When you use an MPC, you do not need to run a DAW or computer at the same time. MPC X and the Live are both standing for everything the MPC devices are known for by the professional music, producer, live performance and band industry. Shape the samples with your own selected effects and I promise you will have a blast using the MPC in your projects. You want to invest time to record your own sounds.

The touch screen is crisp and pleasant to read. The sounds included are excellent, and you can add expansion packs or sample your own unique content with ease. The main focus of our attention is on UI, usability, and look & feel, supported by the touch screen. In addition, you can obtain professional made MPC Expansion Packs for an additional fee. MPC X Rear Sideīoth devices come with 10GB of radio-ready sounds from the leading sound design producer plus some additional Akai samples. All features required by the modern producer are included in those little devices, there is really no computer needed. Both let you perform with the support of a sampler workstation and more to produce a beat or song. MPC Live and MPC X are absolutely beat and song maker machines. You do not have to install anything besides an updated firmware when it becomes available. As there is no MAC or PC required you are done with powering on the MPC.

You unpack the hardware connect it to power and start using it. Akai Pro did send both devices as a review copy with no strings attached. MPC Live is the hands-on smaller device which can be used mobile to produce beats and works just fine in a studio or on live stage. MPC X is the battleship including extensive connectivity and the possibility of recording of audio tracks in your studio or when you perform live. These resulting productions are ready to mix and master.

With an MPC Live or X, it is exceptionally agile and easy to produce songs without the need to use a computer-based DAW. Both devices show far the non-computer machines have developed these days. In the past months, we did take a look at both units. MPC Live and MPC X, both by made Akai Pro have been available in the market for some time now.

Rating: Five out of five stars MPC Live and MPC X Review.

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