Official: MPC X 'Special Edition' Now Released

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MPCXSE--akai-professional-mpc-by-standalone-sampler-and-sequencer-special-edition?fbclid=IwAR0oIjiPcqJwz7LwtySU6FfEWrPMmR-mcEK5gKKDqpjK5DiEU6Tbpd3fXG4

MPC X 35 years Special edition

4Gb and a new splash screen

Maybe that:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... al-edition

Lol. It doesn’t even come with all the plugins.

$2500???

40Beatz wrote:I Just Got Confirmation....

Its The New MPC Live 3 mk1

u mean its the mpc live mk3; as mk1 was the og live, mk2 was the speaker live so this will be mk3

i swear there is no tilt people seem to project what they want to see onto the picture; incredible

J.O.BEATS wrote:Lol. It doesn’t even come with all the plugins.

$2500???

Not sure, the italian retailer leak stated it had all the premium plugins. Seems odd that the flagship wouldn't at least have the same plugins as the next model down. From the description it seems the internal sound library is the same 'Vault' library as before.

I thought they would have updated the hardware buttons to cover some of the newer features, e.g. Sounds browser. I don't think there's a push down data wheel either. And no touchstrip.

Ultimately it's obviously a bit of an improvement to the original X model, but seems like a missed opportunity on some fronts. But at three times the price of a One, I know which one I'd go for, unless you really think you'll need those Qlinks.

I'm sellin my X for my dream Ren!

Sakakum wrote:Maybe that:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... al-edition

This is probably the first big mistake Akai has made since the 5000. Really have no idea who would buy this.

And if this isn’t coming with all the plugins what the hell is the One “plus” going to be? Just increased ram? Weird business decision here

Hahahaha... Nothing new here.. They even dropped the ethernet port.. Not even named XL... Just a new skin and upgraded RAM/storage..

zangetsu01 wrote:Hahahaha... Nothing new here.. They even dropped the ethernet port..

Good spot

MPC-Tutor wrote:

J.O.BEATS wrote:Lol. It doesn’t even come with all the plugins.

$2500???

Not sure, the italian retailer leak stated it had all the premium plugins. Seems odd that the flagship wouldn't at least have the same plugins as the next model down. From the description it seems the internal sound library is the same 'Vault' library as before.

I thought they would have updated the hardware buttons to cover some of the newer features, e.g. Sounds browser. The black dials need an MPC Stuff replacement kit pronto.

Yeah it can’t be right. It has to come with all the plugins…. Weird marketing since that should be one of the key taking points.

Agree with the new hardware buttons. Missed opportunity there. And the retro skin does not work like the live and one. I think they overplayed their hand a bit

disappointed ... where is the event? no new firmware 3.0....
mini d and flavor pro plugin not included...?

So, who is the target customer for this? I think we can rule out live performers. due to lack of portability...Can bedroom producers afford or justify this (in terms of pricing and size)? Does it offer enough unique features compared to, say, a cheaper MPC paired with a USB audio interface? Do working producers actually use an MPC as the centrepiece of their studio these days? Will some people buy it just because it's the latest flagship MPC?

I'm not being obtuse here, I'm genuinely interested in this.

LOL MPC X back in stock... at $2300? 35% up in 2 days?

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... -sequencer

So, who is the target customer for this?

I guess it's for the people who will buy any new MPC no matter the cost, plenty of them here... I'm not one of them...