The Live 2 with my MPK Mini Plus is my new favorite combo for making music. I’m kinda over DAWs and the MPC just has that special feel and vibe to it when you’re creating.
Yeah nothing more distracting than going on your laptop to use a DAW then you end up on youtube watchibng Bolo videos. When I'm on my Live 2 I make beats for hours non-stop and have to force myself to take a break and distract myself.
Can you send me a link on how to setup my mpk plus with my Mpc live 2? I need help. When I bought it I thought it would auto map. I was sadly mistaken. Thanks.
Facts I rock the Mpc live 2 and once you learn the workflow it’s the best standalone sampler out there imo the amount of music I’ve been able to make on it is in the thousands because of the workflow
I have actually owned the original MPC Live, MPC X, MPC Studio Black, and MPC One. I got rid of all of them and settled on the MPC One with the Sony battery workaround strapped to the side. So i'm just as portable with the smaller unit that fits right in my bookbag. I also like the OG style of the clickity clacks when it comes to the buttons on the One. lol works for me perfectly. If I just have to have keys on the go, I bring my Arturia Microlab and I'm good to go.
I’m a musician/producer. I mainly use Ableton. I never had an MPC until the MPC ONE came out in 2020. I purchased one from sweetwater immediately and never took it out of the 📦. Now 2024, It’s still in my closet. I been wanting to learn it but my schedule is hectic. I was also concerned about learning it. My work flow in Ableton is all I need, but whenever I see one of Bolo’s video about an MPC, I always get hyped 😅.
I strongly suggest getting it out and learning it, because I was the same way had a great Ableton workflow and the mpc kind of intimidated me until I fit it in my schedule here and there and saw that it wasn't as hard as it looked plus you can save your projects as Ableton live sets so that you and finish in the daw. One thing I love is doing my drums in the box but if I'm tracking guitar or bass I still do it in Ableton.
I agree that MPC Live II redrums all other MPC workstations (MPC One, X, Key). Mobility (Speaker and rechargeable battery) and available SSD bay puts it above and beyond other MPC workstations. MPC One is the best portable option, if you carry headphones and plug it tf up. MPC 2000 Classic is the best MPC ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wait I thought you used to go around saying the 3k was the best hands down. I’m asking casue I think there’s something to the 2000 classic. With its metal sound and heavier bottom then the XL that nobody seems to notice. It’s like Roger Lynn dna is still on it from 3k a mix between his genes and the new company that took over.
I mean the speaker is hella nice if you like to walk around the house or quickly take this anywhere without packing up speakers and having to set them up. Decent enough for when you're not trying mix n master at least
@@BeatsByGemsmiff that’s what a studio is for. A mic in my opinion would’ve been useless because the quality wouldn’t be as good as if you would’ve just went to the studio. The speakers on the other hand at least give you a decent reference of what you’re making without having to hook up external ones. And then on top of that, it has USB for interfaces and other gear so it’s all around good for me sad I sold mines
Key 37 for me. Simply because I like having all the physical buttons for a lot of the functions and I’m learning the muscle memory on the placement of all of them.
I also chose the One Plus when I bought MPC first time and I switched to Live 2, it was a noteable upgrade. The UI where you hit shift+pad buttons to open menu buttons >>> the random assortment of buttons on the One. The only thing I miss is a dedicated "sampler" button but otherwise it's perfect Also the battery, I never use it on the couch like I thought I would (its pretty bulky and I have lots of shit plugged in like my mixer + speakers so its annoying) but having the battery prevents loss of data when the power goes out or you (or my cat) accidentally hit the power cord off. That alone is worth it IMO.
Honestly would agree this to be the best mpc ever made, I have had mpc2000xl, and the 2500 I still keep. I’ve used the MPC3000, 4000, and the original Mpc60 the register. I gotta keep it funky while those machines have a sound to it and a legacy due to all the records that were made on them and the innovation for the times they were created they did what they did and then some. BUT I’ve never came across a machine that can do so much before the MPC Live series. We’re talking portability, and creativity at its best. All you need is this BOX .
I have a my first MPC I have and on is the MPC Studio Live 2 I got it for Christmas last year my wife got it for me. Been wait it sents I was a kid 36 years later I got it 😭😭😭😁😁 I love it. And I used Logic and Ableton live got a year lift getting my bachelor's degree in Music Production. So I'm hype about that
That is good BoLo. My favorite MPC ever is the MPC X SE. i love form factor, sound, ins and outs and hands on access to all of the functions without menus of the MPC X SE. for portability I prefer the MPC ONE. I have used most of the new MPCs and most of the older MPCs. However yes the MPC 2500 is amazing. I use my MPC X SE with a MKP 261 for keys.
I love the MPC 2500; personally I like it better than the 2000, 3000 or 4000. However, I mostly make music using my MPC X SE, it is everything I ever want in an MPC minus better converters which I fix with outboard gear and I’m good. I don’t like internal batteries; I’ve had a lot of trouble with internal batteries that are not made to be remover as part of the design. As far as speakers, I prefer to choose my own or have great headphones.
It is the best I had the one but I returned it and just paid the difference for the live 2 . The fact that it has a battery , speakers built in and wifi, also it holds a hard drive . These things make really make it easier.
Live2 and Key61 are my 1a and 1b. love the live2 for (mobility/speaker/battery) & use it to pull and edit samples. Key 61 stays in my living room and is more for inspiration or when my girl watching her shows. may be backwards but is what it is. key61 nostalgic too like an arranger and changes the vibe up
I have to say that my first MPC is the MPC Live and I couldn't have made a better choice. Portability is definitely a must for events or studio sessions.
