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 eLuSiVeMiTe Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:29 pm
DeaDeus wrote:
HouseWithoutMouse wrote:Then why did you reward and pay him by clicking on the video and watching it? Watching = paying.


'cause I am curious as many.
And more important - waiting for better version of the X - the current it is flimsy made - not robust, as an instrument "on tour" and therefore in heavy use should be: solid as a rock.

Unfortunately there is no other integrated box out there. I have moved from a Yamaha RS7000 to the X to get a contemporary tool - all said :-(


That's what flight cases are for.
By mpc_fan_2022 Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:27 am
B-Wise wrote:
DeaDeus wrote:Unfortunately there is no other integrated box out there. I have moved from a Yamaha RS7000 to the X to get a contemporary tool - all said :-(

The Force is closer to the RS7000 since they're both clip based & may be a better choice depending on your needs.


There is a huge difference though. In the RS7000, clips AKA phrases are shadow copies, which means that modifying one phrase in a section will change the same phrase if used in another section. Of course, one can always duplicate phrases so they become independent. The Force doesn't do that.

the MC101/707 solve the very problem the Force has. Any row can be selected in a MC707 scene, which means that scene 1 can have a clip from track 1 row 1, track 2 row 3 and track 3 row 4, scene 2 can be clip from track 1 row 2, track 2 row 2 and track 3 row 6, and there is no reason why it shouldn't work that way.
By B-Wise Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:06 am
mpc_fan_2022 wrote:There is a huge difference though. In the RS7000, clips AKA phrases are shadow copies, which means that modifying one phrase in a section will change the same phrase if used in another section. Of course, one can always duplicate phrases so they become independent. The Force doesn't do that.

the MC101/707 solve the very problem the Force has. Any row can be selected in a MC707 scene, which means that scene 1 can have a clip from track 1 row 1, track 2 row 3 and track 3 row 4, scene 2 can be clip from track 1 row 2, track 2 row 2 and track 3 row 6, and there is no reason why it shouldn't work that way.


I wish the Force clips work liked the RS7000 & also had it's Track/Phrase Exchange feature & I also have the MC707, but it so easy to copy & rename clips on the Force it kinda makes up for it. Plus the 707 clips has a 32 bar limit, which may not be a problem for some but it a big "Oh Hell No" for me. So i don't use it's sequencer, but the synth & FX's is dope!
I like how on the Force has 128 tracks & each can have 999 clips that all can have different bars lengths & that you can in real time play & stop any 1 clip on any of the 128 tracks at the same time. Also the crossfader & macros.
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By THXjay Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:16 pm
I find it "interesting" that the day after Andy Mac visits Bolo Da Producers home, his next video is asking if Native Instruments should make a new Maschine!!!!!!!

I may be reading too much into it but I think Andy mat have left Bolo a little present and it's bigger and badder than we all thought. That's why he's asking about NI doing something new as he can't mention Akai yet?
By Straker Sat Mar 11, 2023 1:08 pm
Atetraxx wrote:
Straker wrote:It does look to me the same as the X.
Maybe 4gb ram and all plugins like the Key version?
Still too big, clunky, a waste of space.
If they come out with a Live with 4gb Ram and plugins, I will start to think about it.


That's def what they gonna do. Give u all the plugins + lil bit more RAM. Boom, xl'd

Yep.
That's also what I am waiting for.
But not on this expensive and too big plastic monster nor on a useless keybed, just on a balanced sized new Live, which is a perfect compromise for size, price, portability etc
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By Monotremata Sat Mar 11, 2023 3:33 pm
HouseWithoutMouse wrote:The Force XL, it will be HUGE, it will double as a dance game controller


Im hoping we can hack it to run on the Metroid Prime remaster.. Some of them shortcut buttons would be nice haha.
By B-Wise Sat Mar 11, 2023 4:29 pm
Monotremata wrote:Im hoping we can hack it to run on the Metroid Prime remaster.. Some of them shortcut buttons would be nice haha.


I wish we could divide the Pads into 2 regions to put different sample layers on them, so depending on where you hit the pad, you'll get more of a layer, also with different ways to mix the ratio of how much a layer will play on the regions so like 100% at edge of the pads but 50/50 at the center. Kinda like a manual round robin. The MPC would be able to do 4 regions because of its bigger pads...dreams.
By J.O.BEATS Sat Mar 11, 2023 7:08 pm
Straker wrote:
Atetraxx wrote:That's also what I am waiting for.
But not on this expensive and too big plastic monster nor on a useless keybed, just on a balanced sized new Live, which is a perfect compromise for size, price, portability etc


The One MK2 will be this.
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By Danoc Mon Mar 13, 2023 5:08 am
So, let me ask you please, are you going to be excited over:
1. 4GB of ram?
2. Ethernet port?
3. Old School look?
4. $2199 dollars?

What's the dam OS like?

Here's what would shake my boots:
1. HDMI - So l can attach any size screen to it.
2. 16GB ram - optional to up grade to 64GB ram :)
3. Tight OS!
4. Drum or sound editing program like Audacity free.
5. Built like a tank, like the MPC 2000xl., not that rubbery bullsh*t they have on the live. Smh
6. $1,999 price tag.

:smoker: :popcorn:


otoc wrote:I see a lot of criticism on people's reactions, but like... which people? I haven't seen a comment or a post on YT, FB, or here where people are claiming this is going to be make them a better producer, or that this is the greatest thing ever. Generally, the reaction has been pretty chill. Where are all these people we are supposed to be making fun of for being overly excited?
By Uncle Dieppe Mon Mar 13, 2023 11:32 am
Surely this newer XL will have more than just a RAM update and Retro look???whos gonna buy this other than diehard fanboys

or is this Akai trying to get rid of the original X models gathering dust in the warehouse that they had returned with faults,giving them a new Faceplate and hoping nobody notices :mrgreen: