@@palimo3653 lol yeah some people need it, other people don’t. Up to the individual to show the proper discernment. Unless something terrible happens to the gear I already have, Im good!
This thing is a beast to the MPC family, the layout is sick!! Just a quick fyi, if you load a previous project from the live, one or the X into the 61, turn you speakers down. This board is loud!! I’m very impressed with AKAI these days, they are listening to their fan base of wanting a keyboard!! They delivered!! Great content btw Ave
I bought an MPC 2000 over 20 years ago and it remains one of my favorite sequencers to this day. Something about the MPC sequencers is very inspiring. I use Ableton currently but I have used many DAWs in between that and none (including Ableton) captures the magic of the MPC sequencer. This seems even more inspiring as the old school MPCs only were samplers as you had to rely on external modules for more "midi" based productions, so with the keyboard you have one compact unit. I think what I like most about the MPC sequencers was the Transport buttons/functions which made it really easy to get your ideas down. The overwrite and overdub buttons made it really easy to change recording modes. And Akai is the only sequencer I knows that does Overwrite and then Overdub after the loop (great for punching in and then going back into normal loop overdub mode). Why no other DAW behaves this way (or refuse to implement a mode like that) is very puzzling.
I'm really impressed with Akai as well on this. I was toying with the idea of getting a Fantom down the road when I won a lottery. But this looks PERFECT for my needs. Small, but big. Simple, but complex. Self contained, to serious controller. And the price is certainly decent for it all!
Nice. I hope they sell decent. That being said, I have digital pianos and MPCs. It would've been nice if I had this as an option 1st. Looks like they kit bashed the One and Live II for parts. Odd they left out the SD slot since it is a modern MPC staple.
@@AveMcree I just made the cut off at sweetwater. There was 3 left before I made my purchase. 5 mins later and refreshed site. Now sold out over there. So I agree it’s gonna sell out quick.
Bought it - very satisfied with it as a keys player decent keybed , wears a few hats for my needs - an all in one solution for me - yes it’s a bit pricey but I’m a happy customer
@@defcreator187 I agree - I bought an eps16 Ensonique rack - grafted for nearly 12 months including overtime - for it , it was a nightmare ?! Floppy discs , freezes , heavy and cumbersome.. totally agree it’s amazing what you can do too now !
I was very excited for this product since I saw the leak in the last OS. Glad to see it finally out, really well made video as usual. Being that its the same as the rest of this gen MPC's, I disagree that the sampler in here is as powerful as an ASR 10. It's missing the ability to layer as many sounds, a lot of the synthesis power like transwaves and the modulation abilities that were present in it (being able to modulate sample start and end points using the keys or mod wheel especially). The closest Akai came to that was in the 4000/Z series samplers and I was hoping they would put some of these abilities in this keyboard. Alas, it looks like they are more so chasing the would be Roland/Korg players looking for bread and butter sounds here. This still looks like a good product and I hope they sell well so Akai continues to build up the platform.
Its nowhere as deep and meaningful as the ASR.Because its not a proper synth sampler.They were totally ahead and at the zenith back then.And were selling to real pros….Most people including pros did not even bother to go very deep into it.Another thing is the sound.MPC sounds good but Ensoniq were on a totally different level.Still to this day the ASRs are very sophisticated and sublime sounding.People really need to stop hoping for it in this new keyboard….)
Bro made this beat like a Jay Z one Take!!! Nice Godly ONe!! you just kept dropping sounds without hitting stop or pause.. . 10 minute challenge just got murked!!!❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
Thanks Ave for allowing Us to see the "Actual unit" as YOU play it. It means a lot when they give the actual unit to "AVE"!!!!! You Demo'd it exactly the way it will be used. The "ONE MAN BAND"!!
Super video Ave. You're holding back as best as you can from being visibly overjoyed with this MPC Keys 😲😁 ....... this keyboard/Workstation/MPC is ATOMIC!! My GAS is blowing Hot right now for this board.
I loved it soon as I saw it. This video proves it. Akai snapped with this release. I already have the MPC X. I'm asking myself is it worth getting this device?. I use the KOMPLETE Kontrol 61 keyboard in my Studio, and it works quite well with every DAW I own. I still love this Keyboard. My Studio is Akai, and NI. I can see this device in my studio in the future. I felt this way when I went to Amsterdam and played on the Komplete Kontrol 61. I knew when I got back to Chicago that keyboard was going to be a part of my setup. Now this MPC 61. WOW!!!
It's all about what you want to do. If you're into the portable workflow. Then MPC Live 2 it is. If you're into a full workstation and MIDI controllers are annoying. Well, the MPC Key 61 is for you.
Bruh, he ain’t lying. This Key is like the best of both worlds. It’s just not as portable to move around with, it needs a home in a room or studio!! Some days I dreaded pulling out my Korg just to play some chords then put it away due to limited space next to the X or live 2. If you ask me, this just gave NI the dirt nap. They not looking too promising since Maschine plus (not to throw shade). (If you know how to play keys and verse in music theory with this piece you solid) The 61 key is a sweet spot, it ain’t too big if you don’t got the room and not too small for experience players. Best of luck on your decision!!
Life would be perfect is they released Korg Triton and Roland XV-5080 on this platform! Tracks are blazing, bro. Thanks for another informative and entertaining post.
@@AveMcree I thought about that, but I'd rather pay someone than sit all those hours for Korg to come along and eclipse me with an official release. lol
@@dare2win215 You can use vst plugins that provide those sounds too. Triton was released a while back and Roland Cloud has the 5080 I think. So no need to sample them. Just use midi track and record the audio.
Ultimate workstation keyboard 🎹 🏆! I’m good with the FORCE though. They are so similar there is really no reason to change! I love that Akai has a vast ecosystem of different tools that all work for different people with different needs. This is the way! 💯💯💯
Congratulations to Akai, for being the first to release a keyboard with solid pads, that you could actually play comfortably. This is what I really wanted when getting the Fantom. However, the portability with the MPC was a factor, and the sounds in the Fantom are amazing! The pair is perfect for my particular needs. However, if this existed when I got the Fantom, I would not even have considered Roland... especially without time stretching. It took an extra $1,400 for me to have a complete workstation, and this price tag is much easier to consider. This is going to be a problem for Roland.
Roland synth sounds shit on this and yamaha analog instruments are 50x better. Needless to say, I like the idea of having an mpc with keys. It would be ideal to have all 3, and maybe a nautilus 😂
You know Native Instruments was waiting on Akai to release this to give us a release. But they better top this that's all I can say. Akai has beating NI to the punch.
... before "beating NI to the punch" they should reach the quality of instruments/effects of the NI bundles ... I only have an MPC-One and its instruments/effects are far from the quality of those by NI ...
@@Algoritmarte I agree with that. I' m a Maschine user and the quality of the instruments, especially Kontakt based stuff, sounds better imho. But that' s were NI is coming from, still being a software based company in the first place. I find AKAI' s synths to sound very sterile and clean. So, feature wise they have beaten NI in and the Maschine range for real, but not when it comes down to the sound quality of the libraries and instruments.
@@MakingMadBeats if only they could "merge" the best of both worlds into a single (small) device: having the quality of stuff like Reaktor+Absynth+FM8+some top quality kontact plugins (e.g. Noir) and effects (e.g. Raum) into an MPC - which undoubtly is a top quality sampler/sequencer/"device coordinator" - would be awesome ....
Ok. I'll have to retract my earlier statements. *A* *Man* *has* *to* *be* *willing* *to* *admit* *mistake* *to* *fix* *and* *grow* *from* *said* *mistake.* Full Synth work station and Sequencer *8* *CV/Gate* *Outputs* *2* *XLR/1/4* Inputs *WITH* *PHANTOM* *POWER* MIDI In, Out and Thru *4* *1/4"* *Outputs* *2.* USB-A* *3.0* ports and *1.* - Hi-Speed Network Cat-6 style port. These allow it to accept an audio and/or MIDI interface *16* *Velocity-Sens* with *Aftertouch* *Quad-Core* *Processor* with 4GB of RAM *Touch-Strip* (Assignable) *25* *Instrument* *Plug-Ins* *Effects* *Wi-fi* and *Bluetooth* onboard. For under 2000? This, unlike the *OP-1* *Field,* I can spend that kind of money on. Akai, with this has essentially put everything you need and got from your computer DAW into a workstation keyboard that essentially is an audio/midi interface all in one unit.
I had a Neko back in the day. I miss it dearly 😢. I say, it’s still better than this but it’s more streamlined. You could have any DAW you wanted onx the Openlabs keyboard. You could have several DAWs on that keyboard. It was that janky OS at the time. 😒 That being said: this akai mpc keyboard ain’t no punk. I definitely want one as I want to get away from having to be tethered to an laptop to get busy.
I gotta give it up to Akai for making the first move because NI should’ve been here when they released MK3+… I thought they would combine a Komplete kontrol keyboard with Maschine mikro or SUMTHIN 👀 thank you Akai 🙏🏾
What’s good Ave?! Bruh! That fact that I own three MPCs and the force plus the 249 😳 this just seems like another MPC but with keys and onboard sounds. Not sure if I can justify the purchase bro bro! Damn I’m going broke 😅 great video fam thanks for the info. 🙏🏾👊🏾
I predict Akai will put out a 76 and an 88 key model. Those will have SD card slots and/or more USB slots. The 88 key model will have weighted keys and a flippable screen.
lol the sampling and sequencer was good on the Fantom-S. after they came out with the Fantom-X and switched everything up it was silly. Idk why the changed it.
Ave, If I was a Newbie this would be so great for sampling and Sequencing it would be just untouchable but I own 2 MPC's and a Push 2 a host of Workstations. This Looks great but, I must Pass. Nice I will persue for the New Fantom 61. This will be Hugh for Akai.
I need it to have speakers internal expandable memory (2Tb) and if possible internal battery. This way I don't have to be tied down to my studio to make music. Like the Live2. I still might buy one anyway.
@@PorchBass I get what your saying but have other keyboards that are tied to my studio. Imagine if you could take this keyboard up the mountain and make music with Sasquatch and Turtle Man. I also have a MPK 261 and MPK Mini which we know are not the same thing as this New Beast.
I will eventually get this board its all sold out in my area. I don’t think it’s the best board out there but i do think the possibility is endless and Akai always create a product that will compete with anything on the market
I bought the VFX Ensoniq Synthesizer in the 90's it was exspensive for that time and made some good money with it,you could buy songs and load them on a disk I still have it today and glad I didn't sell it because I'm hearing some of the same sounds coming from this MPC key 61the along with new sounds, I plan on getting this key 61 because it just looks great and I'm sure it does more, thanks for posting Ave
Hi, Ave. I’ve just liked and subscribed to your channel - many thanks for making these videos, you’re a talented guy. I have a few questions which you may or may not have time to reply to but I write in hope as I’m really struggling to find out what I need to know. I really like the idea of this keyboard, but am extremely concerned about CPU usage. If I were to use two or three string plugins, 2 or 3 piano plugins - and on top of that some synths etc. would I be correct in thinking that the CPU simply can’t handle it? Have you maxed out the CPU? Secondly, do you think Akai will make a bigger version with more power/memory? Take care.
MCREE IM PISSED AT YOU!!!!! psyche not lol. I was supposed to get a MODX + but this video threw a curve ball, i tried the mpc 61 key, first time ever using any mpc other than trying one out in a pawn shop way back in the 90s. long story short, i got the mpc 61 instead of the modx and loveing every minute of it. its got a powerfull audio interface and making beats has never been this easy. WOW!! at nfirst i thought you were exaggerating how good this thing is but now i know.
Would love one but do I need one ,,,looks dope as he'll!!??? And stand alone! But it seems like they got this right? Yea??? I feel like its what we all wanted the original MPC s to be in early 2000's!!
I just have one question. What is the difference between this and having an MPC one and a midi keyboard? I know it’s all in one but the first set up is about 1000 dollars cheaper. Any other reason other than being all in one?
Other than the new root plugin browse screen I think the biggest reason for the price difference (other than the keys) seems to be because this comes with all the new plugins built in. So to get the same on the one you'd have to fork out considerably more cash after your initial purchase to get your hands on these which brings the total cost up considerably. That being said, choosing the one with just a selection of the plugins you want would still be cheaper than buying this. I have the Key 61 and I'm considering getting rid to do exactly this as personally I find the keys way too short for my liking.
I am NOT disappointed with this device. In fact it's release has cured me of my GAS. Let me explain. No offence to Ave (your MPC live 2 stuff won akai a customer lol). I think akai have created solution to a problem that was never a problem. Basically they are going to have to compete with their own product line. I think they know this which is why they are charging for plugins that are 'free' on the new keyboard but not free on its other platforms. As I use my MPC standalone (the biggest and underrated feature of the live 2 IMO but live 2 owners know what I mean'), more sounds would be cool just for having sake but from what I am hearing in the demos hype sounds just as good as well as the other free plug-ins from the 2.10 update. If the whole plugin collection was around 100 quid or 120 dollars I would buy just to have them but I know I don't need them. Having fewer means I create my own sound, very easy with a few insert effects already in the MPC live 2 instead of just looking for that ready made sound that these paid for plugins are being marketed as providing. Akai have a problem, their pre existing line up is just waaaay too good and they are competing against themselves now.
so even tho this doesn't have an sd card slot or extra midi ins and outs im willing to bet that the pcb's do actually have them, they are just not populated. the very first mpc live has the thru holes for an ethernet jack even tho there's nothing soldered to it.
Thanks Ave! I was just thinking how a glaring omission on the force/MPCs plug-ins was that there’s no FM synth. Too bad it’s not a 6 op lol but it’s cool! Bought an x32 from behringer to hook up some of my hw synths. I’m still not sold on the sound quality that results from using a “USB class compliant” interface with these akai units, but the hands on possibilities when using it with macros are pretty dope. Hopefully this type of hardware integration with audio interfaces (but more rock solid results) becomes more of a thing in the market.
Ave, AKAI is showing you lots of love. Keep doing what you doing.
I'm torn as well. But you can never owe enough synths.
ikr lol
@@palimo3653 lol yeah some people need it, other people don’t. Up to the individual to show the proper discernment. Unless something terrible happens to the gear I already have, Im good!
This thing is a beast to the MPC family, the layout is sick!! Just a quick fyi, if you load a previous project from the live, one or the X into the 61, turn you speakers down. This board is loud!! I’m very impressed with AKAI these days, they are listening to their fan base of wanting a keyboard!! They delivered!!
Great content btw Ave
What a way to advance
😱 🔥 that's an interesting tidbit of info!
I thought the same thing
I bought an MPC 2000 over 20 years ago and it remains one of my favorite sequencers to this day. Something about the MPC sequencers is very inspiring. I use Ableton currently but I have used many DAWs in between that and none (including Ableton) captures the magic of the MPC sequencer. This seems even more inspiring as the old school MPCs only were samplers as you had to rely on external modules for more "midi" based productions, so with the keyboard you have one compact unit.
I think what I like most about the MPC sequencers was the Transport buttons/functions which made it really easy to get your ideas down. The overwrite and overdub buttons made it really easy to change recording modes. And Akai is the only sequencer I knows that does Overwrite and then Overdub after the loop (great for punching in and then going back into normal loop overdub mode). Why no other DAW behaves this way (or refuse to implement a mode like that) is very puzzling.
Link in the description and it's limited stock!!! You already know there will be plenty of video from me! Ask questions!!
I'm really impressed with Akai as well on this. I was toying with the idea of getting a Fantom down the road when I won a lottery. But this looks PERFECT for my needs. Small, but big. Simple, but complex. Self contained, to serious controller. And the price is certainly decent for it all!
Definitely a decent price especially considering the fact that on the other side of the coin the Maschine+ is $1,300
Mine will be here tomorrow!!! Wasn't supposed to come for another 5 days
MPC KEY GANG!!! Enjoy my dude
Whoa‼️
Yeah definitely snatching one with those crazy pluggins
Nice. I hope they sell decent. That being said, I have digital pianos and MPCs. It would've been nice if I had this as an option 1st. Looks like they kit bashed the One and Live II for parts. Odd they left out the SD slot since it is a modern MPC staple.
Pretty sure it will sell out day 1
@@AveMcree it's already day 1
@@snubdawg1386 Give it a week at least so we can get sales numbers.
@@AveMcree I just made the cut off at sweetwater. There was 3 left before I made my purchase. 5 mins later and refreshed site. Now sold out over there. So I agree it’s gonna sell out quick.
@@jamierice9313 I had to have this, so I was refreshing the browser at Sweetwater at 9am EST until they finally popped up! Congrats on your new keys!
Bought it - very satisfied with it as a keys player decent keybed , wears a few hats for my needs - an all in one solution for me - yes it’s a bit pricey but I’m a happy customer
@@defcreator187 I agree - I bought an eps16 Ensonique rack - grafted for nearly 12 months including overtime - for it , it was a nightmare ?!
Floppy discs , freezes , heavy and cumbersome.. totally agree it’s amazing what you can do too now !
@@defcreator187 Thank you 🙏
Omg…Christmas just came. Ordered mine and will have it tomorrow
My boy Ave is apart of the Akai Team!! 💪
I was very excited for this product since I saw the leak in the last OS. Glad to see it finally out, really well made video as usual. Being that its the same as the rest of this gen MPC's, I disagree that the sampler in here is as powerful as an ASR 10. It's missing the ability to layer as many sounds, a lot of the synthesis power like transwaves and the modulation abilities that were present in it (being able to modulate sample start and end points using the keys or mod wheel especially). The closest Akai came to that was in the 4000/Z series samplers and I was hoping they would put some of these abilities in this keyboard. Alas, it looks like they are more so chasing the would be Roland/Korg players looking for bread and butter sounds here. This still looks like a good product and I hope they sell well so Akai continues to build up the platform.