9:49 I want a FORCE with batterie and speakers and that will be my BEST. Otherwise, the MPC LIVE for the exact same reasons you explained. Being able to compose anytime and anywhere is the BEST way to catch our inspiration, and that…........is PRICELESS.
My favorite is the MPX X SE because it helped me to understand my MPC LIVE (OG) functionality better. I like the Q Links on the X SE so much because it helped me to use them more productively on my OG LIVE. With both in constant use, each serves a different purpose. My X SE is good for the studio like a desktop computer and my OG LIVE is portable like a laptop computer. I can exchange projects between the 2 with a compact flash card because they mirror each other with data, expansions and plugins. I learned that from you BOLO! Thanks
Salute Brother Bolo you will get not one debate no questions asked on my end. I completely agree with you.!!!! its definitely my favorite Newer Mpc currently. Stay strong and One Love.
MPC Pad Loop function Main page Track 01>Transpose set to 1. Program 001>Warp samples> Global tab>note on. Samples tab>pad loop on. For different drum loops, include them in the same mute group to alternate back and forth
The MPC X was my first MPC.....It is supreme! The MPC Live II would make sense for portability. I'm actually thinking of getting the Live II or the Keys 37
I left FL STUDIO alone over 8 months ago, over the years I have dabbled with maschine (and like it) but this time around I decided to try my hands with the mpc one plus and MMMMANNN ITS A GAME CHANGER … my biggest plus … no computer … plug and create anywhere
I really love my mpc live 2 and I enjoy all these Features like the ins and outs , because I use most of the time synths . Sometimes i think the X se would be nice because it has more ins and outs , but then I also enjoy the good size of the live 2 because I have some space issues . Thx bolo for all your videos , your such a lovely person 🙂👋👍
I have had the chance to own the Mpc x and the Mpc Live2. I would have to go with the Mpc Live2 overall when it comes to the newer Mpc. The Mpc Live2 is like having a computer inside a midi controller body. I made 35 albums and some singles on it.
Tie between the X SE and Live II for me. I’m not on the road as much these days. The X SE has all the I/O I need. The form factor puts me on the mind of the classic MPC’s. Both are great!
Im with you on this!The Mpc Live is powerful enough to get it all done! I agree... the Mpc Keys would be a end all be all if it had Hdmi to monitor a speaker and the battery... and a SSD
For me the live 2 with my m-audio oxygen pro mini controller is my favorite setup on the go. I still find myself lugging my laptop around to though because I love to arrange my beats in Ableton.
I like the Live II, but I wish I had been paying attention to the market because I bought it about a week before the XSE came out. I'm not lugging equipment around anymore so I would be fine just leaving it hooked up at home.
I have the MPC Live 2 but just got the MPC Key 37. The battery and speakers on the Live 2 are overrated for me cuz I rarely use it in a place where there isn’t any electricity. I haven’t unboxed the 37 but I’m thinking that I’m gonna end up having a preference for the 37. We’ll see. Awesome channel! 🤛🏾
It’s all about the Live 2! The battery, connectivity and size make the best package. The SE X is amazing but too big to use in anywhere but one spot and the Live 2 is less than half the price. Live 2 is all 🔥🔥🔥
The live 2 is a game changer. I can hear my 808’s the monitors are damn good, and I don’t have to start plugging up everything to get an idea out. I be at work cooking up on lunch😂 I still have my 2500 with the jj os and live one but this two tho!?😮💨
I've got a One Plus. It's my first. I've made music in FL in the past but I'm a drummer and really like the tactile part of making tunes on the MPC better. Now that I've had it a while and the key37 came out I'm thinking of selling my plus to get the key instead. Either that or an MPK mini
Bolo, I was so impressed with the MPC LIVE but don't push the speakers too hard or they will blow. And getting AKAI on the phone to replace under warranty is impossible. Just take my word and beware. I basically got a 2500 with a rechargeable battery!
No lies detected here. I love the live II . I had to take mine back for a refund because of financial reasons. I already have the x, and I had to do it, but as soon as I see the opportunity to get another one I will. I even thought about trading in the x for the II. 😅
manneee.....no love for the key61 uhh?? An here i am wishing akai made a weighted action 73 or 76 key version with the dedicated buttons of the x but with fader strips and daw controll.....MPC Key 76 XL! whewww a brotha can dream right? 😅
Thanks for making these great videos. Learning a lot watching them! Started with an MPK Mini Mk3/ MPC Beats. Then added a Studio 2. Works for me as a nice travel kit with an Macbook Air M1. Hope to add a 37 or 61 eventually. What do you recommend for expansions packs, if any?
Bolo you’re such a comedian sometimes. ‘Battery, speakers…battery, speakers.’ AKAI, I hope you are listening. 😂 But seriously I wanted a MPC LIVE II as my first sampler, but it was way out of my budget, so I opted for the NI MASCHINE MIKRO instead.
Well i only have a MPC One so i guess i would have to say its my favourite - i imagine i would like the Live 2 even more since i also take the MPC One on the road - but since i can fit it, together with a pair of headphones and a midicontroller in my regular backpack im not super interested in upgrading
Ive had the Live I, one and X. The X is by far my favorite but if I had to choose between a live and a one I would go with the one all day everyday and maybe even twice on Sundays. I bought a battery pack for it off amazon and rarely if ever use it. And Im sure I would never use the speakers on the two.
Unpopular, who? Unpopula-WHAT!🤨 HAAAAAA - as U busting out the 2500 Hands DOWN HANDS DOWN! - with the JJOS dude you speakN Gospel- U SOUND LIKE A SYMPHONY TO ME 🙏🏼 I think you’re popular !! 💥💥💥💥
Those are, by far -the best MPCs I totally agree- LIVE 2 & 2500.. I don’t have the 37, but I thought about getting one just for the traveling like you said
