well ive used mpc and jomox and various other hardware sequencers and i can say that each creates its unique feel and results , the results what counts for me .The results of ' tapping ' in beats using the mpc i found to be unique and also VERY groovy.If i was looking for swinging beats the Mpc is The first sequencer i would go for.The x0x layout does make it quicker in someways to draw beats but the Mpc and asq10 i found gave results that were really quirky and when tapping beats out my own off timing lead to intersting and quirky off fbeat shuffles and stuff which i wouldnt probably have logically drawn in with x0x style machines .The mpc opened up a world of swinging microhouse and electronica beats for me .I have done and do electronica and microhouse and i know the style and effect you mention , i also owned the 909 and know how it works for swing.Sometimes rigid precision is cool though , swings nice but so is mechanical for some creative stuff.( for me anyone)

> I own a Jomox XBase 09, which has a nice swing parameter (though its
> resolution is not better than the Schaltwerk): you can draw notes
> forward(!) and backward. The "drawing forward" (the note comes earlier
> than the original beat) is a very urgent aspect for cool swing stuff.
> The best swing solution I know can be found in emagic/apple Logic.

Yeah, I used to own an Xbase09 too. Seemed to have more groove. The
problem with MPCs and software sequencers like Logic / Cubase is that
they're not 16 step sequencers. You gotta tap the beat in or click
every beat.






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