Its nowhere as deep and meaningful as the ASR.Because its not a proper synth sampler.They were totally ahead and at the zenith back then.And were selling to real pros….Most people including pros did not even bother to go very deep into it.Another thing is the sound.MPC sounds good but Ensoniq were on a totally different level.Still to this day the ASRs are very sophisticated and sublime sounding.People really need to stop hoping for it in this new keyboard….)
@@mattyg499 damn sure doesn’t have the same convertors
Transwave is one of those features that will never be on another device. So unique
Bro made this beat like a Jay Z one Take!!! Nice Godly ONe!! you just kept dropping sounds without hitting stop or pause.. . 10 minute challenge just got murked!!!❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
Thanks Ave for allowing Us to see the "Actual unit" as YOU play it. It means a lot when they give the actual unit to "AVE"!!!!! You Demo'd it exactly the way it will be used. The "ONE MAN BAND"!!
thanks for the kind words... I shot this video 5x because I knew Scott and Andy would kill it.
@@AveMcree Well even if they try to yank it, I got it , this is a piece of HISTORY.
Damn! I wish I had money, cuz I have an obsession with keyboards, and this thing is a freakin’ beauty!! I love that it has the old-school midi ports!
Tell me about it... I wasn't on board until I see it in person. Then I was like "F*** it! I'll try it out". Glad I did.
Super video Ave. You're holding back as best as you can from being visibly overjoyed with this MPC Keys 😲😁 ....... this keyboard/Workstation/MPC is ATOMIC!!
My GAS is blowing Hot right now for this board.
lol yeah I feel what your saying
It looks really good! Akai came out swinging with this one!
And also, I’m getting this one anyway. I can create a workaround to play my SDs on this thing. Thank you! 🎉
I loved it soon as I saw it. This video proves it. Akai snapped with this release. I already have the MPC X. I'm asking myself is it worth getting this device?. I use the KOMPLETE Kontrol 61 keyboard in my Studio, and it works quite well with every DAW I own. I still love this Keyboard. My Studio is Akai, and NI. I can see this device in my studio in the future. I felt this way when I went to Amsterdam and played on the Komplete Kontrol 61. I knew when I got back to Chicago that keyboard was going to be a part of my setup. Now this MPC 61. WOW!!!
Would love to see a mini keys 3 octave version with rechargeable battery. MPC KEY 37 MICRO!!!
That shit looks dope asf! I want to get into the akai MPC world. When the time comes it's gonna be hard to decide between this and an MPC Live 2.
It's all about what you want to do. If you're into the portable workflow. Then MPC Live 2 it is. If you're into a full workstation and MIDI controllers are annoying. Well, the MPC Key 61 is for you.
Bruh, he ain’t lying. This Key is like the best of both worlds. It’s just not as portable to move around with, it needs a home in a room or studio!! Some days I dreaded pulling out my Korg just to play some chords then put it away due to limited space next to the X or live 2. If you ask me, this just gave NI the dirt nap. They not looking too promising since Maschine plus (not to throw shade).
(If you know how to play keys and verse in music theory with this piece you solid)
The 61 key is a sweet spot, it ain’t too big if you don’t got the room and not too small for experience players.
Best of luck on your decision!!
Life would be perfect is they released Korg Triton and Roland XV-5080 on this platform! Tracks are blazing, bro. Thanks for another informative and entertaining post.
You can rip the sounds from those Keyboards... Well, someone already has a while ago.
@@AveMcree I thought about that, but I'd rather pay someone than sit all those hours for Korg to come along and eclipse me with an official release. lol
@@dare2win215 You can use vst plugins that provide those sounds too. Triton was released a while back and Roland Cloud has the 5080 I think. So no need to sample them. Just use midi track and record the audio.
@@digitaldiezel5870 Yea, externally in the software. We want Triton programs in standalone.
This is the Kang The Conqueror of the 31st century version of the Ensoniq ASR 16. Thank you production studio workstation Jesus🙏🏿
Ultimate workstation keyboard 🎹 🏆! I’m good with the FORCE though. They are so similar there is really no reason to change! I love that Akai has a vast ecosystem of different tools that all work for different people with different needs. This is the way! 💯💯💯
With this keyboard and the new plugins they’re eating both NI and Roland’s lunch :)
Nice job Akai. Love the new plugins and 2.11 update.
