No one sells it better than Andy Mac!

@drindy5166

Жыл бұрын

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@renechang2406

Жыл бұрын

Why he is still working for them

@drindy5166

Жыл бұрын

@@renechang2406 because he has a fantastic job and loves the networking as most would. Also pretty sure he is well paid and thoroughly enjoying himself. 💯% 👊🧡👍

@jazzman1892

Жыл бұрын

@@drindy5166 I would luv the job, playing with all that gear!

@drindy5166

Жыл бұрын

@@jazzman1892 Right!!! 👊🧡👍 let alone the travel and events! Meeting good peops! Hellz ya!!! Such a great spirit to work for a great company.

The MPC X SE is more than just a drum machine. The possibility is unlimited. You can use it to control Ableton, you can hook up hardware synths and control them with the Mpc X se or vice verse. You can do so much more with this now with a computer.

Andy Mac selling this mtfer like it aint the same damn machine he was selling back in 2016. That My Guy! He The Man!

Andy Mac makes all this stuff look so easy. And then you're sitting in front of your own MPC and you go: Bruuuh

@82DC

Жыл бұрын

😂

@3dsman

3 ай бұрын

True

Andy Mac has to be probably the best well versed knowledgeable akai ambassador ever

@james740il

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. It is very easy to understand his tutorials also. Dude is very knowledgeable about Akai hardware and software.

Andy is off da hook, super thanks. A friend sold me his X, and it was my first MPC, he told me I need it, and he was right! My studio will never be the same, and I am glad! Mpc 4 ever!

Andy Mac will be remembered as a legend as much as the awesome gear he promotes, as always a fantastic overview

@gregserenade6653

Жыл бұрын

indeed!

@waldorfreac

Жыл бұрын

No one will surpass the timbre wolf guy

@waldorfreac

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/gZyT05WfeJfIdbQ.html

@livestreamsuk6004

2 күн бұрын

If you're from the UK you will remember him as one of the best R&B producers / remixers back in the day!

This Ladies and Gentlemen is how you demo a product!!! Hats off!!!

MPC Live ii revolutionized every aspect of my music. from guitar, keys, vst, and of course drums. the I/O options are ridiculous and makes for an awesome centerpiece of any type of creation- not limited by genre. it does any sound, trust me

It’s a hard take to assume a sampler in 2023 is gonna sound or is supposed to sound like a limited bit rate sampler from a couple decades ago. I personally love the lo fi stuff and just like every other piece of vintage gear from guitars to synths… you hold on to those because the forward goal of reaching pristine sound quality is to have anything you feed into a sampler be exactly replicated and not colored by dated converters. We have learned over the years to use limitations stylistically and people are now becoming upset that they have to learn more about production processes to dirty up clean sounds because those limitations have been remedied. Most of us have done it this way already for years. So having an mpc that needs to be given some grit isn’t shocking. I get the reason why people are upset but do you complain or do you adapt? A lot of the people complaining are ratting themselves out that they all relied on a consumer product to solely be their sound. Cats should have been pushing the mpc through outboard stuff even back in the day instead of all following the leader as to learn as little as possible about the process but still get the pro results. Shortcuts Once mpc started getting side stepped for maschine, akai started going after the NI style software/hardware model back on the renaissance to stay competitive outside of just the hip hop crowd. A lot of hardware dawless producers use the new Mpcs for edm and center pieces for sending midi, cv and audio data for their performances. If it were instantly colored like the older mpc units then that would limit the control of the sound to far more artist then the hip hop cats that rely on the degradation of old converters for saturation

@TheRealNativeSun

11 ай бұрын

That’s was well said. As someone who has a S950 and MPC 60 and now the newer stuff I enjoy the older gear but your right there was a crutch. You can color the new gear as needed. You have options. Saving this comment as a reference. Kudos.

@rena.t

6 ай бұрын

amazingly said my friend. i love the new mpcs personally and i feel your fully right about people being lazy abt it. expecting a dirty sound so they dont have to actually use fx and other things to grit it. its funny though cause all of the new mpcs actually have a vintage mode where it emulates the sound of old hardware(im pretty sure the ones they have are 3000,60,sp1200,and sp1200 ring mod).

