's plenty of connectivity options on the back, check the full specs for a complete list. It syncs fine using MTC in Logic Pro/Motu 828, no issues there.
I'll give it 5/5 as despite what are only a couple of minor gripes the 2500 is going serve me well for a good number of years to come.
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