I'm sure NI will bite the process per usual
@@AveMcree There will be a Komplete Kontrol + for $4Gs that will be buggy for years after launch
@@AveMcree any info on Abeltons next hardware move? Would even love to hear speculation
@@AveMcree not sure what you mean
@@alecsbuga NI will copy what also is doing is what he is saying
Why didn't that come out before the Mpc One ? It's beautiful ! 😠😍
THIS IS A WAY BETTER DEAL THAN THE OP-1 FIELD
Since I already own an X, I just want the sounds. I don’t need another sequencer and sampler.
THAT KEYBOARD CLEAN.MAAAAAN🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
That's my dream version of the Roland W-30. 👍
Congratulations to Akai, for being the first to release a keyboard with solid pads, that you could actually play comfortably. This is what I really wanted when getting the Fantom. However, the portability with the MPC was a factor, and the sounds in the Fantom are amazing!
The pair is perfect for my particular needs. However, if this existed when I got the Fantom, I would not even have considered Roland... especially without time stretching. It took an extra $1,400 for me to have a complete workstation, and this price tag is much easier to consider. This is going to be a problem for Roland.
Aw man they did that
Roland synth sounds shit on this and yamaha analog instruments are 50x better. Needless to say, I like the idea of having an mpc with keys. It would be ideal to have all 3, and maybe a nautilus 😂
BRUH YOUR HOUSE BEATS ARE GETTING BETTER AND BETTER
You know Native Instruments was waiting on Akai to release this to give us a release. But they better top this that's all I can say. Akai has beating NI to the punch.
... before "beating NI to the punch" they should reach the quality of instruments/effects of the NI bundles ... I only have an MPC-One and its instruments/effects are far from the quality of those by NI ...
@@Algoritmarte I agree with that. I' m a Maschine user and the quality of the instruments, especially Kontakt based stuff, sounds better imho. But that' s were NI is coming from, still being a software based company in the first place. I find AKAI' s synths to sound very sterile and clean.
So, feature wise they have beaten NI in and the Maschine range for real, but not when it comes down to the sound quality of the libraries and instruments.
@@MakingMadBeats if only they could "merge" the best of both worlds into a single (small) device: having the quality of stuff like Reaktor+Absynth+FM8+some top quality kontact plugins (e.g. Noir) and effects (e.g. Raum) into an MPC - which undoubtly is a top quality sampler/sequencer/"device coordinator" - would be awesome ....
@@Algoritmarte Yeah, sequencer wise the MPC is more powerful than Maschine, especially when it comes to extrernal hardware.
I want something 🤯 from Native Instruments.
That beat fire my guy!!!🔥🔥🔥
Nice. Akai does have the best sequencers.
Ok. I'll have to retract my earlier statements.
*A* *Man* *has* *to* *be* *willing* *to* *admit* *mistake* *to* *fix* *and* *grow* *from* *said* *mistake.*
Full Synth work station and Sequencer
*8* *CV/Gate* *Outputs*
*2* *XLR/1/4* Inputs *WITH* *PHANTOM* *POWER*
MIDI In, Out and Thru
*4* *1/4"* *Outputs*
*2.* USB-A* *3.0* ports and *1.* - Hi-Speed Network Cat-6 style port. These allow it to accept an audio and/or MIDI interface
*16* *Velocity-Sens* with *Aftertouch*
*Quad-Core* *Processor* with 4GB of RAM
*Touch-Strip* (Assignable)
*25* *Instrument* *Plug-Ins*
*Effects*
*Wi-fi* and *Bluetooth* onboard.
For under 2000?
This, unlike the *OP-1* *Field,* I can spend that kind of money on.
Akai, with this has essentially put everything you need and got from your computer DAW into a workstation keyboard that essentially is an audio/midi interface all in one unit.
Dope beat and awesome keyboard
This is what the Niko & Miko wanted to be. This joint raw af
Man, I forgot about the Miko
@@AveMcree I know. I only remembered it cause my older cousin still got one sitting in his basement. Shit looked so cool but just wasn’t it.
I had a Neko back in the day. I miss it dearly 😢. I say, it’s still better than this but it’s more streamlined. You could have any DAW you wanted onx the Openlabs keyboard. You could have several DAWs on that keyboard. It was that janky OS at the time. 😒
That being said: this akai mpc keyboard ain’t no punk. I definitely want one as I want to get away from having to be tethered to an laptop to get busy.