This was fabulous. He’s bloody quicker than AI at generating a mean beat. What he holds in his head is remarkable.

What a joy to watch Andy working the MPC

Andy Mac just recreated Simply Red's - Holding Back The Years ( 'I keep holding on').....I have the MPC Key 61. It's by far one of the BEST pieces of music technology I've ever owned.......I'm 60 in a couple of months. I'm in the process of recreating Depeche Mode (Vince Clarke's) 'I just can't get enough'. I've just got to record the vocals (all on the MPC Key 61) and I'll have produced what it took a whole studio to achieve in one standalone keyboard.

Thanks for the shoutout Andy :)

Andy Mac always has the dopest demos. Tight beats!

Superb video, thank you Andertons and Andy Mac - well done!

fantastic review & superb video, thank you Andy Mac

Andy is the man 🙌🏼 Thanks for having him showcase this Jack 👍🏼

we should be able to put markers to time strech only parts of a sample without having to reset start and end to that specific part then not being able to listen to the whole thing.

I have a few machines and the MPC is by far my favourite most fun to use (once you understand how the MPC works).

@MrFullyCharged

11 ай бұрын

MPC architecture has too many weird roadblocks and rules for me. Why make a box with 16 pads that you can’t just quickly hit “group C” and make those 16 pads anything you want? Pad 2,3 synths, pad 4 sample, pads 9-16 drums… maschine just lets you RUN FREE. Of course I prefer Push, but… every time I try MPC I remember why I don’t use MPC. To each his own.

@magnuseriksson8081

9 ай бұрын

I do not get it, tell me whats so good with the workflow as workflow is number one to me

Masterful demo and I seriously want one. Great job gents!

What a masterclass. Never thought I'd be interested in gear like this, but this video made this very tempting.

Andy made me want to buy one. Great perspective and knowledge!

Andy rules! dope demo once again👊

Respect for getting someone in who really knows his chops. ✊The level of enthusiasm emanating from you both is infectious.

This is your best video ever you guys have great music chemistry together plus he made that beat so fast and the beat was so amazing like wow. Your other greatest video when you made the beat on the NPC keys wow

Let’s just face it, the MPC X is has been and will always be one of the best machines created by humanity for humanity. It’s fluid solid and screams play me and have fun.

Happy anniversary MPC!!!

For my next akai product purchase Im waiting for the Force 2 with bigger tiltable screen to be honest :)

Great video! Thanks 💃🏻🕺🏼

Andy mac is a treasure!! Love the man! Brings it back to the essence!! Akai give the man a raise!

I pulled the triggger and bought one from andertons last week, absolutely love it 😎

this beat is dope...love the new MPC aswell, absolute killer machine!

@damonsiegiel7855

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I thought Ill and Al Skratch we’re gonna make a comeback 😂 that’s not a dig it was good enough to be on an album Andy is dope.

Can We have a 30 minute pure jam from Andy Mac? I'd watch that.

When I completely master my mpc live 2 I will buy me this bad boy.

@truelionofjudah4097

11 ай бұрын

why? i also have the live 2 and i think i never ever need another sampler/drum maschine. ok, maybe when they release the mpc live 2 with analog filters i would buy another one. :D

@thegreat1548

11 ай бұрын

@@truelionofjudah4097 why? I got money and some more 😂 and i think having a dedicated MPC X as the center piece of any studio is great. the mpc live 2 is like my side chick she hit the streets with me.

Dope review!!

DAAAAAAAAAMN!!! That thing is awesome! 🔥🔥🔥

That's basically how I create my music ....and some more

Haven’t used a daw since I got the x and flavor pro.

21:54 " could not be better said about MPC"

Look exactly the same as the MPC Renaissance with the same exact coloure scheme. For those not aware the MPC X is actually directly designed from the Renaissance with the only 2 differences being a modern screan and computer and stand alone mode.

