This is the new version of AKAI’s production software, which runs on both these units when they’re operating on standalone mode, but apparently can also run on your computer – both as a standalone application and also – and this is pretty neat – as an AU or VST plug-in within your DAW. UPDATE: We understand the street price is likely to be around €999. The battery option might be very attractive for people needing complete mobility. The pricing as featured on Sweetwater’s site is $1199 plus taxes. On the output side, the MPC Live has 6 mono jacks, with one as a Master L/R pair. A switch toggles between Line and Phono modes. On the rear panel, there are two MIDI inputs and outputs, three USB ports and a stereo input with jack or RCA as connector options. And it will also run off batteries, although a power connection is, of course, also available. A 16GB internal RAM offers space for storing your audio, but you can add your own SD cards and external drives. The touch screen is a more compact 7”, and accompanies 16 touch-sensitive pads. Looking at the hi-res shots on the Sweetwater site, it looks like it’s design follows the MPC X, and is also a standalone unit. MPC LiveĪlthough there had been a rumour about this, there was hardly any firm information to go on. There’s no mention yet at the AKAI site on the new gear, as they are probably gearing up for an announcement to coincide with the upcoming NAMM show. When the official product page for the MPC X goes live, we’ll update you with links for more detailed information. UPDATE: We’re seeing €1799 quoted as a street price, that’s definitely in the affordable bracket. And if the software is stable, this might become a very popular tool.
If you compare what you’d need to invest in a PC setup to get the same functionality, you’re probably saving money. The price on the Sweetwater site is given as $2199 plus taxes, which is decent. That’s a huge functional leap, seeing as this function wasn’t available at all before now on this platform. The MPC 2.0 software will, it seems, follow Live and Bitwig Studio in allowing users to launch quantised loops or clips.
Inputs 1 and 2 are XLR/jack combos, while 3 and 4 are either Line or RCA/cinch, with selectable phono mode. The I/O includes eight CV/Gate outputs, 4 MIDI outputs and 2 MIDI inputs, 2 USB connectors, 8 line outs and 4 inputs. The heart of the MPC X is a 10.1” touch screen, accompanied by 16 touch-sensitive pads and 16 endless rotary encoders, each with its own OLED display.Īnd we’re just getting started. Wow! It’s great to see this unit on a hi-res ‘official’ photo, rather than the grainy phone snap we previously had.
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