This is a good informative video. I want to see what's under the hood with these plugins.
You already know fam
Dude your House tracks really slap way more than they have any reason to =)
(I'm originally from Chicago btw lol)
AVE u got it???? This machine has been mythical for years!!!
I live a life of a fairytale 😂
I'm going to pair this with my asr-10, and also my Isla s2400, and I will use my lynx Aurora n via USB to sample with on the akai MPC keys. Game over
I gotta give it up to Akai for making the first move because NI should’ve been here when they released MK3+… I thought they would combine a Komplete kontrol keyboard with Maschine mikro or SUMTHIN 👀 thank you Akai 🙏🏾
Yo! If this is who I think it is, let me give props to you... beats are FIRE!!!
@@GrayGhostDog1 it is indeed! haha respect my bro 🙏🏾
MPC Live, Live 2, One and X are work stations without keyboards.
Damn, I want one already.
😂😂😂
I was like, “Where’s the Sd slot?!?!” Okay, well, I shall just keep dancing to this fire beat you’re throwing down right now. Lol😅
I've got the MPC x going to add this to the family soon!!!
Three words
Dope Azz Phok!
I can tell this gear is the real deal. Just will take alot of time learning it tobecome a pro at it.
What’s good Ave?! Bruh! That fact that I own three MPCs and the force plus the 249 😳 this just seems like another MPC but with keys and onboard sounds. Not sure if I can justify the purchase bro bro! Damn I’m going broke 😅 great video fam thanks for the info. 🙏🏾👊🏾
Great video, Ave. I love the design of this. Not sure if I'm getting it yet, but I like what I see
Powerful workstation.
I look forward to the 88 version.
I wonder if they coming out with a 49 key version . Nice video!
I'm glad I gave my mpc one back now I can get this
lol every one is saying this
I can’t wait to update my mpc one later.
I just came because of the mini mpcs, those are too cute
We have arrived 💪🏾
I predict Akai will put out a 76 and an 88 key model. Those will have SD card slots and/or more USB slots. The 88 key model will have weighted keys and a flippable screen.
lol the sampling and sequencer was good on the Fantom-S. after they came out with the Fantom-X and switched everything up it was silly. Idk why the changed it.
Wow... no SD card slot was a major loss with this one... (carry on) Lmao... that hurt! Lol 👊🧡👍
That's actually kinda weird lol I guess the lack thereof justifies the price point.
@@Official360 lol... right!
Dilliegang:
That was good looking out✊🏿
Ave, If I was a Newbie this would be so great for sampling and Sequencing it would be just untouchable but I own 2 MPC's and a Push 2 a host of Workstations. This Looks great but, I must Pass. Nice I will persue for the New Fantom 61. This will be Hugh for Akai.
I need it to have speakers internal expandable memory (2Tb) and if possible internal battery. This way I don't have to be tied down to my studio to make music. Like the Live2. I still might buy one anyway.
I hear you but look at the size - I'm not climbing a mountain with this in my pack.
I agree. The cost would be $2500 easily though.
And a tilt screen.
@@PorchBass I get what your saying but have other keyboards that are tied to my studio. Imagine if you could take this keyboard up the mountain and make music with Sasquatch and Turtle Man. I also have a MPK 261 and MPK Mini which we know are not the same thing as this New Beast.
@@petestrangeproductions1699 Yes.
That thang looks dope!!Fye!!
It is and I hate it😂
I will eventually get this board its all sold out in my area. I don’t think it’s the best board out there but i do think the possibility is endless and Akai always create a product that will compete with anything on the market
Can't wait to get my hands on it !
Great Video. Shocked about not having SD card. But easy to use usb to transfer files.
This is exactly the device I predicted they would release.
I bought the VFX Ensoniq
Synthesizer in the 90's it was exspensive for that time and made some good money with it,you could buy songs and load them on a disk I still have it today and glad I didn't sell it because I'm hearing some of the same sounds coming from this MPC key 61the along with new sounds, I plan on getting this key 61 because it just looks great and I'm sure it does more, thanks for posting Ave
Hi, Ave. I’ve just liked and subscribed to your channel - many thanks for making these videos, you’re a talented guy. I have a few questions which you may or may not have time to reply to but I write in hope as I’m really struggling to find out what I need to know. I really like the idea of this keyboard, but am extremely concerned about CPU usage. If I were to use two or three string plugins, 2 or 3 piano plugins - and on top of that some synths etc. would I be correct in thinking that the CPU simply can’t handle it? Have you maxed out the CPU? Secondly, do you think Akai will make a bigger version with more power/memory? Take care.
