SE for the extra ram, also it's possible the original MPC X might not be supported for controller mode in the near future as MPC Live 1 is now not supported on latest macOS (no driver).
If I had 1000 EUR, I'd go for a used MPC Live 3, gen 2 definitely worth it.
By MPC-Tutor
Tue Jul 07, 2026 3:48 pm
By personM
Tue Jul 07, 2026 3:59 pm
i allready own an one + and love it. i´m just wondering, if the 16 qlinks would make more fun.
By NearTao
Tue Jul 07, 2026 4:02 pm
16 q-links is super helpful... but on the other hand... if you've just had the four... it's not so bad to not know what you're missing 
By J.O.BEATS
Tue Jul 07, 2026 6:10 pm
MPC-Tutor wrote:SE for the extra ram, also it's possible the original MPC X might not be supported for controller mode in the near future as MPC Live 1 is now not supported on latest macOS (no driver).
If I had 1000 EUR, I'd go for a used MPC Live 3, gen 2 definitely worth it.
Damn this sucks lol. I’ve been on 2.whatever but use the sample all the time and have been close to updating to MPC3 software for easy tracking out. Guess not now….
By mpc_fan_2022
Tue Jul 07, 2026 7:38 pm
personM wrote:i allready own an one + and love it. i´m just wondering, if the 16 qlinks would make more fun.
Then sell it and get a LIVE III, rather than a Gen1 device.
By B-Wise
Tue Jul 07, 2026 7:38 pm
personM wrote:i allready own an one + and love it. i´m just wondering, if the 16 qlinks would make more fun.
The 16 links are a major step up but it also because each comes with their own little screen that very helpful if you got a lot of stuff like macros going on.
By Lampdog
Tue Jul 07, 2026 11:51 pm
personM wrote:i allready own an one + and love it. i´m just wondering, if the 16 qlinks would make more fun.
16 q-links are a GODSEND, trust, YOU WANT THEM!
MPC seX > X
Stop getting automatically offended when you see gold letters!
By B-Wise
Wed Jul 08, 2026 12:21 am
Lampdog wrote:MPC seX > X
Get a room!
By Lampdog
Wed Jul 08, 2026 2:23 am
B-Wise wrote:
Get a room!
Got one already.
Old Pic.
X replaced with XL.
PC was scrapped and replaced with new joint.
MPC Sample now sits alongside S2400.
MPC Key61 (off screen) left of X.
A few Forum members have been here.
Stop getting automatically offended when you see gold letters!
By B-Wise
Wed Jul 08, 2026 3:31 am
That's a lot of firepower!
By personM
Wed Jul 08, 2026 11:27 am
mpc x se is better than the x, but are 2GB Ram 250€ better?
i personaly dont care about controller mode. i´m a standaloner
i personaly dont care about controller mode. i´m a standaloner
By Masi
Wed Jul 08, 2026 7:40 pm
B-Wise wrote:personM wrote:i allready own an one + and love it. i´m just wondering, if the 16 qlinks would make more fun.
The 16 links are a major step up but it also because each comes with their own little screen that very helpful if you got a lot of stuff like macros going on.
I'd appreciate if all newer MPCs (except maybe the entry level One) had an extra screen for the Q-links even if the machine has only 4 knobs. The fly-out menu sucks and I never remember what each one does.
By B-Wise
Wed Jul 08, 2026 8:10 pm
Masi wrote:I'd appreciate if all newer MPCs (except maybe the entry level One) had an extra screen for the Q-links even if the machine has only 4 knobs. The fly-out menu sucks and I never remember what each one does.
I love those little screens on the Force to the point I couldn't work any of the 4 knob MPCs & even X with its 4x4 knob layout wasn't all that appealing like horizontal 16 knobs on XL which is designed like the Force but with 2x the knobs. I used a lot of macros so having more than 4 with screens is a must. Also I don't like how the 4 knobs are vertical.
By fooddude
Wed Jul 08, 2026 8:20 pm
MPC-Tutor wrote:it's possible the original MPC X might not be supported for controller mode in the near future as MPC Live 1 is now not supported on latest macOS (no driver).
Dang... never knew they were doing that, even in controller mode. So, old MPCs eventually gonna be totally worthless, unusable & trash can material; or still usable in older standalone FWs or older controller-mode OS FWs?