Support and discussion for all of Akai’s modern standalone MPCs including the MPC X / X SE, MPC Live 1, 2 & 3, MPC One / One+, MPC Key 37/61.
By sinik Mon Dec 22, 2025 10:18 am
HUBA wrote:Uuh.. Yeah. That picture is definitely off. I believe this is what people are talking about as being real:
Image


just spottet another thing. if you zoom in on the picture at the bottom, you'll see that the q-link screens are angled like on the force...
By sinik Mon Dec 22, 2025 10:35 am
THXjay wrote:Yeah, I said that a few pages back but no-one seems to care :)


my bad, didnt saw that.

i believe its a good design choice, although i think that the different mpc models shouldnt be different in the layout of the q links (horizontal/vertical)...
User avatar
By THXjay Mon Dec 22, 2025 10:39 am
I think this is really what AKAI meant all those years ago when they said the MPC and Force would join together. This design seems to be a blend of the two, with the 4x4 grid winning out because of tradition. Having the new quad pads is a good compromise.

I still think this looks gold more than cream but I guess we'll see.....
User avatar
By zangetsu01 Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:46 am
THXjay wrote:It would be nice if they upgraded the screen on this as I always thought the X screen looked a bit washed out compared to the Live.


It started with the introduction of firmware 3.0, The resolution of all images used are the same on all the unit's So with a bigger screen than the Live or One it will look washed out as you've said.
By jpeg Mon Dec 22, 2025 4:10 pm
just like when the live 3 pic came out; the first reaction is this is ugly/garish.

but i suppose over time people will get used to the look, and those who always wanted a next gen X will be happy regardless.

when the X SE came out, nobody needed time to get used to the look, people liked it off rip.

the OLED layout from Force, I supposed makes sense that the OLEDS pair with the 16 step buttons.

I wonder how the next gen MPC One will look.
By Certified Beatz Mon Dec 22, 2025 4:26 pm
jpeg wrote:just like when the live 3 pic came out; the first reaction is this is ugly/garish.

but i suppose over time people will get used to the look, and those who always wanted a next gen X will be happy regardless.

when the X SE came out, nobody needed time to get used to the look, people liked it off rip.

the OLED layout from Force, I supposed makes sense that the OLEDS pair with the 16 step buttons.

I wonder how the next gen MPC One will look.


The live 3 is ugly and I have no need for a step sequencer with 16 buttons is why I didn't buy it.. Now if these pics are correct ill buy the live 3... ill hate the live 3 $1200 dollar less with savings on the investment.
Last edited by Certified Beatz on Mon Dec 22, 2025 4:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
By Ultros Mon Dec 22, 2025 4:49 pm
Ok back, look at the photo again of the top and side views, the buttons and stuff arent even in the same locations. all those images are fake. pay attention to the details fellas.

Really look at those images and compare the two. They don't match. Plus for what reason would akai insert modular input components into their device for? to increase production costs? when you guys get your precious new X its going to be a plasticy blob like your old X...

Theres a million logical reasons why this is some fan-made bullshit and the people propigating this crap know its a lie and do it just for your attention. Some pathetic little nerd in his room is getting stoked up by you guys buying into his bull.

I am pretty curious about what's around the corner but not enough to participate in perpetuating a lie to give myself some sense of excitement.
By B-Wise Mon Dec 22, 2025 6:13 pm
Certified Beatz wrote:
jpeg wrote:just like when the live 3 pic came out; the first reaction is this is ugly/garish.

but i suppose over time people will get used to the look, and those who always wanted a next gen X will be happy regardless.

when the X SE came out, nobody needed time to get used to the look, people liked it off rip.

the OLED layout from Force, I supposed makes sense that the OLEDS pair with the 16 step buttons.

I wonder how the next gen MPC One will look.


The live 3 is ugly and I have no need for a step sequencer with 16 buttons is why I didn't buy it.. Now if these pics are correct ill buy the live 3... ill hate the live 3 $1200 dollar less with savings on the investment.

Thoes 16 performance button aren't just for the Step-Seq. They can do so many things related to 3.0 workflow like launching clips, selection or jumping directly to a track, mute, solo, rec arm, macro fx pads (you can store 100s of parameters to each of the 64 buttons as there are 4 banks of 16), they can even be turned in to UV vol meters.
By B-Wise Mon Dec 22, 2025 6:31 pm
jpeg wrote:just like when the live 3 pic came out; the first reaction is this is ugly/garish.

but i suppose over time people will get used to the look, and those who always wanted a next gen X will be happy regardless.

when the X SE came out, nobody needed time to get used to the look, people liked it off rip.

the OLED layout from Force, I supposed makes sense that the OLEDS pair with the 16 step buttons.

I wonder how the next gen MPC One will look.

You would think people would judge shit from early pics after what happen with the L3, but this is also different because one of the photos is an ai pic made from the og real pic, as others mentioned. Unfortunately not everyone got the memo.

The One-XL or whatever may have the pads size increased & have the Touchstrip on the side if they if put just 8 of functions pads & 8 knobs going across the top like the Force. But I still think they'll have to increased the size a little like with this new X. If that's the case maybe they have even more reason to make a MPC Mini.

I can't call it, but I don't want any of the gen2 units so far, tho I really like certain things, I want it in a Force with redeigned 64 MPE pads & a crossfader on the right. The Force doesn't need the 16 top button as it already can do what those buttons offer x4.