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In a message dated 98-04-30 20:20:18 EDT, you write: << Has anyone tried the new Roland "groove sampler"? I'm curious as to how it compares to the Akai MPC2000. For some reason the SP-808 seems to lack a built-in MIDI sequencer (which the Akai has). >> I haven't gotten my hands on one yet, but it definitely looks interesting. I think the reason it is lacking a MIDI sequencer is it assumes you are going to create tracks on the onboard recorder, rather than using it as a workstation to control other gear, whereas the MPC is a drum machine and MIDI controller with a sampler built into it. Not to say the MPC is not a great sampler - I love it, and I'd certianly rather have it than a Roland product. It just seems that Akai tends to term it a "sampling drum machine" rather than a "sampler AND drum machine". Although the D-Beam control does look like fun..... - Bill Crossedout@aol.com - The Roller zine - http://members.aol.com/crossedout/