It’s good but for the price you think it would be miles better than the others..but as it stands it seems it’s just More ram/storage and comes with all the air plugins… I have the akai mpc one. And that’s still a monster and I love it :)

@Henry-to6yz

Жыл бұрын

Same, MPC One owner here, and there's literally nothing this can do that my mpc one can't.

Wow this guy know his gear👍

Wow - love the colour - it truly is a blast from the past. A true icon .....and that's just Jack🤣 Seriously, Andy Mack is brilliant and the hardware is very compelling. I want one, but after I've paid my gas bill....ooops nowt left🤣

@HOLLASOUNDS

Жыл бұрын

Not really its exactly the same as the MPC Renaissance with this look with the screan being the only thing different.

Beat is bussing

was on the fence about ordering this, but watching this has made me pull the trigger...shame it won't come till after the bank holiday now 😭

Amazing demo and example track. Lovely. I'm interested to hear about how you make everything in the same key - is there a feature to help with this? Also in prepping the sounds for this, what's involved? I usually create my track in DAW and then move to SP404SX - however this may be an all in one solution for me going forward.

Getting it soon !!!!!!💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

Fantastic

Andy Mac your the man

Just got it yesterday and it’s now sold out everywhere! Some vendors even increased the retail price. The demand is really strong

The live mk3 will have the LED under the Q links. I have asked for this years ago

This colorway is a game changer 😂

The Ren really reborn

Salute to Andy Mac.

Great video! So when we say 'people will have to move fast'.... this is a limited edition?

Thanks for the video, I have the current MPCX now and everyone should keep in mind though it says standalone you have to have a measuring point what that means. For me the bar is five minutes song eight audio tracks and eight plug-ins. Currently, with the two gig version it is impossible. I work in a linear fashion and the best I can do is 8 audio tracks and one plug-in and I am at 90% or better of memory used. So maybe standalone should be rethought what that is supposed to mean.

Big shout out to ROGER LINN!!!!!!!!!!!! THE CREATOR!!!!!!!!!

@SamplingPercussion

Ай бұрын

Roger Linn is a prick. Ask him who he stole the 3000 from.

Lol andy mac has been selling the same MPC (more or less) gear for 6 years now but makes it sound brand new. Now thats talent😂 and I’ve got a mpc one so it must work

I love you Andy Mac!!!

This guy knows what he's doing. I cant stand videos where someone claims to be an expert then makes trash beats 😂

Quite impressive how tasteful they l've hybridised InMusic's DNA on it - on both the form factor/UI and implementation - pretty sure Denon/Prime users will be naturally attracted to it too

hell no the MPC Key 61 is the best thing they ever made and i have everything damn near from akai

I would like to see this or other of the mpc's in a demonstration of linear recording using a synth setup!

@VinylWave11

Жыл бұрын

I would like to see that also

Push 3 just has arrived, Akai must think carrefully.

@JEFFMAN90

8 ай бұрын

The Push 3 is a bigger ripoff then the X SE.

Andy you are the best. Yet, I don't see much difference from the original X.

Workflow and feel with hands on playing of the pads but working with the easiest sequencer also. Andy Mac is a Wiz for this.

Its very nice

Most complainers haven't even made a hit song with the equipment they already have, to be complaining about what the new equipment is missing. #InventYourOwnGrooveBox

It’s a nice machine for some who has nothing serious. I’m still saying the mv8000 still has mpc beat . The mpc renaissance was my baby but it’s a nice semi center piece to buy

This brings it in line with the Key 61, but they lowered the price of the Key 61 after realising it wasn't right priced in the market, and I think they lowered the price of the plugins or had a prolonged sale. I'd like Akai to do more to encourage early adopters, but with those caveats stated it's still a great product.

@WyattLite-n-inn

10 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking..I think I’ll go with the 61 for that reason.

Great job Akai! I love it although I don’t need it. I got a battery powered MPC One retro already. But if you’re done painting I’d love to hear more about the 3.0 and prob MPC One Two :) And maybe that live mini standalone? I’m sure it’s just a rumor right?