This is really all you need.
CANT WAIT TO A 37 KEY IS HERE
Ave made a hit demonstrating
3 questions for anybody . Where can I get one? When can I get one? And how much?
please love it, it is so beautiful. All i ever wanted. ❤️
It’s our time
Man this and the X and no computer bout to be pals
Another great WS.
MCREE IM PISSED AT YOU!!!!! psyche not lol. I was supposed to get a MODX + but this video threw a curve ball, i tried the mpc 61 key, first time ever using any mpc other than trying one out in a pawn shop way back in the 90s. long story short, i got the mpc 61 instead of the modx and loveing every minute of it. its got a powerfull audio interface and making beats has never been this easy. WOW!! at nfirst i thought you were exaggerating how good this thing is but now i know.
Would love one but do I need one ,,,looks dope as he'll!!??? And stand alone! But it seems like they got this right? Yea??? I feel like its what we all wanted the original MPC s to be in early 2000's!!
WHAT THE HELL???! 😲😳👀 When'd you get this????
It should have had a mixer screen like the Akai Force.
Sheesh..let the GAS begin lol! Absolutely beautiful piece of gear, and I already cats gonna cancel their vacation and buy it 🙏🏾✊🏾💚
Always dig your honest reviews Ave✊🏾
I want this with my whole heart
I just have one question. What is the difference between this and having an MPC one and a midi keyboard? I know it’s all in one but the first set up is about 1000 dollars cheaper. Any other reason other than being all in one?
Other than the new root plugin browse screen I think the biggest reason for the price difference (other than the keys) seems to be because this comes with all the new plugins built in. So to get the same on the one you'd have to fork out considerably more cash after your initial purchase to get your hands on these which brings the total cost up considerably. That being said, choosing the one with just a selection of the plugins you want would still be cheaper than buying this. I have the Key 61 and I'm considering getting rid to do exactly this as personally I find the keys way too short for my liking.
Mpc studio, mpk261, and the mpc daw all in one basically. Its more convenient ill say tht. Less things u have to plug together.
Laaawd! That bass synth @7:46 You wrong for that G!!! 💯💯💯💯
That's the new FM Synth and thanks
I’m gonna get this… I just got the one a few months ago but this reminds me of a modernized open labs workstation lol
The new Triton
Nice review
This is a game changer
I am NOT disappointed with this device. In fact it's release has cured me of my GAS. Let me explain. No offence to Ave (your MPC live 2 stuff won akai a customer lol). I think akai have created solution to a problem that was never a problem. Basically they are going to have to compete with their own product line. I think they know this which is why they are charging for plugins that are 'free' on the new keyboard but not free on its other platforms. As I use my MPC standalone (the biggest and underrated feature of the live 2 IMO but live 2 owners know what I mean'), more sounds would be cool just for having sake but from what I am hearing in the demos hype sounds just as good as well as the other free plug-ins from the 2.10 update. If the whole plugin collection was around 100 quid or 120 dollars I would buy just to have them but I know I don't need them. Having fewer means I create my own sound, very easy with a few insert effects already in the MPC live 2 instead of just looking for that ready made sound that these paid for plugins are being marketed as providing. Akai have a problem, their pre existing line up is just waaaay too good and they are competing against themselves now.
Akai thanks for showing love to Ave Mcree!!! Unlike UVI @ NAMM!!! Ave is the reason I have their products.
just buy a 61 key controller and use MPC beats and save like 1600$
can not believe you have this. This is wild !!
So its basically a mpc and a keyboard mixed? Pretty dope! Can u use it as a controller to like the the mpc x? With the software?
Please provide a video on connecting MPC Key 61 to the X/Live/One via MIDI
so even tho this doesn't have an sd card slot or extra midi ins and outs im willing to bet that the pcb's do actually have them, they are just not populated. the very first mpc live has the thru holes for an ethernet jack even tho there's nothing soldered to it.
Thanks Ave! I was just thinking how a glaring omission on the force/MPCs plug-ins was that there’s no FM synth. Too bad it’s not a 6 op lol but it’s cool! Bought an x32 from behringer to hook up some of my hw synths. I’m still not sold on the sound quality that results from using a “USB class compliant” interface with these akai units, but the hands on possibilities when using it with macros are pretty dope. Hopefully this type of hardware integration with audio interfaces (but more rock solid results) becomes more of a thing in the market.
They saved the SD card slot for MK2