What did J Dilla use to make beats?

J Dilla aka Jay Dee was one of the greatest musicians of all time. Many listeners would like to know the secrets behind the Dilla masterpieces. In an interview with NodFactor, Dilla reflects on how he got started in production:

Q: "What equipment did you start with?"

JD: "I started with the [E-mu] SP-12 then moved to the [E-mu] SP-1200 and then shortly after that the [Akai] MPC-60, then the MPC-62, then the [Akai] MPC3000 and I’ve been on the MPC3000 ever since then. I’ve tried other samplers but the 3000 is best for me for what I like to do."

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J Dilla Gear Akai MPC60 Akai MPC3000 E-mu SP-12 E-mu SP-1200

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