@alecsbuga

Жыл бұрын

Also, Andy rules. He’s a great musician too.

This looks awesome but I just bought an asr10 and outta space for a beast like this. Would’ve liked to have seen the traditional fader but hay there’s enough connectivity on this to add whatever you fancy. Although it’s funny how keen folk are to get out of the box 📦 then they jump straight back in 😂

I’ve been wanting to make beats since the 80s. But I’m always overwhelmed by these machines. 😫😫😫

It looks like a spaceship 🚀 😂😂😂 Beautifully made…

Should’ve just future-proofed this thing with 8 gigs of RAM

@HealyHQ

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, 4GBs in 2023 is laughably bad.

@C5ICK

Жыл бұрын

8 gigs will be in the limited edition that comes out next year.

As a mpc one user, now my GAS is in full swing. Well done, AKAI😅 One way you could help me to make up for this: Fix the weird layout of qlinks in all the other mpcs.😎

Does using the USB interface mode (tascam model 12 etc) still disable all the inbuilt MPC audio in/outs?

Man I kinda really want this

The color, OK talk about the sound

I think for me this is a lazy upgrade but probably very smart from Akai’s point of view, it’s certainly a great way for them to use up all their old stock pilled components by making the minimalist of changes, adding a new colour and giving it an extra couple of letters after its name. I think the 35th anniversary is just an excuse to do this. Doesn’t even have the Ethernet port. 48 GB of storage, I mean you could have just as easily made it 64GB for probably no extra, 48GB is a very odd number for storage. So does the clock start ticking again for the Akai MPC X SE or does it continue the same as the MPC X making it still a 7 year old product. I’m sure there will be lots of gear heads who collect MPC’s that will buy this, but for the average user who already has an MPC X and the plug-in suite even a Live MK II user is this enough of an upgrade to warrant spending $2400 on essentially 2GB RAM, 32GB of extra storage, a colour change, and a different badge. You can buy a 32GB SD card for a few bucks. I can’t speak for anyone else but I totally feel disappointed, I was hoping for a new flag ship with game changing specs, it’s been 7 years rocking the same old device ,same old outdated components. It’s not like this machine give us anymore audio or plug-in tracks or anything like that. As the old saying goes “ you can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig” So now the question is when do we think there will be any actual new upgrades MPC’s? PS: I prefer the black and red MPC X, the black buttons on the MPC X SE should have been a different colour.

@jltbk5420

Жыл бұрын

I think it was a good idea from akai marketing wise. I half way agree with you. But look at the value. You get 500-1000 worth of their plug ins along with it. So it’s definitely worth exploring the idea of upgrading for people who have an X already that want to sale their old gear and get the refreshed look if they haven’t already bought into the new plug ins. Also it’s a bit attractive to a newcomer that wants to come aboard the Mpc family. But for me I also feel a bit let down because they should have upgraded more than what they did.

@R41NES

Жыл бұрын

@@jltbk5420 I’ve been thinking about my comment since I posted it. I think for me I got so wrapped up and excited about the hype, I’ve been patiently waiting and waiting for months for this new MPC to drop, I didn’t want to believe the leaks, hoping they were fake and wrong, counting down the weeks till NAMM and then the bombs started going off. 1: Akai not at NAMM so no release at NAMM 2: The release of the SE being what it is. I’m my heart I just wanted something more, something different but more importantly something new new. But hey that’s on me, I’m a tech junkie that gets excited about stuff like this. You made some great points especially for new MPC buyers coming on board that defo makes sense. The software, we it’s not a physical thing like hardware, once the software is made your R&D costs are the same if you gave it to one person or a million it’s just code. But it’s great for sure it comes with it, but if you compare the cost of the MPC X now at $1699.00 compared to SE $2400.00 it’s cheaper just to buy the plugins, that’s if you need them at all. Time will tell. Will you get one? I know the KZreadrs are loving it, but there is everything to love if you’ve been given the SE for free, but in these times where we all need to watch our dollars we need to spend our money wisely, after all it’s a hella lot of nickels and dimes. I appreciate you replying.

