The MPC 3000 is a great system for producing hip hop beats. It has the ability to sequence samples like most computer sequencing software, but what I find separates it as a great instrument are the hit pads.
Here is a picture of my old buddy Kevin's AKAI MPC 3000 which he used to make some cool beats:
Here is a picture of my old buddy Kevin's AKAI MPC 3000 which he used to make some cool beats:
