I always liked Andy, does a great job... really working overtime for Akai these days lol. MVP

I am so close to buying one of these, Took me so long to move from my MPC2000 to computer based and even though i have made better tracks i still don't have as much fun as i did when i had the Akai.

this is what I've always wanted. the only naysayers are people who now regret having invested so heavily in a computer. Thanks Akai!

the best part of this monster is that you cant check your emails

@marctronixx

7 жыл бұрын

Max B *MIC DROP*

@roysummers1026

7 жыл бұрын

Or Facebook

@robertgarvansnyder4665

7 жыл бұрын

all notifications disabled

@spaceman103

7 жыл бұрын

Max B Sr

@aikighost

7 жыл бұрын

I'm liking the auto marked up q links and the excellent screen responsibility myself.

The ability to bring third party instruments to the hardware is the deal breaker. Im sold on it.

Akai, please send a LIVE to Nick for review. The presentations are truly appreciated but myself and many others look for a review when purchasing things and Nick is an extremely fair reviewer. I'm more likely to buy one if there is a full hands-on review and breakdown regardless if an item is 10/10 or not. If Akai wants things to sell this time (*ahem* rhythmwolftomcattimbrewolf)then send one to sonicstate!

@inthefade

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I appreciate and enjoy this presentation, but only until someone like Nick has had their grubby hands on it for a couple weeks and has explored the limitations will I be comfortable dropping a big wad of cash.

@sonicstate

7 жыл бұрын

Fair enough, though I am not nor have ever been an MPC user, I would not feel comfortable getting deep enough with it, to give an MPC users point of view. However, I would like to try one out for my live set....

@Zinfidel1

7 жыл бұрын

Neither am I, really. Years ago, my first legit drum machine was an Akai XR20 but I quickly moved to the Korg ESX-1 a couple weeks afterwards. Doing every sound from the Akai pads wasn't quite my thing yet. But that's what I find interesting about the MPC Live is the touchscreen workstation aspect. The step sequencer, mixer, piano roll, splicing, time stretch, fx. All of that seems incredibly easy to do. MPC pads are arguably the best out there and it's a nice bonus to have those for sample triggers, clip launches, previews, etc. Alternatively, the more videos I watch of the Toraiz sampler, the more I want it. Anyways, I think you could do it some justice. Wouldn't be much different from a VST or DAW review, right?

@claudiowiesflecker413

7 жыл бұрын

What's really bothering me about those presentations by corporate representatives is that (of course) they are going to keep repeating how good everything is and how much easier it is going to make everything and how much you need it.. I'd rather prefer a "both feet on the ground" evaluation with some flaws and missing topics. For example he keeps repeating, how quick and responsive the screen is, drawing random notes and automation lanes in??? This tells us nothing about the claimed improvements in workflow/speed over a computer in a real world situation (especially computer with touchscreen)

@aikighost

7 жыл бұрын

I'll come and give you a hand Nick ;)

Shit, I'm really impressed. The transition to/from computer hosting mode and standalone mode is damn sexy.

The MPC X is so god damn awesome 👏 I am so so so going to buy one once I’ve saved up enough for it. Other people save up to buy a car, I save up to buy a sequencer lol

@phill5367

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get it

i had a drink every time he said screen technology

Incredible. So much more than I would have thought to ask for...all I wanted was an updated MPC1000. This does so much more.

Supersonic!! Thank you Andy & Nick for a very actual & comprehensive look at the X's workflow. I've preordered so I'm in line...

Wow Akai I'm impressed you guys did it right this time! After all of these years, I'm going for the live but that mpc x is like a next gen mpc 4K my background. Andy Mac it has been a long time coming.

Bravo Andy looking forward to your next lessons..

Very nice coverage of the key features of MPC and MPC-X. The music he created during the demo is even more dope. MPC rocks!! No side-chain compression still.

great job, guys! what an amazingly powerful production tool.

Nice presentation. Workin' with the mpc live. 🔊

This is brilliant! But I want to see some sampling as well.

excellent video, great demonstration of the mpc x

Man that's a beast! it's a beautiful machine. the effects are dope this time. It's over!!!

very nice demo, i love it yet, hope it will come end of may....

Pretty impressive. Surprised that the voices are limited to only 64, but I think I could live with that. This is the first device that I could imagine having at my studio, and completely eliminate using a computer for production until mastering. A very succinct and impressive demonstration.

@dugnice

7 жыл бұрын

"completely eliminate using a computer for production until mastering." NOT gonna happen, unless you only record analog instruments. If you own vsts and want to incorporate them into your music, you WILL NEED to use a computer.

@nym053

5 жыл бұрын

If I got this, I would still use my computer. For multi tracking more than 4 hardware instruments for example.

nicely presented. thank you

I got my MPC X on pre-order, hopefully I will get it soon!!

This Machine was build for me, excellent !!!

the CV automation is amazing!! can't wait

Cool jam at the end.

Andy is one of the most brilliant musical minds since Chopin and Beethoven.

@HazyJ28

Жыл бұрын

dude is a wizard lol

That mix at the end with the Erebus sounds really nice. Would like to have seen that track being built up from start to master

Great gear and proper demo

you did a good job Andy

If I didn't own any equipment and I was just getting into making music I would definitely save up and get this first.

@hotsawce3546

3 жыл бұрын

That's my plan!!

@ventarfield7115

3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the equipment I started with back in the day. Emu Sp1200 and mpc 60. Except this has evolved to do every thing you could ever imagine you could do in the future world we used to imagine back in the floppy disc days.

@jonlaidler

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Incredible machine

@ventarfield7115

3 жыл бұрын

@scoot manke please do expand your point.

it's a Beast!...brilliant video...great product.

What a great presentation - makes me want the X even more

very cool beats

Awesome product

Would love to see a video of live audio looping with an external synth, bass, guitar etc. That's the workflow I feel a lot of people are interested in. Up to now all the videos have been midi sounds.

@mysticsailor9

5 жыл бұрын

It's really limited in audio inputs..

@holubtsi

4 жыл бұрын

Loooooow memory ram. Forget it

I am not going to listen to all the naysayers... this is a thing of beauty. Bravo Akai!

@chris5375

7 жыл бұрын

I agree with you

I’m finally getting a free weekend to really dive into the mpcx and put a controller together

@MatthewRecko

4 жыл бұрын

Have a good weekend! Wait..

I’m sold 😍😍😍 great demo 👌

excellent summary

Those oleds on the knobs are really nice. I hope more standalone controllers get the message that a dedicated controller can really add so much to a daw or production program.

This was a great video, it answered a lot of my questions I was looking for. The one thing that isn't clear to me is when you are in standalone mode can you use the qlink knobs as a midi controller in a DAW (e.g. protools, reaper, cubase etc) like he did with the FabFilter compressor in the MPC 2.0 software? Also, can you use it to pull up other VST's and control them in other DAW's like he did with the NI Massive vst? That would truly make it a great central studio piece.

This thing is pretty bad ass. Gotta say.

Nick? I hope you will do a regular review of the MPC X soon. I realize there is an awful lot to cover. Maybe you could do a "special extended" review? As always, thanks for your time and what you do :)

This looks interesting, considering many laptops computers are programmed to slow down over some years so that they are unusable.

i had some serious gas for the MPC live... now im like, dammit.. i need this :)

Tune at the end please make more of that

@fmagic2000able

5 жыл бұрын

I realize this may be too late to leave a reply, but I believe got the idea from the soundtrack from the tv show "Now and Again - Give me a sign". If you're interested you can do a search on KZread, you should be able to find it.

not talked much about the recording capabilities, would love to see how can I use to work with acoustic instruments. Is it possible to see al tracks at the same time, as one would do in a DAW?

Was waiting for this!

Dope..... What's the boot up time of Mpc x. Thank you Andy and Nick.

breathless with anticipation!

It looks like Akai use the same led back-lit buttons from years back. Some of those buttons look like those on my Akai DPS24 multitrack studio.

Moving some notes around on a piano roll = "move your production to a whole new level!"

very nice review. Can we use plug in through the akai daw ?

I'm so pleased that Akai haven't cheaped out on this. Can you save track states as templates so you don't have to set up and route all your hardware each time you fire it up?

@Jonathan_Doe_

3 жыл бұрын

They kind of have, 2gb of ram is shite for a DAW.

Hey, Nick. Did Andy specifically say when it's being released? I pre ordered the Live but I'm still waiting. They said early spring. So I hope it drops soon.

Mine's on its way!

Does Bounce to Audio consider Plugin Delay for example when using FabFilter Plugins, which have a quite high delay in some modes? Even Dynamics most time have a look ahead Feature which introduce latency

Thx for the video my question can I insert a stereo input??

Love the way Akai aimed to build this baby. I made a playlist of over 50 videos on the Mpc X for anyone interested it's on my channel.

@halcyondaystunes

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the heads up bud ;)

@DaveDaves

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, me too. Now, to figure out how close they came to fulfilling that aim....

@djandreezer

7 жыл бұрын

Roger Bonner there's already 50 vids of that thing? Thanks! I'll check it out :-)

@TrapNerdMusic

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I just found out about this and ordered mine yesterday! The final release date is Mid-June. Akai confirmed no push backs but wouldn't confirm a date for me.

@dugnice

7 жыл бұрын

Wow, MPC software 2.0 was supposed to have been released last year, but wasn't. Akai announces MPC X and Live early 2017 and shoots for a 1st quarter release date. Now we're looking at mid June? I don't get it. What is wrong, the software or hardware? Andy has been giving demos of both the hardware and software (less of the software) for several months now and there are several testers who already have both the hardware and software and they all claim that it's better than before and are impressed. Seems to me Akai has pushed the released back from a 1st quarter release to mid June because pre orders were weak and they want to be sure there's adequate demand for the new hardware. Those of us who already have an MPC Ren, Studio, Element or Touch should not be forced to wait for the new hardware before we can use the new software if the new software is fully compatible with the older controllers.

Does the GUI interface layouts of the OS are different in MPC-Live vs MPC-X ?? Or just the same but bigger ??

Cool !

cool

Question? If we can add plugin like SSL and Waves etc. We shouldn't have to Track Out Into Protools for separation? I mean if it should good enough and audio will come up with a big analog sound. we could just use protools for Masting audio. Just looking for some advice.

serious stuff.

Nice machines, both the Live and the X, shame about that shipping delay though

the track playing out at the end sounds like it belongs on a wipeout game:) carry on

I Love My Akai Pieces but, it Really hurt that the latest Apple IOS updates weren’t supported on my Centerpiece the Renaissance. 2,300.00 not including the expansion packs I’ve purchased. So I replaced my Renaissance with this MPC X. Another 2,300.00. I’m loving the specs and Stand-Alone feature but, I will still keep the Ren and hopefully they will update the drivers to work with my systems in the studio. Hopefully Akai and Apple will take the time to think about US, the starving Artists who’ve Invested a lifetime of devotion to Our work, our Life, our Product selections and Our Work.

Nice machine for performers but as a studio producer you'll still need a computer and plugins and a midi keyboard to take full advantage of these great features. But it's a great tool as the centerpiece of your set up. I've got a fully blown 4000 that I use in the same way as a tool for what it does best .

can you setup qlinks to do analog style step sequencing where you can change note values, velocity etc on steps?

I can't decide.... I wanted to get the MPC Live when it launches but now I kinda want to save up a little more so I can afford the MPC X... Damnit!

Nick. is there any word on detailed Automation Editing or 'parameter locking'? Being able to record knob motion is cool but I'd like some ability to go deep into tweaker land.

@midilyfestyle

7 жыл бұрын

iVardensphere Having watched your pro 2 and sub 37 videos, I have a feeling you'd make amazing stuff on this if you had plocks

@iVardensphere

7 жыл бұрын

jozeph gee Thank you! :)

WOW!! I love dedicated hardware.....control of audio and MIDI all without a computer. NO MOUSE!!!!! DID you see those encoders...they are digitally labeled!!! FANTASTIC!!! I will be making music with this machine in 1.5 years. I am currently tracking off computer with a ZoomR24 then importing the tracks (WAV24bit48kh) into the computer for final processing. Overdubbing without latency and 10x faster building tracks.

This is epic! My trusty 2500/jjos1 is getting a new family member!

I need this.

Does the software 2.1 work with The MPC renaissance ?

Warp Markering would definately be a great addition.

This drops in June/July, Native Instruments cut the price of Maschine Studio a couple weeks ago. And That usually means NI is coming with something else. I wouldn't be surprised if they release a new drum controller to counter this. Competition all around, this Summer is going to be fun. lol

My Maschine 2 software keeps crashing and NI hasn't been able to fix it in over a month. I think it's time to join the Akai team. Oh and the Native Instruments plug-ins at 16:02 are hilarious.

Whenever you see hands emerging from flannel sleeves tweaking a Dreadbox, you know that Nick is about. I really hope Akai have done it as right as it seems they have.

Very interesting, been looking at this since it was teased particularly since laptop, motu interface and modular is fairly bulky when gigging. 8cv outs are a killer feature IMHO. But serious question (and Im not hating) - why does the screen overhang the back of the instrument? Its a recipe for disaster when moving the machine I think!

Nick, "can you show us one of those features you prom--" Andy, "Exactly! Look at the shiny squirrel knob!!!!" Oompsaa-Oompsaa!!!

So I placed my order back in January. The unit is awesome. But he avoided the question asked 2 times about the release date. Not sure when the video was made but it was just released. So based on that I truly should not expect this unit until June/July.

Is this mainly intended for hiphop producers or would it shine in an electronic music studio (analog modular synths)-would this be a good sequencer for a Eurorack?

Is it possible to use my advance 49 VIP software thru mpc X in a Standalone mode?

in sequencermode, can i use the 2 midi ins in separate tracks at the same time? using a Digital piano and synth at the same time, and record those on separate tracks

@HansInNorway

7 жыл бұрын

Yes

How can I get the 2.3 software upgraded to the mpc x? I really need help because I'm starting g to figure this machine out.

Would be interested to hear a full version of the track they jammed out to.

@HansInNorway

7 жыл бұрын

facebook.com/wwwsonicstate/videos/10154757429448355/

@waywardv

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers.

@fmagic2000able

5 жыл бұрын

I realize this may be too late to leave a reply, but I believe got the idea from the soundtrack from the tv show "Now and Again - Give me a sign". If you're interested you can do a search on KZread, you should be able to find it.

I bought a MPC 60 in 1989. $1850.00 12 sec sampling 16 bit mono. I would pad link 2 pads and sample L side & R side cut them the same and boom stereo.

Can you use the 16 Q knobs to set pitches like in an analog sequencer ?

I use Auria/ios . Will the X read the Fab Filter plug ins ??

That beat was pretty tight.

I am not disputing that this is anything less than a great peice of gear, but essentially it's a Maschine studio with CV out, additional MIDI ins/outs, mic pre's, and a touch screen. While it may become a instant hit for those MPC heads out there, I don't really see much incentive to jump from the NI ship to learn a whole other platform when there isn't substantial gain to be had from it. Take your Maschine, an audio interface, some Expert Sleepers gear, and voila: you have most of the MPC X's functionality for nearly half the price. I like that it's an all-in-one unit, but when you have a peice of gear that tries to encompass all aspects of recording/performing/sequencing, various aspects get compromised for the sake of convenience. Still cool, though.

@basehead617

7 жыл бұрын

rbwduece maschine doesn't yet have audio tracks though.. just the ability to record samples you can trigger.. its coming soon though.. along with realtime stretching/pitch shifting

@rbwduece1

7 жыл бұрын

That's true. I completely overlooked that fact. Probably because I've gotten used to working around it.

is it easy to export from the MPC to audio tracks so I can later work in my DAW ? Or do I have to record it manually to the DAW ?

@RodmanSan

7 жыл бұрын

I saw in another video that you can export it to an audio track for your DAW.

@sabbo4soulico

7 жыл бұрын

thanks :)

The sequence he has on 18 min. If I write a melody, can I move the chord progression to a different key? The whole thing.?

Does anybody know if it's possible to record midi notes from the MPC Software (2.0) into a Midi Track with the limitations of the AU Plugin-Format in Logic Pro X? (Chords, Arp, etc.). I know this is not possible within the Komplete Kontrol Software (maschine).

If it ever comes out

tell akai they should have a feature to spread note repeat across the pads

Does anyone know if you can sample like in the mpc 2000xl

Can we rewire on this?