@RockyPondProductions

Жыл бұрын

The name being "Special Edition" doesn't really make it even sound like it is supposed to be a whole new thing. It is basically just a color change and plugin expansion pack. I would not view it as a new piece of hardware and more of just an ascetic refresher. Now they are definitely marketing and hyping it as something bigger but this overview basically applies in a general fashion to any morden MPC from the studio to the X. It is kinda like the promotional role out for the X SE is just filling the gap with the regular X so it gets the same level of promotion that the other models have had due to the media landscape in how we interact with content changing since 2017. Akai historically never gave the X as much push media wise since it was older.

@jltbk5420

Жыл бұрын

@@R41NES I’m really not sure yet. Several things come into play on making the decision to pull the trigger. I’m at 80/20 leaning more towards no. I own several pieces of gear and the more I get the less productive I become. I own the Live II and the X along with a keyboard workstation and sequential prophet. At the moment my mpc X or live isn’t even peaking cpu usage on a my bigger projects. So the need for more ram isn’t a must. Also memory is cheaper by the day so a 1 gig ssd is about $79. I own already a bunch of Native instruments libraries so the plug ins the new se comes with is more of a want than a need. As a matter of fact I already have the latest Roland Fantom with better sounds than what the mpc plug ins offer. So the new shiny toy (MPC SE) will probably have to pass on it at the moment. Don’t get me wrong I really would like to upgrade just for the heck of having the latest and greatest but I have enough already. Before I’d purchase a new MPC I’d probably go for a older one for the nostalgia of owning what I wanted when I first started doing music. Maybe a 2000xl or 2500. But that’s just my thoughts on it. Maybe next week or next month I’d have talked myself into getting it. But if I do I would have to have a buyer lined up for my current mpc x

@R41NES

Жыл бұрын

@@jltbk5420 I’m like you still on the fence with this one. I certainly don’t need it like you got a tonne of gear Fantom 76, Jupiter X, Poly Brute, SEq Take 5 MPC X, Live II Retro and an absolute tonne of VST synths but I hate missing out. Clearly it’s going to be a few more years before we seen an actual MPC X / SE replacement. One minute I’m like just order it, the next I’m like you don’t need it save the $$$’s. The coming days will tell for sure. On a side note I watched a few of your videos earlier, bro your a natural presenter, they looked and sounded fab bro bro, you got Skillz in all departments. The Rode mic certainly made a big difference to the sound, so much clearer when you swapped over.

i feel like a peasant now as i only have the MPC X . . . . . . .

If that’s the case what machines do you recommend? I personally just own an MPC Live

Like watching an infomercial.

20:14 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Got To Get Me One Of Those Going Once Going Twice Sold

My 2500 is just staring at me like.. bruh, we been through tough times b. We the real shit/smh.

@opticalman6417

10 күн бұрын

get a modern day mpc you know you want one

@TheLo31

9 күн бұрын

@@opticalman6417 I have the mpcone kid.

@opticalman6417

9 күн бұрын

@@TheLo31 what that meant to be funny

@TheLo31

5 күн бұрын

@@opticalman6417 Wish i had copped the LIVE instead, so i could work at work lol.

i mess with both of yall. hopefully yall can speak on it and come to an understanding

LET'S GO ANDY!

I wonder if the MPC X SE is the final model they squeezes the last juices out of, before a whole new model comes out with a totally new OS system 🤔

@truelionofjudah4097

11 ай бұрын

maybe, but what else do you need?

Wowww 😱

Did the after party expansion come with it

regarding live sample mangling - does it beat the Octatrack?

Oh Boi🔥🔥🔥

Did they fixed the software from previous model? To this day I can’t open MPC projects on plugin mode on Mac Logic Pro

AKAI should get Andy Mac to make a real noob beginner to master course. I've watched plenty of others try, but none of them are as well versed in presenting the MPC X the way it deserves.

Bring back Roger Linn

@SamplingPercussion

Ай бұрын

He’s useless.

Is the processing power the same as the AKAI Keys?

Great toy!

What a missed opportunity